Diamondback Exercise Bike Review

Here's our take on the Diamondback Exercise Bike . . .

If you want to set up a home gyme, it would be logical to consider a stationary exercise bike. These bikes are great because everyone can use them. From a beginner to hardcore gym buffs, everyone can benefit from a workout session on a good bike.

For the longest time, treadmills have been the first choice when it comes to home exercise equipment. But not surprisingly, exercise bikes are rapidly gaining popularity. This is probably because exercise bicycles provide an intense, low-impact aerobic workout. For this reason, exercise bikes are often included in a physical therapy program to speed recovery from injury.

The Diamondback exercise bike is manufactured by Diamondback Fitness. This company offers a well-known line of BMX and road bicycles, as well as exercise equipment such as stationary bikes and elliptical trainers. Their products are affordably priced and have won many consumer awards.

Diamondback offers both upright and recumbent exercise bike designs. Upright bikes are designed after a traditional road bike, with seats directly above the pedals.

One great example is the Diamondback Fitness 500UB Upright.

500Ub Diamondback Exercise Bike

With its adjustable high-density foam saddle, you'll be comfortable no matter how intense your work out may be. The handlebars, as well as the straps on the self-leveling pedals are adjustable to ensure greatest comfort and minimize stress on knees and ankles.

Because you're comfortable, you'll be able to focus on your aerobic training. This Diamondback stationary bike utilizes an eddy current brake system that offers up to sixteen challenging levels of resistance.

To monitor your pulse, calories, time and intensity level, simply glance at the LCD console. This too is adjustable and backlit so you can view the information without difficulty.

Exercising is always more fun when you have music in the background. That's why the speakers and MP3 plug-in capability on the machine is such a value-added feature. An accessory holder can accommodate books and magazines, too.

This Diamondback exercise bike model won won the "Head of the Class" award from FitnessProfessorReview.com. It also received positive reviews from satisfied owners.

Learn more about the Diamondback 500Ub Upright Exercise Bike . . .

Diamondback Exercise Bike - Recumbent Models

When it comes to recumbent bikes, Diamondback offers the 500Sr Step-Thru and 900Sr Step-Thru models.

The 500Sr is at the lower end of the price range, yet is packed with all of the useful features you'll find on the 500UB upright. The main difference between the two bikes is that the 500Sr provides the benefits of the recumbent-style design.

Learn more about the Diamondback 500Sr Recumbent Exercise Bike . . .

Both the 500Sr and 900Sr Diamondback recumbent bikes include Comfort-Plus seats. This simply means that both bikes have extra-wide seats for extra comfort. If you happen to have a bad back, the molded backseat provides lumbar support.

It also offers maximum stability when you're on the equipment. Comfort grips on the sides will let you glide on and off the machine with ease.

The 900Sr Step-Thru Recumbent has one of the more useful training features in the market today. It's equipped with Polar compatible wireless receiver that enables you to easily and accurately monitor your heart rate. This is an edge above the other Diamondback exercise bike models, which offer just pulse grip heart rate monitoring.

Learn more about the Diamondback 900Sr Recumbent Exercise Bike . . .

Overall, any Diamondback exercise bike is a good value: they are priced for the average home consumer, are easy to assemble, offer a comfortable ride, and are built to last for many years. They are well worth your consideration.

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