I couldn't be happier with this purchase!
The pedaling is very smooth and super quiet.
The speakers are very good for an exercise bike, met and even exceeded my expectations. You connect your device with a cable they provide. I don't think it will play your music via bluetooth.
The pedals are very comfortable.
The heart rate monitor is a nice touch, but I haven't confirmed it's accuracy yet, seems about right though.
The handle bars are very adjustable. I have mine in a more upright position, since I don't like bending way over, but in this position it makes putting my hands on the heart rate monitor a little awkward, but I only occasionally use it to check my rate.
The seat is nice, but your comfort may vary as we are all shaped differently.
The profile/tracks offer great variety and you can still adjust the resistance as desired.
The Quick Start button is great, allowing you to get going right away and change resistance as you see fit.
The shelf for putting your iPad or other device on is very convenient for watching videos or reading email. I'm so glad they didn't make the shelf for a particular model phone or tablet because the models are always changing.
The assembly wasn't bad at all, just be careful when you connect the wires so you don't cause them to tear loose. I assembled it by myself, but having an extra set of hands would definitely help and is recommended in the instructions.
The price at the time of this review is more than 1/2 off the list price($899) which I think is a very good deal.
I considered getting a Lifecycle brand bike, but those are so much more expensive, and I can happily report I made the right decision for me by buying the U616. I've had an older Lifecycle which I loved, and I love this one as much. The Lifecycle I had was very durable and only time will tell if this will last as long.
I believe the U616 is very similar to the Schwinn 170 upright bike, except they are styled differently and the U616 has bluetooth for transferring your workout statistics to an app(which I haven't used yet). They are made by the same company.
Honestly, I couldn't believe how smooth and quiet of a ride this bike provides, which is the most important thing to me. I'm very happy I decided to buy this exercise bike! Oh, one last thing, go to their website to download a detailed manual, it shows you among other things how to operate the console. Hope this review helps!
| Brand | Nautilus |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | Distance Travelled Monitor |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 76 Pounds |
| Resistance Mechanism | Magnetic |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 300 Pounds |
| Model Name | u616 |
| Number of Resistance Levels | 25 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 41 x 22 x 13 inches |
| Package Weight | 78 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 41.5 x 23 x 12.8 inches |
| Brand Name | Nautilus |
| Manufacturer | Nautilus, Inc. |
| Part Number | 100390 |
