LifeFitness Platinum Club Recumbent Lifecycle Bike Review
$6,499.00
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How long will the LifeFitness Platinum Club Recumbent Lifecycle last?
The LifeFitness Platinum Club Series Recumbent Bike weighs a massive 214 lbs. and holds a whopping 400 lbs. of sweaty workout weight. It is built to last for many years and supports moderate to heavy use by users of many fitness levels. LifeFitness has seen fit to cover the Platinum Club Series with a generous lifetime frame warranty and a rather low 3 years on parts and 1 year on labor warranty.
Brief Overview
The LifeFitness Platinum Club Series Recumbent Bike is our 2022 1st place winner in the $4000 and up price range. It has commercial grade features, is manufactured by a reputable company with a 50 year history, and comes backed by a somewhat decent warranty. There are many quality elements built into the Platinum Club Series including technology and a touchscreen, making it an excellent investment for any facility or residential setting.
Overall Quality
The LifeFitness Platinum Club Series Recumbent Bike has a durable frame that is built for comfortable rides and easy mounting. Well padded, the seat fits most sizes and is adjustable in a horizontal manner for various leg lengths. The pedals are wide with adjustable straps to secure feet when encountering the higher intensities found in the 26 levels of resistance. Side handlebars contain both a heartrate monitor and resistance controls which is handier than a knob for transitions through various resistance levels while training. Both console choices of the Platinum Club Series come with a 16” touchscreen and the ability to stream entertainment apps or connect to fitness training apps through Bluetooth technology or a wired internet connection. Other conveniences include transport wheels on the front of the frame, an accessory tray, and an integrated reading rack.
Things we like
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✓great frame warranty
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✓technology capabilities
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✓touchscreen
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✓hearty max capacity
Things we dislike
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Xnot budget-friendly
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Xsparse warranty
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Xdeluxe armrests optional
Specs
| At-Your-Fingertips Resistance Controls | Yes |
| Classic Workouts | Manual Goals, Random, Hill, Rolling Hills |
| Comfort Curve Plus Seat and Deluxe Back Support | Yes |
| Customized Cooldown | Yes |
| Deluxe armrests with Contact Heart Rate | Optional (for Additional Cost) |
| Easy Adjust Pedal Strap | Yes |
| Evaluate | Fit Test, U.S. Navy PRT |
| Flash Programmable via USB Stick | Yes |
| Frame Color | Arctic Silver |
| Goal Workouts | Time, Distance, Calories, Distance Climbed, Time in Zone, Pace |
| Healthy Heart | Moderate Burn, Vigorous Burn, Fixed Time Interval, Variable Time Interval |
| Hybrid | Reduces power to the console |
| Integrated Reading Rack | Yes |
| Integrated Smartphone Accessory Tray | Yes |
| Dimensions | 65"L x 27"W x 53"H (69 cm x 78 cm x 135 cm) |
| Lifepulse Digital Heart Rate Monitoring with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) | Yes |
| Manager's Menu Options | Yes |
| Maximum User Weight | 400 lbs (181 kg) |
| Modes | Bike and Constant Calorie Per Hour |
| Performance | 2-Speed Interval, Starter Interval |
| Polar Telemetry (Chest Strap Required) | Yes |
| Quick Start | Yes |
| Removable Cup Holder | Yes |
| Side Handlebars with Contact Heart Rate | Yes |
| Unit Weight | 214 lbs (97 kg) |
| Wide Ride Pedals | Yes |
| Pedals | Ratcheting pedal strap adjustment, Wide Ride Pedals |
| Resistance Levels | 26 |
| Seat | Comfort Curve plus |
| Front Wheels for Easy Mobility | Yes |
| Handlebars | Dual assists handlebars, Resistance Adjustment on Side-Mounted Handlebars, Side Handlebars with Contact Heart Rate |
| Power Requirements (voltage outside U.S. may vary) | AC Power Line 115 Volt, 15 Amp |
Warranty
Lifetime on frame; 3-years on parts; 1-year on labor
History
The LifeFitness Platinum Club Series Recumbent Bike is our 2022 1st place winner in the $4000 and up price range and the 2021 2nd Place winner for the $4000 and up price range. We invite you to see our bike reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.
Conclusion
The LifeFitness Platinum Club Series Recumbent Bike is an amazing mix of functionality and technology and is built to last through many years of exercise fun. Though pricey, it is engineered with commercial grade features and offers users the ability to fully immerse into collaborative workouts using a touchscreen and interactive apps with either paid or unpaid subscriptions.