Sole LCR Recumbent Bike Review

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How long will the Sole LCR Recumbent last?

Engineered from steel and aluminum, the Sole LCR Recumbent Bike has an encouraging assembled weight of 145 lbs. and hold users who weigh up to a hearty 350 lbs. max. It comes with a commercial and residential warranty with lifetime coverage for the frame on both. The residential then covers 5 years on electronics and parts and 2 years on labor and the commercial covers 3 years on parts and electronics and 1 year on labor. Both are generous and show the faith Sole has in the lasting quality of their machine. Orchestrated to withstand multiple users, the LCR is built to last for many years with proper care and maintenance.

Brief Overview

Designed for commercial use, the Sole LCR Recumbent Bike is a workhorse of a machine, containing many quality elements for users of all fitness levels. It is a sturdy bike, built for moderate to heavy use, that comes with a high functionality and a hint of technology for the discerning buyer. The LCR Recumbent is a great investment for any fitness or home gym setting.

Overall Quality

The Sole LCR Recumbent Bike has a walk-through design for easy mounting on the well-padded seat that moves in a horizontal manner to comfortably fit legs of various lengths. Performing smoothly with a 30 lb. flywheel, the LCR offers 40 levels of resistance to intensify rides for a larger range of fitness users. Upper handlebars provide multiple gripping positions while the ones on the side capture heartbeat information during each riding session. The console is large and contains a 10” display screen that contains just enough performance data to keep riders motivated when exercising. There are 10 built-in programs targeting cardio and fat-burning fun along with Bluetooth connectivity allowing the transfer of data to 3rd party fitness apps and audio fun through the integrated speakers.

Things we like

  • great warranty
  • Bluetooth technology
  • 40 levels of resistance

Things we dislike

  • X
    chest strap not included

Specs

Dimensions 57"L x 30"W x 50"H
Weight 145 lbs
Weight Capacity 350 lbs
Box Dimensions 57" x 18" x 30"
Bluetooth Speaker Compatible Yes
Tablet/Phone Holder Yes
USB Device Charging Yes
Bluetooth Compatible Yes
Standard Programs 6
Custom Programs 2
Heart Programs 2
Heart Rate Monitoring Yes
Fit Test Program Yes
Cooling Fans Yes
Sound System Yes
Workout Display 10.1" TFT LCD
Water Bottle Holder Yes
Adjustable Seat Yes; Fore & Aft
Resistance EMS 1 to 40 Levels
Flywheel Weight 30 lbs
Pulse Grip Type Salutron
Power 110V

Warranty

Frame: Lifetime
Electronics: 5 Years
Parts: 5 Years
Labor: 2 Years
Frame (Light Commercial): Lifetime
Electronics (Light Commercial): 3 Years
Parts (Light Commercial): 3 Years
Labor (Light Commercial): 1 Year

History

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Conclusion

The Sole LCR Recumbent Bike is a solid addition to any home or commercial setting and is chock full of quality elements that blended to make a smooth indoor riding machine. It is at the higher end of the budget-friendly zone but Sole takes credit cards as payment through their website which allows a 30-day money back guarantee for those who are not perfectly happy with their purchase.