True RC 900 Recumbent with Emerge Console Bike Review

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How long will the True RC 900 Recumbent with Emerge Console last?

The True UC 900 Upright Bike with Emerge Console is engineered from heavy gauge steel and has a decent assembled weight of 143 lbs. There are two transport wheels for easy movement of the 3.6’ frame making the UC 900 a perfect fit in any workout setting. The UC 900 is rated for users up to a 400 lb. capacity and comes backed by a generous warranty that covers commercial and residential settings. It has a lifetime warranty on the frame, 3 years on parts, 3 years on the Emerge console, and 3 years on labor. Moderate to heavy use along with proper care and maintenance will result in a very long life for this fitness machine.

Brief Overview

The True UC 900 Upright Bike with Emerge Console is commercially graded to offer peak performance to users who range a gamut of fitness levels. While entertainment features are nonexistent, the functionality of this machine blasts it to the forefront and caused the UC 900 to be the third-place winner in the 2021 Best Buy for the $3000 to $3999 price range. It has something for just about everyone who likes to ride and is a quality investment for any home or commercial setting.

Overall Quality

The True UC 900 Upright Bike with Emerge Console has a single stage belt drive system offering quiet and smooth movement along the 30 different resistance levels that bring out the intensity in every exercise session. The crank system is 3-piece forged steel allowing users to stand up or lean forward to work up sweat during workouts while the foam-covered seat offers a place to quickly grab a breath during interval training. The handlebars have a moisture resistant surface for easily grabbing to measure heartrate info or to aid in the specialized target heartbeat program that is common in True fitness machines. The UC 900 Upright also has 10 built in programs which are displayed on a small LCD screen on the console which also has an integrated tablet holder to hold a streaming device.

Things we like

  • great warranties
  • durable frame
  • commercial grade parts

Things we dislike

  • X
    low user facing technology

Specs

Power Source Optional 110V, Self-Generating
Cord Length 12' / 3.7 m
Drive System Single Stage Drive System with Poly-V Belts
Crank 3-Piece Forged Steel Crank System with Sealed Bearings
Quick Access Resistance Level Thumb Controls
Resistance Source Hybrid Self-Generating Brake
Resistance Levels 30
Frame Construction Robotically Welded Heavy-Gauge Steel
Pedals Dual Sided with Weighted and Integrated Ratcheting Strap
Seat Ergonomic Seat with 15 Position Settings (Lever Under Seat)
Handlebar Design Multi-Positions with Moisture Resistant Sleeve
Contact Heart Rate Monitoring Yes
Wireless Heart Rate Monitoring Polar® Compatible
Asset Management ECOFIT™
Reinforced Walk-through Design Yes
Water Bottle Holder Yes
Accessory Tray Yes
Footprint 44"L x 24"W x 59"H (111.76 cm x 60.96 cm x 149.86 cm)
Weight 143 lbs / 65 kg
Maximum User Weight 400 lbs / 181 kg
Step-Over Height 18" / 45.72 cm
Portability 2 Front Transport Wheels
Workload Range 40 to 600 Watts

Warranty

Warranty Type: Commercial (all dues paying facilities, regardless of usage)
Frame Lifetime
Parts 3 Years
Labor 3 Years
Console 3 Years

History

The True UC 900 Upright Bike with Emerge Console was the third-place winner in the 2021 Best Buy for the $3000 to $3999 price range. We invite you to see our bike reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.

Conclusion

The True UC 900 Upright Bike with Emerge Console is a winner in our book and has many qualities that make it shine brilliantly despites its lack of entertainment features. While quite pricey, a residential user will rest assured this bike will offer many years of service making it worth the large initial investment. The warranties themselves add value to the UC 900 as competitive models have lower and even no warranty options which is hard to believe in any price range. Keep in mind that other models do have entertainment capabilities that offer interactive workouts and large display screens so shopping around might be conducive to finding the best fitness machine for each individual buyer.