If you want to enjoy a professional riding experience and also do aerobic exercise from the comfort of your home or office, the Phoenix Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike can meet your needs. This bike allows you to build strength and cardiovascular fitness without depending on the weather or the time of day. It is designed to meet the exercise intensity needs of people at all fitness levels.
The Bike’s Smooth Function Is Based On These User-Friendly Features:
Direct Drive Resistance System: Allows you to pedal forward and backward, changing directions easily after applying the quick-stop handle brake.
Emergency Stop Brake System: The quick-stop handle stops the flywheel immediately, allowing you to change directions easily or stop instantly in case of emergency.
Tension Knob: Adjusts the intensity of the workout. With just a few turns, you can make an appreciable difference in tension levels.
39.6 lb Balanced Flywheel And Heat-Treated Axle: Provides much needed balance when you are trying something different like a hill ride.
Adjustable Seats And Handlebars: Seats are designed for easy horizontal and vertical movement even as you workout. The handlebars can also be easily moved forward and backward.
Easy Transportation: You do not have to break your back to lift this machine. Its front has two small wheels that make it easy to carry.
Size-Dimensions: 24 inches (width) x 42.5 inches (Height) x 42.3 inches (Depth). It weighs 113 pounds
Weight Capacity: 250 lb
What People Say About The Phoenix Revolution Cycle Pro II?
The people who have used this bike find it to be sturdily built and well-balanced so that there is no danger of falling off even if you are trying the hill ride. The ride is smooth and as quiet as that of high-end exercise bikes. Assembly is easy, taking about a half-hour.
The immediate braking system makes it exciting and fun to move the flywheel in the reverse direction. The small front wheels make it possible to move this heavy machine with ease. The convenient tension knob allows you to make adjustments in the intensity levels with only a few turns of the knob.
Does it Work For Weight Loss? How Much Fat Will I Lose?
A person weighing around 150 pounds can expect to burn over 700 calories an hour with a hard workout on this type of exercise cycle. Without any change in diet, you could lose about one pound a week with five workouts a week. User Jen says it “kicked my butt!” Bill the Beginner says he and his wife “are using it to stay in shape and lose some weight.”
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Operates smoothly
- Easily adjustabl
- Set-up is convenient
Cons:
- Product is noisy
- Seat is uncomfortable
- Does not come with an instruction DVD
Problems And Complaints
A few problems for this exercise bike have been reported. Some people have found its seat to be uncomfortable and had to buy new seats from the market. Some others reported defective or broken knobs and a dented metal body. However, the company did replace the defective parts. Some found the handlebar and seat movement difficult to adjust, especially their vertical movements, perhaps because these were not well lubricated.
Phoenix 98623 Revolution Cycle Pro II Exercise Bike offers all the essential features and functions with an affordable price. Despite some comfort and adjustment problems, it is still a long-term valuable asset.