Friday, 11 November 2016

Nautilus Performance Series Exercise Bikes R618 and U618 Reviewed

The Nautilus Performance Series Exercise Bikes R618 and U618 have been designed for high performance training with improved ergonomics, making them suitable for more intensive workouts and enabling you to workout for longer in comfort.

Both the Nautilus Performance R618 Recumbent and U618 Upright exercise bikes are solidly built, allowing for a maximum higher user weight capacity of up to 325 lbs.  Both bikes utilize ECB (eddy current brake) resistance which allows for smooth, consistent and quiet motion.  Both bikes utilize a 3-piece chrome crank system for long-lasting durability and are constructed with integrated frame levelers for added stability.

 
Nautilus Performance Series R618 Recumbent Bike, constructed for high intensity training
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Nautilus Performance Series U618 Upright Bike, constructed for high intensity training
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The seats on both the Nautilus R618 and U618 have been redesigned for optimum comfort, with gel cushioning to support the glutes for a more comfortable ride.  The seats on both bikes are easy to adjust for different rider heights, with the U168 Upright Bike being 4-way adjustable and the R618 Recumbent Bike featuring a simple-to-use sliding seat adjustment as well as an infinite adjust backrest.

Nautilus R618's Dynamic Recline Gel Seat, image
Nautilus R618's Dynamic Recline Gel Seat
Nautilus U618's gel cushioned seat, image
Nautilus U618's gel cushioned seat


The Nautilus R618 and U618 exercise bikes offer plenty of variety to keep your workouts interesting and progressively challenging, with both featuring 25 resistance levels and 29 training programs (including intervals, challenges, weight management, heart-rate and custom programs.  The Performance Series bikes feature In-Reach controls in the handlebars for quick and easy changing of the resistance.

The Nautilus Performance Series exercise bikes come with a new SightLine angle-adjustable console so riders of different heights can get the best viewing angle.  The consoles also have the best display in the fitness industry – STN dual backlit LCD screens that offer a wide viewing angle and better visual color combination that’s easier on the eyes.

Nautilus R618 Sightline console, image, with dual STN display
Nautilus R618 Sightline console
Nautilus U618 Sightline console, image, with dual STN display
Nautilus U618 Sightline console


Both the Nautilus R618 Recumbent and U618 Upright bikes allow for 4 user profiles and both bikes also offer Bluetooth connectivity for performance tracking on your own smart device with the free Nautilus Trainer app and other partnered apps such as My Fitness Pal.

The Nautilus Performance bikes offer both pulse contact grip and telemetry enabled heart-rate monitoring to help you stay within your target heart rate zone.

Additional premium features included on both the Nautilus R618 Recumbent and U618 Upright exercise bikes include a 3-speed cooling fan, water bottle holder, media shelf, speakers with MP3 input and USB charging port.



Let’s take a close look at the features and specifications in detail of the Nautilus Performance Series R618 Recumbent Bike and U618 Upright Bike:


Features of the Nautilus R618 Recumbent Bike & Nautilus U168 Upright Bike:


NAUTILUS R618
RECUMBENT BIKE
NAUTILUS U618
UPRIGHT BIKE
TYPE
Recumbent bike with low step-through frame design
Upright exercise bike
DRIVE-TRAIN
30 lb flywheel & ECB (eddy current brake) resistance
RESISTANCE LEVELS
25  ECB resistance levels, with quick & easy In-reach resistance controls in handlebars
PROGRAMS
29 including:
·         Intervals
·         Challenges
·         Weight management
·         Heart-rate
·         Custom
USER PROFILES
4
CONSOLE
SightLine tilting console – adjust the angle of the console for the best viewing angle for different user heights
DISPLAY
Dual STN blue backlit LCD screens – wider viewing angle with better visual color that’s easier on the eyes
STATS DISPLAYED
Include:
·         Time
·         Speed
·         Distance
·         Calories
·         Heart-rate
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
Enables  you to track your workout data on your own smart device for performance tracking with:
·         Free Nautilus Trainer / Nautilus Connect app
·         MyFitnessPal
HEART RATE MONITORS
·         Contact pulse grip sensors in handlebars
·         Telemetry enabled with chest strap included
SEAT
·         Dynamic Recline Nautilus Gel Seat
·         Gel cushioned
·         Sliding seat adjustment
·         Infinite adjustment backrest
·         Airflow backrest
·         Over-sized gel cushioned seat
·         4-way adjustable: up/down & fore/aft
HANDLEBARS
·         Urethane dipped
·         Performance coated with integrated resistance controls & pulse heart-rate sensors in handlebars by seat
·         Urethane dipped
·         Multi-position handlebars with adjustable elbow rests
·         Integrated resistance controls & pulse hear-rate sensors
CRANK / PEDALS
·         3 piece chrome crank
·         Weighted pedals with foot straps
FAN
3-speed cooling fan
SOUND SYSTEM
Speakers with MP3 input
USB PORT
USB charging port
MEDIA SHELF
Integrated into console
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER(S)
Single
Dual
STABILITY
Integrated frame stabilizer levelers
PORTABILITY
Front-mounted transportation wheels
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 325 lbs
DIMENSIONS
Approx.  41” x 23” x 13”
Approx.  66” x 28” x 13”
WEIGHT OF BIKE
Approx.  90 lbs
Approx.  65 lbs
WARRANTY
·         Frame – 15 years
·         Parts/electronics – 3 years
·         Labor – 1 year

Nautilus Performance Series R618 Recumbent Bike, image, review features & specifications
Nautilus Performance Series R618 Recumbent Bike
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Nautilus Performance Series U618 Upright Bike, image, review features & specifications
Nautilus Performance Series U618 Upright Bike
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Summary:

The Nautilus Performance Series is designed for more serious athletes who want to train, track and achieve at a higher level.  Both the Nautilus R618 and U168 are constructed to withstand more intensive use with comfortable ergonomics and customizable options, giving you the best fit and allowing you to workout for longer.

Recumbent exercise bikes in general offer a more laid-back feel to your exercise while still giving a good workout.  They are easy to mount and dismount and are ideal particularly for people who are new to exercise or who are recovering from injury but have been advised to exercise in a low impact way.

Upright exercise bikes offer a more traditional cycling experience yet are still considered to be low impact which means that they are easier on your joints compared to many other types of exercise.  Many people find that cycling on an exercise bike is one of the easiest forms of exercise to stick with in the long term to reach their fitness goals.


Other exercise machines in the Nautilus Performance Series:

The Nautilus Performance Series also offers elliptical trainers and treadmills:

Nautilus Performance Series E618 Elliptical Trainer:


Nautilus Performance Series T618 Treadmill:


N.B.  It’s advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional if you are new to exercise or if you have any concerns regarding your health and fitness regime.

*Prices/discounts indicated are correct at the time this article was written/published.  E&OE.


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