NordicTrack Commercial R35 Exercise Bike
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Easy-glide horizontal seat adjustment
- Oversized lumbar support
- Max user weight of 350 lbs
- 14” HD smart touchscreen display
- Bluetooth audio capabilities
- 26 levels of digital resistance
- Free 30-day iFIT family membership
- Automatic trainer control settings
Video Review
In-Depth Review
NordicTrack Commercial R35 Review (2024): A Recumbent Bike with Interactive Programming
Author: Caroline Lubinsky, CF-L1Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- High weight capacity
- Interactive screen
- 2 digitally amplified speakers with Bluetooth capabilities
- Ergonomic pedals and lumbar support
- Quiet and smooth ride
What Needs Improvement...
- Large footprint
- Not easily transported
- No pre-programmed workout options
Product Summary
The R35 is a high-quality model in NordicTrack’s line of recumbent bikes. It boasts some impressive features, including 26 levels of digital resistance, silent magnetic resistance technology, a 14-inch HD smart touchscreen display, and two 2-inch digitally amplified Bluetooth speakers.
The combination of its 25-pound flywheel, 26 levels of resistance, and SMR technology results in a fluid, quiet, and smooth ride with plenty of variability in intensity. Additionally, SMR is a frictionless magnetic resistance which not only minimizes noise emission, but also reduces the wear-and-tear on the flywheel.
Included in your purchase is a 30-day family membership trial which provides access to thousands of on demand professional trainer-led classes which range in length, type, and intensity.
When using iFIT, riders have the option to utilize the automatic trainer control to adjust resistance or to override this feature for manual control. Beyond the 30-day trial, a paid membership is required to access classes. Unfortunately, there are no pre-programmed workouts on the R35.
As most recumbent bikes do, the R35 carries a hefty footprint and, even with front transport wheels, its shape makes it cumbersome to move around. So you will want a dedicated spot for this machine.
Specs
Number of resistance levels | 26 digital resistance levels |
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Key features | Two 2” digitally amplified speakers\, automatic trainer controls\, extra-wide foot pedals\, water bottle holder\, AutoBreeze fan\, horizontal seat adjustment\, lumbar support |
iFit membership | Free 30-day family membership |
Resistance mechanism | Silent magnetic resistance\, 25 lb inertia-enhanced flywheel |
Footprint | 68.22” L x 23.69” W x 53.42” H |
Monitor | 14” smart touchscreen |
Max user weight | 350 lbs |
Connectivity | Bluetooth headphone audio connectivity |
Summary
If you are looking for a recumbent bike that offers immersive training, NordicTrack’s R35 is a high-quality one worth considering.