ProForm 325 CSX – Review - Uma-Fitness.com

One of the older recumbent bikes from ProForm, the 325 CSX comes with an affordable price tag and offers some genuine features, which make it an excellent option for those looking for a budget exercise bike. It also boasts some unexpected features from a bike in this price range, such as a long warranty and the heavy-duty frame, which makes it a smart option.

The Workout Experience

The ProForm 325 CSX is a solid bike, as it boasts stabilizer bars and has a heavy-duty steel frame. Therefore, it is unlikely to wobble and shake when you are using it for exercise. Even if you increase the intensity, there is no creaking of any kind. As far as resistance is concerned, it offers you a total of 22 levels, which is quite impressive for a budget bike.

You can control the resistance levels through the quick jump buttons given on the console or the up/down buttons when you are using the ProForm 325 CSX in manual mode. If you are using one of the pre-set programs, then the resistance is adjusted automatically. The machine is very quiet and you do not have to maintain it overmuch. The transition between different resistance levels is also very smooth.

The ProForm 325 CSX comes with a belt drive and flywheel, which offers a quiet pedaling motion and also means low maintenance in the long-term.

Footprint and Portability

You should be aware that the ProForm 325 CSX weighs 150 pounds, which means it is on the heavy side. You need an area of 25.4 x 56.8 for keeping it, so you should ensure there is adequate space available. The front stabilizers’ end caps function as transport wheels and there is also a handle on the back of the stabilizer bars that can be used for moving the exercise bike around. The good news is that it does not require a lot of effort and one person can do this for the most part. As for weight capacity, it goes as high as 300 pounds.

The Ergonomics

The ProForm 325 CSX comes with an oversized padded seat that has a padded backrest for providing support and comfort during your workout. It also has a step through design, which means that people are not required to lift their foot up over the frame. The handlebars in front can also be used for getting on and off the exercise bike.

There are two sets of handlebars and the ones in the front have hand pulse sensors. The handlebars also have a grip on the end, which makes it easy to hold onto them.

Technology and other Features

There is a nice-looking display that you will find on the ProForm 325 CSX that shows you your progress during a workout. There is also Bluetooth support given, which can be used for connecting to heart rate monitors or fitness apps. You can check calories, distance, speed, heart rate, time, resistance level and watts. There is also a water bottle holder, fan, speakers and a media tray.