Sole R92 Recumbent Bike – Review

In the home fitness world, Sole Fitness is considered a juggernaut, as it should. The brand is known for making high quality fitness equipment, which is backed by equally amazing warranties because it is confident. The company’s treadmills, elliptical machines and bikes often win awards for their amazing features and performance. One of the products it offers is the Sole R92 recumbent bike.

The Workout Experience

To begin with, the Sole R92 uses a magnetic resistance and it comes with a 20-pound flywheel. This is a heavy flywheel in the world of recumbent bikes, which has a direct impact on the performance of the bike. Therefore, when you are pedaling, you will notice that the bike functions very smoothly and there is no wobbling of any kind.

In addition, there are about 20 different resistance levels that are provided with the Sole R92 and this allows users to adjust the workout’s intensity in accordance with their preferences. You can control the resistance through the buttons given on the console. The belt drive system is also very quiet and you need not be worried about disturbing anyone when you are working out. It offers fluid motion and the pedaling is also hassle-free.

Footprint and Portability

When it comes to footprint, the Sole R92 is not that big of a machine. It is about 50-inch high, 57 inches long and 30 inches wide. As far as the weight is concerned, it is about 134 pounds, which makes it quite heavy. Recumbent bikes in the same category are usually not this heavy, but you do not have to worry about moving it because Sole has added transport wheels in the front to make it easy. The weight capacity is up to the standard, which means it goes as high as 300 pounds.

The Ergonomics

The seat that you will come across on the Sole R92 is oversized and comes with a thick padding. There is also a backrest for providing you maximum comfort during your workout. In fact, it comes with built-in lumbar support and this is another plus. The spacing between pedals is quite narrow, which promotes ergonomically-correct and low-impact exercise. The pedals themselves are titled slightly inwards and are extra-wide to accommodate feet of all sizes. The handlebars are also adjustable and you can move them forward and backward as well as up or down, until you find the best fit.

Technology and Other Features

There is a 9-inch LCD console that you will come across on the Sole R92, which is backlit to make it easy to read. As far as workout programs are concerned, there are 10 built-in for you to explore. The bike also comes with Bluetooth compatibility to help you connect to the STUDIO app from Sole for taking advantage of on-demand workouts. There are speakers, a tablet holder, USB charging port, water bottle holder and a cooling fan included. There is also a chest strap included for tracking the heart rate.