Cateye EC-3600 Recumbent Exercise Bike

This top of the line Exercise Bike is the recumbent version of the Cateye Fitness EC-1200, making it perfect for home or fitness club users. Older users will appreciate the recumbent, open frame style of the Cateye Fitness EC-3600 Stationary Bike. Younger users will love taking advantage of the data cards system to track their fitness progress over time. Features -Photo-optic earlobe sensor for extremely accurate heart rate readings -Patented data card system ** for one button start-up -Exclusive vertical seat adjustment for full or semi-recumbent seat positioning for better muscle isolation.... and a wider range of cardiovascular training -Patented, electromagnetic resistance system* for superior load accuracy and durability -Full belt-driven mechanism for ultra smooth and silent pedaling -Emergency shut-off safety system at upper heart rate limit Specifications -Colors: Black or Ivory -Grade: Fitness Testing, General Fitness -Resistance System: Eddy current electromagnetic disc brake -Riding Position: Recumbent -Max User Weight: 286 lbs. -Console Readouts: Time, Energy consumption, Heart rate, Resistance level, RPM, Approximate calories burned -Workout Programs: Fitness test, Automatic training, Isopower training, Hill profile training, Manual training -Heart Rate Monitor: Ear Clip -Handlebars: Fixed -Seat Adjustment: Vertical and Fore/Aft -Pedals: Standard dimension with foot strap -Transmission: 2-step belt over belt Dimensions: Length: 75" Height: 15" to seat Width: 22" Weight Main Body: 77 lb Assembly: Assembly: Minor Assembly Required Tools Required: Tools Included
Customer Review: How did I live without it!!!!
I am a 56 year old female that has done extensive cardio for at least 10 years. I have a True Treadmill, and a Life Fitness Eliptical, and just purchased this recumbent bike. I had to look to something else as I was having knee problems, and I lucked into this bike. It is everything as promised by the manufacturer and then some. The cardio workout is amazing, the abs and the glutes also get a workout. Go for it, you will be so happy that getting old doesn't mean stopping, it just means fine tuning.

One of the nicest things about cycling is that it's generally possible to do it in your normal clothes without spending ages getting changed, or messing around with gadgets and pieces of kit. There is however one exception - regular cycling wears out your shoes very quickly, and for this reason it's best to wear specialist cycling shoes whenever possible.

The reason why cycling is hard on shoes, is that your feet need to grip the pedals, and this grip tends to tear aware at the soles of your shoes. Thus you'll find it's a false economy to "save money" money by buying sneakers and cycling in those.

Aside from durability, there other reason to choose specialist cycling shoes if possible. Cycling shoes are designed to support the whole of your foot's sole, and this avoids you getting sore patches at the places where the pedals touch. Additionally, cycling shoes have stiffer soles than regular shoes or snickers, and this allows you both to pedal more efficiently, and also helps the blood flow freely in your feet, which will help keep you warm in cold weather, and cool in hot weather.

Clipless Pedals:

Once you have become a regular cyclist, one of the things that you may wish to look into is clipless pedals. These require special shoes with metal cleats on their soles: your feet are then able to lock securely to the pedals, although you can receive instant release (for example in an emergency) by simply twisting your feet.

Shoes and cleats from different manufacturers are generally interchangeable so you can mix and match your choice of gear. In general, there are two bolt holes recessed in the sole of the shoe, and the cleat attaches to this. However, cleats and clipless pedals are generally sold together and only work in specific combinations - so for these you cant mix and match.

By S. Tanna. First published at http://www.guide2cycling.com/p1_articles_kit_shoes.php

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