Fitness Reality X-Class 520 Exercise Bike Review

If you are looking to shed some pounds but don’t have time to go to the gym then this item is for you. The Fitness Reality X-Class 520 Magnetic Tension Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike is a newer model of the Fitness Reality X-Class 710 indoor training cycle. This product has some very interesting features but it does not come cheap, this bike costs Check Price - $$ without expert assembly. That price is very hefty so let’s see what makes this machine so high end and the pros and cons of buying it.

The Fitness Reality X-Class 520 Magnetic Tension Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike has dimensions amounting to 49 inches in length, 24 inches in width and 53 inches in height. Once you have set up the machine it will weigh 136 lbs. so it will not be very easy to move around. The Fitness Reality X-Class 520 Magnetic Tension Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike is not meant to be portable but thanks to its built it also has a 300 pound capacity in terms of weight. This machine comes in two boxes that cannot fit in a normal sized car so if you plan on ordering it you may require a larger vehicle. The first box will be 48 inches in length, 38 inches in width, 10 inches in height and it will weigh 147 lbs. The second box will be easier to handle in comparison, it will be 21 inches in length, 6 inches in width and 19 inches in height and it will weigh 17lbs. The height range for this device is 5 feet to 6 feet 4 inches which accounts for a vast majority of the population.

So the Fitness Reality X-Class 520 Magnetic Tension Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike has a weight limit of 300 lbs. It has a heavy duty wide steel frame construction which makes it a very durable product. It is capable of pedalling in two directions for those who are looking to keep it interesting while doing their cardio. The product is also equipped with magnetic flywheel tension resistance weighing 44 lbs. This alignment and balance of the flywheel provides consistent and smooth motion thanks to the flywheels ability to efficiently store rotational energy. You can adjust the multi-grip handle bars as you please, up, down, front or back. This gives you complete control of the handle bars and gives you comfort you would not find in most products. Just like the handle bars, the seat can also be adjusted in all positions (up, down, left right). The product also has a computer with a tablet holder. The computer displays readouts of RPM, calories burned, speed, and watts and includes all batteries. The tablet holder allows you to remain entertained in your everyday cardio as you could put on anything for entertainment on your tablet or you could take your training to the next level by putting on something that inspires you and makes you work even harder. It also consists of steel pedals with straps and toe cages to make sure that there is not foot slippage, meaning you can crank it up to full speed without having to worry about getting hurt or your momentum going to waste. For your convenience, the machine also provides a water bottle holder.

The hardware is heavy duty and the frame has a lifetime warranty, the wearable and electronic parts have a warranty of 2 years and all the other parts have a warranty of 5 years. The flywheels are heavy (44 lbs.) which is important for a stable ride. The product is built so you can go all the way up in terms of speed without any problems. The construction of this bike is so strong that you can get the actual biking experience without leaving your living room, be it uphill, downhill or through the hill, the adjustable seats and handle bars make it easy to emulate all of these conditions. Now that we have understood all the features, hardware and construction of the Fitness Reality X-Class 520 Magnetic Tension Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike, let us move on the its pros, cons and our final verdict.

Verdict

Though this is not a budget product, it is premium but definitely worth the price. It is difficult to point out any flaws in the machine itself. There are not many products that will be able to compete with this indoor bike. We highly recommend purchasing the Fitness Reality X-Class 520 Magnetic Tension Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike if you can afford it.