I recently discovered that NordicTrack had just released their new top of the line Recumbent Exercise Bike, the NordicTrack Commercial VR PRO. I have been familiar with the Original Commercial VR for quite some time now and at first I didn’t notice that this was an upgraded version of that bike. 
It has taken some time and research but I have just posted my review of the NordicTrack Commercial Recumbent Exercise Bike here.
You can tell right away that the new Commercial VR Pro has a sleeker look than the original version and there are a few other differences too although they may not be real obvious, even with the automatic compare feature on their website, so I added a brief summary of the differences to our review (the link above).
As I mentioned in my review, the Commercial VR bikes from NordicTrack are not really commercial grade bikes ~ as the name implies ~ but really heavy-duty, high-end residential bikes that you can get at a reasonable price.
This is actually good since commercial grade fitness equipment is usually way more expensive then residential models and really not always the best choice for in-home use anyway. Commercial equipment is made to withstand long hours of continuous use (and abuse) by multiple users and often times does not have some of the nicer (more breakable) features that you get on residential models.
One example is that both Commercial VR bikes come with a wireless heart-rate transmitters (chest straps) that are compatible with the bike’s console. You might find commercial bikes that are compatible with wireless transmitters but you’ll need to be sure that it is compatible with the kind that you have or are considering getting.
Besides for giving you a more accurate heart-rate reading (than typical handle grip heart-rate monitors) the wireless HR transmitters allow your hands to be free through your entire ride for reading, using a laptop or mobile device or anything else that you want to do as you get or stay in shape.
I was wondering why NordicTrack, and some of the other fitness websites, are still having sales and promotions when we are just 4 days away from Christmas. Then it occurred to me that, since so many people are ready to get in shape the minute that the holidays are over, it makes sense that the early shoppers (for the after-Christmas fitness season) can order their fitness equipment now and have it on its way and delivered right after the holidays.
Anyway, if you are interested in the latest high-end NordicTrack Recumbent Bikes, see our Commercial VR Pro and Commercial VR reviews and comparisons.
And one final note… It is 5:25pm Central Time on 12/21/2012 and I am still here… It is starting to look like the holidays will be here right on schedule… 🙂
Happy Holidays Everyone!