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Precor RBK 815 Commercial Recumbent Review
Get What You Pay For

Yes, you will pay more for the Precor RBK 815 Recumbent, of course, but you will also get what you pay for. You will not get a lot of "bells and whistles" with this recumbent but you will get a rock solid commercial grade recumbent that will handle plenty of heavy use Precor RBK 815 recumbentand that will last for many years.

If you have been to the local health clubs then you are probably already aware of Precor fitness products and may be familiar with the ergonomic design of their equipment.

The vast majority of Precor products are commercial grade although you can buy Precor Commercial Grade stationary Bikes, including the Precor RBK 815 online for light commercial or in-home use.

Note: The Precor RBK 815 Commercial Recumbent is no longer available from this site or no longer for sale online.

Please see our Exercise Bike Ratings page for a full listing of the fitness bikes that are available with prices and ratings.

(was selling at Amazon for $3,099)

Precor Ergonomic Design and Comfort

There are other commercial and light commercial recumbents for sale online but what stands out with Precor is their dedication to the best ergonomic design for a comfortable and productive workout. Precor usually lists their Ergonomics and Biomechanics at the top of their list of product specifications.

So before I get into the key quality features of the RBK815 recumbent, here is how Precor describes the ergonomic features of this recumbent bike:

Ergonomics of the RBK815: "The riding cockpit is designed with sound ergonomics. The seat pads are angled for optimal comfort, maximum low-back support, and minimal interference with the movement of the user's legs. The console is mounted at an optimal viewing angle, with the machine controls within easy reach. "

The Seat: "The new, molded seat back features a ""floating"" suspension system that allows the seat back to move with the user for unsurpassed comfort. The ergonomic, curved design and ample ventilation further enhance user comfort, and the polypropylene material is virtually indestructible."

The Handlebars: "The console handlebars help with entry and exit, while the riding handle bars provide optional hand and arm positioning and heart rate monitoring. "

Biomechanics of the RBK815: "To achieve proper pedaling biomechanics, Precor designed the recumbent bike to maintain some of the advantages developed for the upright bike. That means setting the angle of the seat rail with an offset from the crank to aid with efficient pedaling and reduced shear force on the knee. The seat rail angle is at 15 degrees with a slight offset from the crank axle. This places the knee directly over the ball of the foot (or pedal Spindle) when the pedals are in the 2 and 8 o'clock positions. "

Key Features of the Precor RBK815

So as you can see, good ergonomic design and comfort are on the top of the list for the Precor RBK815 in addition to high grade commercial quality.

Regarding the Key Features of this bike, the Precor RBK 815 uses a Belt Drive System for smoother, quieter operation and reduced maintenance, the bike is Self Powered via a 3-Phase Generator, has a 350lb User Weight Capacity (even if you weigh much less this gives you an idea about how durable this bike is), Dual Sided Pedals, Handle Grip and Telemetry Heart Rate Sensors, Steel Frame with rust-resistant undercoat and cosmetic topcoat, plenty of Entertainment and Motivational options and an excellent home-use warranty.

These are just some of the Key Features of the Precor RBK 815. This recumbent still includes the more common features found on most residential (and commercial) models (i.e. accessory holder, reading rack, transport wheels, etc.) see the Amazon link above or the Features at a Glance below for more details.

About-Bicycles Review:

The Precor RBK 815 Recumbent is a comfortable, high quality commercial grade recumbent that comes with an excellent warranty from a reputable manufacturer that will be around for many years to come (which you can not can for all brands).

If you are considering the Precor RBK 815 Recumbent for residential use, and are willing to pay the additional cost over the usual in-home models, you will get an excellent fitness bike that will last for many years (you may even end up passing this exercise bike on to your kids!). Precor RBK815 Console

The Precor RBK 815 is an excellent choice for the commercial market for which it was designed but also makes and a good choice for residential use if you are willing to pay the extra cost.

In this case, you will get what you pay for.

Customer Reviews:

At the time of this review there was only 1 review at Amazon with an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars(5 of 5 stars). Precor stationary bike owners consistently rate these exercise bikes very high.

Warranty:

  • Frame 7 years
  • Parts (mechanical & electronic) 5 years
  • Wear Items 1 year
  • Battery 1 year
  • Labor 1 year