Is the Exerpeutic GOLD 525XLR Worth Buying?

This folding recumbent exercise bike is meant to hold up under the stress and pressure that larger folks might put on it. Apart from being extraordinarily durable, it has some other enviable features that make it a great choice for exercisers in need of a heavy-duty solution. Learn more in this bike review.

The Exerpeutic GOLD 525XLR Folding Recumbent Exercise Bike has been built with about 30% more steel than most other bikes in its category. Living up to the idea that this bike was built to be durable, for heavy-duty use, it should be. Supporting users of up to 400 pounds in weight, this is an a strong and stable product. The included leg stabilizers should assist when using the equipment on uneven surfaces.

Another thing worth mentioning is that the heavy duty GOLD 525XLR recumbent exercise bike is relatively compact and will easily fit into most spaces. With the ability to fold the bike down to about half its size, you can easily store it in a small closet or in the garage. For more examples of great folding exercise equipment that will help you save space, click here.

Though the exercise bike is constructed out of steel, it’s actually not as heavy as you might think. With the welcome addition of transport wheels built into its base, you can easily move it from one room to another.

This heavy duty folding recumbent exercise bike comes with 8 levels of magnetic tension. The advantage of this kind of resistance is that it does not break down as easily, and it is relatively smooth and quiet during use. With the included tension dial on the unit, you can easily adjust the resistance as you see fit. 

The recumbent bike also has a crank and transmission system that is smooth and silent, making the equipment a joy to use.

The seat cushion of the Exerpeutic GOLD 525XLR Recumbent was ergonomically designed for comfort with extra padding. The seat is also adjustable to accommodate users of different heights. 

Though I really like this bike, there is still room for improvement. Here are some of the things that I feel could be a little better. 

This bike might come with 8 resistance levels, but there are no included workout programs included in the onboard console of any kind. Most fitness products in this category come with some. 

The assembly process for this bike seems excessively difficult. It seems that if they put their minds to it, they could have made it just a little more simple to put together.

The Exerpeutic Exerwork was built for exercising while you’re working. With this bike at home, there is no reason why you can’t be productive and get a great workout at the same time. This desk bike comes with a platform where you can set your laptop, your book, iPad, smartphone, whatever you might want to use.

It comes with 24 preset programs, an adjustable large backrest with a thick, AIRSOFT seat, and 3 Workout goal Settings. Just imagine all of the things you might be able to achieve while getting a good workout in the process: watch a movie, read, or check and reply to emails. One of the best things about this bike is that it folds, so it won’t hog up so much precious floor space.

With heavy-duty construction, this bike has a step-through design that allows for quick mounting and unmounting. Just like other bikes in its category, it comes with 8 levels of magnetic resistance. It has an ultra-functional LCD display that shows heart rate, odometer, time, speed, distance, and calories burned time. 

And with an ergonomically designed saddle crafted from high-density foam, you’ll be sure to maintain proper form while exercising. This bike is relatively compact and it will conveniently sit into some of the smallest exercise places.