Precor RBK 615 Review

Our Rating

Rating: 87.5/100. Enjoy club-quality cardio workouts without the jarring impact of running! Very low impact and easy to use, the Precor RBK 615 is a commercial quality recumbent exercise bike that carries a long warranty for home use. This durable cardio trainer has an easy-to-use display for six preset workouts and can be used at 25 resistance levels. It’s sold with an optional 15″ high-def entertainment screen and optional iPod compatibility.

You can get more effective workouts thanks to Precor’s attention to detail… The RBK 615 supports heart rate monitoring with wireless and touch sensors, plus its SmartRate® feature lets you know in a glance whether you’re training best for cardio fitness, fat burn or performance. The recumbent bike seat is ventilated and well-shaped for comfort. The pedals’ low impact motion minimizes fatigue to help you train longer.

This Precor has a base price of $2,745 including shipping and installation. Not sure? Here are pros and cons to consider.

Pros:

• Commercial quality
• Optional 15″ entertainment screen
• Steel frame with powder coating
• Step-through frame (Easy on/off)
• Ergonomic seat angle
• Smart cycling design for comfort
• Dual sided pedals (Straps and no straps)
• Accepts standard road pedals
• 6 workout programs
• Detailed exercise data
• 25 resistance levels
• Wireless and touch heart rate receivers
• Reading rack
• Self-powered
• Easy maintenance
• Transport wheels
• Good customer service

Cons:

• No exercise fan

Introduction

The RBK 615 is Precor’s most affordable recumbent bike with a warranty for home settings. Priced at about $2,750 it’s much cheaper than other Precor exercise bikes yet also provides commercial quality workouts. Like any cardio trainer from this brand, the RBK 615 is a winner in terms of smooth performance; it’s so low-impact that you’ll likely be surprised by your calorie burn! Precor recumbent bikes let you exercise for longer without feeling fatigued. Six preset workouts are included to guide you for cardio training, weight loss and performance.

The RBK 615 has a high-backed ventilated seat for comfortable lumbar support. Its pedals have straps on one side and and strapless on the other. For a custom ride you can exchange them for any standard road bike pedals, including those with toe clips.

For practical home use the Precor 615 measures a manageable 66″ long and 23″ wide. It doesn’t require a power cord; if used regularly, the bike’s battery will keep charged from users’ energy. The frame has wheels attached for easy repositioning after exercise.

Precor RBK 615 Workout Programs

Six workout programs are built into the Precor RBK 615 monitor: Basic Heart Rate Control, Hill Climb, Interval, Manual, Random and Weight Loss. Also available is Quick Start. Quick

Start lets you begin a bike workout by pushing just one button. The challenge level is kept constant unless you make adjustments manually.

The data shown are Profile, Calories, Distance, Heart Rate, SmartRate® (heart rate zone), Speed, Watts, Resistance, RPM, Time and Percent Complete.

Data can be shown in metric and US Standard systems. Language choices are English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Romanized Russian.