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Horizon Fitness 5.0 R Recumbent Bike

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Horizon Fitness 5.0 R Recumbent Bike

Product Highlights

  • The step-through design of this recumbent bike can make it easier to get in and out of the saddle.

  • The Horizon 5.0 R Recumbent Bike features 100 levels of electronically-controlled resistance.

  • Bluetooth compatibility allows you to sync to popular training apps like Zwift, Peloton, and more.

  • We’ve routinely seen this 5.0 R Recumbent Bike at prices below its $999 MSRP.

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Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Affordable
  • Lifetime warranty for frame
  • 100 levels of resistance
  • Step-through frame
  • Adjustable seat
Cons
  • 1-year warranty on parts and labor
  • No built-in touchscreen
  • 15.4-pound flywheel can be noisy at higher speeds

Specs

Display3 LED windows, 60 x 127 mm LCD display
Weight87 lbs
ShippingShipping calculated at checkout
Weight capacity300 lbs
WarrantyLifetime frame warranty
Dimensions66” L x 25.2” W x 52.2” H
Adjustable100 resistance levels

Product Summary

The Horizon Fitness 5.0 R Recumbent Bike is a budget-friendly recumbent bike with high value. With 100 resistance levels and an adjustable padded seat that provides lumbar support, it brings a lot to the table that high-end bikes would provide, but at a more affordable price. Although there’s only an LCD screen, the bike does provide Bluetooth connectivity and it syncs to most biking apps.