Smooth Momentum UB5 Upright Exercise Bike Review

The Smooth Momentum UB5 Upright Exercise Bike is designed to meet the demands of gym users, yet will provide years of solid performance in your home. The Smooth Momentum UB5’s self-generating drive system requires no power cord but can produce a whopping 900 watts of resistance. No helmet required if you already enjoy cycling outdoors, cruise to your heart’s content in the comfort of your own home. You never have to deal with traffic or bad weather, and the seat is much more comfortable. Get up from the seat as if you were going to run or climb a hill; Smooth Momentum UB5 gives you all the fitness benefits of an outdoor bike. The Smooth Momentum UB5’s screen doesn’t turn off when you slow down, unlike some other stationary bikes, so you won’t risk losing your program.

Monitoring your effort couldn’t be easier with the patented tri-color LED heart rate zone indicator. This unique feature is integrated with three heart rate monitoring programs with a Polar wireless chest strap. This heart monitor is specialized for interval training, fat burning, and endurance programs. By training in your target heart rate zone, you will get the maximum physical benefit from each training session. Commercial components meet state-of-the-art functionality in the Smooth Momentum series – the result is an exceptional cycling experience.

Featuring a self-generating drivetrain system, Smooth Momentum UB5 bikes use an electromagnetic resistance system to generate high torque at low RPM. The battery recharges as you pedal, allowing for constant display illumination. The Smooth Momentum UB5 offers 20 levels of resistance (tension) for you to choose from. The handgrip pulse monitor is ergonomically positioned so you can easily monitor your heart rate when not wearing the chest strap.

Another addition added to the Smooth Momentum UB5 is the multiple programming options such as: Manual, Target (Time, Distance, Calories), Random, Interval, Cross Country, Watts Control, METs Control, Racing, Heart Rate Control – Interval, Heart Rate Control : Fat Burning, Heart Rate Control: Endurance, User Designed Personal Training.

All of these great features wouldn’t be nice without the adjustable ergonomic seat and ventilated covers. Say goodbye to sore butt! Meticulously designed to conform to the human body, the Smooth Momentum UB5’s generously padded seat offers 8 levels of height adjustment. Vital operating components stay cool as air circulates through the engine covers. Hot air is diverted to maintain optimum temperature within the drive system

The Smooth Momentum UB5 takes up less floor space than many other cardio machines and is compact in size at 45″ long by 27″ wide, has a 6.5″ crank arm length, and unit dimensions are 45 ” L x 27″ W x 63 ” H. Although the frame is smaller, this commercial-grade 3-piece crank is made of die-cast alloy for maximum durability. This machine weighs 140 pounds but can hold a 350 pound person.

Smooth is known for the exceptional warranty on all of its machines. The Smooth Momentum UB5 offers an industry-leading warranty, including: Lifetime on the frame; 3 years on all parts; 1 year of home service – a testament to Smooth’s commitment to quality.

If you’re looking for the feel of a true bike workout, then the Smooth Momentum UB5 Upright Exercise Bike is for you. You can’t go wrong with this one.

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