Best Recumbent Road Bike For Seniors (2024 Update)

It is hard to rate this purchase because I am both pleased and disappointed. I was excited when I saw the thak you card from the company president upon opening the box. What a nice extra touch! But sad when I found they couldn't even keep up the $10 per year domain name to let you know their app is defunct. And of course there is the realization that this company has a corner on this level of fitness equipment (owning Nautilus, Schwinn, Bowflex, and more) so why should they put forth the effort? Despite the extreme cost difference, I would have looked longer at Peloton if I'd known. But, moving past my dismay to what matters most, as a 63 year old female not in the best shape, I put the bike together myself quite effortlessly. That is not to say that it is not quite heavy at near 100 pounds, but the instructions were clear for the most part. One thing I would add is that, when installing the seat bottom, screw the two roads in at the front first, or it will be difficult (if not impossible) to line the screw holes up. In all cases, the best idea when installing multiple screws in a section is to apply all the screws loosely, then tighten all after everything is lined up for that section. As a final fuss, I wish the power cord was less flimsy/more substantial. Functionally, the bike is quiet, smooth and comfortable. The fan has little power, and this is a big deal because wouldn't it be wonderful to feel the wind in your hair as you ride, almost real IF THERE WERE AN APP to elicit the illusion. Rant over, I expect to appreciate the bike this year, and next year if I've done well with goals I may upgrade for more excitement.Deborah

Believe the bike is ok, but never really tried to use it due to shipping damage. The packaging is poor and the Styrofoam breaks down during shipping. I returned the first bike due to damage and ordered a second. Same issue with shipping. Damaged box on front door. Nautilus really needs to improve the packaging. Not sure if I am going to try again.Steven

I use it in the winter to compliment my good weather riding on my outdoor recumbent. It is very smooth riding and has more than enough resistant levels. The one problem I have with it is the difficulty moving it from room to room (living room TV watching to storage in spare bedroom). I have a bad back and can't lift it onto it's casters, so I improved it by adding four casters (on the ends of the stabilizers). They are 2 in. rubber casters (two fixed and two locking-swivel). The bike is still very stable, even on hardwood floors. Even for people with good backs, it is much easier and safer to move around. It takes more room to store, but it's not a deal breaker for me.none

My only dislike, as I sit on it writing to you, is….I am not the only person who is using it. Why didnt they make it more simple to adjust the length???? It is a pain to have to get underneath and undo it and unscrewing a screw. It has left dents in the metal rod, making me think it will not stay tight in time!Laura

Not being able to see the bike in person before purchasing was an issue but it turned out to be exactly as advertised. The assembly was simple and did not take very long. The bike appears to be well made and so far it has worked well. the only negative is that the friction control is not linear but it is completely silent.albert

Its an exercise bike that you do your exercise on. The only dislike is the pedal straps. They don't fit every size shoes. The app for it is another story. I downloaded it and went through a lot of trouble getting started with it. What I read says it has all these features. Where they are who knows. Also the instruction could have been better. None of the wires are marked as in which goes to which. So all you can do is guess and hope it works. I'm not sure about if the tensioner is working or not.robert

Smooth and silent. This exercise bike is a fantastic buy for the price. The seat and armrests are super comfortable, so you stay on the bike longer.Fists

I am 76 with knee replacements. This Exercycle is perfect for seniors so comfortable. Don't be cheap spend the money to have an assembler come out to put it together Its a very intense assembly I love it I watch tv and cycle everyday I can do more and cycle longer. Extremely well built this is an awesome investment in your healthMonica

This review will be broken down into two parts: Installation/Delivery & use of the product. Installation/Delivery: Firstly, I am so happy to currently be a member of the Total Tech Membership. As a result, I was able to get this bike for $500. That $500 included not only the bike, but also the delivery AND installation. I ordered the bike about a week ago and set up delivery/install for Friday 1.21.22. The two guys that came to complete the bike delivery and set up were AWESOME! I think we were their last delivery on Friday as they called and said they were driving back from Sheboygan then to Green Bay to pick up bike, then up to Door County. Even though I could tell they had a LONG day these two guys were EXCEPTIONAL. They came in brought the bike downstairs and happily went to work on putting it together. They got the whole thing together and rocking and rolling in about 40 minutes (totally worth me not doing it b/c I'm sure it would've taken me much longer). They gave me a tutorial on use and took everything away. Both of these guys deserve a TEN out of TEN for their efforts & hard work (even on a late Friday night). Thanks MUCH to them Use of Product: my wife did a ride yesterday on the bike and I used it this morning before work. The product is SUPER easy to use and it is VERY VERY QUIET (you can hardly hear it running). I love that they have user profiles that keep track of your workouts and overall distances that you bike (it allows 4 profiles). This bike has a great display for your workouts and it has plenty of choices for programs. It also has a fan and though I haven't used it yet it has a USB port and speakers for listening to what you'd like (I am an ear buds kind of guy). When using the bike it is VERY comfortable (I'm 5'10') and the seat moves with ease. This was the perfect last piece of exercise equipment we needed for our basement gym and it provides a good workout without major stress on the body. I would HIGHLY recommend this product to anyone who is on the fence about buying it. The bike (as you can see in the pictures) does not take up that much room compared to other pieces of cardio equipment as well which is a bonus.Brewerfan3

Schwinn has pulled a complete bait and switch on these units that to me borders on criminal. There USED to be (and is advertised) a free app that you could download to interact with these units as well as keep track of your workouts. However, that has gone the way of the dodo bird – extinct! The old app is still referenced in the owners/installation menu. The app has been removed from all app stores – no matter the device. What Schwinn has done is convert to a Peleton type structure where the app is now a subscription based service. Total money grab. If the app worked like Peleton, I could almost get behind it – not even close. There are only 3 or 4 free "rides" you can do with the new app but none are interactive to where the resistance varies based on the terrain. The app does make the video come to a halt if you stop pedaling – that's it. No matter what speed you pedal, the video just trundles along at the same speed. I did a quick review of the paid "rides" and they all said "video only" so even the paid app does NOT provide any interactive workout other than the view going by at a constant speed – unless you stop. No resistance changes, no speed changes, just a slow ride through the scenery. Also, the Bluetooth….would you expect that to link to your device and let you play music? NOPE!!! The only thing the Bluetooth will link to is the new app. I was told by Schwinn support that it would link to other apps but I tried 3 of what they recommended and no Bluetooth link unless on their app. Worthless. So, there is also a little fan on the console that has a vent similar to an A/C vent in a car. Great idea…..poor execution. The fan is mounted inside the plastic enclosure in such a way that when the air exits the front of the vent, it's blowing at a 45 degree angle and it shoots off to the left, doing a nice job of cooling your left forearm but not a whisp of air on your face. The seating position on this is also uncomfortable. The seat moves up and down at a steep angle – so much so that the instructions say to get out of the seat before adjusting. That is ridiculous. If they were being honest, they would say, "Our design is poor and you can't actually adjust the seat while seated". If you do decide to adjust the seat while actually seated (so you can tell where you need to set it – duh), you better have at least one foot FIRMLY on the pedal, ready to support most of your body weight. Otherwise, the seat will SLAM to the bottom and jam your back – yes, I did it! This is not like any recumbent bike Ive ever been on – the ergonomics just are NOT good. The angle is just not right. Other than that, It's a great machine!SamsungNanoQLED

Excellent exercise bike at an excellent price. Free delivery was included and much appreciated that they moved the heavy box into the back room for me. Setup took about 90 minutes with assistance from a step-by-step YouTube video that made identifying parts and order a breeze (SEARCH: "Complete! Assemble Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bike") The bike is very comfortable and includes a console with lots of information and ability to setup custom programs. It's really not too bulky either and fits well along the wall of our room, so its pretty much out of the way. It has wheels in the front and a handle in the back to enable you to easily lift and move the bike. There is also a media shelf underneath the main display to hold your phone or tablet, and also a USB port to keep your device charged during your work out. The only negative thing you might have is that the Bluetooth capability is limited to using their app for downloading information about your session. You can't stream any music to its internal speakers at all. You will need to use the supplied 3.5mm input port and cable to attach to an MP3 player or phone that has a similar jack to play any music from the speakers. But you can just use your own phone or tablet along with wireless earbuds or headphones for better sound. The bike itself is very quiet when pedaling, which is nice. It has 25 levels of resistance which is plenty, and includes a heart rate monitor via the handles mounted on either side of the seat. A little nice addition is the cup holder/storage for your water bottle and/or remote control. Compare all this to the very similar (and more expensive) Nautilus R618 Recumbent bike that has almost identical features and made by the same company.BobG

Can go for miles on this bike! Great workout burns a lot of calories. Use it every once in awhile. No improvement it’s a pretty solid bike!cassandra.l

Excellent purchase. Smooth, quiet, excellent dependable onboard computer display. of BP HR, pulse and calories burned. Highly recommend as a great product at a very competitive price.thesounddr5uw5

The recumbent bike is fantastic!. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. The bike came together without any problems. The bike has a terrific look and feel. Entering personal info for my wife and me (age, gender, weight and height) was easy. Following the embedded workout programs was also very uncomplicated. The seat is large and the foam padding is very comfortable even for hour-long workouts. I like the heart monitor built into to the sidebar grips makes tracking aerobic aspect of the workout simple. At 71 y/o and with arthritis in my knees bilaterally, I had to give up my 3-mile walks. This recumbent bike is very easy on my knees (not to mention my lower lumbar back). I like and use the builtin iPad/tablet stand for reading and watching videos while pumping away. Also, I like the sleek, narrow design – fits in against the wall minimizing its footprint in the room. Glad I purchased this bike. It's getting lots of use. I would highly recommend without any reservations.Michael

Use daily to strengthen muscles,ligaments and improve cardio. Determined to avoid knee replacements as long as possible. Utilizing the different programs & resistance, I strengthen ligaments thus providing more knee stability.Momsaatja

I especially chose a recumbent bike because of the low impact to the knees versus an upright bike. I drive a lot and the recumbent bike has helped alleviate the lower back and hip pains. I was concerned about the quality and durability especially w/2 sons that workout all the time. It turned out to be a very heavy duty gym quality bike and reasonably priced. My other concern was w/my husband's response and he loved it more than anyone else because of the low impact to his bad knee.Happy Customer

The bike is just perfect for me. I am a 80 year old lady and the workout room is closed so this was my best solution since I live in Texas and it's to hot to go for a walk. I had no problem putting this bike together. Took me a while but I did it. The explanation was great, all the parts were there and delivery was on time. I recommend this to anyone. Just perfect for seniors to keep your heart and legs going.fausch_24

The bike is ok, assembly is straightforward enough. Got it for my parents since they’re aging and I wanted something safe and sturdy long term. Really wish I hadn’t bought it hastily from Dick’s. The manufacturer has it for like half the price. So much cheaper elsewhere.AgingInPlace

I use every day. Never had bike before. . Seat is soooo comfortable. Has many recording features. Easy to assemble and sturdy.CAneatnik

Assembly is a pain, manual could be designed and detailed better. Seat and backboard need is not spaced accurately and I have to basically lay on the bike so my butt is not hanging from the seat in the back.Varun

I ordered this recumbent bike because I know they're easy on your back, it didn't have many reviews but the two it did have were positive. I should have researched a little more though as This was a bad purchase and definitely not worth the money. Shipping and receiving the item was quick, it arrived earlier than expected, that part was great. When I received the item it appeared to be packaged pretty decent however I noticed flaws with the equipment right away when I was unboxing. There is a piece that the pedals attach to that comes pre assembled, the outer covering to this piece was not aligned correctly and the plastic was gapping in one area and overlapping at the top, we turned the pedal rotator using our hands and it was hard to turn, clicking noises and very loud squeaking . Then when I was looking into the box the washers were not in the packaging and loosely lying in the box, one washer was completely missing as well as some screws. I filled out the return form and sent the item back for a refund and although nervous, ordered a different piece of equipment with hopes that it will be better and we can actually use it.Marisheff1

I am very pleased with this purchase! I like the smooth and quiet cycling and nice and simple dashboard features. Excellent price for great quality and sturdy material. My husband said it was easy to assemble, too. Highly recommend!Lolo

Not a durable bike. Lasted about six months before the motor died. I have had it now for about 10 months and the seat just snapped. Swayed from side to side, and just snapped. Spend more for a better bike as this one is not going to last very long, unfortunately. The only positive I can say is that the seat was always comfortable. But besides that, not a good buy. 🙁Christopher

I loved this bike when I first got it in early March 2020. I used it daily and then I noticed the pedals became wobbly. I tried tightening them but it was nearly impossible. I managed to tighten the right pedal a bit more than the left pedal. And then it happened, the left pedal fell off in the middle of my workout. I have had this bike for about 8 months and I can no longer use it because the left pedal no longer stays on. I would love a replacement pedal, but no luck finding one. If I do finally get through to the company, maybe they can help. Fingers crossed. I really like the bike.Dee

I ride daily, gradually building over time due to age and knees. It's a slow process under my circumstances but this Exerpeutic actually exceeds my expectations for performance. Everything works just like one might suspect it should. I like the under seat handlebars, the easy to adjust digital gauge, and solid seating feel. Assembly takes awhile and I had to tighten up the seat nuts and bolts tighter than I thought so it wouldn't rock a bit back and forth but did and it's just right. While I have not had this long, it is working for me and the price is good for the quality I have observed. I gave four stars because I've not had it too long, not because of what I've found with it. Friends have two of these and have used them for years so I have great expectations, so far met.Westcoaster

As a whole the bike is a great deal. Assembly was easy, all tools needed are included. The price, imo, is great. It's adjustable to accommodate various user heights/leg length. When collapsed it becomes very compact, taking up not much more room than a large vacuum cleaner. My only complaint, which I knew of before ordering and you'll see echoed through reviews for this bike on EVERY site you can find it for sale, is that the seat is flat out terrible. I spend all of every ride regularly adjusting my position trying to get comfortable or at least not be sore. Minimal support considering this is the version with increased weight limit, especially for your lower back. If you're someone who slouches when not thinking about it you could be in for some lower back pain. Aside from that the seat is just hard as a rock. In a review elsewhere someone said after 15-20 mins you'll be sore and want to get off, and only saving grace is that by 30 minutes you're entire posterior is completely numb and after using the bike numerous times now I can say that's spot on. I've been using an old flattened pillow on the seat to some success so far, but will be ordering a gel cover or bike seat adapter. Plan accordingly, you very likely will need to replace or upgrade the seat for regular use! Beyond the seat issue, in my opinion this is the best folding recumbent bike you'll find without jumping up in price several hundreds of dollars.RTSARC

I was inclined to leave a review because many of the low reviews complained about the same things: 1. To reviewers who said their knees hit the handlebars, you need to adjust the seat back! This is a recumbent bike, not a stationary bike. I’m 6’1, have longer legs, and had no issue with my knees hitting the handlebars after I adjusted the seat. Seat adjustment was very easy. 2. Some complained about the batteries being difficult to install. They are definitely a snugger fit but I was able to pop them in without any issue. 3. The instructions were extremely straightforward and the bike was easy to assemble. Took me about two hours from unboxing to finishing the assembly, and that was because in haste I read a couple of the steps incorrectly and had to go back. Overall very happy with this purchase.Stephen

DO NOT BUY!!! Ok, I had this bike for ten months using it to rehab from a hip surgery. at the onset the ride was nice. I am only 180lbs so well below the weight class recommended. After 10 months the bearing broke inside and it slipped and made noise. I had purchased the extended warranty BUT they gave me the runaround and it took 5 months to get it fixed. The repairman said these bikes aren't built to last. SO DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THEIR EXTENDED WARRANTYAnthony

I really like this bike and recommend purchasing. I did a lot of research and given the current environment and went ahead with this bike. It is very comfortable. (I am 58.) I was looking for a bike with a comfortable seat and I am glad I decided on this one. The seat is very comfortable with good support for the back. It is compact enough and fits nicely in the corner I set aside in my home office. I found a nice mat to fit under that is the exact dimensions of the bike. I don't have a fancy tv screen, but this bike has a nice space for my Ipad or iphone so I can watch tv, check emails, listen to music and any other app I decide to engage. I also have found a couple of great virtual bike rides on YouTube like Mt. Zion in Utah. Great buy!! Some assembly is required. I did read in the reviews about the news bumping against the handlebars. This happen a couple of times, but it is not a big problem at all. It has several workouts built in as well as various resistance levels for a more challenging workout. I can work up a good sweat in 30 minutes on my bike even at the lower resistance levels. I am very glad I made this purchase and decided on the recumbent model.KK

My Wife and I could no longer use our treadmill due to hip problems, so we purchased the Xterra Recumbent Bike. So far it is working very well for us, its comfortable and easy to use. The instruction book is not easy to follow for the settings but so far, we have been able to figure it out. Assembly was not too hard just takes a little time to do. Only problem so far was the heart rate readout gave us a problem, not working all the time, called the company and they sent me some new parts after installing one at a time and still having problems, figured out your hands had to be a little moist while on the bar contacts to make it work properly, very dry hands and it won't work. After getting past that we have been enjoying the bike without any problems.Robert B

After toiling over which bike to get, I am glad I made this choice. I am 268 pounds and so the weight limitation was a big factor in determining which bike I was going to buy. The packaging was secure, all the the parts were carefully wrapped. Assembly took me 1.5 hours and that was with having to redo one step (forgot to put the mast cover on). They had little touches that made it go quicker: a pull line for pulling the cable through, pre-installed bolts. With the pre-installed bolts, there is no chance of you choosing the wrong bolt/washer/nut combination from a stack of parts normally given to a consumer in an "assemble-yourself" product. The only thing I had a problem with was the one seat bolt on the front-left hand side, the release mechanism for the seat to slide sits almost directly underneath the mounting hole, so some extra effort (like maybe an extra 5 minutes) was required to get this particular one locked down. First use was everything I had hoped it to be. Extremely easy to read display, plenty of information, accurate heart rate monitor, and a wide variety of workouts to choose from. Moving it is easy with the wheels on the front stabilizer. And again, for a guy my size, there was no embarassing side to side movement that you might get with a smaller less stable unit. Very, Very pleased about that. It is also very quiet while in operation.Miltrez

I really wanted to ride along with my 6yr old, but back pain left me unable to bear it for long. These hybrid bikes allow me to sit up straight, and I can ride for a few hours instead of a few minutes. After buying one for myself, I ordered another one for my girlfriend. I’m not a rich man, but I would have paid twice as much. My son is 40 years younger than me, and not feeling like an old man as we all ride together is absolutely priceless.MossmanUSA

I love my new bike! The bike was delivered to a nearby bike shop for assembly and I picked up my bike with no troubles. Love the follow up emails from customer service making sure everything was good.Monica

Bought the Relaxed bicycle last year! Totally love it! The design is great and easy to build with the help of the video provided by the store.Ajpek

Difficult to pedal even at resistance 1. Fan makes an intolerable high pitched squeal. Screen is angled and at height for a 6’ tall man —not appropriate for a shorter woman. Tablet holder is way out of reach/view. I expected to be able to read or view the screen or my tablet comfortably while biking. That isn’t possible given the view angles/distance and the resistance level range from difficult to extremely difficult. Disappointing for the money; not like the version I loved at a hotel I visited. I don’t even have the option of putting a book or kindle where I can see it.Karen Smigrodzki

We have purchased this for our practice for rehab use, patients needs to be able to sit on it with ease and this does that! We even had some money off assembly for our cause.Susan T.

The machine itself is simple to put together and appears to be of high quality. However, the console linked to iFit was not so simple to set up. What should be a really simple process was made very difficult with the machine inexplicably unable to connect to Wi-Fi for nearly a week. Emails to iFit were sent and finally resulted in success. I am however underwhelmed by the information provided on how iFit works and what the costs are! Overall great machine but I will be making best use of the tablet attachment with my own downloaded videos rather than the ones offered at premium price from iFit.ROBERT M.

Easy to use Assembly was simple, but took some time due to the complicated works Figuring out the seat latch was a task – you pull up past the point where you think it might break, then just a little bit more, and voila!Nolan

Overall bike is ok however the seat does not stay put after it is adjusted. Thank goodness I’m Short! Needs a better seat adjustment mechanism. Otherwise everything else is great!Nursesue

The bike was easy to put together, looks nice and seems sturdy. But, it didn't work properly right out of the box. It seems to be a bad resistance motor and wiring. It doesn't change resistance and the the time only seems to count when using i-fit. This is the second item that I've purchased from Best Buy that I've spent hours putting together to only have it not function properly. I'll probably return this like I did the other product because the manufacturer will only want me to spend more time taking it apart and trying to fix it. Or I'll have to wait for parts. Maybe it's just chance that this has happened twice, but I shouldn't have to do this with newly purchased equipment.Altravise

Looked nice, assembled ok. But dead on arrival. Pedal box made harsh grinding noise with any attempt to pedal. Console did not activate, but that may be because pedal action was impaired. Called manufacturer could not/would not schedule a repair visit until 'service manager' returned from travel one week hence. Am returning to Walmart.MorristownMike

Ordered through a 3rd party since Mobo had wait list for back orders. Paid $40 more oh well. Item arrived on time and in good condition. I'm glad I had read other reviews and watched assembly video tutorial. Had I relied solely on assembly booklet with tiny pictures I could have had issues. I used a liquid lock on bolts since I read complaints on screws loosening. I was okay with slight toe-in of rear wheels since video said that was the design. Assembly probably took an hour or so. I've used the trike solely inside my development where the ground is very level and there is only light car traffic. With only one gear, even a slight upgrade requires extra effort. Building up riding distance and time spent riding slowly, making incremental advances. Steering is easy. I've ordered an additional gel seat cushion as I find the Mobo seat hard and unyielding after a 1/2 hour on the trike. I have had spinal fusion, L3 to L5, as well as a total right hip replacement, so the Mobo recumbent is a safe exercise option after a TAVR and cardiac stent implants. Hope to use this for several years as I turn 70 in a few months.Bob the Biker

I purchased my Triton 7 years ago and have loved it ever since I got to assemble it! In the first year, I noticed some things that needed attention. I built an adjustable steering linkage so that I could align the rear wheels better to make the tires last longer. I built a basket to fit a lunch bag cooler to carry ice and water for those long trips. I custom built a seat so that my rear could handle those long trips! I added my MP3 player and a speaker. I installed some outdoor LED lights for a street glow effect, and mounted a flashlight on the front fender because I am a Knight Rider 😛 The bearings have held up well. All the nuts and bolts have kept in place without the use of Loctite. Once I put in puncture-resistant innertubes and puncture-shields, I have not had a flat tire since! I typically ride between 3 and 4 hours at a time. It is a great eye-catcher and very mellow for riding. I have put on over 10,000 miles so far!!! I will ride this until the wheels fall off!! 🙂 🙂Wheelsspinnin_imagrinnin

Even before assembling the Mobo, it was obvious from the packaging that you cared about your product. Kudos to the engineers who made the shipping box safe from Fed-Ex damage. And the amount of protective bubble-wrap made me smile. Thank you. I am 84 and trying to convince the members of my Senior Center that exercise is MORE than just walking to the donut table. i will take my Mobo Triton to the Senior Center next week for all to road-test. I'm sure that they will agree that the trike is well-built and a great value. R.Martin, Lakeville PADa Geezer

Bought my Sun 3 wheeler and just love it. Feel much safer riding now. Being a senior citizen my balance isn't the best. We enjoy riding on our trails around Fort Dodge and I feel more secure riding by myself on 3 wheels.X BMXER MOM