The NB2000 upright is another high quality exercise bike from Nautilus that delivers a health club-quality workout in your home for a reasonable price. Many of this model's features, however, may be wasted on novice exercisers or those embarking on a home fitness routine for the very first time.

The NB2000 represents a substantial investment for someone who isn't sure that they'll be able to maintain a regular workout schedule. If this describes you, it's probably wiser to start with a less expensive exercise bike and move up to a product such as the Nautilus NB2000 when (and if) you determine that an exercise bike is the right piece of home exercise equipment for you.

If you do opt for the Nautilus NB2000, you'll be impressed by this upright stationary bike's quality of the construction and performance. The Nautilus electromagnetic V-Force Plus resistance system and industrial grade Poly-V drive belt ensure that the NB2000 delivers an extremely smooth ride every time you use it. Nautilus backs up this exercise bike with a lifetime warranty on the frame and a 10-year warranty on parts.

One of the major complaints about many upright exercise bikes is a lack of comfort, especially during longer workouts; as such, we appreciate the substantial padding used in the construction of this bike's saddle. The self-leveling pedals offer wider-than-normal platforms to ensure your feet remain in control even when vigorously pedaling. The accompanying foot straps are easily adjusted to ensure a comfortable fit or can be totally removed, if you prefer.

The LED console offers four windows, each delivering a high-definition readout of workout feedback such as distance traveled, exercise time and calories burned. To ensure that you exercise within your target heart rate zone, the NB2000 also offers heart rate monitoring gained via either the touch sensors built into the handlebars or a wireless heart rate transmitter strap. It also offers a selection of preprogrammed and custom workouts, which keep your exercise varied and challenging. The convenience features included on the NB2000 are fairly basic but sufficient for most users. It offers a built-in water bottle holder, an integrated reading rack and transportation wheels.

Overall, the Nautilus NB2000 is an impressive piece of home fitness equipment; it is solidly constructed and delivers a level of performance that you'd expect to see from a health club bike.


Pros: Health club-quality build and performance; smooth, quiet electromagnetic resistance system; heart rate touch sensors and wireless monitoring
Cons: Somewhat expensive, lacks an integrated cooling fan

Warranty
1 year, labor; 10 years, parts; lifetime, frame