The Nautilus NR2000 is a top-quality recumbent exercise bike that should provide years of comfortable home exercising. It offers good value; this model feels like a health club-quality bike that would normally cost substantially more.

The electromagnetic V-Force Plus resistance system delivers a super smooth motion and whisper-quiet operation. The bike's industrial-grade Poly-V drive belt is built to last, and besides, the NR2000 is backed up by a solid warranty; the frame is covered for life and the parts for ten years. In addition to its premium construction, this is a comfortable, user-friendly piece of home fitness equipment. The commercial-grade molded seat is well padded and provides a cushioned ride with ample lower back support. The pedals are extra wide and self-leveling. No matter how long and hard you like to workout, your exercise routine will never be curtailed due to lack of comfort.

The LED console delivers a high-definition readout split into four different windows. The monitor provides feedback on workout data such as distance traveled, exercise time, calories burned and heart rate, which is obtained via touch sensors or the wireless heart rate transmitter belt. In addition to 16 different resistance levels, the Nautilus NR2000 provides six preprogrammed workouts and two custom programs that can be tailored to your own requirements and stored for future use.

Convenience features include a built-in water bottle holder and integrated reading rack that can hold a book or magazine to keep you entertained during your workout. The front of the NR2000 is low enough to provide an unimpeded view of most TV screens that sit at a standard height, and it is quiet enough to allow you to listen to music without having to crank the volume and risk disturbing neighbors or other members of your household. Don't worry about having to position the NR2000 near a power supply source, either; the bike uses only self-generated power.

With all of these features and a somewhat high price tag, the Nautilus NR2000 recumbent exercise bike is aimed at experienced users looking to obtain a health club-quality cardio workout at home.


Pros: Excellent 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