Life Fitness wants to give your spinning class a major redesign with its new exercise bike, the LifeCycle GX.
Announced at last week’s IHRSA 2012, the LifeCycle GX offers everything from an ultra-durable frame to a built-in computer designed to record your every move. However, the bike’s most striking feature is its rear flywheel design (there’s no front wheel like you’d find on most of today’s group exercise bikes). This new design, along with the bike’s zinc oxide-coated frame, help protect it from sweat, dirt, and rust.
In addition to durability, Life Fitness also made its new bike very adjustable paying extra attention to ergonomics. The bike’s seat and handlebar, for instance, can be adjusted in increments of 15 millimeters so riders of all sizes can find the right position relative to their height and body type. The ergonomic handlebars also offer better, more comfortable wrist angles for prolonged cycling sessions. There’s even dual water bottle holders for easy access to drinks or music players.
A built-in touchscreen computer keeps track of your speed, resistance level, calories burned, and heart rate among other things. The bike also has dual-sided SPD pedals which provide a hard surface for riders wearing soft sole shoes.
Expect to see the new LifeCycle GX at a gym near you.