Smooth Momentum UB5 Upright Exercise Bike Review
The Smooth Momentum UB5 upright exercise bike is designed to meet the demands of health club users, but will provide years of solid performance in your home. The Smooth Momentum UB5’s self generating drive system requires no power cord yet can produce a whopping 900 watts of resistance. No helmet required if you already enjoy outdoor cycling, cruise to your heart’s content in the comfort of your home! You’ll never have to deal with traffic or foul weather, and the seat is much more comfortable. Rise out of the seat as if to sprint or climb a hill; the Smooth Momentum UB5 brings you all the fitness benefits of an outdoor bicycle. The display on the Smooth Momentum UB5 doesn’t shut down when you slow down, unlike other stationary bikes, so you won’t risk losing your program.
Monitoring your effort could not be easier with the patented tri color LED heart rate zone indicator. This one of a kind feature is integrated with three heart rate control 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 derive maximum fitness benefits from each workout session. Commercial components meet cutting edge functionality in the Smooth Momentum Series – the result is an exceptional cycling experience.
With a self-generating drive system, Smooth Momentum UB5 bikes utilize an electromagnetic resistance system to generate high torque at low RPM. The battery recharges as you pedal, allowing constant illumination of the display. The Smooth Momentum UB5 offers 20 resistance (tension) levels for you to choose from. The hand grip pulse monitor is ergonomically positioned so you can easily observe your heart rate when not wearing the chest strap.
Another added addition to the Smooth Momentum UB5 is the multiple programming options such as: Manual, Goal (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 these great features would not be enjoyable without the adjustable ergonomic seat and ventilated shrouds. Say goodbye to a sore bottom! Meticulously designed to conform to the human body, the Smooth Momentum UB5’s generously cushioned seat offers 8 levels of height adjustment. Vital operating components stay cool as air circulates through the motor shrouds. Hot air is siphoned away to maintain an optimal temperature within the drive system
Taking up less floor space than many other cardio machines, the Smooth Momentum UB5 has a compact footprint of 45″ long by 27″ wide, a crank arm length of 6.5″, and the unit dimensions are 45″ L x 27″ W x 63″ H. Even though the frame is smaller, this commercial grade 3-piece crank is made of die cast alloy for maximum durability. This machine weighs 140 lbs, but can hold a 350 lb person.
Smooth is known for the exceptional warranty on all their machines. The Smooth Momentum UB5 offers an Industry-Leading Warranty, which includes: Lifetime on frame; 3 years on all parts; 1 year of in-home service – a testament to Smooth’s commitment to quality.
If you’re looking for the feel of a true bicycling workout, then a Smooth Momentum UB5 upright exercise bike is for you. You can’t go wrong with this one.