Offering a low-impact, challenging workout, the Roger Black Platinum exercise bike allows you to ride for miles without ever having to leave your living room. Resistance levels make workouts more difficult, and an easy-to-read display helps you keep track of your progress.
Whether you’re just starting a fitness routine or looking to spice up your current workout regimen, the Platinum exercise bike has something for everyone.
Features
- 7kg flywheel
- 16 levels of magnetic resistance
- 12 pre-set workout programmes
- Mains powered
- Grip pulse sensors
- Self-leveling pedals w/straps
- Transport wheels
- Adjustable seat
- Adjustable handlebar
- Dimensions: 133cm (H) x 55cm (W) x 95cm (D)
- Maximum user weight: 125kg (19st 10lbs)
- Bike weight: 29kg
Our Review
The Roger Black programmable platinum exercise bike is easy to assemble and well-built. Multiple resistance levels help you improve your fitness levels, while the LCD display allows you to keep track of your workout progress. Even with all of these features, this exercise bike is available at a very affordable price.
Quiet, easy to use and adjustable, there’s a lot to like about this exercise bike.
Assembly
Assembling the Platinum bike is surprisingly easy. The directions are clear and easy to follow. The entire process is even quicker if you have an extra pair of hands helping you put it together. Even if you don’t have any help, assembly is rather quick and painless.
Roger Black includes everything you need to put the bike together. No additional tools are required to get this machine up and running.
Some of the bike’s parts come pre-assembled, like the main frame. If you think some parts are missing, check to make sure they aren’t already assembled.
The bike is packed flat, and the box is quite heavy. You may want to have someone help you move the box into your home. The bike is also mains powered, so you’ll want to assemble the unit near a power point.
The entire assembly process should take no more than an hour if you’re working alone. There are six steps in total. The frame being already assembled cuts out a lot of assembly time.
Build Quality
While the Platinum bike is designed for home use, it has a high-end, gym-quality look. The build quality may not be on par with a commercial-level exercise bike, but this model is sturdy and built to last.
Some stationary bikes can be noisy during use, but the Platinum bike is virtually silent.
Although the bike is sturdy, it does have an uncomfortable seat. A gel cover can help fix this problem.
Both the seat and the handlebars are adjustable, so users can find the right fit for their bodies. The adjustability makes this bike ideal for people of virtually all heights.
The pedals are also self-leveling and come with straps to keep your feet securely in place.
The bike also has built-in transport wheels, which makes it easier to reposition. The bike itself weighs about 29kg, which should be relatively easy to move on your own.
The Platinum has a maximum user weight of 125kg, so it should be able to accommodate most users with ease.
Resistance
Roger Black’s Platinum bike has 16 levels of magnetic resistance. Coupled with the 7kg flywheel, this bike can deliver a difficult workout for even more advanced users.
Adding resistance will help build both stamina and strength over time. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or just want to improve your fitness level, the Platinum’s tension levels can help you reach your goals.
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Display Features
A built-in LCD display allows you to track your workout progress. The computer displays:
- Calories
- Time
- Distance
- Pulse
- RPM
- Speed
The bright screen is easy to read, even in low light situations. The computer also allows you to access the built-in programmes.
The workout programmes – 12 in total – help vary your routine to make your sessions more challenging and interesting. Boredom is the enemy of progress. These programmes help you stay motivated and on the right track.
There’s also a “Quickstart” option for those times when you don’t feel like choosing a programme. A “Recovery” option is also available, which will evaluate your condition based on your heart rate.
Pulse sensors on the handlebars of the bike allow you to keep an eye on your heart rate as you exercise. Reaching and staying in your targeted heart rate range will ensure that you burn the most calories.
Before starting a session, users can enter their sex, age, weight and height. This information helps make the calories data more accurate. Unfortunately, you cannot store user information, and the computer will not save the progress of each user.
Along with tracking your progress, the computer also allows you to charge your devices. On the side of the monitor is a USB port that you can plug your smartphone, tablet or music device into.
The machine itself is mains powered, so you don’t have to worry about batteries. However, you do need to make sure that you assemble the bike near a power outlet.
Price
The Platinum bike is one of Roger Black’s high-end models, and it’s available for about £230. This model offers a quality build at a budget-friendly price.
Pros
- Durable, sturdy design
- Adjustable seat and handlebars allow for a custom fit
- Clear LCD display
- Pulse monitoring
Cons
- The seat is uncomfortable without a gel cover
The main gripe with this machine is that the seat is uncomfortable without a gel cover over it. While this is an easy fix, it’s still an added expense.
Overall, the Roger Black Platinum bike is a sturdy machine that delivers a great workout. The resistance levels allow you to progress in your fitness level without having to upgrade to a new machine, and the built-in programmes keep things interesting. Easy assembly makes it a breeze to get this machine up and running, and the price couldn’t be better.
If you’re looking for an affordable exercise bike that will grow with you as your fitness level improves, the Platinum bike is a great option.
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