The Smooth UB5 Upright Bike: The Benefits of Outdoor Cycling -- Indoors

The Smooth UB5 upright bike let’s you train in your Target Heart Rate Zone. From interval training and fat burning, to endurance programs, this machine gives you the feel of a road workout in the safety and comfort on your own home. If your strategy for training includes trying out a variety of racing and X-country workouts, the Smooth UB5 is up to the challenge.

The Bike

(This model has been discontinued)

On the console the backlit two-color LCD display shows time, distance, speed, RPM, watts, pulse, pulse recovery, body fat, calories, and resistance level. The Smooth UB5 upright bike comes with a Body Fat and BMI (Body Mass Index) Calculator; just enter your height and weight to get an instant readout. Its features include a seat with extra cushioning enabling you to spend a longer time in the saddle, and handlebars that adjust to an unlimited variety of positions.

The Smooth Momentum UB5 Upright Bike features:

• Electromagnetic Brake with Internal Generator
• 20 Resistance Levels
• Poly-v belt single step Drive System
• 12 Programs; 5 HR Control Programs
• Hand Grip Pulse Monitor
• Three-Piece Crank
• Crank Arm Length: 6.5"
• Gear Ratio: 1:9.25
• Flywheel 17.6 lbs.
• Max user weight – 350 lbs
• Dimensions/Weight: 45"L x 27"W x 63"H / 140 lbs.
• Adjustable Stabilizers under the bike for leveling on uneven floors
• Extras: Foot straps, bottle holder
• Warranty: Lifetime on frame, 3 years on parts, 2 years labor
• Power Supply: Self-charging battery, (Optional - AC 110V Input)

The Buzz

The heavy flywheel and magnetic brake system combine to give you a quiet, friction-free ride. The self-generating drive system recharges as you pedal while producing a whopping 900 watts of resistance. Pro trainers like the Smooth UB5 upright bike for its health club quality feel, large sturdy frame, and variety of programs. The bike offers 5 HR control endurance programs, 4-user defined training programs, and 12 Preset racing, hill, and X-country challenges, as well as a manual setting.

Consumers like that the narrow-nose, extra wide seat is more comfortable to their sit bone than racing-style saddles, and several exercise bike reviews have mentioned that the butt-conforming seat can be adjusted to 8 height levels. It can raise high enough to accommodate riders up to 6'6" without a huge wobble factor. The bike doesn’t require a lot of room -- unlike most exercise bikes the compact footprint of the Smooth UB5 upright is just 45" long.

Our Take

The Smooth UB5 upright stationary bike usually sells for around $1,499 (MSRP $2,699). It’s built on a durable heavy-gauge welded steel frame that can support up to 350 lbs. The ergonomic seat dispenses your weight evenly so there are no pressure points or saddle soreness. When you’re feeling the need for speed, you can rise up out of the seat for “hill climbs” while you hang on to the high-rising handlebar and pump the oversized pedals. In fact, you may even look forward to rainy days when you can switch to an indoor workout on the comfortable Smooth UB5 upright bike.

Show me other Exercise Bikes - Cardio Exercise Equipment

Return from Smooth UB5 Upright Bike to the Home Gym Reviews Index Page