Product Description

IRONMAN Fitness is built on a tradition of performance and reliability. The Chargers smooth, polished style and fluid lines emits a feeling of vitality.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #78808 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: IronMan
• Model: Charger
• Released on: 2008-01-25
• Dimensions: 53.00" h x 28.00" w x 57.00" l, 135.00 pounds

Features

• Dual color LCD console displays time, speed, distance, calories, pulse, watt, resistance, program, and segment program profile
• Features 18 challenging programs and 16 levels of resistance
• Oversized, self-balancing foot pedals offer adjustable straps to keep your feet securely on the pedals
• EKG in handlebars allow you to track your heart rate while exercising
• Measures 57 by 28 by 53 inches; weighs 135 pounds; frame warranty - lifetime, parts warranty - one year

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for users of any fitness level, the Charger's forward-looking design features ergonomically-correct adjustable seating, a walk-through frame design, and nylon mesh seating to deliver a comfortable and efficient recumbent exercise bike workout. The walk-through design ensures easy access for users of all fitness levels. Outstanding performance and variety is experienced through your choice of 22 programs and 16 resistance levels while the advanced programmable blue and yellow backlit LCD electronic console allows you to track your workout progress and push yourself to the next level. Other features of the Charger include seat handlebar-mounted resistance controls, a smooth and quiet belt-drive system, and an easy slide aluminum seat rail.

An easy-to-use console displays workout time, speed, distance, calories, pulse, watt, resistance, program, and segment program profile.

Oversized, self-balancing foot pedals feature adjustable straps to keep your feet secure.

Specifications and Features:

• High angle seat design (command seating) provides ultimate comfort and ergonomics
• Step-through frame design makes getting on and off easier
• Dual-color, yellow and blue backlit LCD electronics are easy to read with workout metrics
• Console displays time, speed, distance, calories, pulse, watt, resistance, program, and segment program profile
• 12 programs including heart rate controlled program and manual for effective and challenging workouts; 16 levels of resistance for a variety of exercise options
• Oversized seat and mesh back provide superior ergonomic support and comfort; mesh back keeps you cool and comfortable during your workouts
• EKG grips (mounted to seat frame) enable you to monitor your heart rate at all times
• Belt drive system, large 20-pound (9 kilogram) flywheel, and friction-free magnetic resistance provide smooth, quiet, and maintenance-free operation
• Includes water bottle and holder to help keep you hydrated
• Secure locking system seat adjustment is combined with a silky smooth aluminum slide rail and gas cylinder for easy and proper seat positioning
• Oversized, self-balancing foot pedals with adjustable straps keep your feet securely on the pedals
• Heavy-duty three-piece crank for ultimate performance and durability; Front transport wheels for moving your equipment
• Operates using an AC power cord

Parts and Customer Service Information
Treadmill Doctor is now providing parts and technical support for Ironman and Keys fitness related products. Please visit Treadmill Doctor's web site for more information, call them at (800) 750-4766 to get technical assistance, or email them at keys@treadmilldoctor.com.

About Ironman Fitness
Engineered for endurance, strength, speed, stamina, and performance, Ironman Fitness is continually striving to define the fitness industry. Their collection features top-of-the-line treadmills, stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, weight benches, and single- and multi-station exercise machines. The features on Ironman's fitness equipment introduced over the years have become the standards of today. With superior components, multiple patents, and award-winning products, Ironman's fitness products have consistently exceeded the expectation of customers and are the heart of a true champion.

About Recumbent Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out.

The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Customer Reviews

Elegant, Silent, Solid
About as good as it gets for home equipment. Took me a very leisurely 2 hours to assemble, but someone stronger, younger, more fit would do it faster.

The design is first rate, this bike is comfortable, silent and extremely well made.

A big step up from my Stamina folding semi-recumbent.
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My only small beefs are these: they supply 18 washers and the instructions require 22! (strange) about 1.5 inches of the mesh fabric on the back is coming apart on mine on the first day (!) so I am hoping (and expecting) Ironman will simply replace that part; and it takes the heart rate monitor 15-20 seconds to get to the accurate rate (somewhat slower than a gym machine).

Should last for a good long time.

Solid bike for the money
Overall it is a decent bike and gives you a good workout. The upright design is pretty comfortable and the mesh seatback is highly adjustable so you can get just the right fit. The pulse sensors work well (regardless of other reviews on here) but you have to keep both hands on the sensors for about 15-20 seconds before it gets an accurate reading. The display is also well thought out and the programs are varied enough to address all of your fitness needs. I have tried out alot of bikes and this is one of the best in the sub $500 category.

Buyer beware!!
There is no support for this bike if you have an issue. I got my bike in fine condition and got it together. The last step is to wire the control unit to the machine...if you CAN. There is no receiver for the ac adapter and the battery holders have solid plastic bars in them so that the batteries won't go in. I tried calling the number on the documentation and got an out of service. I tried an online form at the company's website and got this:

The manufacture (KEYS Fitness) of old IRONMAN Fitness products gone out
of business. We "Star Trac Consumer Products Division", have no
affiliation with the past manufacture of these product lines.

Status: We just recently purchased the IRONMAN licensing name to produce
fitness products under the IRONMAN name going forth. We did not assume
any past manufactured product warranties and / or liabilities. We do not
have support information, parts, or technical assistance on past
manufactured products under the noted brands.

It is our understanding that a third party service provider has the
rights to provide product support for older KEYS / IRONMAN Fitness
products. Within that stated fact; we don't have specific details of
what they can and / or will support from a past product warranty /
liability standpoint offered on behalf of the previous manufacture. We
again have no affiliation with this service provider, other than their
contact information:

TREADMILL DOCTOR Phone: 888-362-1105 (or number listed in product
manual) email: www.treadmilldoctor.com

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I'm going to try treadmilldoctor (I'm not optomistic). We'll see what happens. Getting this thing back in the box and returning to Amazon, if they'll even consider a return will be a joke. Once you unleash it from the box there's no going back. It seems to be a quality product that deserves a decent rating. Lack of support gets it one star.