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Sole SB700 Indoor Cycle Review

The Sole SB700 Indoor Cycle has some very nice features that make this Indoor Cycle a very good choice for indoor training and serious workouts. There is the 48lb chrome flywheel, the electronic console to monitor your progress, a 300lb weight capacity and an unbeatable warranty.

Sole is totally committed to building quality fitness products that are extremely durable which is why they offer the industry leading warranty (lifetime on the frame, 3 years on parts and electronics, 1 year on labor with in-home service!) on their indoor cycle.

The Sole SB700 Indoor Cycle gives you multiple handlebar positions, total adjustability with the vertical and horizontal Seat and Handlebar adjustments an Electronic Console and Kevlar braking system. Sole then goes one step further in offering the 48 lb flywheel.

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Note: The Sole SB7000 Indoor Cycle is currently On Sale at Sole. See Sole FItness Price List for the latest price or to buy this indoor cycle at the lowest price online.

Also Note: Sole FItness bikes are backordered for 45 days.

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Sole SB700 and the Competition

The engineers at Sole have really done their homework on this one. There are few Indoor Cycles that even come close to the Sole SB700 in its price range. Most bikes in this price range have a chain drive (as opposed to the quieter and lower maintenance Kevlar belt) and do not have the heavier flywheel, 300lb weight capacity or as good of a warranty.

At the time of this review, the Sole SB700 is Sole's only Indoor Cycle and can be found on the SoleTreadmills.com (see the link above) along with their 2 upright and 2 recumbents. So if you have decided on an Indoor Cycle, and like Sole and its industry leading warranty, the SB700 is your only choice.

Indoor Cycle or Exercise Bike

Indoor Cycles such as the Sole SB700, are designed for more intense workouts and although these bikes are more comfortable than outdoor road bikes they will not usually be quite as comfortable as a traditional Upright Exercise Bikes or Recumbent Exercise Bikes (see the sidebars for examples of these kinds of exercise bikes).

Note: Many Indoor Cycles are often incorrectly referred to as Spin® Bikes but keep in mind that SPIN, SPINNER and SPINNING are registered trademarks identifying Mad Dogg Athletics and its indoor cycling goods and services.

Fitness Bikes with the same mechanical and friction based resistance design that are not produced by or approved by Mad Dogg Athletics must be referred to as Indoor Cycles.

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About-Bicycles Review:

The Sole SB700 Indoor Cycle is designed for intense workouts and has all of the features of the more expensive Indoor Cycles in addition to the 48lb flywheel, and at a much lower cost.

The warranty on the SB700 can not be beat so even if you have not had a chance to review this Indoor Cycle in the b&m stores (they are sold at Sears and Dick's but are not always on display or in stock), you can still be assured of getting a quality product.

I would have to say that this is the best buy for an Indoor Cycle under $1000.

Customer Reviews:

There were not many customer reviews of the product at the time of this review. The Sole SB700 Review at Amazon was (5 of 5 stars, from Leanne on 12/4/2011) but this bike costs a little more at Amazon when I checked this review.

Sole SB700 Indoor Cycle Indoor Cycle Features at a glance:

• Flywheel: 48 lb chrome plate wheel
  
• Console: Integrated w/ RPM, time, KCal, speed, distance
  
• Seat/Handlebar: Adjustable Up/Down and Fore/Aft
  
• Pedals: Toe Clips and Straps
  
• Display: 3" x 4" backlit blue LCD
  
• Brake Pads: Yes
  
• Resistance: Turn knob
  
• Transport Wheel: Yes
  
• Dimensions: 42" x 21" x 40"
  
• Product Weight: 140 lbs
  
• User Weight: 300 lbs
  
• Water Bottle Holder Included

Warranty:

Frame: Lifetime
Parts / Electronics: 3 Years
Labor: 1 Year
All service is performed In-Home