Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Nautilus U514 Upright Exercise Bike


Customer Rating :
Rating: 4.2

List Price : $599.00 Price : $359.50
Nautilus U514 Upright Exercise Bike

Product Description

Ride longer and harder with the Nautilus® U514 upright bike, which features enhanced programming and an integrated Polar® heart rate system. The electronically controlled magnetic resistance provides you with a smooth and efficient workout, and the powerful fan and multi-point seat and console adjustments are all biomechanically designed for comfort.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get in shape at home with the compact, comfortable Nautilus U514 upright exercise bike, which enables you to ride longer and harder with its biomechanically-correct

design and comfort features, enhanced programming, and integrated Polar heart rate monitoring system.

Features and Specifications:

  • 7 profile courses--variety to help keep you motivated for the results you want
  • 4 Polar heart rate programs, with telemetry, grip and chest belt (included). Polar is the premier brand of heart rate monitoring and fitness assessment--a perfect complement to Nautilus equipment.
  • 2 programmable user profiles to customize your own courses and track your progress
  • Electronically controlled magnetic resistance system for a smooth and efficient workout
  • Blue backlit LCD display with an easy to read console
  • Powerful fan, and multi-point seat and console adjustments--all biomechanically designed and inspired by the Nautilus equipment you see in a gym
  • Oversized deluxe pedals, water bottle holder and magazine rack
  • 20-pound flywheel
  • Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
  • Transport wheels
  • Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
  • Maximum user weight: 300 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
10 years on the frame, 2 years on parts, 1 year on electronics, 6 months on wear parts, 6 months on labor





The Nautilus U514's exercise console (see larger image).


The U514 features oversized deluxe pedals for a comfortable feel.

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Nautilus U514
Number of Programs 7 10 10 17 17 16
Workout Programs 1 Manual, 6 Profile 6 Profile, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode 6 Profiles, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode 8 Profile, 2 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Distance Goal, Results Mode 8 Profiles, Quick Start, Distance Goal, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Results Mode 6 Profile, Quick Start, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Distance Goal, Calorie Goal, Results Mode
Performance Tracking No No No Schwinn Advantage™ Schwinn Advantage™ No
Polar® Heart Rate System No No No No Yes Yes
Heart Rate contact contact contact telemetry enabled & contact telemetry enabled & contact telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact
Display Type LCD extra large LCD LCD extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard extra large blue backlit LCD
Resistance Levels 8 16 16 16 16 16
Other Features magnetic eddy Current brake, extra Large console, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, powered by battery or AC adaptor (sold separately) compatible, transport wheels, rear stabilizer frame levelers, wwitchable from miles to kilometers magnetic eddy current brake, fore/aft seat adjustability, reading rack, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included magnetic eddy current brake, speakers, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, fore/aft seat adjustability, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, fore/aft seat adjustability, blower fan, speakers, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, fore/aft seat adjustability, blower fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals
Dimensions (L x W x H) 28 x 17 x 48 inches
37 x 21 x 52 inches
42 x 21 x 52 inches
42 x 21 x 52 inches
42 x 21 x 52 inches
42 x 21 x 52 inches
Product Weight 56 pounds 73 pounds 80 pounds 88 pounds
88 pounds
88 pounds
Warranty Frame: 2 years, Mechanical and Electric: 6 months, Wear Parts: 30 days Frame: 5 years, Mechanical and Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 Days Frame: 5 years, Mechanical and Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days Frame: 10 years, Mechanical: 2 years, Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6 months
Max. User Weight 275 pounds
275 pounds 275 pounds 275 pounds 275 pounds 300 pounds



About 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. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.


  • Upright exercise bike for the home with 16 resistance levels and 20-Pound flywheel
  • 7 Profile courses, 2 programmable user profiles, 20 total programs
  • 4 Polar heart rate programs, with telemetry, grip and chest belt included
  • Powerful fan, and multi-point seat and console adjustments; oversized deluxe pedals
  • 300-Pound maximum user weight, 10-year warranty on frame, 2 years on parts, 1 year on electronics


Nautilus U514 Upright Exercise Bike Reviews


Nautilus U514 Upright Exercise Bike Reviews


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Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
28 Reviews
5 star:
 (16)
4 star:
 (5)
3 star:
 (3)
2 star:
 (4)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Cardio workout at home, March 18, 2010
By 
Hugh Watkins (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nautilus U514 Upright Exercise Bike (Sports)
This is the latest addition to the home gym, living next to the Elliptical and Treadmill. I mostly got the upright bike to cross train, since my primary indoor exercise (until it gets back warm) is the treadmill. It's hard to improve if you are working the same muscles everytime, so that's where the bike comes in.

My first one came damaged, I usually ship stuff like this FedEx because UPS is too rough, but didn't. Anyways it's Amazon so they sent a replacement right away, I have never had a bad customer experience with Amazon. The replacement came FedEx and was in perfect shape.

Setup took a couple of hours, didn't really track exactly bus basically a Saturday morning. The directions are not great, but there is only one tricky piece which is the handlebar column and the electronics.

There are a couple other reviews about only working for people 5 foot 10, I am 5 foot 11, but there should be no problem for people much taller. I don't think... Read more
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value! Easy to Get Up and Running, January 10, 2010
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This review is from: Nautilus U514 Upright Exercise Bike (Sports)
After reviewing a number of upright exercise bikes (Schwinn Active 10, 120, 140 Upright Series Upright Exercise Bikes)both on Amazon and at my local sporting good stores (Dick's, and Sears), I chose this bike for the following reasons:
- # of pre-loaded workout programs (11+ the ability to create custom ones),
- the look and feel,
- the display offered the ability to track time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance,
- the brand, and
- the Polar heart rate program.

The unit arrived quickly to my home and I was able to assemble it easily within 2 hours. The instructions were easy to read and had a reasonable level of detail. In all, not a bad experience with setting up the unit.

My wife, daughter and I have spent the past three days exercising on the unit and have found it satisfactory for someone no taller than 5'9". My wife's reaction was that the unit was smaller than she had anticipated,... Read more
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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Too small for a 6'0" person, September 23, 2010
By 
Christiaan Van den Akker (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I read the reviews before I bought the product, and some people said the bike was too small for users over 5'9" tall or thereabouts, but others implie those people weren't using all three adjustments to configure the bike properly and that it would be fine

Well, I can confirm as a 6'0" male that the bike is too small for me. With the handlbars all the way forward, the seat all the way back, and the seat post raised to the highest position, my knees bump against the handlebars when I try to pedal. I gave it three stars because it seems solidly built, but either the design is flawed, or the description should note that taller users (or people with long legs) won't be able to make use of it.

Now after assembling the thing, I'm going to have to disassemble it and return it. The recumbant model shouldn't have the same problem, but it costs $100 more.
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