Proform Exercise Bike

A Proform exercise bike is a great lower cost alternative to some more of the higher priced alternatives like Schwinn or Life Fitness. 

These are great bikes for beginners and even for experienced people who just want a good workout.  All models are between $199 to $499, so almost everyone could afford one. 

There are 4 models to choose from, the GT 85 X, the ProForm 380 CSX, the 450 UR Upright Bike, and the ProForm 480 CSX bike. 

ProForm Exercise Bike Model Reviews 

GT 85 X 

The price for this model starts at $199 and it is the cheapest of the four models.  It is an upright bike (not recumbent) that features SMR (Silent Magnetic Resistance) and an EKG heart rate monitor so you can see how hard you are working.  There are 3 targeted cross-trainer workouts to choose from and it even has a CoolAire workout fan to keep you cooler.  Maximum weight capacity is 250 pounds.  

ProForm 380 CSX 

This upright bike has a price of $299 and features GameFit Interactive Fitness Games to keep you entertained while you workout.  It has digital resistance and dual grip EKG heart rate monitor.  It also has the iFit workout feature and 8 personal trainer workouts so you have many different workouts to choose from.   

450 UR Upright Bike 

This is an upright bike that has a price of $299.  It has an adjustable seat cushion and also features SMR (Silent Magnetic Resistance)  There is and EKG dual grip hear rate monitor and it has 10 personal trainer workouts to choose from.   

ProForm 480 CSX 

This is their most expensive model and it starts around $499.  It has a nice oversized adjustable seat to keep you comfortable during your workout.  It also features digital resistance you have an almost unlimited resistance levels to choose from for your workout.  It comes with a dual grip EKG heart rate monitor and it has the iFit workout card technology.  There are 10 pre-programmed personal trainer workouts to choose from. 

iFit Workout Technology 

These are small SD data cards where you can download a personalized workout fromt eh internet into your Proform exercise bike.  The biggest benefit of getting a workout bike with iFit is that you can get customized workout from celebrity trainers like Jillian Michaels from their website. 

ProForm Exercise Bike Buying Guide

When buying a ProForm exercise bike there are a lot of choices out there to choose from.  Like do you want an upright bike, or a recumbent bike?  Do you want one with lots of preprogrammed workouts or do you just want to do your own thing? 

One of the best things you can do before buying a bike online is to go to a store and try some of these models out in person.  This is the only way you will know if the bike seat feels comfortable to you or if it feels stable to you. 

Some exercise bike models might look good on the internet, but once you actually get on them, they just don’t feel right.  You can avoid this mistake buy just taking a quick trip to your local fitness equipment retailer.