York C201|Exercise Bike Review
Exercise Bike Review|The York C201
The buying power of Amazon has allowed them to offer you a 63% discount on RRP – that’s the reason I snapped one up for myself and put it in this exercise bike review! Especially as they offered me free shipping.
This exercise bike is, in my eyes, the best value upright exercise bike on the market at the moment.
In the price range there is nothing to touch it for sophistication and build quality.
Not only is it comfortable for all height ranges (I’m 6’2″ and its a great fit), it also comes with an uprated saddle and a really good LCD display that is a cut above the basic one given with the York C101, their entry level exercise bike.
Unlike any other exercise bike review you might come across out there on the net, I have physically tried every one of the bikes I write about, and based my reviews on my six years as a personal fitness trainer, and also my 10 years as an amateur time trial cyclist.
What makes me a great fan of upright bikes over recumbent exercise bikes, is that I can stand up on the pedals as I put in some real ‘burn’ efforts, something that is impossible to do on a recumbent bike.
A serious hand injury last year meant that I had to take time out from my personal trainer job, but I still needed to keep fit and maintain my stamina whilst my hand healed.
Unfortunately I’m now left partially disabled but I still find my York C201 indoor cycle the best exercise for my body, and it’s so handy to be able to go out into the garage and burn some calories whenever I feel like it (and watch tv whilst I burn them – try that when you are out jogging!).
So…on to my Exercise Bike Review of the York C201….
And a summary of the all the features…..
It’s Mains Powered – it has a lot of electronic bits and bobs (see below) and York have chosen to power these features by mains, so be aware that you will need a power socket wherever you choose to site it.
It has Yorks’ Magnetic Resistance System, for whisper quiet operation (essential if you use it in a room in your house), with computer controlled resistance levels.
There are 21 workout programmes – all controlled by a central, easy to use Mode button.
There are 17 user programmes – 1 manual, 1 User, 3 that are heart rate controlled and 12 presets (see below).
12 Preset Programmes – choose from Weight loss, Interval, Cardio, Fat Burn 1&2,Aerobic 1&2, Hill Climb 1&2, and my personal fave – Cross Country – which mimics exactly what those £4000+ machines do in the gym, gives you a really effective ride on undulating roads.
The LCD shows you….Time – which allows you to choose a timed workout that warms you up and cools you down……Speed – ideal for winding yourself up for short ‘muscle burns’……..Distance – Choose this for a longer workout. Great for building on as your stamina and fitness increases….Pulse – In my opinion, a must have for anyone serious about losing weight and getting fit….Calories – it automatically estimates your calorie burn as you cycle away…..and last but by no means least…. An RPM counter, which, believe me, will fixate you as you get fitter and fitter.
There are Hand Pulse Sensors – which allows the machine to monitor your pulse as you exercise, and allows you to stick at the 60-70% of your Estimated Maximum Heart Rate. (if you don’t know what I mean by that, I go into it in some detail in my exercise bike review of the York C101 just above this post). This feature alone is worth the extra £25 Amazon ask over the C101.
Adjustable Handlebars – Unlike cheaper exercise bikes, the C201 allows you to change the position of your handlebars for reach – great for smaller riders who would normally be forced to adopt a strained riding position.
Computer optimised tension control - no more ‘faffing’ with a hand operated control, the on board computer does it all for you.
An uprated seat – more cushioning, wide fitting and is adjustable for height and reach.
A Magazine Rest – quite why York seem to think that you would sit there reading a magazine while you work out is slightly beyond me, but it’s there if you need it. Personally, I think a bottle cage and bottle would have been more appropriate (and I’ve written to York and told them to look at this exercise bike review and how I feel about lack of a bottle cage).
Read York Fitness’s exercise bike review about its it own product the C201…
“21 varied workout programs and accurate computer controlled magnetic resistance will keep you going through the most vigorous of workouts. Heart Rate Controlled programs add an extra dimension by allowing you to effectively exercise to your body’s needs and the large padded seat is both height and reach adjustable.” – hardly the greatest exercise bike review on the planet, but hey ho – they sell hundreds of thousands of them”!
Think I’m a bit biased? Well I do own it and love it to bits, and its been a labour of love to put this C201 exercise bike review together, but….see why nearly 70 other people said about the C201 in their own exercise bike review over on Amazon…
” I ordered this exercise bike based on all the positive reviews here, and have not been disappointed.”
“The equipment is really quiet – it can be used without drowning the noise from other things.”
“The York C201 turned out to be one of my best purchases for some time , it has got me interested in getting fit again as it has a very good selection of programs that are easy to use . In addition the Amazon price was very good .”
So there it is, my own exercise bike review of the C201, which I found for a whopping 63% discount here at Amazon.
Although some reviewers don’t like the C201 for their own reasons, I’ve worked mine hard for nearly five months now and it has worked perfectly, and at this price, backed by Amazons back to base guarantee, I’m very happy with my purchase.
It’s sitting in my garage as I write this, and it’s nearly time for my daily ‘fix’. I hope this exercise bike review of the York C201 helped you in your quest for fitness – buy it, and start to lose those pounds!
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