The Perfect Bike
by
Sharon Knepp

My Love Story with my SportsArt C52R recumbent bike begins with ‘comfort’.

This bike was a present to myself after losing 42 pounds. My first ever exercise bike was a Sears Kenmore upright model with a crank wheel which applied resistance to the front wheel and pedals. There was no measurement of the resistance that was applied. The crank wheel just had to be turned until resistance was felt. I rode that bike for over 20 years, clocking over 1500 miles on it.

During a weekend hotel stay, I went to the gym and tried a Nautilus recumbent bike. I was hooked! I HAD to have one! I went to our local Fitness Dealer determined to buy a Nautilus. The salesman inquired as to why I wanted that particular brand. I described my trial encounter on one and how much I had loved it. The salesman recommended the SportsArt C52R instead, stating that it is the most comfortable bike on the market. Within minutes of sitting on it, I knew he was right! After trying the SportsArt C52R out in the store, I knew that was the bike I would buy. The adjustable mesh back, the adjustable seat, and the walk through entry sold me. I was in love!

Not only is the SportsArt C52R the perfect match for me, it is the perfect bike for my entire family. My husband never liked to ride my old exercise bike, but he sure loves this bike. He was surprised when I initially purchased the bike, questioning whether it would get used or just serve as a clothes hanger. But apparently the love affair with the SportsArt C52R was not short-lived for either of us as we both have almost the same amount of time and miles logged on the bike! Our daughters play travel soccer and vary their training routines by utilizing the bike’s interval training and hill programs. The bike’s ability to store user information for four is just perfect for the four riders in my family. I am so pleased that the bike I bought as a “gift for myself” has come to be so loved by my entire family. I have no problem sharing my SportsArt C52R as long as everyone realizes it is MY BIKE!

The SportsArt C52R bike has changed my life. After losing weight, I promised myself I would not put the weight back on again. Challenging myself with the interval training program is incredible. When, the salesman at the fitness store emailed me an interval program to get started, I called him the next day and said “that was nothing”. The salesman quickly replied, “well then, you are doing it wrong”. He explained how to push myself hard for one minute at a high resistance level and then coast on an easier resistance level for 2 minutes repeatedly for a duration of 20 minutes. This is just one example that illustrates both the excellent customer service I received after I purchased my bike and the wonderful training programs available for the bike.

Not only has the SportsArt C52R helped me keep my weight off, but it keeps me motivated to exercise! I feel healthier and stronger. My blood pressure is excellent without any medication. This is all due to diet and exercise… with my SportsArt C52R.

-Sharon Knepp