· The 2018 Nautilus R616 comes with a redesigned console that’s now even more intuitive to use (see images below of the consoles side by side for differences).
· The 2018 Nautilus R616’s frame is finished in an all black color for a sleeker look compared to the 2014’s grey/silver frame color (see images below).
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Apart from the above 2 differences, the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes offer the exact same features (see full features detailed in the table below) and offer great value for money, rivalling many of the recumbent exercise bikes in the more expensive categories.
Both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes utilize a high-speed high-inertia perimeter-weighted flywheel with an Eddy Current resistance system which combine to provide smooth, quiet and consistent momentum throughout the bike’s wide range of programs and resistance levels.
Both Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes feature 25 ECB resistance levels and 29 customizable workout programs including profile, heart-rate, custom, fitness test and Quick Start programs so there’s plenty to keep people of all ages and fitness levels motivated and challenged.
To help you stay within your target heart rate zone as you exercise, both recumbent bikes feature contact pulse sensors in the handlebars by the side of the seat and both consoles are also telemetry enabled for more accurate wireless chest-strap heart-rate monitoring.
Both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Exercise Bikes allow for 4 user profiles and both offer Bluetooth connectivity so you can seamlessly transfer your workout data to online fitness tracking apps including Nautilus Connect, Nautilus Trainer, My Fitness Pal and other partnered fitness apps.
Additional premium features incorporated into both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616’s consoles include a sound system with acoustic chambered speakers and MP3 input, a USB charging port, media shelf, and adjustable 3-speed cooling fan.
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Additional features on both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Exercise Bikes include a convenient water bottle holder at the side of the seat, oversized deluxe pedals with adjustable safety straps, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.
Both the 2018 and 2014 Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bikes are solidly constructed, featuring 2 integrated levellers, center-support and over-sized crossbar tubing for added stability. Both bikes allow for a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.
Fitness tip: Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn between 207-345 calories for women or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.
Let’s take a glance in the table below at the features and specifications compared between the Nautilus R616 2018 and Nautilus R616 2014 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent upright exercise bike for you: