Life Fitness Aspire Upright Exercise Bike
The Life Fitness Aspire Upright Exercise Bike is a commercial upright stationary bike designed for fitness facilities seeking a comfortable, adjustable, and easy-to-use cardio machine. The Aspire combines a streamlined commercial design with an adjustable Comfort Curve seat, racing handlebars, 26 resistance levels, a generator drive system, Wide Ride pedals, and multiple console options. It is designed to accommodate a broad range of exercisers and is well suited for commercial gyms, health clubs, fitness centers, hotels, recreation centers, corporate fitness facilities, and other professional cardio environments.
The Aspire Upright Bike features an 18.25- to 31.5-inch seat height range with 42 fine-tuned seat adjustment positions, allowing users to establish an appropriate riding position before beginning their workout. The improved Comfort Curve seat incorporates an easy-to-reach adjustment lever that can be operated while on or off the bike. Life Fitness specifies a recommended user height range of approximately 4 feet 9 inches to 6 feet 5 inches.
A set of standard racing handlebars provides the traditional forward riding position associated with an upright exercise bike. The Aspire also incorporates Wide Ride pedals measuring 6.56 by 5.5 inches, along with adjustable pedal straps for securing the user's feet during exercise.
26 Resistance Levels and Generator Drive System
The Life Fitness Aspire Upright Exercise Bike uses a generator drive system with an 8-ribbed Poly-V belt resistance system. Life Fitness specifies a hybrid Eddy current brake with a brushless internal generator, designed for low drag and high power capability. The single-stage belt drive incorporates self-tensioning idlers to minimize mechanical drag and maintenance requirements.
The current Life Fitness product specifications list 26 resistance levels, with a minimum output of 29 watts and a maximum output of 900 watts. The bike has a minimum operating speed of 30 RPM. This range provides adjustable resistance for different workout requirements and user fitness levels.
The Aspire is self-powered, and Life Fitness specifies an Auto Start function that brings power to the console when the user begins pedaling. Certain configurations, including the attachable TV and applicable touchscreen console configurations, require external electrical power.
Adjustable Comfort Curve Seat
The Aspire Upright Bike's Comfort Curve seat is designed around the upright cycling position. Its 42 fine-tuned adjustment positions provide a wide range of seat-height settings, while the easy-to-reach adjustment lever makes it convenient to change the riding position. Life Fitness lists the lowest seat position at approximately 18.25 inches and the highest at approximately 31.5 inches, providing approximately 13.25 inches of vertical adjustment.
This adjustment range makes the Aspire suitable for facilities serving multiple users who require different saddle heights. Life Fitness lists the recommended user height range as 4 feet 9 inches to 6 feet 5 inches.
Racing Handlebars and Wide Ride Pedals
The Aspire uses standard racing handlebars that provide the familiar forward hand position of an upright stationary bike. The Wide Ride pedals measure 6.56 by 5.5 inches and include adjustable pedal straps.
The combination of an adjustable saddle, racing handlebars, and adjustable pedal straps allows users to configure the bike around their individual riding position before beginning a workout.
SL Console
The Facility Shop configuration features the SL Console, which Life Fitness describes as providing get-on-and-go functionality with a large LED display and Bluetooth connectivity. The Aspire Upright Bike is also available with the 16-inch Smart Touchscreen SE4 Console, depending on configuration.
The Aspire supports heart-rate telemetry, and the bike includes an integrated accessory tray. Two removable locking cup holders are also included.
Commercial Construction and Serviceability
The Life Fitness Aspire Upright Bike is designed for commercial fitness environments. Its frame incorporates front transport wheels for mobility and adjustable levelers for positioning and stability. A quick-release removable shroud provides access for service, while the frame uses a coating specified by Life Fitness as resistant to corrosion, stains, and chemicals.
The generator drive system uses an 8-ribbed Poly-V belt and a single-stage drive with self-tensioning idlers. Life Fitness describes the system as requiring limited maintenance and providing smooth, quiet operation.
The Aspire has a 400-pound maximum user weight capacity and an assembled weight of 169 pounds. Its assembled dimensions are 41.5 inches long, 24.5 inches wide, and 54.5 inches high, providing a relatively compact footprint for a commercial upright cardio machine.
Console and Configuration Options
The Life Fitness Aspire Upright Exercise Bike is available in configurations using the SL Console or 16-inch Smart Touchscreen SE4 Console. The current Facility Shop listing specifically identifies the SL Console configuration and offers the bike in Smooth Charcoal and Arctic Silver frame colors.
An attachable TV is also available for the Aspire platform. External power requirements apply to configurations requiring the attachable TV and applicable touchscreen console configurations.
Key Features
- Commercial upright exercise bike
- Designed for fitness facilities and professional cardio environments
- 26 resistance levels
- Generator drive system
- Hybrid Eddy current brake
- Brushless internal generator
- 8-ribbed Poly-V belt resistance system
- Single-stage belt drive
- Self-tensioning idlers
- 29-watt minimum output
- 900-watt maximum output
- Self-powered operation
- Auto Start functionality
- Improved Comfort Curve seat
- 42 fine-tuned seat adjustment positions
- Easy-to-reach seat adjustment lever
- Approximately 18.25- to 31.5-inch seat-height range
- Standard racing handlebars
- Wide Ride pedals
- 6.56 x 5.5-inch pedal size
- Adjustable pedal straps
- 400-pound maximum user weight
- Recommended user height range of 4'9" to 6'5"
- SL Console with large LED display and Bluetooth connectivity
- 16-inch Smart Touchscreen SE4 Console available depending on configuration
- Heart-rate telemetry
- Integrated accessory tray
- Two removable locking cup holders
- Front transport wheels
- Adjustable levelers
- Quick-release removable shroud
- Corrosion-, stain-, and chemical-resistant frame coating
- Attachable TV option
- Arctic Silver and Smooth Charcoal frame colors
Technical Specifications
| Description | Aspire Upright Bike |
|---|---|
| Accessories Holder | Integrated Accessory Tray |
| Max User Weight | 400 lb (182 kg) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 41.5" x 24.5" x 54.5" (105 x 62 x 138 cm) |
|---|---|
| Handlebars | Racing Handlebars |
| Remote Buttons | No |
| Assembled dimensions | Length 41.5" (105cm), Width 24.5" (62cm), Height 54.5" (138cm) |
| Saddle | Improved Confort Curve™ Seat |
| Pedals | Wide Ride™ Pedals |
| Pedal size | 6.56" x 5.5" (16.7 cm x 14 cm) |
| Pedal Straps | Yes |
| Console | 16” Smart Touchscreen SE4 Console; SL LED Console |
| Riding Variety | In-saddle only |
| Assembled Weight | 169lbs (76.5kg) |
| Seat | Improved Comfort Curve™ Seat with 42 Fine-Tuned Seat Adjustments with 1-Touch lever |
| Step-over height | 21.14" (536.9 mm) |
| Attachable TV | Yes |
| User Height Range | 4'9" (144.78 cm) - 6'5" (195.58 cm) |
| Transport Wheels | Yes |
| Drive System | Generator Drive System with 8-Ribbed Poly-V Belt resistance system |
| Resistance Levels | 26 |
| Resistance Type | Hybrid Eddy current brake with brushless internal generator for low drag and high power capability |
| Multi Ribbed Belt Drive | Yes |
| Generator | Generator |
| Crank size | 6.5" (16.51 cm) |
| Belt Drive | Single stage drive with self-tensioning idlers for minimal mechanical drag and low maintenance |
| Touch | Yes |
| Telemetry | Yes |
| Self-powered | Yes |
| Power Requirements | 120V, 20A or 230V, 10A (varies by country) outlet Required for Attachable TV and Discover Consoles |
| Minimum Watts | 29 Watts |
| Maximum Watts | 900 Watts |
| Minimum RPM | 30 rpm |
| Color Options | Arctic Silver, Smooth Charcoal |
| Shipping Weight | 200lbs (91kg) |
| Shipping Configurations (for non-installed purchases) (L x W x H) | 63" x 27" x 39" (160.02 cm x 68.58 cm x 99.06 cm) |
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