Sit in comfort while riding your way to better health with the Diamondback Apex R8, step-through recumbent exercise bike. The Apex R8--which includes many of the most sought-after features on the market--is equipped with an efficient electronic brake system that provides 16 levels of resistance. It's easy to find the perfect resistance level for your needs, whether you are just getting started or want to challenge yourself with a serious cardio burn. The exclusive Comfort-Plus extra-wide seat, meanwhile, combined with the mesh backrest to create whole new levels of stability and comfort. Add in the easy step-thru frame, which is ideal for people who are rehabbing from injury or who find traditional upright bikes uncomfortable, and you have a terrific workout accessory for the home. The Apex UR8 offers plenty of workout flexibility, with an easy-to-read tilting console that supports several different program types, including manual, intervals, target heart rate, watt trainer and custom trainer. It's a breeze to track your workout progress thanks to the blue/yellow backlit LCD, which displays your time, pulse, calories, intensity level, RPM, speed, distance, and watts. And no workout is complete without a little motivational music, which is why the Apex R8 comes with built-in speakers and a plug-in jack for your MP3 player. Once you're plugged in, you can listen to your favorite playlists and tune out the rest of the house. Other features include contact pulse sensors in the handgrips for reading your heart rate, an accessory holder on the console for magazines or books, a built-in Smart Fan, and a weight capacity of 325 pounds. The Apex R8 measures 67L by 31H by 25W inches , weighs 121 pounds, and carries the following warranties: limited lifetime on the frame and brake, one years on parts and electronics, one year on labor, 90 days on wear items.