There aren’t many exercise bikes that are as compact as the Body Sculpture BC1510 exercise bike, but manage to cram in as many features when compared to similar sized and priced indoor stationary cycles. This Body Sculpture beginner’s exercise bike is straight-forward to put together, easy to use, and has a quality feel to it not often found on cheap exercise bikes in this price bracket.
In terms of dimensions the BC1510 measure just 111 centimetres long, so as long as you have a two foot radius of space around the bike, you should be able to use it in the smallest of rooms – which makes this a great buy for someone living in an apartment where space is at a premium. Reading other Body Sculpture exercise bike reviews, it’s clear that this is one of the winning features of the BC1510 which has helped to make it one of the best-selling exercise bikes of 2011.
If you have some aggressive fitness goals then the Body Sculpture BC1510 should help you to achieve those as it has the standard adjustable tension included. This means you can mix up all your work outs and routines, which in terms of motivation is key, because it will help you to not get bored when using the BC1510 on a daily basis week in week out.
Data read outs aren’t too bad either, as you will get a large display that shows you the most important information related to your cycle – so for example you can see time, speed, distance, calories and even an odometer. What this means is that you can challenge yourself each time you use the Body Sculpture exercise bike, to beat your previous times – or you could even go up against someone else in your household. Competition is one of the most compelling factors when it comes to getting fit, and so you should find this part of the BC1510 one of the most valuable aspects.
Comfort-wise you should be ok, but after about 30 minutes of pedalling you might get a numb backside. However, this can be alleviated by using a towel on the saddle for extra padding if you feel that you need it. Generally though, it’s not a bad ride, and the handlebar grips are especially moulded to help reduce the chances of blistering and hand aches which are a common problem amongst exercise bike users according to many online UK exercise bike reviews.
The Body Sculpture BC1510 comes with manual resistance, so you will have to adjust the resistance of the pedalling by yourself – however, this is not a bad feature because it means you can really push yourself if need be and are not constrained by pre-set programs and settings as you might find on an exercise bike of a similar price.
For the price, the BC1510 is a decent enough stationary bike, and it is best suited to beginners. If you are a more experienced athlete who already has high fitness levels then you might not find it as challenging as you want. The target market for this model is the entry-level user, and if that’s you, then this fitness cycle should deliver on most fronts.