Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike Review

Last Updated on March 24, 2021 by TFM Staff

Let’s Get Started:

NOTE:  As happens, the Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike seems to have been discontinued. Check out our review of the Nautilus R616 Recumbent Bike here for a similar workout experience. The review below is archived.

The Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike is a really great bike for the price. In fact, this bike isn’t missing much that its big brother, the Nautilus R616, has to offer at a couple of hundred dollars more. Essentially, the R614 Recumbent Bike has five less resistance levels and seven less programmed workouts. It also doesn’t offer the ability to use a heart rate chest strap. Other than that, you are pretty much getting the same recumbent exercise bike. You get the great quality that comes with the Nautilus name.

You also get a ton of extra features that keep you connected to the outside world and that provide you with an enjoyable exercise experience that you’ll be eager to come back to daily to lose the pounds and tone up in comfort.  The Nautilus R614 is a strong contender and we’ll dig in deeper in our recumbent exercise bike review.

Technical info:

Dimensions:

• Height: 49.6 inches
• Width: 28.3 inches
• Length: 65.3 inches
• Weight: 84.2 lbs

Features:

• 20 levels of resistance for a wide range or workout intensity
• 22 workout programs
• High speed, high inertia drive system with a perimeter weighted flywheel for a
  smooth, consistent workout
• Heart rate monitoring on handlebar grips
• In-console speakers with iPod® or MP3 player input port and
• USB data transfer functionality to Nautilus Connect™ or MyFitnessPal
• Media shelf for an enjoyable exercise experience
• 3-speed adjustable cooling fan
• Water bottle holder to ensure the user stays hydrated while exercising
• Transport wheels for easy mobility
• Maximum User Weight: 300 lbs

Computer Features:

• DualTrack™ two blue backlit LCD window system
• Bluetooth and USB connectivity to Nautilus Connect and MyFitnessPal to
  download workout data
• 9 profile programs including 3 fun rides, 3 mountain rides and 3 challenges.
• 8 heart rate programs with custom settings
• 2 fitness test programs to measure your physical fitness improvements
• Workout data includes:
  • Speed
  • Time
  • Distance
  • Level
  • Revolutions Per Minute
  • Heart Rate
  • Calories

Warranty:

• Ten (10) year warranty on the frame.
• Two (2) year warranty on the parts
• One (1) year electronics warranty
• 90 day labor warranty

Putting It All Together:

Shipping:

Shipping cost for the Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike will vary in price depending on where you purchase from and what type of delivery you prefer. However, if you purchase through Amazon.com, shipping is free.

Assembly:

Nearly everyone agrees that assembly of the R614 Recumbent Bike is straightforward and easy. It should roughly take about an hour.It comes with a step-by-step manual to assist in putting it together.

Know Your Manufacturer:

When you think of innovative, top of the line exercise equipment, fewer names come to mind than Nautilus. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, for over 40 years they have been revolutionizing the fitness industry with brands like Bowflex®, Schwinn®, Universal® and Nautilus®. Through the Nautilus brand they produce full lines of upright bikes, recumbent bikes, elliptical and treadmills. They sell their products through both retail and direct channels around the world.

What We Love About the Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike:

It’s going to be tough to find a recumbent bike in this price range as good as the Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike. It has a lot of options that keep you connected to the outside world and provide you an enjoyable workout experience. It has a media shelf and connectivity for your mobile devices. It also has a lot of other great features like 20 resistance levels, 22 programmed workouts and the ability to connect to workout apps.

Console

The Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike’s console comes equipped with 22 programmed workouts. It has workouts that simulate rolling hills, a ride in the park, Pike’s Peak, Mount Hood, pyramids, and it has challenging workouts likes an uphill finish and intervals. Nautilus also provides a feature on their consoles that many other competitors do not; connectivity to apps. Not only do many competitors not provide this option, but many models that cost three or four times as much as the R614 Recumbent Bike do not provide this option. In comparison, check out the high-end SOLE Fitness and Diamondback Fitness models.

Quality

There aren’t many bigger names in the fitness industry than Nautilus. It’s for good reason. Nautilus is known for providing well-built, high quality exercise equipment and that’s exactly what you’ll get with the R614 Recumbent Bike. This recumbent exercise bike is strong, durable and very stabile due to a large footprint. The perimeter weighted flywheel also keeps this bike grounded and provides a smooth and realistic motion. Nautilus backs the R614 Recumbent Bike with a very dependable 10 year warranty, but chances are you won’t need to worry about that.

What Isn’t So Great:

Like other models in this price range, the Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike only has heart rate monitoring through hand grips. While having a heart monitoring option is great, it would be even better if there was an ability to use a chest strap. Not a big issue, just whining here.

Final Word on the Nautilus R614 Recumbent Bike:

Nautilus is offering an effective, high-quality machine in the R614 Recumbent Bike. No huge drawbacks to this one. You get a bunch of programmed workouts on this bike and the ability to download exercise data so that you can track your performance from workout to workout. It also keeps you connected and entertained not only with a handy media shelf, but also with the ability to connect mobile devices. These are features that you won’t find on some high-end recumbent bikes. The Nautilus R614 Recumbent Exercise Bike comes highly recommended

Here’s a video showing how to adjust your recumbent bike to work different muscle groups: