Horizon Fitness 5.0 R Recumbent Exercise Bike with Bluetooth and 100 Resistance Levels

Product Description

The Horizon Fitness 5.0 R Recumbent Bike is designed for comfortable home cardio training with a low step-through frame, supportive seating, electronically controlled resistance, and Bluetooth connectivity for compatible fitness apps.

Its recumbent layout places the rider in a supported seated position with an extra-large padded comfort seat and integrated lumbar support. The seat glides horizontally on a premium aluminum rail, allowing the rider position to be adjusted to accommodate different leg lengths.

The open step-through frame makes access easier than climbing over the frame of a conventional upright exercise bike. Horizon specifically highlights this design as a key accessibility feature of the 5.0 R.

Pedaling resistance is provided by an ECB magnetic brake system with 100 electronically controlled resistance levels. Resistance can be changed through the console controls, providing small, precise increments for different workout intensities.

A 15.4-pound flywheel supports smooth rotational movement through the pedal stroke. Horizon combines the flywheel with its magnetic resistance system to provide consistent indoor cycling performance for everyday home training.

Workout information is presented through three LED displays and a high-contrast 60 × 127 mm LCD window. The console can report cadence, calories, distance, heart rate, resistance level, speed, time, and estimated watts.

Five built-in workout modes provide training options without requiring an external subscription. The programs include Calorie, Distance, Intervals, Manual, and Weight Loss.

For connected workouts, the 5.0 R includes Bluetooth FTMS connectivity, allowing a compatible phone or tablet to connect the bike with supported training applications. Horizon currently highlights compatibility with popular fitness-app environments such as Peloton, Zwift, and Kinomap through a user’s smart device.

A built-in tablet rack provides a convenient place to position a compatible personal device during workouts, while a USB Type-A charging port rated at 1A/5V can help keep the device powered.

Comfort features also include a three-speed cooling fan, water-bottle holder, seat-mounted handlebars, console-mounted handlebars, and integrated heart-rate grips.

The complete machine supports users weighing up to 300 pounds, weighs approximately 123 pounds, and measures 66 inches long × 25.2 inches wide × 52.2 inches high when assembled.

Key Features

100 Electronic Resistance Levels

The 5.0 R offers a wide 0–100 electronically controlled resistance range, allowing small changes in workout intensity without manually turning a mechanical tension knob.

ECB Magnetic Brake

Horizon uses an ECB magnetic resistance system for electronically controlled resistance changes.

15.4 lb. Flywheel

A 15.4-pound flywheel supports smooth pedal rotation during workouts.

Extra-Large Comfort Seat

The recumbent seat features generous padding and integrated lumbar support for a more supported riding position.

Horizontal Seat Adjustment

The seat slides along an aluminum rail to adjust the rider’s distance from the pedals.

Step-Through Frame

The open frame reduces the need to step over a high center bar when getting on or off the bike.

Bluetooth FTMS

Bluetooth connectivity allows the bike to communicate with compatible training apps using a smartphone or tablet.

Five Integrated Workout Programs

Standard programs include:

• Calorie
• Distance
• Intervals
• Manual
• Weight Loss

No paid subscription is required to use the built-in workout modes.

High-Contrast LCD Display

The console combines 3 LED windows with a 60 × 127 mm LCD display for workout information.

Three-Speed Fan

Built-in cooling helps improve comfort during longer workouts.

Tablet Rack

Supports a compatible phone or tablet for entertainment or app-based training.

USB Charging

A USB Type-A, 1A/5V charging port is integrated into the console.

Technical Specifications

All core specifications above are published on Horizon Fitness’s current 5.0 R product page.

Resistance & Drive Configuration

Resistance Type: ECB Magnetic Brake
Resistance Range: 0–100
Adjustment: Electronic Console Controls
Flywheel: 15.4 lb.

The 100-level system is one of the key features of the 5.0 R, allowing riders to make smaller resistance changes than on bikes with a limited number of preset resistance stages.

Console Configuration

Display

The standard console includes:

3 LED Windows + High-Contrast 60 × 127 mm LCD

Workout feedback includes:

• Cadence
• Calories
• Distance
• Heart Rate
• Resistance Level
• Speed
• Time
• Watts

Programs

Five built-in programs are provided:

Calorie
Distance
Intervals
Manual
Weight Loss

Connectivity Configuration

Bluetooth Enabled: Yes
Protocol: Bluetooth FTMS
Smart Device Required for Apps: Yes
Tablet Rack: Included
USB Charging: Type-A, 1A/5V

Horizon advertises the bike for connected workouts through compatible third-party training platforms using the rider’s own phone or tablet.

The built-in programs remain usable independently of external apps.

Seat & Comfort Configuration

Seat

Type: Extra-Large Padded Comfort Seat
Back Support: Lumbar Support
Adjustment: Horizontal
Seat Rail: Premium Aluminum

The seat slides along the rail to help establish an appropriate distance between the rider and pedals.

Handlebars

The 5.0 R provides:

• Seat-mounted handlebars
• Console-mounted handlebars
• Integrated contact heart-rate grips

Cooling

Fan: 3-Speed

Convenience

• Bottle holder
• Tablet rack
• USB charging port
• Energy Saver Mode

Frame & Access Configuration

Step-Through Frame

The open central frame area is designed to make mounting and dismounting easier than on a traditional high-frame exercise bike.

Recumbent Geometry

The seat is positioned behind the pedals rather than directly above them, creating Horizon’s supported recumbent riding position.

User Capacity

Maximum User Weight: 300 lb.

Dimensions & Weight

Assembled Dimensions:
66 in. L × 25.2 in. W × 52.2 in. H

Machine Weight:
123 lb.

Maximum User Capacity:
300 lb.

Shipping Dimensions:
66.5 in. L × 11.2 in. W × 31 in. H

Electrical Configuration

Required Power: 110–120V Circuit

Because the 5.0 R uses electronically controlled resistance and a powered console, it requires connection to a compatible household electrical supply during normal use.

What’s Included

The standard Horizon Fitness 5.0 R configuration includes:

• 1 × Horizon 5.0 R Recumbent Bike
• ECB Magnetic Resistance System
• 15.4 lb. Flywheel
• Electronic 0–100 Resistance Controls
• LCD / LED Console
• Extra-Large Comfort Seat
• Lumbar-Support Backrest
• Horizontal Aluminum Seat Rail
• Seat-Mounted Handlebars
• Console-Mounted Handlebars
• Contact Heart-Rate Grips
• Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
• 3-Speed Cooling Fan
• Tablet Rack
• USB Type-A Charging Port
• Bottle Holder
• QuickZip Pedals
• 5 Built-In Workout Programs