TRUE RPS Recumbent Bike (100-19)

The TRUE Fitness 100-19 RPS Recumbent Bike is a step-through commercial cycle designed to maximise accessibility in fitness facilities that serve diverse populations. The low, open step-through frame allows users with limited lower-limb mobility, post-surgical restrictions, or balance challenges to mount and dismount without requiring the flexibility or upper-body strength demanded by conventional exercise bikes.

The RPS designation reflects the bike's recumbent pedalling system, where the pedals are positioned ahead of the seat at approximately hip height, creating a natural hip angle and reducing compressive force on the lumbar spine. This geometry makes the 100-19 a clinically appropriate tool for cardiac rehabilitation, post-orthopaedic surgery reconditioning, and long-term aerobic conditioning for users with chronic joint conditions.

The 100-19's resistance system delivers smooth, electronically controlled braking across a wide range of resistance levels, accommodating users from very low fitness levels through to experienced athletes maintaining aerobic base during restricted training periods. The step-free resistance transitions allow protocols that gradually increase load without perceptible jumps.

TRUE's commercial engineering philosophy emphasises minimal maintenance and maximum uptime. The 100-19 shares this approach, with sealed mechanical components, an enclosed drivetrain, and surface materials resistant to the cleaning products used in healthcare and fitness environments.

The console presents heart rate, resistance level, RPM, elapsed time, distance, and caloric expenditure on a clear, high-contrast display. Preset programmes cover common training protocols including cardiovascular rehabilitation intervals, fat-burning zones, and endurance conditioning sessions.