| Unit | Size | Supported weight | Flywheel weight | Resistance | Fitness meter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HARISON B6 Check Discounted Price | L:36" W:20.4" H:51.2" | 300 lbs | 18.7 lbs | Magnetic, 8 levels | Time, Speed, Distance, Odometer, Calories, Pulse, Goals, Scan |
The HARISON B6 is pretty similar in features and construction to the HARISON B7 model that we’ve already covered here. However, it has a slightly lighter internal flywheel, fewer resistance settings, and lacks the large bottle holder. It’s a non-motorized exercise bike made for home use, one of the HARISON bikes released in 2020.
Key Features and Specifications
- Assembled dimensions: 36L x 20.4W x 51.2H inches (91L x 52W x 130H cm)
- Flywheel weight: 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg)
- Weight capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg)
- Seat: 4-way adjustable
- Resistance: Manual magnetic, 8 levels
- Console: Time, speed, distance, odometer, calories, pulse, scan
- Extras: Device holder
- Warranty: 1 year limited
Frame construction
The HARISON B6 upright bike features a steel frame combining cylindrical, oval, and rectangular tubes in its
construction. All the steel parts are double-coated with a rust-resistant and chip-resistant paint finish. The main color used is black, this being the only color available for this HARISON exercise bike, at least for the moment.
Needless to say, the bike integrates several parts made of thermoplastic material. Some of the most notable ones are the covers of the drive and resistance elements, the console casing, and several other small covers.
Like most other upright bikes made for home use, the HARISON B6 is not a large fitness machine. Its footprint is approx. 36″L x 20.4″W (91 x 52 cm). However, it still is recommended to allow at least two feet of clearance all around it for ease of access and unhindered usage.
The bike isn’t super heavy either. It weighs approx. 65 lbs (29 kg), so it can easily be carried and assembled by only one person. It has a low center of gravity which improves its stability. Plus, its rear base stabilizer is equipped with two polygonal caps which rotate and can act as levelers, while its front base stabilizer integrates a set of transport wheels.
Seat and handlebars
The HARISON B6 exercise bike is equipped with a pretty standard bicycle saddle. Its internal shell is made of 
durable nylon material while its top cover consists of a thick layer of high-density rubber (like urethane or EVA). It does not have air cell cushioning like the seats of commercial-grade bikes but does offer optimal comfort. It’s also important to mention that its attachment system features a standard collar system, so if you will ever want to replace it, compatible options are widely available.
The bike’s seat is four-way adjustable (up, down, front, back). Its upright post features multiple adjustment positions while its front-to-back slider adds a few inches of adjustment. This being said, the bike should be able to accommodate users between 5’1″ and 6’4″ (155 – 193 cm) with no problem, allowing a complete range of motion. It is also rated for a maximum user weight limit of 300 lbs (136 kg).
The bike’s handlebar is non-adjustable. It attaches to the front upright bar of the bike via a set of screws. It features a multi-grip design. It offers the possibility to adopt a close grip, an upright parallel grip, and a racing grip. Its side grips are fully covered by a thick layer of high-density foam material for improved contact.
The handlebar is equipped with metallic pulse sensors, a feature that not all upright exercise bikes have. Needless to say, the included fitness monitor has a pulse reading function, so by holding on to the sensors it can track your pulse.
Resistance system
The HARISON B6 upright bike is equipped with a manual magnetic resistance system. This being said, you don’t
need an adapter for it or an external power source. But on the other hand, the bike cannot adjust the resistance automatically.
The bike’s resistance system consists of a magnetic brake integrated into the flywheel assembly and connected to the tension knob on the upper section of the front mast through a steel cable. By turning this knob forward, the cable pulls the brake moving the magnets closer to the flywheel which increases the resistance.
The main advantage of the magnetic brake is that it does not touch the flywheel so there is no internal friction between the resistance elements. Therefore, the pedaling motion is seamless, very smooth, and quiet. Plus, there is virtually no wear and tear for the brake pads as is the case for exercise bikes with friction resistance.
The bike makes available 8 tension levels. The first one is fairly light, great for recovery training, workout warm-ups, or muscle toning. The 8th tension level provides considerably more pedaling difficulty, simulating a hill climb and offering the possibility to burn more calories.
Drive system
This HARISON upright bike is equipped with an 18.7-lb (8.5 kg) flywheel which has a perimeter-weighted
structure for improved inertia. Thus, the bike provides a fairly consistent momentum. The flywheel is also bi-directional; in other words, you can pedal in reverse on this bike. However, coasting is not possible on this bike. When pedaling in reverse, the resistance remains constant, provided by the selected tension level.
Like most other magnetic resistance exercise bikes, the HARISON B6 model is equipped with a belt drivetrain. This means that you don’t need to take the bike’s main unit apart to lubricate the drivetrain; a belt does not require lubrication as a chain. Also, the belt drive system contributes to the overall smoothness of the ride as it generates slightly less vibration than a chain.
Although the bike has a pretty sturdy construction, it is important to mention that it is not made for spin workouts or standing up on the pedals. This pretty much applies to all upright bikes made for home use. Its crank arms are cylindrical, steel-made, and chrome-coated. The pedals are made from a durable thermoplastic material. They feature a textured surface and have adjustable straps so you can secure your feet on them, if necessary. They are also weighted, so they always self-level when you remove your feet from them.
Fitness monitor
The HARISON B6 is equipped with a pretty basic fitness monitor. It does not have online connectivity or 
Bluetooth and does not have pre-set workout programs. However, its front panel shows a set of segment program layouts which you can follow by making manual resistance adjustments in order to keep your workouts more interesting.
The unit features an LCD display that tracks time, distance, total distance, speed, calories, and pulse. As we’ve mentioned above, the bike’s handlebar integrates pulse sensors, but the monitor unit is not telemetric. So, in order for it to measure your pulse, you have to hold on to the sensors. You cannot sync it with a wireless HR chest strap.
The monitor unit has target settings for time, distance, and calories burned. Therefore, if you select a target for any of these metrics, it will countdown from the selected value until it reaches zero.
The unit is very easy to use. It has three buttons – Set, Mode, Reset. The Set button covers the goal-setting function. The Mode button allows you to scroll through the workout metrics and select the one that you want to view on the display. This way you can also select the Scan Mode which automatically rotates all the metrics showing each one for a few seconds. And finally, the Reset button clears all the values on the monitor to zero.
The unit is battery-powered. It requires two AA batteries. It starts up when you begin pedaling, and automatically turns off after a few minutes of inactivity on the bike. It also integrates a device holder which consists of a small shelf that can accommodate most tablets or smartphones. However, the fitness monitor does not have any ports to connect your device to it.
Assembly and Maintenance
The base unit of the bike with the drive and resistance elements comes pre-assembled. However, the rest of the parts require user assembly. You will basically have to attach the two base stabilizers, the front upright bar of the bike, connect the resistance and sensor cables, the handlebar, the fitness monitor, the seat post, the saddle, and the pedals. This may take up to an hour of your time, but the process is pretty straightforward. Plus, the manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions, and all the necessary tools for the task are included.
For maintenance, you only have to keep the bike clean, wipe the perspiration that may fall on the frame at the end of each workout, and periodically inspect the bike to make sure that all the parts hold tight in place and function properly. The internal parts do not require lubrication.
The Pros
- Sturdy construction – can support users up to 300 lbs;
- Compact and aesthetic design;
- Adjustable levelers on the rear stabilizer;
- Transport wheels on the front stabilizer;
- Pulse sensors integrated into the handlebar;
- Bi-directional flywheel;
- Smooth, frictionless magnetic resistance;
- Whisper-quiet belt drive;
- Weighted pedals with straps;
- Performance monitor included – it tracks time, distance, total distance, calories, speed, and pulse;
- Goal settings for time, distance, and calories;
- Device holder;
- Easy to assemble;
- All the assembly tools are included;
- Little maintenance required.
The Cons
- No bottle holder;
- No online connectivity;
- No handlebar adjustability.
Summary
The HARISON B6 is an upright exercise bike made for home use. It is equipped with an 8-level manual magnetic resistance system, an 18.7 lbs internal flywheel, a 4-way adjustable seat, and a fitness monitor that tracks time, distance, speed, calories, and pulse. It’s a fairly decent bike, great for light to medium-intensity cardio workouts, muscle toning, stamina development, and weight loss.