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Hammer Cardio XT6 BT vs. Niceday RC88 Liegeergometer compared
Exercise Bike
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7575Gut
7575Gut
Value for money
94Excellent
91Excellent
Best price
€369.00
€399.99€499.99−20 %
Price advantage
€30.99 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 7 of 30
Rank 8 of 30
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Hammer Cardio XT6 BTOverall rating 75Niceday RC88 LiegeergometerOverall rating 75
Hammer Cardio XT6 BTNiceday RC88 Liegeergometer
Resistance & wattage accuracy72/10062/100
Seating comfort & ergonomics75/10080/100
Workouts & app77/10062/100
Stability & noise82/10092/100
Build quality & ease of use70/10069/100
Resistance & wattage accuracy
72
62
Seating comfort & ergonomics
75
80
Workouts & app
77
62
Stability & noise
82
92
Build quality & ease of use
70
69
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Cardio XT6 BT
RC88
TypeErgometer: speed-independent, watt-controlled – the set power stays the same regardless of pedaling cadence; exercise bike: resistance depends on speed
Ergometer
Ergometer
Form factorBasic design according to the manufacturer: upright, semi-recumbent with backrest, or folding X-bike
Upright
Recumbent (chair-style)
Resistance systemType of brake and how it is adjusted: magnetic via rotary knob (manual), magnetic via console (motorized) or induction for the finest gradation. Manufacturers also call induction ECB, eddy current or electromagnetic brake – even when “magnetic brake” is in the name; the motorized magnet is also called SMR or digital resistance. If the resistance adjusts itself during a workout (auto resistance, auto-follow, control via app), the adjustment is motorized – never “Magnetic, manual”.
Magnetic, motorized
Magnetic, manual
Max. powerHighest adjustable power in watts according to the manufacturer; usually empty for exercise bikes without watt control
350 W
Max. loadPermitted user weight according to the manufacturer in kg
130 kg (285 lb)
181 kg (400 lb)
App connectivityControl or workout tracking via app, including the manufacturer app
Yes
Yes
Ergonomics & access
Low step-throughFrame with a low step-through – easy to get on and off, important for older users
Yes
Yes
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer in cm; if a range is given, the upper value
190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
192 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer in cm; if a range is given, the lower value
155 cm (5 ft 1 in)
150 cm (4 ft 11 in)
Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
22 cm (8.7 in)
Saddle adjustmentHow the saddle can be adjusted according to the manufacturer – fore-aft adjustment helps very tall and very short users
Height and fore-aft
Height and fore-aft
Adjustable handlebarHandlebar can be adjusted in height or angle according to the manufacturer
Yes
No
Drive & resistance
Flywheel weightActual weight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer in kg; do not enter an “effective” or “geared” flywheel weight – it is not comparable
8 kg (18 lb)
6.8 kg (15 lb)
Flywheel weight (effective)Effective or geared flywheel weight in kg stated by the manufacturer – not the weight of the disc, which is listed under “Flywheel weight”
8 kg (18 lb)
Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave empty for stepless adjustment
16
16
Min. powerLowest adjustable power in watts according to the manufacturer
10 W
Power supplyWhere the console and resistance get their power – “self-powered” needs no outlet
Power adapter
Battery
Accuracy classAccuracy of the power display per DIN EN ISO 20957-5 according to the manufacturer; Class A is the most accurate and a prerequisite for therapeutic training
A
Console & connectivity
DisplayType of display on the console; touchscreens with classes often require a subscription
Backlit LCD
LCD
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs
18
0
Heart-rate-controlled programsPrograms that adjust resistance based on heart rate – requires heart rate monitoring
Yes
No
Compatible appsWhich apps can control or track the unit; the manufacturer app counts too
KinomapZwiftMyHomeFIT
KinomapZwift
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Hand sensors
Hand sensors
SubscriptionWhether training and screen are fully usable without a subscription (iFit, Peloton)
none
none
FeaturesExtras on the console and the unit
Tablet holderUSB charging port
Tablet holder
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)When set up, in cm, length × width × height – e.g. “95 × 55 × 140 cm”
93 × 51 × 150 cm (37 × 20 × 59 in)
126 × 60 × 115 cm (50 × 24 × 45 in)
FoldableCan be folded for storage according to the manufacturer
No
WeightWeight of the unit without packaging according to the manufacturer
29 kg (64 lb)
40.5 kg (89 lb)
General
Warranty
2 years
1 years
Price segment
Budget
In the box
Cardio XT6 BT, Werkzeug, Aufbau-/Bedienungsanleitung
Liegeergometer (90 % vormontiert), Anleitung, Werkzeug
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Hammer Cardio XT6 BT ist ein echtes Ergometer mit Wattsteuerung von 10 bis 350 W, dessen Widerstand Kinomap und Zwift automatisch regeln. Wenn du als Einsteiger, Senior oder in der Reha allein trainierst, passt er dank tiefem Einstieg und leisem Lauf gut. Der Haken: Die Wattanzeige lag im Test rund 10 % zu hoch, und ein Speicher für mehrere Nutzer fehlt.
Pros
- Drehzahlunabhängige Wattsteuerung von 10 bis 350 W
- Kinomap und Zwift regeln den Widerstand automatisch, ohne Abo
- Tiefer Einstieg erleichtert das Aufsteigen bei steifer Hüfte
- Leiser Lauf mit 40 bis 42 dB im Test
- Runder Tritt bis zur Höchstlast dank 8 kg Schwungmasse
- Sattel in Höhe und Länge verstellbar
Cons
- Wattanzeige im Test 7 bis 11 % zu hoch
- Kein Speicher für mehrere Nutzer, Daten vor jedem Pulsprogramm neu eingeben
- Puls ab Werk nur über Handsensoren, Brustgurt liegt nicht bei
- Lenker nur in der Neigung verstellbar
- Vereinzelt Knackgeräusche beim Treten beschrieben
Das Niceday RC88 ist ein leises, stabiles Liegerad für gelenkschonendes Ausdauertraining, das laut Hersteller bis 181 kg trägt. Tiefeinstieg und Haltegriffe machen es zu einer soliden Wahl für die Reha und für Ältere. Der Haken: Den Widerstand stellst du nur per Drehknopf ein, es gibt keine Programme und keine Wattsteuerung, und Lehne und Lenker lassen sich nicht verstellen.
Pros
- Sehr leiser Lauf dank Riemenantrieb, auch auf hohen Stufen
- Fester Stand bei rund 38 bis 40 kg Eigengewicht
- Laut Hersteller bis 181 kg belastbar
- Tiefeinstieg und klappbare Seitengriffe erleichtern das Auf- und Absteigen
- Sanfte untere Stufen für frühe Reha-Phasen
- Kinomap und Zwift ohne Hersteller-Abo nutzbar
Cons
- Widerstand nur per Drehknopf, keine Programme und keine Wattsteuerung
- Höchste Stufe für sportliche Intervalle zu schwach
- Lehne und Lenker nicht verstellbar, nur der Sitzabstand
- Display unbeleuchtet und ohne Trittfrequenz
- Anleitung nur auf Englisch, nur 1 Jahr Garantie
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