The matrix h7xe hybrid cycle is a combination of an upright bike and a recumbent bike this machine has been designed to benefit the user in every way even the seat this ventilated ergo seat provides a great amount of support as well as a cool flow of air through the seat to make your workout cooler and more comfortablematrix h7xe hybrid cycle has the maintenance free drive which is completely self powered cord free and provides large cost savings this a machine that has been well designed