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Hey everyone, I bought this over a month ago with the colder weather coming, and I just hit my 100th ride this week so I've become pretty used to the system. I've posted this in similar threads to this and people have found it helpful, so here's my how-to Peloton guide that tells you what you need.
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Required items you'll need:
To get the baseline experience done, you'll need to setup your Echelon bike as described in the manual. After physical setup is complete, download the Echelon app to your phone, and then plug in your bike and start the pairing process. Next, if you bought either of the optional sensors you'll need to pair them with your ipad/android tablet. Once paired, to get your Echelon app into freestyle mode to display your statistics, go to the bottom right of the app, select "More", then "Freestyle Ride". Finally, you will then be able to load the Peloton app on your tablet, select a class, and start going. |
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from loudlikenature
Heads up, this bike only has a 15lb flywheel. Won't match the feel of a Peloton.
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from GenerXman
The Echelon Sport and EX-Prime have only 7 KG flywheels.
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https://ibb.co/N2B4DwL https://echelonuk.zende https://echelonfit.uk/pages/compa...nnect-bike |
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from petas
A good article explaining flywheel weight
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https://groomandstyle.c The Keiser M3 plus only has an 8 lb flywheel, but its close to $2k. Its about how the bike is engineered. |
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from juvenescence
Not anymore, Peloton disable third party cadence sensors in their app as of this past month.
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from ThaiBruin
No. Use this chart. This was built by measuring the power output at different resistance levels. It's not a 1-1 conversion like the etsy chart leads you to believe.
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Earlier in this thread, there was someone asking for suggestions where to store hand-weights on this bike. As I was researching this topic myself, I came across the following article which rips into the practice of using hand weights during cycling workouts. Thought I'd share it, as it made me reconsider using hand weights in conjunction with the bike:
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I use the standard bottle holder that came with the bike and ordered the following bottles, which are the same size and seemingly shape as the ones that Echelon sells on their website, only substantially cheaper: https://smile.amazon.co
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There should be a sticker on the lower rear fork (right side).
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Plug the bike in, then try scanning for pairable bluetooth devices in your phone or tablet. The bike name will come up. That's actually identical to the serial number. Like "ECH-SPORT-XXXXXX"
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The entire string "ECH-SPORT-XXXXX" is the serial number
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The handlebar cannot be adjusted horizontally, only up and down, so that may be an issue. My fiance is 5'4" and it's fine for her when the seat is all the way forward.
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This may be helpful in your decision making: https://echelonfit.zend |
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got a wifey who's 4'10" and she has no issues so far.
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Required items you'll need:
Echelon bike [walmart.com]
Peloton app [onepeloton.com]
Peloton subscription (Note, if you have a friend who has a bike subscription you can ask if they'll create an account for you instead to save some money)
Two streaming devices
One to connect to the Echelon app [echelonfit.com] to display your statistics, usually a phone
One to connect to the Peloton app to display the classes, usually a tablet
Optional add-ons to improve the experience
Wahoo cadence sensor [amazon.com] - iOS support only - this attaches to your bike's gearshaft and can be connected to the Peloton app to integrate your cadence. You'll already be getting cadence information from the Echelon app on your phone, but if you want it to display in the Peloton app, you'll need this too.
Polar OH1+ heart rate sensor [amazon.com] - this wraps around your arm and can provide heart rate data to the Peloton app. Instructors will mention heart rate zones to target in advanced classes, so if you want to be able to follow along you'll need this, but it's not required. You will also get more accurate calorie burn counts with your heart rate being measured.
Note: If you are an iOS user and have an Apple Watch, you have a couple options instead of buying a sensor.
Use Peloton app on your iPhone. If you use your iPhone for displaying the class, it will have direct access to your heart rate from your Apple Watch.
Download HeartCast [apple.com] which allows your Apple Watch to broadcast heart rate over bluetooth. You can pair this with your iPad/Android tablet.
Bicycle mat [amazon.com] - The official Echelon mat is 27"x47", so this should fit underneath it to catch your sweat and protect your carpet/hardwood floor.
1-3lb dumbbells [amazon.com] - In some classes, the instructor will tell you to do some lifts, so you'll need a set of light weights
Peloton to Echelon resistance chart [etsy.com] - The instructor will call out numbers to change your bicycle resistance during the class, but the Echelon uses a different scale so you can print this out or buy one to have as a handy reference.
Gel bicycle seat cover [amazon.com] - If you are gonna be spinning for a long time, the gel will help ease any pain you have in your backside
To get the baseline experience done, you'll need to setup your Echelon bike as described in the manual. After physical setup is complete, download the Echelon app to your phone, and then plug in your bike and start the pairing process.
Next, if you bought either of the optional sensors you'll need to pair them with your ipad/android tablet.
Once paired, to get your Echelon app into freestyle mode to display your statistics, go to the bottom right of the app, select "More", then "Freestyle Ride".
Finally, you will then be able to load the Peloton app on your tablet, select a class, and start going.
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Only difference I can see is that the EX-3 has pedals that allow for either regular sneakers (like the Sport does) or clip-ons (which the Sport does not). If you are not planning to get clip-ons, that makes no difference though.
I am guessing the EX-3 is built with better parts? A friend of mine also mentioned that the sport might not have the bluetooth connectivity?
Does anyone else know the difference between the EX-3 and sport?
Sport = $500
EX-3 = $1000
The BikeErg is a phenomenally built stationary bike. I've used it AND a Peloton. I prefer the BikeErg, but probably only because I'm bias as to the durability and quality of anything made by Concept2! The Peloton is also a phenomenal stationary bike! And you really can't go wrong with either. I've never used an Echelon so I can't directly compare. But the Peloton and BikeErg are about as good as you can get for a stationary bike.
Seeing you're contemplating the BikeErg because you're getting their rower, try the SkiErg!!! It's probably my favorite piece of gym equipment!! One of the best workouts you can do!!! Basically uses the same muscles as the rower, but in "opposite" ways. I have one! It actually has a a much smaller footprint than the rower. My rower, too, is coming next week. I will also get the BikeErg to complete my. Concept2 gym!!
Anything Concept2 is world class!
A big benefit for me with using a 3rd party cadence sensor (I have the wahoo) is tracking your cadence within the Peloton app itself. If you go to your workout history, click on a workout, you can see what your cadence looked like throughout the ride. Same goes with heart rate. I use my apple watch to track heart rate, and that's also tracked on each workout, so I can see how much time has been spent in each of the 4 heart rate zones.
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My understanding is that you don't have to pay $20-40/month to get resistance or metrics, but it does require the app. App installation requires setting up an account and activating a subscription (3 months free for new bikes). So you have to subscribe to install the app, even though it's "free". I wish the app didn't require the subscription.
Classes are ok. Some of the instructors are annoying and live classes are every 30 mins to hour and a half. Some on demand are available.
I use an Amazon Fire for my app that I installed Google Play on....works fine.
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I am guessing the EX-3 is built with better parts? A friend of mine also mentioned that the sport might not have the bluetooth connectivity?
Does anyone else know the difference between the EX-3 and sport?
Sport = $500
EX-3 = $1000
Also, flywheel weight can easily be compensated for by gearing it to rotate at a higher speed so that the momentum of a lighter flywheel can equal that of a smaller one.
My understanding is that you don't have to pay $20-40/month to get resistance or metrics, but it does require the app. App installation requires setting up an account and activating a subscription (3 months free for new bikes). So you have to subscribe to install the app, even though it's "free". I wish the app didn't require the subscription.
Classes are ok. Some of the instructors are annoying and live classes are every 30 mins to hour and a half. Some on demand are available.
I use an Amazon Fire for my app that I installed Google Play on....works fine.
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I'm also curious on the best value mat, I just bought the first one I saw on Amazon at $30 without research and think I overpaid. I'll return it if there are recommended ones.
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