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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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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.
Don't forget Chase Freedom has Walmart as one of the 5% categories this quarter!
Personally I figure I will be watching the bike sit in the corner for six months then I will sell it on Craigslist but maybe I'm wrong.
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I watched the comparison video between this bike and then one that is sold on Amazon. I was thinking about not purchasing this to wait for the Amazon version, but I'm glad I didn't wait. There were three main differences. First one being the rear leg is straight on the Amazon version but angled on the Walmart one. I like that this one is angled. It looks like it gives it more stability.
I was going to hold off because the handlebars was shown to have an extra lip on the Amazon one that would securely hold a tablet whereas the Walmart version had a place to rest the tablet, but no extra lip that juts up to hold it in place. Well, they must have changed it because the Walmart bike I just put together does indeed have that extra lip.
Without having both, no way to compare whether the resistance knob feels more plasticy, but it seems fine to me.
So my main concern was wanting that extra lip so I could feel that my tablet was more secure and I actually got that on this bike as well. If I had to guess, I'd say the resistance knob would be the same as well. Why would Echelon build two almost completely identical bikes but produce a different knob for one? Aside from the aesthetics of the rear leg being shaped differently, I'd say the rest is identical.
Make sure to select the $39.99 a month one to get access to live and on demand classes.
You can get 5% cashback with Discover or Chase Freedom credit cards for Walmart orders.
Ordered mine on Monday, received today. Had to contact support to get the 6 month trial extension as others have indicated, but it was quick and easy. I set up my account first, then contacted support via chat. I was asked to provide proof of purchase (they accepted a pdf of the order email).
Edit: Update Sun 10/18, out for delivery. Fedex ftw!
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https://old.reddit.com/r/pelotonc...tionality/ [reddit.com]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpAP2KL
A few things:
The video shows the Amazon EX PRIME having a lip for your tablet/phone and the resistance dial that allows for push to brake - while their Walmart version does not.
I'm thinking the YT video has an older version of the Walmart bike, because mine has both of those.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/produ...UTF8&psc=1 [amazon.com]
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However pedals are not rotating. I removed the lock from the wheels too. Connected to app as well.
Anyone know what am I missing?
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