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Oct 29, 2021 12:24 AM

Echelon EX5-S Smart Connect Fitness Exercise Bike

$900

$1,600

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Amazon has Echelon EX5-S Smart Connect Fitness Exercise Bike on sale for $899.98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member gabe23111 for posting this deal.

Features:
  • Built-in 21.5" HD display
  • Rear dumbbell holders for easy access
  • Fully adjustable toe cages on the pedals for a secure fit
  • Extra-large cushioned seat offers comfortable riding
  • Powder-coated frame for resistance to scratches
  • Padded handlebars are slip-resistant
  • Two water bottle holders on the front
  • Membership Not Included (starts from $39.99/Month)

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Written by oceanlake
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $581.01 lower (39.2% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $1480.99. -SaltyOne
    • Includes Echelon 12-month limited parts and labor warranty
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Amazon has Echelon EX5-S Smart Connect Fitness Exercise Bike on sale for $899.98. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member gabe23111 for posting this deal.

Features:
  • Built-in 21.5" HD display
  • Rear dumbbell holders for easy access
  • Fully adjustable toe cages on the pedals for a secure fit
  • Extra-large cushioned seat offers comfortable riding
  • Powder-coated frame for resistance to scratches
  • Padded handlebars are slip-resistant
  • Two water bottle holders on the front
  • Membership Not Included (starts from $39.99/Month)

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $581.01 lower (39.2% savings) than the next best available prices from reputable merchants with prices starting from $1480.99. -SaltyOne
    • Includes Echelon 12-month limited parts and labor warranty
  • About this Store:

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Oct 29, 2021 1:43 AM
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Switching2GeicoOct 29, 2021 1:43 AM
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Sell
Me on this bike. Need something for my office. The reviews say the app sucks. Monthly membership fee?
Oct 29, 2021 1:45 AM
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topflight05Oct 29, 2021 1:45 AM
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Quote from Switching2Geico View quoted comment :
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Me on this bike. Need something for my office. The reviews say the app sucks. Monthly membership fee?
Hack it and install Peleton or Zwift: https://forum.xda-developers.com/...915/page-3
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Oct 29, 2021 5:28 AM
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feijichangOct 29, 2021 5:28 AM
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Quote from topflight05 View quoted comment :
Hack it and install Peleton or Zwift: https://forum.xda-developers.com/...915/page-3
Isnt that just trading one $40/mo subscription for another?
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Oct 29, 2021 5:46 AM
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feijichangOct 29, 2021 5:46 AM
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BTW, unless you want to go all in I'd personally avoid the free trial. Echelon is a sleazy company:

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Subscription service is a new low. It reminds me of an old predatory gym practice, or any other late night TV, fly-by-night, credit card skimmer at the gas pump company. The initial billing setup is smooth as silk and easy but if their is a problem get ready for a root canal from your crazy uncle.

They overcharged my card, literally a year early, and it is impossible to contact customer service with access to the billing error to correct it. The only way to fix this mistake is to scan your account information and email it to the call center somewhere in Asia so they can "escalate it"....how convenient and I am sure, trouble free.

You cannot cancel without speaking to another call center "customer retention" crew but at least they don't answer.....so you effectively cannot cancel. WORST experience ever, you literally have to cancel your credit card to get rid of this leech. Now if you are lonely, and would like some interactions with someone 10 time zones away, then sign up but don't say you weren't warned"
Oct 29, 2021 5:48 AM
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topflight05Oct 29, 2021 5:48 AM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Isnt that just trading one $40/mo subscription for another?
I use the mobile subscription…only $15/mo
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Oct 29, 2021 6:30 AM
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Oct 29, 2021 7:51 AM
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Cyclone3000Oct 29, 2021 7:51 AM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Costco deal cheaper ($1099) if you plan on using the sub for a year (if deal is still available): https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/15180223
Costco is $1499 now

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Oct 29, 2021 12:46 PM
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emperusOct 29, 2021 12:46 PM
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Wouldn't give my money to them. They are a sleezy company. They screwed me over the initial trial period. Unilaterally changing it from 6 months to 1 month and started charging my credit card. Didn't notice it until a few months in. If I wasn't past the return period would have returned the bike.
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Oct 29, 2021 1:02 PM
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feijichangOct 29, 2021 1:02 PM
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Quote from emperus View quoted comment :
Wouldn't give my money to them. They are a sleezy company. They screwed me over the initial trial period. Unilaterally changing it from 6 months to 1 month and started charging my credit card. Didn't notice it until a few months in. If I wasn't past the return period would have returned the bike.
Read so many stories like this. Assuming you can avoid the trial altogether and never need to give them cc details?
Oct 29, 2021 1:07 PM
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emperusOct 29, 2021 1:07 PM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Read so many stories like this. Assuming you can avoid the trial altogether and never need to give them cc details?
You can, but it spoke to the ethics of the company. Rather lose a customer than do the right thing esp. when the right thing is just a free trial to online workouts that was promised. So, rather not do business with them.
Oct 29, 2021 1:08 PM
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FNwozOct 29, 2021 1:08 PM
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The bikes are quality but the app sucks last I checked
Oct 29, 2021 1:08 PM
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OendarilOct 29, 2021 1:08 PM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Isnt that just trading one $40/mo subscription for another?
Once you flash it to a standard Android OS you can just install the Peloton app which is only 12.99 a month for one person, while the Peloton bike is 39.99 for up to 10 users. So for one person getting this and flashing to the app is actually a pretty cheap option, and you can switch to zwift too if you want
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Oct 29, 2021 1:20 PM
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haiphongOct 29, 2021 1:20 PM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
BTW, unless you want to go all in I'd personally avoid the free trial. Echelon is a sleazy company:

"
Subscription service is a new low. It reminds me of an old predatory gym practice, or any other late night TV, fly-by-night, credit card skimmer at the gas pump company. The initial billing setup is smooth as silk and easy but if their is a problem get ready for a root canal from your crazy uncle.

They overcharged my card, literally a year early, and it is impossible to contact customer service with access to the billing error to correct it. The only way to fix this mistake is to scan your account information and email it to the call center somewhere in Asia so they can "escalate it"....how convenient and I am sure, trouble free.

You cannot cancel without speaking to another call center "customer retention" crew but at least they don't answer.....so you effectively cannot cancel. WORST experience ever, you literally have to cancel your credit card to get rid of this leech. Now if you are lonely, and would like some interactions with someone 10 time zones away, then sign up but don't say you weren't warned"
For what it's worth, I was able to cancel online just yesterday which is new. Previously I had to call in to cancel. So... Improvement?
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Oct 29, 2021 1:30 PM
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feijichangOct 29, 2021 1:30 PM
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Quote from Oendaril View quoted comment :
Once you flash it to a standard Android OS you can just install the Peloton app which is only 12.99 a month for one person, while the Peloton bike is 39.99 for up to 10 users. So for one person getting this and flashing to the app is actually a pretty cheap option, and you can switch to zwift too if you want
Thanks, please forgive my ignorance, but since youre using separate Peloton digital app, does this mean you lose out on a app's ability to auto-adjust the resistance as you go thru the course of the class?

And I read somewhere about folks using a "conversion chart" of sorts whatever that means. Like so you know how much to manually adjust your Echelon bike during a class?

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Oct 29, 2021 1:35 PM
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OendarilOct 29, 2021 1:35 PM
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Quote from feijichang View quoted comment :
Thanks, please forgive my ignorance, but since youre using separate Peloton digital app, does this mean you lose out on a app's ability to auto-adjust the resistance as you go thru the course of the class?

And I read somewhere about folks using a "conversion chart" of sorts whatever that means. Like so you know how much to manually adjust your Echelon bike during a class?
Yes, the only way to get auto-follow is with the Peloton Bike+; the app and the regular bike require you to adjust to match. And on the Echelon you'd have to figure out what resistance maps to what the instructor asks for too.

If you want a fully integrated Peloton with leaderboards, auto follow and direct adjustments without memorizing the charts it is best to get their bike but if you just want the classes and the output/cadence measurements tracked then you can go with any of the smart bikes out there + the digital app for a lot less.
Last edited by Oendaril October 29, 2021 at 07:21 AM.
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