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Echelon EX3 Smart Connect Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike (Black) Expired

$539
$999.00
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Walmart has Echelon EX3 Smart Connect Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike (Red / Black) on sale for $539. Shipping is free or w/ Walmart+ (free 15-day trial available).

Amazon has Echelon EX3 Smart Connect Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike (Red / Black) on sale for $539. Shipping is free.

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  • Dimensions (assembled): 48.81" L x 19.88" W x 43.7" H
  • Weight: 120 lbs.

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I missed out on the Walmart sale for the Echelon Connect for $350 but saw that they recently dropped the price of the EX3 to $539.

Bike retails for $999
Typically on sale for $799. Sometimes drops to about $700 for special sales and seasons.

Color: Red/Black only
Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/126496195

Note: There is no class fitness trial membership included with this bike.
The Echelon Connect had a 90-day trial membership.
Although it would have been nice to try it out, I'm planning to use Peleton anyway (better and cheaper).
Amazon also has the same price but no Honey Gold available.

Alternatively, Costco has the EX4s currently on sale for $799 which includes a 1-year class fitness membership and has a built-in screen. I'm not planning to use the Echelon membership long-term and don't believe you can hack/use the built-in screen for say Peleton so wanted an Echelon bike without one.

Useful links in previous SD Echelon threads:
Suggestions and using Peleton: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=151675234&postcount=81
Difference between Echelon bikes: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=143179259&postcount=9
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So much misinformation in this thread. This is an amazing deal. The EX-3 DOES HAVE auto-resistance. Paired with the qdomyos-zwift app and the Peloton app, you have a Peloton Bike+ (no leaderboard, but who gives a f***). The auto-resistance is the main difference between this and the Connect Sport, but the EX-3 comes with duo SPD clip/shoe cage pedals, a better saddle, an adjustable tablet holder, two water bottle holders, and a dumbbell holder. Most people won't notice the difference in flywheel. I've owned both the EX-3 and Sport Connect and the build quality for both is excellent. I do both Peloton and Zwift and the auto-resistance feature in Zwift is a must!
Buy $500 worth of Target giftcards for 10% off today, purchase online then price match to Walmart for additional savings. I unfortunately bought from Target and price matched last night using with Redcard, forgot about giftcard promo today - bought as gift for family. Still cheaper this route with the 5% Redcard savings than going with Walmart/Amazon direct.
I see that Honey is currently offering 5390 back in Honey Gold on the bike at Walmart.com which can be redeemed for $53.90 back.
So after Honey CB, final price is $485 + tax!

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12-04-2021 at 07:48 AM.
12-04-2021 at 07:48 AM.
Buy $500 worth of Target giftcards for 10% off today, purchase online then price match to Walmart for additional savings. I unfortunately bought from Target and price matched last night using with Redcard, forgot about giftcard promo today - bought as gift for family. Still cheaper this route with the 5% Redcard savings than going with Walmart/Amazon direct.
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12-04-2021 at 06:30 PM.

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12-04-2021 at 06:30 PM.
I see that Honey is currently offering 5390 back in Honey Gold on the bike at Walmart.com which can be redeemed for $53.90 back.
So after Honey CB, final price is $485 + tax!
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12-04-2021 at 10:19 PM.
12-04-2021 at 10:19 PM.
Would you recommend this or Echelon Connect Sport, which I ordered for $350 a week ago and walmart hasn't shipped yet?
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12-04-2021 at 10:19 PM.
12-04-2021 at 10:19 PM.
This much better than the $400 proform bike from Costco?
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12-04-2021 at 10:35 PM.
12-04-2021 at 10:35 PM.
Quote from JT84 :
This much better than the $400 proform bike from Costco?

The proform bike at Costco does not have dial resistance control or decent pedals. That was a bit reason why i dropped it from consideration.
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12-04-2021 at 10:47 PM.
12-04-2021 at 10:47 PM.
Quote from orelaf :
Would you recommend this or Echelon Connect Sport, which I ordered for $350 a week ago and walmart hasn't shipped yet?
no, that Sport was the better deal. other than a heavier flywheel i dont see any significant benefit. i dont think this has electronic-controlled resistance.
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12-04-2021 at 10:55 PM.
12-04-2021 at 10:55 PM.
I have this bike that I bought second hand for $400. The build quality is top notch.
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12-04-2021 at 11:06 PM.
12-04-2021 at 11:06 PM.
Bought during Walmart last sale at $350. I'm trying to build a iPad holder for it but seems like we don't have any aftermarket accessories in order to make it happen. I think it's worth the price over the Ex-4 since they look similar in my opinion.
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12-04-2021 at 11:11 PM.
12-04-2021 at 11:11 PM.
Quote from JT84 :
This much better than the $400 proform bike from Costco?
That bike is an ergonomic nightmare. The resistance is changed via buttons, which they placed on the tablet holder and since you need to use your own tablet with this bike you won't have direct access to them. Ingenious design.
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12-04-2021 at 11:15 PM.
12-04-2021 at 11:15 PM.
Quote from orelaf :
Would you recommend this or Echelon Connect Sport, which I ordered for $350 a week ago and walmart hasn't shipped yet?
Honestly, if the Connect Sport was available for $350, I would have opted for that. That was such a great deal.

From everything I've read/seen, the build quality on the EX3 is better and there are a few additional features/improvements it has (heavier flywheel, tablet holder, dumbbell caddy, more handlebar adjustments, magnetic resistance, clip-in pedals). Don't quote me on all those; I may be misremembering some!
Guess the question is if that is worth the extra ~200 to you long-term. They both have a 1-year warranty.
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12-04-2021 at 11:29 PM.
12-04-2021 at 11:29 PM.
Quote from xman2685 :
Bought during Walmart last sale at $350. I'm trying to build a iPad holder for it but seems like we don't have any aftermarket accessories in order to make it happen. I think it's worth the price over the Ex-4 since they look similar in my opinion.
Just remembered this YouTube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpAP2KLXxgc

Where he uses this iPad Tablet holder for the bike:
https://www.amazon.com/Gooseneck-...07GQNRQ86/
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12-04-2021 at 11:33 PM.
12-04-2021 at 11:33 PM.
Quote from orelaf :
That bike is an ergonomic nightmare. The resistance is changed via buttons, which they placed on the tablet holder and since you need to use your own tablet with this bike you won't have direct access to them. Ingenious design.

Just an FYI, you can change the resistance via the tablet.
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12-04-2021 at 11:48 PM.
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I was looking for something to supplement my routine of walking/jogging - exercise bands/total gym - for inclement weather and for a change. I went back to something that I used with excellent results decades ago - A Nordictrack Ski Machine. I found listings on Craigslist - in excellent condition for 100 dollars. They were sold very quickly and I stuck to checking the listings daily and got one in excellent condition for 100 dollars. One strategy I used was letting the seller know that I was satisfied with the 100 dollar asking price and would not try to negotiate - I got a quick answer and bought the next day. The current models easily fold flat and have wheels. One caveat if you decide to look for one and go to test the machine - don't try to use the arm pulleys and skis at the same time - there is a slight learning curve to synchronizing your arms and legs. I can not recommend it enough.
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