Amazon has
Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Exercise Cycling Training Bike + 1-Year JRNY Membership on sale for
$699.99.
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Walmart has
Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Exercise Cycling Training Bike + 1-Year JRNY Membership on sale for
$699.99.
Shipping is free.
Best Buy has
Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Exercise Cycling Training Bike + 1-Year JRNY Membership on sale for
$699.99.
Shipping is free.
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Features:
- 40 lb Flywheel
- 330 lbs Max User Weight
- Designed to work with the Peloton and Zwift apps, allowing you to stream thousands of classes directly into your home and compete against others in a virtual world that motivates you at every mile (subscriptions not included)
- Access the Explore the World app and digitally immerse yourself in a world of virtual races, exotic locales, and stunning trails from around the globe (6 free courses. Unlock more with Explore the World app subscription)
- Magnetic resistance with 100 micro-adjustable resistance levels
- Dual link SPD foot pedals come standard with toe cages or clips
- Adjustable race-style seat with fore/aft and height adjustment
- Full color backlit LCD console monitors heart rate, speed, time, distance, calories and RPMs
- Easy access cradles with set of 3 lb. dumbbells
- Bluetooth heart rate tracking enabled (arm strap included)
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1) The Echelon Sport/Prime is a decent entry level bike BUT has a much smaller Flywheel than the Echelon EX3 and any one above. I believe it is 7KG for the Sport vs 13KG for the EX3. While 13 Kg does not sound much the max resistance on the EX3 is actually very good and people rave about the sturdiness as compared to the Sport. The EX3 at the current $540 is amazing and likely an excellent choice. I went with the IC4 initially at $799 when the EX3 was still at $680.
2) The EX3 has digital knob with motor driven resistance, meaning with the right app the app or the instructor could adjust the resistance level automagically (Follow). Sunny and Schwinn etc have manual resistance, meaning you need to turn the knob yourself.
3) Schwinn IC4 and Bowflex C6 are the same bike. Both brands belong to Nautilus.
4) The Sunny is 1805 is offline. No bluetooth, no sensors whatsoever. Great bike but no connectivity. Buy a Wahoo cadence sensor and this is also a decent option.
5) Schwinn and Echelon are smart bikes, a.k.a bluetooth that can be paired with apps and heart rate monitors and send their data to any app you use so you see your resistance level in the Peloton app, for example.
6) The Echelon takes 12 turns on the knob to go from 0-32 their max resistance level, the Schwinn 4 (how many times do you want to rotate that knob back and forth?)
7) The EX3 does NOT come with dumb bells, just a holder. While the pictures always show dumb bells, they are NOT included. Check the packaging.
8) The Schwinn comes with tiny small/short dumb bells (too small for my hands) and a bluetooth heart rate monitor for your forearm. I use a smart watch but since my wife wants to use the bike as well we thought this was nice and to be considered. The dumbbells have a short 3-3.5inch grip. They should have added a half inch for sure IMHO.
9) The Schwinn shows resistance levels from 0-100 similar to Peloton, while the EX3 has a 0-32 or 35 rating for mental math if you do Peloton app for example. Apps like qdomyoZwift do the calculation for you. ("Ok now adjust to 40-55% resistance everyone...")
10) Both EX3 and IC4 can be used with the $13/m Peloton app and others via QZ - qdomyos-zwift app or other options. The EX3 can do auto follow (resistance). Per my limited research, this only works with some Peloton on-demand classes, not all, and not the live ones. But don't quote me on that. As I always adjust resistance (override) to my personal preference a little bit I decided to not care about it in the end, though initially it sounded really cool.
11) The EX3 has 3 way adjustments, you cannot adjust the front bar forward or backward, only the whole thing up or down. The IC4 has 4 way. Everything adjustable.
12) As others mentioned, some design idiot decided the IC4 should have a cadence bar instead of a solid number displayed. And it stops at 120. Seriously??? So, use your app.
13) - The Echelon can be "hacked" and used with other apps, but is "designed" for the Echelon system. The IC4 is designed to be an open smart bike to work with anything and they officially promote their Peloton capability etc.
14) The EX3 does not include any app. the IC4 gives you one year of their app. (1-year JRNY membership ($149 value) included with your purchase)
15) 1-year warranty of Echelon, 3-year warranty of Schwinn IC4. Add an extra 1-2 years based on your credit card.
We went with the IC4 as we both liked the EX3 and the IC4. In the end, the price difference and the extra $$$ for the IC4 gives you:
- adjustable handlebar (front/back)
- dumbells (2x 3 pound)
- heart rate monitor (forearm band)
- heavier flywheel. Max resistance may be similar though, but inertia is better with IC4
- 2 extra years of warranty
- better optics/looks (subjective, of course)
I received the IC4 3 days ago, still in the box. I just price adjusted the IC4 down to $699 now with AZ CSR. Great price, very happy. But I am sure I would be very happy with the EX3 at $540 as well.
Hopefully that helps some of you. Both great offers! You may be able to use 5% Discover CB on Amazon or I think Chase Freedom has 5% CB on Walmart or PayPal or so.
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When I ride my bike outside, I'm never leaned forward on the handlebars with my butt off the seat, like what I see in the pictures for this thing and almost every Peloton commercial. Why do people do this? Does one get a better workout this way, or what's the purpose?
I've been considering a Rogue Echo Bike, which is a dual action, since my buddy got one recently. I just want something to hop on and get some cardio that doesn't require running.
Btw, for those who don't know, higher cadence is usually better, for efficiency and for your knees and body. For most people that means 80-120 rpm. Seems pretty fast but anyone can train themselves to do it. That's what all those gears are there for, not for looks but to actually use. You adjust your gearing to maintain the same cadence, not the other way around. If you're jamming on the pedals at 30-60rpm, you're doing it wrong and only think you're not, unless the slope is much more than 5-6%.
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When I ride my bike outside, I'm never leaned forward on the handlebars with my butt off the seat, like what I see in the pictures for this thing and almost every Peloton commercial. Why do people do this? Does one get a better workout this way, or what's the purpose?
I've been considering a Rogue Echo Bike, which is a dual action, since my buddy got one recently. I just want something to hop on and get some cardio that doesn't require running.
Oh, slight revision. If you're riding on a road bike then sometimes you do lean forward, but only if you're in the "drops" of the handlebar, and then only because you really have no choice. Your hand position on drop handlebars dictates your body stance.
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When I ride my bike outside, I'm never leaned forward on the handlebars with my butt off the seat, like what I see in the pictures for this thing and almost every Peloton commercial. Why do people do this? Does one get a better workout this way, or what's the purpose?
I've been considering a Rogue Echo Bike, which is a dual action, since my buddy got one recently. I just want something to hop on and get some cardio that doesn't require running.
For most people, we aren't training for a race like that but just want a ride. In those cases, just think of it as exercise movements where you target a different muscle. Most rides are calf and quad primary but being up and forward hits hamstrings and glutes a bit more.
Hope that helps.
Appreciate any advice, as I'm definitely in the market for a bike...
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