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Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike + 1-Year JRNY Membership

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Amazon has Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Exercise Cycling Training Bike + 1-Year JRNY Membership on sale for $699.99. Shipping is free.

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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  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike is $99.01 lower (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $799 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This exercise bike has received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based on over 3,900 Amazon customer reviews.
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Amazon has Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Exercise Cycling Training Bike + 1-Year JRNY Membership on sale for $699.99. Shipping is free.

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.

Thanks to community members ibleedblue and gabe23111 for finding this deal.

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)

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this Schwinn Fitness IC4 Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike is $99.01 lower (12% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $799 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • This exercise bike has received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based on over 3,900 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:

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rastatech
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I have been comparing these bikes Echelon vs. Sunny 1805 vs Schwinn IC4 / Bowflex C6 for the last 6 weeks and then waited for BF/CM to pull the trigger, so here are some observations from my research. I had eyed the IC4 but was not willing to pay $1k at that time. The initial discussion started with Echelon Sport vs. Sunny 1805. Watch "Tailhappy" videos on Youtube for reviews of these bikes.

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.
DerrickHF
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I'd just bought one from Schwinn...called and they price matched for me plus they have a free mat and 1 year of JRNY.
getdealonline
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How's this compared to the recent deal on Echelon EX3?

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ChanY8177Dec 11, 2021 02:08 AM
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Quote from calisteph6 :
they're the same bike, so whichever is cheaper.
But bowflex has a screen?
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Quote from getdealonline :
How's this compared to the recent deal on Echelon EX3?
I have been comparing these bikes Echelon vs. Sunny 1805 vs Schwinn IC4 / Bowflex C6 for the last 6 weeks and then waited for BF/CM to pull the trigger, so here are some observations from my research. I had eyed the IC4 but was not willing to pay $1k at that time. The initial discussion started with Echelon Sport vs. Sunny 1805. Watch "Tailhappy" videos on Youtube for reviews of these bikes.

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.
Last edited by rastatech December 11, 2021 at 11:11 AM.
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miked6Dec 11, 2021 02:49 AM
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Really torn. Currently have a Horizon IC7.9 that I bought in March 2020 for about $550. Bike has been rock solid with just under 3k miles to date. Have been looking to upgrade to something with a few more smart features, and missed the recent Bowflex C7 deal at Target. The Horizon bike is sturdy, quiet, has magnetic belt driven resistance with 35lb fly wheel, clipped pedals, tablet stand, etc., but resistance setting are just 10 clicks and the "computer" is pretty bad. The Schwinn seems like the best bang for buck at $700. Anybody switch from a more spartan bike like horizon or sunny, and care to comment?
Dec 11, 2021 02:59 AM
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PeregrineDec 11, 2021 02:59 AM
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Have had ours less then a week. Like it a lot! Did try twice to adjust the price through Amazon CS but no luck. They would rather me return it and rebuy it instead.
Dec 11, 2021 03:05 AM
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Sock MonkeyDec 11, 2021 03:05 AM
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Quote from mwallach03 :
This is an Amazing bike and a amazing deal. I own 2 of them don't believe the hatera
Do these have programs that can be used in places that don't have internet?
Dec 11, 2021 03:07 AM
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Sock MonkeyDec 11, 2021 03:07 AM
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Quote from rastatech :
I have been comparing these bikes Echelon vs. Sunny 1805 vs Schwinn IC4 / Bowflex C6 for the last 6 weeks and then waited for BF/CM to pull the trigger, so here are some observations from my research.

1) The Echelon Sport/Prime is a decent entry level bike BUT has a much smaller Flywheel than the 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 shitty small 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.
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 qdomyoZwift or other options. The EX3 can do auto follow (resistance). Per my limited research, this only works with some Peloton on-demand classes, not the live ones. 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 fron bar forward or backward. 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 so.
Thanks for your reviews! Incredibly helpful
Dec 11, 2021 03:21 AM
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rastatechDec 11, 2021 03:21 AM
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Quote from Sock Monkey :
Do these have programs that can be used in places that don't have internet?
Not sure about major programs but you can do basic riding offline with the small front computer. That's the one that sort of has it all but shows the cadence/RPM as a bar while everything else has a number displayed. That's actually a good question though: can one do offline with the Peloton app etc.,, e.g. download 1-2 rides just like on Netflix or Prime? That would be good potentially.

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Dec 11, 2021 03:25 AM
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rastatechDec 11, 2021 03:25 AM
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Quote from Peregrine :
Have had ours less then a week. Like it a lot! Did try twice to adjust the price through Amazon CS but no luck. They would rather me return it and rebuy it instead.
Try again tomorrow during the day, there are at least 2-3 of us in this thread who already got adjusted the price. Ask for partial refund, or promo credit, or supervisor. Makes no sense for them to haul this back and forth twice as this thing is heavy. It's free return until 1/31 if you just recently bought it on Amazon.
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madmaximuxDec 11, 2021 03:38 AM
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Quote from rastatech :
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 qdomyoZwift 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.
Peloton does auto follow for on-demand sessions only; not during live ones.

"Please note: This feature is only available on on-demand classes. Please allow 24 hours for auto-resistance to populate after a live class."

Source: https://support.onepeloton.com/hc...oton-Bike-
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rastatechDec 11, 2021 03:45 AM
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Quote from ChanY8177 :
But bowflex has a screen?
Schwinn IC4 compare to Bowflex C6: https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/c6/100894.html
Dec 11, 2021 04:00 AM
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PolishDudeDec 11, 2021 04:00 AM
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Does Amazon have free returns? I know sometimes on the bigger items they don't offer free returns
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alMacDec 11, 2021 04:28 AM
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Quote from rastatech :
I have been comparing these bikes Echelon vs. Sunny 1805 vs Schwinn IC4 / Bowflex C6 for the last 6 weeks and then waited for BF/CM to pull the trigger, so here are some observations from my research. I had eyed the IC4 but was not willing to pay $1k at that time. The initial discussion started with Echelon Sport vs. Sunny 1805. Watch "Tailhappy" videos on Youtube for reviews of these bikes.
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Thank you! Very helpful.
Dec 11, 2021 05:13 AM
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KManDec 11, 2021 05:13 AM
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Quote from Jenseale :
I bought this https://www.wahoofitness.com/devi...r-snap-buy about a month ago and I've ridden about 200 miles on it so far. It's a blast with Zwift but it sounded like a jet engine from all the vibrations it was generating. I ended up ordering a refurbished Kickr https://www.wahoofitness.com/devi...-kickr-buy. and i'm going to return the former. Might be a good way to test the waters though!
Thanks. The loud one's closer to my price range but still a bit pricey for me. I don't expect to use this every day, maybe once or twice a week when I don't feel like running outside. I probably don't really need a "smart" trainer, but it seemed like a nice thing to have to mix things up.
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Quote from SharpShop7725 :
The EX-3 supports auto-resistance. The Schwinn, while a good and well-built bike, does not. Makes the EX-3 a WAY better deal. If you don't care about auto-resistance (although you should), get the Echelon Connect Sport.
Can you expand on this? Meaning the resistance will change for you when you use the Peloton app?

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I just assembled the IC4. Looks great. Assembly was easy. How does one get the 1-year JRNY membership? There was nothing in the box for that. Too bad I have a cold, I will have to wait a few days before the first serious ride.

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