The sport-S bike also features 32 manual resistance levels, enabling people of all fitness levels to cycle toward their fitness goals at their own pace. Designed with form in mind, this bike also features fully padded, ergonomic handlebars to comfortably support upper-body alignment when transitioning between intensity levels. Whether aiming to de-stress, increase endurance or anything in-between, the sport-s connected bike can help anyone reach their goals without breaking the bank.
Manufacturer:
Echelon Fitness Multimedia, LLC
Product SKU:
480535186
UPC:
813061026250
Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H):
55.00 x 20.00 x 55.00 Inches
Assembled Product Weight:
104 lb
Brand:
Echelon
Exercise Bike Type:
Indoor Cycling Bikes
Fitness Goal:
Cardio
Manufacturer:
Echelon Fitness Multimedia, LLC
Maximum Weight:
300 lb
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Model: Echelon Connect Sport-S Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike with 30 Day Free Membership Trial
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Time to pull out my annual Echelon to Peloton post. I did all the research in 2020 and put together what you need to do after buying this bike. Reposting it here:
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 Verity 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, install the Peloton Watch App. It will ping you when your class starts and use your watch as a heart rate monitor.
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 their various ipad/android tablet apps to update their firmware.
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.
Note: Since this model has a screen integrated, you might not need to download the Echelon app and use your phone for your riding statistics. I can't confirm as I own the previous model that had no screen, but sure looks that way.
Edit (never mind i though this was the sport version (not the sport S)
I don't even have the app.. There is a third party app "bike stats for Echelon bikes" that shows all without log in or pay...
It is free 100% i use it everyday really good bike. Super quiet... Looks good..
Darn I got this for $397 yesterday. Contacting Walmart now for price adjustment partial refund, but they told me to reorder again and return the original. Seems like a waste of effort on both sides.
Same thing happened to me… makes no sense to not just do a price adjustment
Does anyone know Walmart's return policy on open box items? I want to get this for Christmas, but hesitant to open and assemble if Walmart won't give a full refund if we have regrets within 90 days and want to return.
Better/easier/healthier are three different questions... But: rowing is the most complete total body workout. It engages legs, core, and arms fairly evenly, and will burn the most calories the quickest. You can get on a rowing machine, and burn some serious calories in 10-15 minutes if you try.
Biking primarily works the legs, but can be great cardio. And personally - I think biking can be more fun: I have a 42" cheap smart TV that I mounted in front of my spin bike, and have a blast spinning along with free "scenic bike ride workout" videos on YouTube. I've toured the Alps a lot, Hawaii, Alaska, Ireland, etc. all for free on my spin bike. It's a lot more engaging than videos in front of the rowing machine - where you're going backwards!
If you're looking for a total body workout, rowing is the way to go by a landslide - BUT - the standard exercise caveats apply: you'll only get out of it what you put in. It is 100% possible to get a great total body workout without zero "exercise gear" - it just takes discipline and time. Bikes and rowing machines (and ellipticals and weight machines, etc.) make exercising a bit more fun - and that's the value.
Most exercise equipment becomes clothing racks or ends up on craigslist when people realize that it won't magically sharpen their abs for them.
I have used mine with the peloton app for 2 years. After tinkering my preferred setup is using my iPhone with a Bluetooth cadence monitor from Amazon and an Apple Watch for heart rate. I also built an Arduino project called my cadence which I have attached to the bike.
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Yes, but you need to convert the resistance from this bike to Peloton units. You can print out a small cheat sheet and tape it to the side of your screen or use the QZ app on your phone which does it automatically. You'll need a second screen (iPad or TV) to view the Peloton workouts and of course the Peloton digital subscription which is cheaper than the Echelon one
Great deal but a good bit of misinformation on the first page. I bought the original "Sport" model without a built in screen for $500 about two years ago. I do not regret it at all.
It is magnetic, and it doesn't necessarily have to have a paid membership.
Since this comes with a trial membership, use it and see if you like it. Mine came with a 6 month, and I enjoyed the Echelon classes even though I planned on using the bike for Peleton classes.
So yes, you can pay for the membership, or use it for Peleton/ YTube classes with your own screen- there is a spot built into the handle bars. The screen on the bike will provide metrics without an Echelon paid subscription.
Do you need the subscription for normal biking / stats tracking?
No, you can use the app for stats and such without a subscription, but it is a bit cumbersome, you have to navigate through the menu each time to start it without a class. The best bargain is to get this bike, and use the Pelton app (like $10/month for non Pelton subscribers) and a partner app called QZ domyos. QZ converts the resistance numbers to the Pelton numbers and on some models can do auto resistance adjustment real time with the Peleton classes. It does require two devices though (tablet running the class and a phone running the app.) QZ also works with zwift (another popular fitness app).
edit- not sure how it would work with the integrated screen. I have an older version. you can join the QZ group here on Facebook and the person who built the app is very active there.
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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 Verity 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, install the Peloton Watch App. It will ping you when your class starts and use your watch as a heart rate monitor.
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 their various ipad/android tablet apps to update their firmware.
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.
Note: Since this model has a screen integrated, you might not need to download the Echelon app and use your phone for your riding statistics. I can't confirm as I own the previous model that had no screen, but sure looks that way.
I don't even have the app.. There is a third party app "bike stats for Echelon bikes" that shows all without log in or pay...
It is free 100% i use it everyday really good bike. Super quiet... Looks good..
Even if no app.. The bike works just fine...
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Biking primarily works the legs, but can be great cardio. And personally - I think biking can be more fun: I have a 42" cheap smart TV that I mounted in front of my spin bike, and have a blast spinning along with free "scenic bike ride workout" videos on YouTube. I've toured the Alps a lot, Hawaii, Alaska, Ireland, etc. all for free on my spin bike. It's a lot more engaging than videos in front of the rowing machine - where you're going backwards!
If you're looking for a total body workout, rowing is the way to go by a landslide - BUT - the standard exercise caveats apply: you'll only get out of it what you put in. It is 100% possible to get a great total body workout without zero "exercise gear" - it just takes discipline and time. Bikes and rowing machines (and ellipticals and weight machines, etc.) make exercising a bit more fun - and that's the value.
Most exercise equipment becomes clothing racks or ends up on craigslist when people realize that it won't magically sharpen their abs for them.
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It is magnetic, and it doesn't necessarily have to have a paid membership.
Since this comes with a trial membership, use it and see if you like it. Mine came with a 6 month, and I enjoyed the Echelon classes even though I planned on using the bike for Peleton classes.
So yes, you can pay for the membership, or use it for Peleton/ YTube classes with your own screen- there is a spot built into the handle bars. The screen on the bike will provide metrics without an Echelon paid subscription.
edit- not sure how it would work with the integrated screen. I have an older version. you can join the QZ group here on Facebook and the person who built the app is very active there.
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