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Walmart has
Echelon Connect Sport-S Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike on sale for
$297.
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Product Info:
- 10" integrated high-resolution screen.
- Deluxe wide seat included.
- Pedals include fully adjustable toe cages to keep feet in.
- Position during the hardest rides.
- Compact footprint and easy-move wheels.
- Resistance levels 1-32.
- Padded bullhorn handlebars for comfortable grip.
- Live and on-demand classes for all fitness and activity levels.
- 900 lb maximum weight.
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I had no intention of using the Echelon app simply because 99% of it's functionality is tailored toward having a subscription. As soon as I saw the freestyle window as a full screen ad with a tiny stats bar at the bottom, I knew that app was coming off. There's supposed to be a way to re-load the Echelon app if you want to keep using it but I haven't figured that out yet.
I paid for the qdomyos-zwift app off the Amazon appstore and installed that on the tablet instead. It has a relatively basic interface but displays all the important info I need (cadence, speed, resistance level, etc.). It's also able to interact with the Peleton app if desired, which I hear good things about. For now, I have Plex & YouTube Vanced loaded on the tablet and run that with the qdomyos-zwift app in the background or in split screen.
EDIT: I was finally able to re-load the Echelon app after following step 5 on post 532 [xda-developers.com]. Installing the app this way allows you to do everything the stock Echelon app would (including update the bike itself) but will not firmware update the tablet and lock it back down in the process.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/...m.4023915/
it shows you how to hack the echelon tablet to install the apps you like, and also to split the screen to display qdomyos-zwift and peleton app together, so you can enjoy the peleton app with a more reasonable monthly fee
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The only complaints I've read about the IC4 are about the pedals, but as long as you install them correctly and tighten them frequently, it's probably a non-issue.
Also, I prefer to use my own tablet and not whatever garbage Android POS they stuck in this. From what I can tell, you can't replace the tablet with something else, and if you don't use it, you get no displayed metrics.
So, I'm keeping my IC4 order, not that it matters if this is OOS anyway.
The one I used to workout with at my work had a knob you set the resistance and then you set the resistance on a little mini computer to be the same, and it would tell you how many strokes you made, your cadence and an estimated number of calories.
Also based on the reviews there's an app that sets the resistance, so if you don't have a subscription or a device, it's basically useless.
The only complaints I've read about the IC4 are about the pedals, but as long as you install them correctly and tighten them frequently, it's probably a non-issue.
Also, I prefer to use my own tablet and not whatever garbage Android POS they stuck in this. From what I can tell, you can't replace the tablet with something else, and if you don't use it, you get no displayed metrics.
So, I'm keeping my IC4 order, not that it matters if this is OOS anyway.
Steps 11-13 didn't work for me so that's why I opted to install the Amazon appstore, purchase qdomyos-zwift from there and install it that way. At this point you'll be limited to apps you can get through the Amazon store or things downloaded from sites like APKpure, the Apotoide app recommended on step 5 or something similar. I have not tried to put the Google appstore on the tablet yet so IDK if that's even an option.
It's possible that after changing your default home app in step 7 that you don't really need to do much else, but I can't confirm this. If you're able to keep the Echelon app from updating itself or opening up immediately after boot, you might be fine skipping everything else. But for me, the Echelon app was taking control and none of the navigation buttons (home, back and apps) would work until I totally removed the Echelon updater (first command under step 10).
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IC4 from Schwinn literally advertises you can use the bike with Peloton.
IC4 from Schwinn literally advertises you can use the bike with Peloton.
Their rower on Walmart and the bike from Costco uses magnetic resistance and are controlled via bluetooth from their app from what I understand ... but could be wrong.
I've read that there's a way to "freestyle" in their app by going through like 20 menu options so you don't have to pay, but I can't confirm that because I don't own either the magnetic bike or their rower.
Honestly I tend to prefer using just the qdomyos app on my phone and it shows all the info I need. Resistance changes easily with the knob. I'd rather it not have the screen ultimately. I have the bike in a room with a TV already. I may try to get fully hack the tablet at some point but it meets my needs right now
Their rower on Walmart and the bike from Costco uses magnetic resistance and are controlled via bluetooth from their app from what I understand ... but could be wrong.
I've read that there's a way to "freestyle" in their app by going through like 20 menu options so you don't have to pay, but I can't confirm that because I don't own either the magnetic bike or their rower.
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But tempted to get Echelon EX-4s+ from Costco as it seems to be a better bike overall. That's just may be my assumption and both bikes may be equally good. I am fine with putting my own tablet on IC4 when I exercise and I will be beginner on stationary bike.
I am confused right now what should I do. Is it worth an effort to return IC4 at target and get EX-4s+ from Costco?
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