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Walmart has
Echelon Connect Sport-S Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike on sale for
$297.
Shipping is free.
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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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Thank you for posting the direct link to xda-developers in a later thread, I pulled the trigger because of this and will report back with my success/failure.
**EDIT** This thing worked like a CHAMP, see my guide later in the thread
Thank you for posting the direct link to xda-developers in a later thread, I pulled the trigger because of this and will report back with my success/failure.
The Sport-S looks like an EX-15 with an added tablet, so I'd expect the features to be almost identical. The EX-15 doesn't have auto resistance so it makes sense that the Sport-S wouldn't either.
The qdoyos-zwift compatibility chart does mention that "Auto Resistance can be added with 3rd party hardware." but I have no clue what this means. I haven't been able to find any information on how this works or what's needed to actually do it.
Freestyle Ride is found in the "... more" menu in the app and is mixed in with app and account settings. It's actually very easy to miss and I feel like this is on purpose. The stock Echelon app/tablet on the bike is almost entirely tailored toward using the paid Echelon subscription service and without hacking the tablet, this is all it'll do.
Honestly, I would have been fine using just Freestyle mode if it wasn't for the giant full-screen ad you have to stare at with a tiny stats bar at the bottom. From what I understand, the freestyle screen used to be stats only but the last tablet update forced an ad on there. What concerns me is what happens if they decide to either remove freestyle completely, or somehow make it even worse than it is now in another update later down the road.
However, I wouldn't let that dissuade you from considering the bike because it's bluetooth capable and can be either paired with your phone/tablet, or the stock tablet can be hacked to remove the Echelon bloatware and re-installed with your own apps. The bike itself is solid and well built for the price, it's just the included tablet & software sort of cripples the experience out the box.
I think the 3rd party hardware they're talking about might be this project on GitHub: https://github.com/doudar/SmartSpin2k/ I don't have a 3D printer to build one but my BIL does so maybe that'll be our Christmas project...
EDIT: here's an instructable: https://www.instructabl
Will this bike get me back to 185lbs
I don't know bikes really, so tech specs mean nothing to me..
Walmart is a great beginner bike. If you're more experienced or will pay for classes for a year, it might be better to get the Costco one.
Personally I chose the Walmart version.
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