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ProForm 505 SPX Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike

$179

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Walmart has ProForm 505 SPX Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • LCD window display
  • Manual resistance Knob
  • Inertia-enhanced flywheel
  • Front-mounted transport wheels
  • Water bottle holder
  • 250 lb. weight capacity

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  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $120.99 lower (40.3% savings) than the next best available prices starting from $299.99.

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Walmart has ProForm 505 SPX Indoor Cycle Exercise Bike on sale for $179. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter PennyFound for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • LCD window display
  • Manual resistance Knob
  • Inertia-enhanced flywheel
  • Front-mounted transport wheels
  • Water bottle holder
  • 250 lb. weight capacity

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $120.99 lower (40.3% savings) than the next best available prices starting from $299.99.

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Written by PennyFound | Staff

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Repconsul
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Agreed. With the prices for magnetic resistance bikes dropping so low, there isn't much point to the low end felt/pressure resistant bikes. Cheap magnetic options are available and some decent entry level ones. Such as, the echelon connect sport on sale at some walmarts for $150.

I'd also say it's worth spending a little more, if you can find a bike with automatic resistance adjustments. You can use the QZ (qdomyos-zwift) app to make most bikes work with the auto resistance, with different fitness apps. You can find the ex3 (or higher models) on sale from echelon, or cheaper pro form models, for 250-400 if you wait. Similar pricing for used on craigslist, Facebook marketplace and offerup, if you can't wait. The prices for these bikes are dropping because of oversupply, wait for the price you like if you can.
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ericsloman
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Just don't get anything without magnetic resistance at this point. I have a friction resistance the up keep plus inability to quantify my output sucks.
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Repconsul
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My understanding is the Schwinn IC4, which I think is the same as the Bowflex C6, is a well built bike with all the features of other mid range bikes; besides auto resistance. Which you don't need to use the bike, it's just makes things a little easier. You can use a resistance guide to figure out where you need to be and turn the knob/press the button (depending on the bike) yourself. Here is a guide I found for converting popular bike brands to peloton resistance levels:https://www.treadmillreviewguru.c...een-bikes/. If you want something physical on your bike you can check out Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=Pel...search_bar. If you want to add auto resist later, https://www.shiftsmarttrainer.com/, the company in that link is working on something. If you want to make your own, https://github.com/doudar/SmartSpin2k/wiki, check out that link. I can't vouch for either, I just found them when I was looking around at options.

If you're looking for one with auto-resistance as a feature, https://github.com/cagnulein/qdom...patibility, this link has a table with a section showing what's compatible with auto resistance and the QZ App. This is the QZ app: https://play.google.com/store/app...n_US&gl=US & https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qz-...1543684531. You will need 2 bluetooth devices to make it work properly.

If you're looking for video reviews, https://www.youtube.com/@TailHappyTV/videos, the guy in this link has a lot of them. You just have to go back a few months, to before he started the E-bike reviews.
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Mar 23, 2023 1:14 AM
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ToobrokeforretailMar 23, 2023 1:14 AM
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Just don't get anything without magnetic resistance at this point. I have a friction resistance the up keep plus inability to quantify my output sucks.
Mar 23, 2023 2:06 AM
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RepconsulMar 23, 2023 2:06 AM
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Quote from ericsloman View quoted comment :
Just don't get anything without magnetic resistance at this point. I have a friction resistance the up keep plus inability to quantify my output sucks.
Agreed. With the prices for magnetic resistance bikes dropping so low, there isn't much point to the low end felt/pressure resistant bikes. Cheap magnetic options are available and some decent entry level ones. Such as, the echelon connect sport on sale at some walmarts for $150.

I'd also say it's worth spending a little more, if you can find a bike with automatic resistance adjustments. You can use the QZ (qdomyos-zwift) app to make most bikes work with the auto resistance, with different fitness apps. You can find the ex3 (or higher models) on sale from echelon, or cheaper pro form models, for 250-400 if you wait. Similar pricing for used on craigslist, Facebook marketplace and offerup, if you can't wait. The prices for these bikes are dropping because of oversupply, wait for the price you like if you can.
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Mar 23, 2023 2:27 AM
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latad1285Mar 23, 2023 2:27 AM
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I bought the 500 SPX when it was on sale for $148 last year. It's been good so far. My only gripe is the seat and handle bars are really hard to adjust.
Mar 24, 2023 2:40 AM
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AbdelbenMar 24, 2023 2:40 AM
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Quote from Repconsul View quoted comment :
Agreed. With the prices for magnetic resistance bikes dropping so low, there isn't much point to the low end felt/pressure resistant bikes. Cheap magnetic options are available and some decent entry level ones. Such as, the echelon connect sport on sale at some walmarts for $150.

I'd also say it's worth spending a little more, if you can find a bike with automatic resistance adjustments. You can use the QZ (qdomyos-zwift) app to make most bikes work with the auto resistance, with different fitness apps. You can find the ex3 (or higher models) on sale from echelon, or cheaper pro form models, for 250-400 if you wait. Similar pricing for used on craigslist, Facebook marketplace and offerup, if you can't wait. The prices for these bikes are dropping because of oversupply, wait for the price you like if you can.
I'm in the market to buy a bike. I'm thinking of getting the Schwinn IC4, but I'm waiting for it to go on sale for $500. Do you think this is a good choice? Also, which bike with auto resistance adjustment do you recommend?
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Mar 24, 2023 3:50 AM
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RepconsulMar 24, 2023 3:50 AM
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Quote from Abdelben View quoted comment :
I'm in the market to buy a bike. I'm thinking of getting the Schwinn IC4, but I'm waiting for it to go on sale for $500. Do you think this is a good choice? Also, which bike with auto resistance adjustment do you recommend?
My understanding is the Schwinn IC4, which I think is the same as the Bowflex C6, is a well built bike with all the features of other mid range bikes; besides auto resistance. Which you don't need to use the bike, it's just makes things a little easier. You can use a resistance guide to figure out where you need to be and turn the knob/press the button (depending on the bike) yourself. Here is a guide I found for converting popular bike brands to peloton resistance levels:https://www.treadmillreviewguru.c...een-bikes/. If you want something physical on your bike you can check out Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=Pel...search_bar. If you want to add auto resist later, https://www.shiftsmarttrainer.com/, the company in that link is working on something. If you want to make your own, https://github.com/doudar/SmartSpin2k/wiki, check out that link. I can't vouch for either, I just found them when I was looking around at options.

If you're looking for one with auto-resistance as a feature, https://github.com/cagnulein/qdom...patibility, this link has a table with a section showing what's compatible with auto resistance and the QZ App. This is the QZ app: https://play.google.com/store/app...n_US&gl=US & https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qz-...1543684531. You will need 2 bluetooth devices to make it work properly.

If you're looking for video reviews, https://www.youtube.com/@TailHappyTV/videos, the guy in this link has a lot of them. You just have to go back a few months, to before he started the E-bike reviews.
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Mar 24, 2023 4:14 PM
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greg611Mar 24, 2023 4:14 PM
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Thanks for the help and links!
Mar 24, 2023 5:52 PM
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dapurplertMar 24, 2023 5:52 PM
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Quote from Repconsul View quoted comment :
Agreed. With the prices for magnetic resistance bikes dropping so low, there isn't much point to the low end felt/pressure resistant bikes. Cheap magnetic options are available and some decent entry level ones. Such as, the echelon connect sport on sale at some walmarts for $150.

I'd also say it's worth spending a little more, if you can find a bike with automatic resistance adjustments. You can use the QZ (qdomyos-zwift) app to make most bikes work with the auto resistance, with different fitness apps. You can find the ex3 (or higher models) on sale from echelon, or cheaper pro form models, for 250-400 if you wait. Similar pricing for used on craigslist, Facebook marketplace and offerup, if you can't wait. The prices for these bikes are dropping because of oversupply, wait for the price you like if you can.
Brickseek or other link on the Echelon? I can cover a lot of Walmarts when traveling for work and I always get an SUV or pickup rental.
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Mar 25, 2023 12:40 AM
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iversonwingsMar 25, 2023 12:40 AM
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Is this magnetic or friction resistance?
Mar 25, 2023 12:55 AM
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C7VetteMar 25, 2023 12:55 AM
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Merach TT $280 on Amazon great bike love it.
Mar 25, 2023 6:29 AM
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RepconsulMar 25, 2023 6:29 AM
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Quote from dapurplert View quoted comment :
Brickseek or other link on the Echelon? I can cover a lot of Walmarts when traveling for work and I always get an SUV or pickup rental.
I disagree with everything the guy said, but he did share a picture of the echelon connect sport at walmart for $150, post #6. https://slickdeals.net/f/16504414-echelon-ex-4s-connect-bike-with-1-year-premier-membership-included-ymmv-249-97
The brickseek is: https://brickseek.com/walmart-inv...=533034706

If you can find the Echelon EX-4s+ with a year free of their fitness app @ a Costco near you for $250, that's an amazing deal. (from the link posted)
Mar 26, 2023 2:23 AM
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DamnageMar 26, 2023 2:23 AM
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Quote from Repconsul View quoted comment :
My understanding is the Schwinn IC4, which I think is the same as the Bowflex C6, is a well built bike with all the features of other mid range bikes; besides auto resistance. Which you don't need to use the bike, it's just makes things a little easier. You can use a resistance guide to figure out where you need to be and turn the knob/press the button (depending on the bike) yourself. Here is a guide I found for converting popular bike brands to peloton resistance levels:https://www.treadmillreviewguru.c...een-bikes/ [treadmillreviewguru.com]. If you want something physical on your bike you can check out Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/search?q=Pel...search_bar [etsy.com]. If you want to add auto resist later, https://www.shiftsmarttrainer.com/, the company in that link is working on something. If you want to make your own, https://github.com/doudar/SmartSpin2k/wiki, check out that link. I can't vouch for either, I just found them when I was looking around at options.

If you're looking for one with auto-resistance as a feature, https://github.com/cagnulein/qdom...patibility [github.com], this link has a table with a section showing what's compatible with auto resistance and the QZ App. This is the QZ app: https://play.google.com/store/app...n_US&gl=US [google.com] & https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qz-...1543684531 [apple.com]. You will need 2 bluetooth devices to make it work properly.

If you're looking for video reviews, https://www.youtube.com/@TailHappyTV/videos, the guy in this link has a lot of them. You just have to go back a few months, to before he started the E-bike reviews.
Free 3d Files for Schwinn to Peloton conversion on thingiverse:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4684886

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4629570

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Mar 29, 2023 4:35 PM
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livewire2003Mar 29, 2023 4:35 PM
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Quote from Damnage View quoted comment :
Free 3d Files for Schwinn to Peloton conversion on thingiverse:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4684886

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4629570
Your links don't work unfortunately. 404
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Quote from livewire2003 View quoted comment :
Your links don't work unfortunately. 404
Working fine for me, maybe try a different browser.

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