Thursday 26 November 2015

Lifecore Assault Air Bike versus Schwinn AD Pro, Commercial-grade Air Fan Bikes Compared

The Lifecore Assault Air Bike and the Schwinn AD Pro Airdyne Bike are both solidly built with high-quality commercial-grade components for long-lasting durability and intensive use.

Both the Lifecore Assault Air Bike and The Schwinn AD Pro Airdyne Bike retail online at a similar price to each other and are suitable for home or commercial gym use.

 
The Lifecore Fitness Assault Air Bike has stood the test of time, whereas the Schwinn AD Pro is a new addition to the Airdyne Range but shows a lot of promise, especially based on the success of the Schwinn AD2 and Schwinn AD6 Airdyne Bikes.

Both the Lifecore Assault and the Schwinn AD Pro work on air resistance, effectively offering unlimited resistance levels with the premise that the faster you pedal the harder the resistance will be.  Both air bikes offer a total body workout with moving handlebars to work your upper body in unison with your cycling action that works your lower body.

The Lifecore Assault and the Schwinn AD Pro both come with LCD workout monitors that display your workout stats and offer a variety of fitness programs.  Both air bikes offer wireless heart-rate monitoring compatibility (chest-straps available separately).

Schwinn AD Pro's multi-positioned handles
Schwinn AD Pro's
multi-positioned handles
Look closely at the pictures of the Lifecore Assault and Schwinn AD Pro and you’ll see that the design of the handlebars differs.  The Lifecore Assault has traditional styled air bike handlebars whereas the Schwinn AD Pro has unique multi-positioned handles that enable you to place your hands either vertically or horizontally for a variety of workout options.

Both air bikes offer adjustable seats to help you get a comfortable riding position.  The Schwinn AD Pro’s seat is 4-way adjustable (up/down, fore/aft), but the Lifecore Assault’s seat is actually 6-way adjustable with the addition of a tilt option as well as the up/down, fore/aft.  However, the Schwinn AD Pro features a universal rail and clamp system which enables you to easily swap out the seat for one of your own.







Still can’t decide?  There are other subtle differences between the Lifecore Assault and Schwinn AD Pro Air Bike.  Let’s take a look at the features and specifications in detail of each of these commercial-grade air/fan exercise bikes:


Features & specifications of the Lifecore Fitness Assault Air Bike Trainer:


LIFECORE FITNESS ASSAULT AIR BIKE TRAINER

FLYWHEEL
25” steel fan
DRIVE SYSTEM
Chain drive system
BOTTOM BRACKET
Sealed cartridge
CRANKS
Over-built forged cro-moly cranks for strength
RESISTANCE
·         Air/wind resistance for unlimited levels
·         The faster you pedal, the harder the resistance
HANDLEBARS
·         Moving handlebars to work upper body
·         12 gauge 2mm tubing
SEAT
6-way adjustable for different user heights:  fore, aft, up, down, tilt
FOOT PEGS
Over-sized foot pegs to rest your feet while working your arms only
FRAME CONSTRUCTION
·         20 sealed ball bearings distributed throughout the frame
·         Over-sized pivot points for strength, durability and a smooth ride.
COMPUTER
8 Motivational programs including:
·         Tabata
·         Intervals
·         Watts
·         Heart rate

LCD screen tracks progress including:
·         Time
·         Speed
·         Distance
·         Calories burned
·         Watts
·         RPMs
HEART-RATE MONITOR
Wireless heart-rate monitor compatible (chest strap available separately)
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 350 lbs  (160 kg)
DIMENSIONS
Approx. 49” x 22” x 51”
WEIGHT OF AIR BIKE
Approx. 110 lbs
PORTABILITY
Front transport wheels
WARRANTY
Full commercial warranty


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Features of the Schwinn Airdyne AD Pro Exercise Bike:


SCHWINN AD PRO AIRDYNE EXERCISE BIKE

FLYWHEEL
·         Perimeter weighted flywheel
·         Steel & plastic
DRIVE SYSTEM
Single-stage direct drive system
CRANKS
Solid splined steel cranks
RESISTANCE
·         Air/wind resistance for unlimited resistance levels
·         The faster you pedal, the harder the resistance
HANDLEBARS
·         Multi-position handles for a variety of workout options
·         Moving handlebars to work upper body
SEAT
·         Over-sized padded seat
·         4-way adjustable:  up/down & forwards/backwards
·         Universal rail & clamp system to swap out seat for 1 of your own if required
FOOT PLATFORMS
Anti-slip foot platforms
FRAME
Moisture-repellent double-coated steel frame
CONSOLE
9 workout programs including:
·         Interval & target goals programs
·         HR indicators for fat burn
·         Aerobic & anaerobic training

High-contrast LCD screen displays:
·         Time
·         Distance
·         Speed
·         Calories burned
·         Pulse
·         RPM
·         Watts
HEART RATE CONTROL
Telemetry enabled
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 350 lbs  (160 kg)
DIMENSIONS
Approx.  42” long x 20” wide x 52” high  (106 x 50 x 132 cm)
WEIGHT OF AIR BIKE
Approx.  113 lbs  (51 kg)
PORTABILITY
Transport wheels included
WARRANTY
Full commercial warranty


N.B.  It’s advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional if you are new to exercise or if you have any concerns regarding your health and fitness regime.

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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