Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Schwinn AC Power versus Schwinn SC Power Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes, Comparison Review

The Schwinn AC Power and SC Power Indoor Cycles are Schwinn’s top-of-the-range spin bikes, designed to deliver an authentic road-bike-feel that takes your indoor cycle training to a whole new level.

 
Schwinn SC Power Indoor Cycle, compare differences with Schwinn AC Power spin bike
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Echelon 2G Console, image, on Schwinn AC Power and Schwinn SC Power Indoor Cycles
Echelon 2G Console
Both the Schwinn AC Power and Schwinn SC Power Indoor Cycles are extremely well-built and packed with high-end features, including: an Echelon 2G console with built-in generator (no changing batteries!); ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity; a 4iiii crank arm PowerMeter that delivers accurate strain gauge power feedback; ergonomic design and full adjustability for a comfortable fit (saddle and handlebars adjust up/down/fore/aft).

Comparing the two spin bikes, the Schwinn AC Power has a Carbon Blue durable toothed drive train with Magnetic Resistance Brake system and the Schwinn SC Power has a heavy perimeter weighted flywheel with a quiet Poly-V belt drive train combined with a Direct Pressure Brake Resistance system.  Both systems offer a smooth quiet ride with consistent momentum throughout.

If you look at the pictures of these two spin bikes, you can see an overall difference in the frame and handlebar design between the Schwinn AC Power and SC Power Indoor Cycles.  Hence, there is a slight difference in weight and dimensions between these two spin bikes (see comparison chart below for specifications).

Schwinn AC Power handlebars, image
Schwinn AC Power handlebars
Schwinn SC Power handlebars, image
Schwinn SC Power handlebars


Both the Schwinn AC Power and SC Power Indoor Cycles come with Morse Taper pedals for increased durability and reliability.  These pedals are dual-sided for clip-in or cage.  Alternatively, both spin bikes are compatible with Schwinn’s optional Triple Link pedals (Look, Delta & SPD).

The adjustability of both the Schwinn AC Power and SC Power makes these indoor cycles suitable for a wide range of user heights from 4ft 11” tall up to 6ft 8” tall and both bikes support a user weight capacity of up to 350 lbs.

Schwinn AC Power saddle, image, 4-way adjustable
Schwinn AC Power saddle
Schwinn SC Power saddle, image, 4-way adjustable
Schwinn SC Power saddle


Additional features of both the Schwinn AC Power and Schwinn SC Power include dual water bottle holders located on the handlebars, bottom bracket, powder-coated aluminum frame, aluminum seat slider and handlebar, and front-mounted transport wheels.

Suitable for both home and commercial use, the Schwinn AC Power and Schwinn SC Power are both available with customizable options such as frame paint, personally branded decals and accessories.





Fitness tip:  Just a 30 minute cycling workout could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a glance at the Schwinn AC Power and Schwinn SC Power’s features and specifications laid out side-by-side in the easy-to-read comparison chart below to help you decide on which is the best Indoor Cycle Spin Bike for you:


Monday, 16 September 2019

Concept2 BikeErg with PM5 Monitor, Stationary Exercise Bike with Adjustable Air Resistance, Review

Concept2 BikeErg with PM5 Monitor, Air Exercise Bike, uses same flywheel technology as Concept2 Rower & Skier, with clutched flywheel
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Following on the success of the ever-popular Concept2 Rower, the Concept2 BikeErg Exercise Bike maintains the same high quality build you’d expect from this respected manufacturer and comes with the same PM5 Monitor (performance monitor) that delivers reliable workout data.

The Concept2 BikeErg Exercise Bike’s drive system uses the same flywheel technology as the Concept2 Rower & Skier and is combined with self-tensioning polygroove belts.

The BikeErg’s resistance is based on air/wind resistance – simply adjust the damper and your cadence to regulate the intensity of your ride, putting you in total control of your workout.

The BikeErg’s clutched flywheel keeps spinning even when you stop pedaling allowing for easy intervals and rest periods and also allowing you to coast/freewheel just as you would on a real outdoor bike.

Concept2 BikeErg PM5 Monitor, image, with backlit LCD display. Time, distance, intervals & manual options. Tracks real-time data
Concept2 BikeErg PM5 Monitor
The Concept2 BikeErg Exercise Bike comes with a PM5 Monitor with an easy-to-read backlit LCD display.  It offers varying workout options including manual, time, distance and intervals.

The PM5 accurately measures your progress, displaying real-time reliable and comparable workout data, including meters, distance, speed, pace, watts and calories burned.

Concept2 BikeErg PM5 ANT+ & Bluetooth connectivity, compatible with wireless chest strap, connects to Apps including Zwift
Concept2 BikeErg PM5 ANT+
& Bluetooth connectivity
The PM5 Monitor is wireless Bluetooth and ANT+ compatible so you can use your own chest strap for heart-rate monitoring and also connect to Apps including 3rd party apps such as Zwift.

Your workout data can be synced wirelessly to the Concept2 Online Logbook via the free ErgData app for online fitness tracking.  Your workouts can also be saved to your own USB flash drive via the USB port.

Concept2 BikeErg adjustability & dimensions, image. Handlebars with 3 different riding positions, fully adjustable. Seat adjusts up/down with height range from 30.75" to 41"
Concept2 BikeErg
adjustability & dimensions
The Concept2 BikeErg Exercise Bike is easily adjustable for a comfortable and custom fit.  The handlebars offer three different riding positions and are fully adjustable for a custom fit, i.e. up, down, forwards and backwards.

The BikeErg’s seat is adjustable up or down with a seat height range from 30.75” up to 41” making it suitable for rider inseams ranging from 27” up to 37”.

The seat and pedals can easily be swapped out for your own set up if preferred.

Sturdy and durably constructed, the Concept2 Bike Erg is suitable for both home and commercial use.  It features a lightweight aluminum frame, weighs just 58 lbs, comes with front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation, and supports a user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

For peace of mind, the Concept2 BikeErg Air Exercise Bike comes with a limited 2 year and 5 year warranty.




Motivational tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications in detail of the Concept2 BikeErg to help you decide if it’s the exercise bike for you:


Monday, 9 September 2019

Schwinn 230 versus Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bike, Comparison Review

Both the Schwinn 230 and Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bikes are manufactured to high standards, as you would expect from a top manufacturer experienced in manufacturing bicycles. Both the Schwinn 230 and 270 recumbent bikes come highly rated and have lots of features to offer the user, so just what is the difference between the two?

 
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Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bike, review features compared with Schwinn 230
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To begin the comparison: the Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike is the up-graded model over the 230, with some extra features like more resistance levels (25 versus 20), more programs (29 versus 22), more user profiles (4 versus 2), has a blue backlit display on the console compared to grey, is telemetry enabled, and has Bluetooth connectivity which the Schwinn 230 doesn't have.  In addition, the Schwinn 270 incorporates other upgrades including a better crank system and more comfy seat.

But as you would expect, the additional features of the Schwinn 270 come with a higher price tag.  So do you really need the extra features and are they worth paying the extra money for?  See the comparison charts below for full features and specifications compared to help you make your decision.


Schwinn 230 console, image
Schwinn 230 console
Schwinn 270 console, image, with blue backlit LCD display and Bluetooth connectivity
Schwinn 270 console


In general, recumbent exercise bikes have a large seat with back support and are ideal for people who want to exercise but find other forms of exercise too painful on their back or joints.  Because exercise bikes offer a low impact form of exercise, these Schwinn recumbent bikes offer the user a way of exercising that is gentle on your joints, while still giving you a good workout.  So the combination of a large seat with back support and the low-impact nature of exercise bikes make recumbent bikes ideal for anyone new to exercise or anyone who has old injuries they don’t want to aggrevate but who have been advised to exercise.


Motivational tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes on a recumbent bike can burn between 207-345 calories for ladies, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the workout.


Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities between the Schwinn 230 and the Schwinn 270 Recumbent Exercise Bikes to help you decide which is the best one for you:


Friday, 30 November 2018

Trbitty Upright Bike, Magnetic Exercise Bike, Review

Trbitty Upright Exercise Bike, with 8 magnetic resistance levels, 330 lb user weight capacity
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The Trbitty Upright Bike is an impressive magnetic exercise bike for home use that won’t break the bank!

Despite its low price, the Trbitty Upright Bike is really well-made and can support a maximum user weight capacity of up to 330 lbs – much higher than many of the cheaper exercise bikes for the home market.

The Trbitty Upright Bike works incredibly smoothly and quietly thanks to its drivetrain which combines a magnetic precision balanced 12 lb flywheel with a V-belt drive system.

To keep your workouts progressively challenging, the Trbitty Upright Bike offers 8 magnetic resistance levels which are easy to adjust via a simple to use turn-knob located on the frame in front of you.  The lower resistance levels replicate cycling on flat terrain while the higher levels replicate cycling up hills to increase your stamina.

Trbitty Upright Bike Features including tablet holder, tension knob, water bottle holder, transport wheels
Trbitty Upright Bike Features
Trbitty's LCD Monitor displays time, speed, distance, ODO, calories burned, heart rate & scan
Trbitty's LCD Monitor

To keep you motivated, your workout stats are displayed on the Trbitty’s digital LCD monitor – data displayed includes time, speed, distance, ODO (total mileage), calories burned, heart rate and scan.  There are no pre-set programs so you can just get on and go!  However, the console does allow you to set your own goals for time, distance and calories burned.

To help you reach and stay within your target heart-rate zone, the Trbitty Upright Bike features contact pulse grip sensors in its handlebars.  The multi-grip position handlebars allow for different hand position placement and are designed with rubber foam grips for comfort.

Trbitty's 4-way adjustable seat, adjusts up, down, forwards & backwards
Trbitty's 4-way adjustable seat
The Trbitty Upright Exercise Bike features a wide padded seat that is actually quite comfortable compared to many of the narrower saddles often supplied on exercise bikes and the seat is fully adjustable for a custom fit for different users, i.e. the seat adjusts up, down, forwards and backwards – making it suitable for a user height range varying between around 5ft up to 6ft 2” tall.

Additional features of the Trbitty Upright Bike include a media shelf (to place your phone/tablet), water bottle holder, heavy-duty steel crank arms, anti-slip weighted pedals with adjustable foot straps for safety, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

The Trbitty Upright Exercise Bike is manually operated so you don’t have to worry about finding a spot near an electrical outlet to plug it in (just need batteries for the console).




Let’s take a glance at the features of the Trbitty listed in the table below for easy viewing to help you decide if it’s the best upright exercise bike for you:


Wednesday, 7 November 2018

PLENY 3-in-1 Total Body Workout Exercise Bike, Review

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The PLENY 3-in-1 Total Body Workout Exercise Bike is Pleny’s premium model with an adjustable frame offering a choice of upright, semi-recumbent or recumbent cycling position all in 1 bike!

The low-priced PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike is ideal for home use and has a folding frame for to save space when not in use.

The PLENY 3-in-1 is easy to set up and get going with.  You’re in control of your workout with a choice of 16 resistance levels so you can adjust the intensity of your cycling as you go along.  The magnetic resistance system on this bike ensures a smooth quiet workout and is easy to adjust with a simple-to-use turn-knob.

PLENY recumbent position, image. 3 in-1 exercise bike with LCD console, pulse heart-rate sensors in handlebars, 16 resistance levels with simple turn-knob
PLENY recumbent position
The PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike comes with an upgraded monitor with a backlit screen for easy viewing of your workout stats.  All the data you need is displayed together on 1 screen, including time, speed, distance, calories and pulse.

The PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike has 2 sets of handlebars – 1 set by the side of the monitor (with pulse grip sensors built-in) for upright cycling and 1 set by the side of the seat for recumbent cycling.

The PLENY 3-in-1’s large wide seat is padded for comfort and features a high backrest for full back support as you cycle.  The seat is adjustable up/down to suit different rider heights.

Cleverly designed, the PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike is constructed with high-end curved crank arms that are designed to prevent knocking the bike during high-speed pedaling.  The pedals themselves feature an anti-slip design and adjustable foot straps for safety.

For additional training and to work more muscle groups, the PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike is fitted with arm and leg resistance bands.  The arm resistance bands add an upper body workout to help tone muscles in your arms and chest and can be used while you’re sitting on the bike.  The leg resistance bands offer 3 resistance levels and are designed to help stretch your legs before and after your cycling workout.

Arm resistance bands on PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike, image
Arm resistance bands
Leg resistance bands on PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike, image
Leg resistance bands



Sturdily built, the PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike allows for a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs (many of the lower priced exercise bikes only allow for up to 220 or 250 lbs).

The PLENY 3-in-1 Exercise Bike is available in a choice of colors:  black/grey or pink/white.




Let’s take a glance at the features of the PLENY 3-in-1 listed in the table below for easy viewing to help you decide if it’s the best exercise bike for you:


Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Cascade Air Bike Unlimited EN957, Review

Cascade Air Bike Unlimited EN957, commercial-grade air fan exercise bike, features reviewed
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The commercial-grade Cascade Air Bike Unlimited EN957 is designed for high intensity training and is built to last!

Durably constructed, the Cascade Air Bike Unlimited EN957’s commercial-grade build-quality and components include dual steel fan blades, sealed cartridge bearings, industrial grade Poly-V drive belt, and heavy duty bottom bracket.

Offering a very effective total-body workout, the Cascade Air Bike Unlimited EN957 features moving handlebars with multi-grip positions for different hand placement to work different upper body muscles as you cycle.  You can pedal sitting or standing to vary your workout and there are also large stationary foot pegs to rest your legs and isolate an upper body workout.

As with all air/fan exercise bikes, the Cascade Unlimited EN957’s air resistance works on the premise that the harder/faster you pedal and pull/push the handlebars, the more intense the resistance becomes, effectively allowing for unlimited resistance levels and putting you in total control of your workout.

Electronic LCD console on Cascade Air Bike Unlimited EN957, image, with wireless heart-rate receiver, 8 programs, H/R training, Intervals, Quick Start. Displays time, distance, speed, RPM, Watts, calories, heart-rate
Electronic LCD console
The Cascade Unlimited EN957 Air Bike comes with an electronic LCD console with wireless heart-rate receiver that offers 8 workout programs including H/R training, Quick Start and Intervals, and displays motivating workout stats including time, distance, speed, RPM, Watts, calories and heart-rate.

For personalized comfort, the Cascade Unlimited Air Bike features a 4-way micro-fit adjustable saddle (adjusts up, down, fore, aft) enabling individual’s of different heights to quickly and easily find the most comfortable seated position on the bike.  The Cascade Unlimited allows for an extended user weight capacity of up to 350 lbs.

Additional features of the Cascade Air Bike Unlimited EN957 include a water bottle holder, toe-cage pedals, over-sized leg levelers, oversized crank arms, safety pop-pin, front-mounted transport wheels and rear handle.




Let’s take a glance at the features of the Cascade Unlimited EN957 listed in the table below for easy viewing to help you decide if it’s the best air fan exercise bike for you:


Tuesday, 2 October 2018

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike Spin Bike, Review

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike Spin Bike, with heavy-duty 44 lb flywheel, fully adjustable seat & handlebars, micro adjustable resistance
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Get a high intensity cardio workout with the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike Spin Bike.

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Indoor Cycle is sturdily constructed with a durable steel frame and heavy-duty 44 lb flywheel.  The high-weighted flywheel combined with the magnetic belt drive system ensures smooth consistent momentum and super quiet operation throughout your workout.

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Spin Bike features micro-adjustable magnetic resistance that’s easy to adjust with a simple turn-knob which also doubles as an emergency push-down brake putting you in total control of your workout.

4-way adjustable saddle on Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Indoor Cycling Bike
4-way adjustable saddle
The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Indoor Cycling Bike is fully adjustable for a custom fit for different riders (inseam height range from 28” up to 38”) – both the seat and handlebars are 4-way adjustable, i.e. up / down / forwards / backwards.

The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805’s sweat-resistant multi-grip handlebars allow for different hand-placement positions as you cycle (ideal for switching between sitting or standing cycling) and there’s a handy device holder on the handlebars to place your own tablet or mobile phone so you can workout with your favorite spin videos or track your progress on the Sunny Health & Fitness app.

Additional features of the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike include toe-cage pedals with adjustable straps, side-mounted water bottle holder, adjustable floor levelers for added stability, and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

With its durable and sturdy build, Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 Spin Bike supports a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.




Motivational tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications in detail of the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1805 to help you decide if it’s the best indoor cycling bike for you: