I tried to re-calibrate my Bowflex C6 bike to be like a Peloton. It did not go as planned. | S3E12

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  • @jennifernodder8440
    @jennifernodder8440 4 года назад +4

    Thank you. Day 3 using my C6 with Peloton App and I thought I must have the weakest muscles, I was feeling very deflated in my advanced beginner class. Now I'll use your conversion chart and actually have a starting point and enjoy the challenge. Sincerely appreciate the video and all of your effort!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Thanks for the kind words! I’m glad I can help! Happy riding!!

  • @collingwoodr9290
    @collingwoodr9290 4 года назад +2

    I am so glad you took the time to figure out the conversion. I saw your video before buying my Bowflex C6 so it helped me a lot.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Glad to have helped!

  • @stephaniewhitlock6688
    @stephaniewhitlock6688 4 года назад +3

    You are a saint! I’ve been beating myself up for the last week because I was struggling trying to keep up with the resistance of the Peloton instructors. Thank you so much for this chart!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Thank you. Glad to help! It was a game changer for my household!!

  • @amymarlow1178
    @amymarlow1178 4 года назад +2

    Omg you have saved me! I got my C6 this week and have been so demoralized trying to do the Peloton resistance levels. Thank you for the chart. Really appreciated!!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Happy future riding (with conversion chart)! It made all the difference with me!!

  • @crystaldunham1710
    @crystaldunham1710 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for updates! Because of your review & others, I ordered a bike on Monday. Hopefully it will be here by the end of June.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      Awesome!! I'm glad I was able to help!!

  • @jessiephillips8761
    @jessiephillips8761 3 года назад

    Thank you Andrew! Your conversions are going to make me feel so much better! Really appreciate it!

  • @scottdaum3827
    @scottdaum3827 3 года назад +1

    So glad I found your video! My brother has a peloton bike and was laughing at me because 25 resistance was such an issue for me. When Jen Sherman would tell me 90 cadence at 30 or 35 I wanted to scream! Advanced beginner rides were kicking the shit outta me. Hopefully now my rides will be much more enjoyable! Thanks Andrew

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  3 года назад

      I TOTALLY understand that feeling (and PAIN)! Enjoy and happy future riding!

    • @scottdaum3827
      @scottdaum3827 3 года назад

      @@andrewhau Had my 1st ride last night with my conversion chart atop my tablet...wow what a difference and the Advanced Beginner Ride was actually enjoyable!! Thanks again

  • @thirdridgeoutdoors9968
    @thirdridgeoutdoors9968 4 года назад +3

    You’re the best! Thank you for digging into this. I thought I was so weak trying to keep up with them. Hahaha

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      Oh, I thought I was going crazy!!

  • @ThinkingAG
    @ThinkingAG 4 года назад +6

    I found a little plastic bar with the conversion chart on Etsy, but after using it for two months now, I still feel the flywheel is too hard. It's my only complaint with the bike; I wish they'd make it easy to recalibrate it AND include instructions so we don't have to waste time on the phone with customer service. But thanks for doing these vlogs; it's helpful to know I'm not the only person who was working too hard at first!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +2

      Glad to help however I can. Unfortunately, I don't know any other way to get solutions about the flywheel besides calling customer service :(

  • @familydocherty6329
    @familydocherty6329 3 года назад

    Omg I have been killing myself during the class thinking I am super weak. Thanks!!

  • @johnmerrifield6334
    @johnmerrifield6334 4 года назад

    Did my first bow flex ride today and yes felt very weak but I had a similar experience that when I went much higher, it didn’t seem as hard. I will use the chart. Super helpful!

  • @jenniferchang974
    @jenniferchang974 4 года назад +1

    I purchased this bike as and was very disappointed with the differences in resistance. I found that chart online and was using it for a few weeks but decided I wasn’t happy with the bike. It seems like there is a drag on the flywheel. I can tell you side by side comparison with the Bowflex and the Peloton those numbers are way off! Peloton is SO much easier and smoother at a 25 than even a zero on the Bowflex. I commend you for your efforts in trying to make it compatible!! Unfortunately after waiting 1.5 hours on hold for Nautilus customer service they said they are aware and manufacturers differ. It’s unfortunate they don’t see this as misleading marketing. Thank you again.

  • @jerryparhar5810
    @jerryparhar5810 4 года назад +1

    So glad I found your channel, Andrew. I got the C6 three weeks ago and started using the Peloton digital app and was having a really hard time with classes that are rated 6 and 7. I am new to spinning (Orangetheory pre-Covid) and was getting discouraged because I thought the instructor calling out 25 meant 25 on the C6 (100 levels must be the same as Peloton...) and I was struggling. Thank you! I am actually looking forward to riding when I get home.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      Glad I could help! I was getting discouraged early on too. Now it's perfect!

  • @delawaresurf5422
    @delawaresurf5422 4 года назад +1

    Look at Etsy.com they sell a conversion decal etc which will definetly help u out. I m not certain exactly how they determined the various coefficients but presumably with a dynometer.
    The conversion is non linear

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  3 года назад

      Thanks! Yes, there are many high quality decals with the conversion chart! Also I just created some stickers on Teespring with the chart too for people to stick on the bottom of the tablet/phone holder! Link in the description.

  • @oscarjetson128
    @oscarjetson128 4 года назад +1

    I just ordered the C6 today. Possibly 60 days for delivery due to high demand but hey, that's when the summer is over so I am fine with that!

  • @savoirfaire212
    @savoirfaire212 4 года назад +1

    I find the C6 flywheel is more resistant than I expected it to be. However, I don't mind it. Before I got mine, I read many reviews that C6 was not resistant enough. I was pleasantly surprised that it was. Probably triathletes and pro-riders can use the heaviest resistance on the C6! Or once we get better stronger from riding A LOT the higher resistances will be no big deal ;)

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      That’s the mindset!!!

  • @wanderlustwasted
    @wanderlustwasted 4 года назад +4

    Dude, thank you so much for the vid and for tying out the calibration process. I have an IC4 hopefully coming in this month, and i would love to get the resistance levels roughy similar to peloton! So far I haven’t found any solutions besides the conversion tables. I was actually going to cancel my order until I stumbled across the conversion table -I don’t care about the leaderboard or work output but I definitely a to the resistance to be comparable to the peloton workouts! Best of luck with customer service! It would be a dream come true to get a 1-100 resistance gradient that mirrors the peloton bike! I subbed and can’t wait to hear your updates in the future!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +2

      Thank you! The conversion chart has been great for us! 1:1 would be amazing but this definitely gets it done for my house!!

    • @wanderlustwasted
      @wanderlustwasted 4 года назад +1

      Andrew Au that’s such a relief to hear the conversion workaround is acceptable!! I’ll probably print it out and tape it to my bike once it gets here! My wife and I just had a baby and we can’t wait to get started working out with peloton and the IC4!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Happy riding!!

  • @austinkoov9686
    @austinkoov9686 4 года назад

    I got a Schwinn IC4. Same issue with the resistance. Even at 0 setting there is too much resistance. I work in the sub 10 when using peleton app for most things done while sitting.

  • @joem5015
    @joem5015 4 года назад

    Thanks for the review...I had seen the conversion chart, but even with that, after calibrating it seems way too hard. So, for the calibration...it says in the manual to set 100 percent, "slightly turn the flywheel while turning the resistance knob clockwise. Immediately stop turning the Resistance Knob when the flywheel is unable to turn." BUT, different people can turn the flywheel with one hand differently than others...I can still keep it moving a little longer than my wife. With only three calibrations and one left, I'll need a new sensor if I don't get it right the next time. Super frustrating! Otherwise, great bike...but if I feel like I can't follow the peloton workouts then it's not helpful.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Thats also why I just went with the conversion chart instead of trying to recalibrate again. I think it's the easiest way because it don't know the exact recalibration resistance level. Sorry it hasn't been easy for you

    • @joem5015
      @joem5015 4 года назад

      @@andrewhau Thanks, man...even with the conversion chart it was WAY too hard...I ended up recalibrating one last time and set the 1 and 100 % values to the extreme ends as much as possible and it's much better now. I think it's much more in line with the conversion chart!

  • @jeremyking6146
    @jeremyking6146 3 года назад

    Thanks dude, great video!

  • @rubenregal4849
    @rubenregal4849 4 года назад +1

    The bowflex C6 and the Schwinn Ic4 are the same bike both made by parent company nautilus. Maybe contact Schwinn customer service instead. Sometimes you can find a slightly used Peloton near the price of a new bowflex

  • @coalakida
    @coalakida 3 года назад +5

    im so angry I thought i was so weak and have been killing myself on these rides , i have done more damage than good. what a night mare solved, I think demorllazing is the word , just sad. I bought two of these so all my friends also thought they sucked, UGH ..

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  3 года назад

      I’m glad to have helped - even if it’s just a little!!

  • @jenniferharris3903
    @jenniferharris3903 4 года назад

    Jennifer Harris
    OMG. This has been so helpful. I have had such a nightmare experience with my bike and customer service. Now they keep replacing parts. The console. The engine. I have barely been able to use it for four months. Still! The fly wheel is far too resistant. Do you know what the caloric translation is too? It’s a total mind fuck trying to use apps with it so I just don’t even use the console. I kept telling the repair people - I know I am not that strong - but I am not that weak either! Ha. One guy jumped on it to see himself. It’s really made me reevaluate. I didn’t want a Peloton because I don’t need the screen but this bike is subpar. And getting through to someone has been challenging. .

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      I’m so sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t been great. The conversion chart has been the best solution for my household! Unfortunately I do not know the caloric conversion but I also don’t think that conversion is necessary either. The Apple Watch integration has been the best for me - I don’t use the console much either bc of that.

  • @platano123
    @platano123 4 года назад +2

    Nice review! What are your thoughts on the new bike (Velocore)? Would you be reviewing that?

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      I wish! But unless Bowflex sees this comment and reply (Hey Bowflex! 😀) and sends me a review unit of the Velocore, I don't think we'll be getting the new bike anytime soon.

  • @ayannawheeler3611
    @ayannawheeler3611 3 года назад

    Thank you!

  • @kapinnnn
    @kapinnnn 3 года назад

    I think the best way to create a conversion chart would be to test a peloton bike at a set cadence (say 50 rpm) and check the wattage for each resistance level (say every 5 or 10 points in resistance). Then use the wattage and same cadence to back into a resistance for the IC4. I have a coworker with a peloton and will see if he can give me those figures.

    • @WinnCollier
      @WinnCollier 3 года назад

      any luck?

    • @kapinnnn
      @kapinnnn 3 года назад

      @@WinnCollier yes! I joined a Facebook group of IC4/C6 owners and many there have done the same conversion. There are detailed instructions on many posts there but the 25-50 peloton resistance converts to 3-23 on my IC4. Conversion varies per bike too. I also went through the process of releasing the magnet (it apparently can get “stuck” during transportation and mine was stuck) and lastly, recalibrated the resistance knob too. A lot of steps but nothing was difficult. The result is that my bike finally pedals well. I was dying on 20 minute beginner rides on peloton and I mountain bike 2-3 times a week and couldn’t believe how hard it was. Now it’s a breeze. Good luck!

    • @WinnCollier
      @WinnCollier 3 года назад

      @@kapinnnn thank you, would you mind providing the link for the Facebook group?

    • @kapinnnn
      @kapinnnn 3 года назад +1

      @@WinnCollier I don’t think there’s a link but if you open Facebook, go to groups, and search for “Schwinn IC4 and Bowflex C6 Riders”. There are 16k plus of us there. Very useful info there.

  • @WinnCollier
    @WinnCollier 3 года назад

    Great help, thank you. We've had our bike a few days, and I'm just figuring things out. Can you explain why the conversion charts only go to 50? Resistance goes all the way up to 100, right?

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  3 года назад +1

      I honestly don’t know but since the conversion for a Peloton 50 is a Bowflex 49, I start going one to one for everything over 50.

  • @MtnCat16
    @MtnCat16 4 года назад +1

    Seriously, THANK YOU!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Glad to have helped!!

  • @josecorrea8391
    @josecorrea8391 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the update.. I'm waiting for my bike that I ordered last week.. Do you think it would be smart to try to calibrate it when the bike comes or just use the breakdown you gave? Thanks and appreciate all the info you have given.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +2

      I would use the conversion chart 100%! Having one to one with Peloton would be nice but ended up being more of a hassle with no real documentation anywhere of what the calibration numbers should be. The conversion chart would've saved me so much time overall!!

    • @josecorrea8391
      @josecorrea8391 4 года назад +1

      @@andrewhau Perfect Thanks.. Can't wait to get my bike and start using the peloton app as well as any other good apps. Appreciate it!

  • @hungrygirlie
    @hungrygirlie 4 года назад

    Hiya, thanks for this. Is the IC4 the same bike as yours in the video. My new bike, Just one week old is crazy out of calibration. It would be ok if it just wasn't working with Peloton, but its way off even a 0 resistance its diffract to spin. Any suggestions, bc I would totally just use the chart but sadly my issue is a bit more intense. Thoughts?

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      I would call Nautilus (Bowflex/Schwinn) parent company customer service for help. You may need to do a full calibration - not just conversion chart - to fix the issue. So sorry to hear that!

  • @briansauerhage3170
    @briansauerhage3170 4 года назад

    I went to calibration mode and it only had two numbers nothing flashing. Thoughts?

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      I would call the Bowflex helpline if you want to recalibrate to make sure you have the correct instructions. Since you can only change the numbers 3 times total, I don’t want to misdirect you and take away one of your 3 times.

  • @makebagarrett532
    @makebagarrett532 4 года назад +1

    do you think this bike would be okay to workout in and apartment 3rd floor!!! thanks

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      Yes! The legs have levelers to make sure the bike doesn’t rock side to side. I wouldn’t see any issues of using it on the third floor.

    • @makebagarrett532
      @makebagarrett532 4 года назад +1

      Andrew Au thank you so much this has ease my anxiety

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      Awesome! Glad I could help you!

  • @JA-yc8yr
    @JA-yc8yr 4 года назад

    Andrew thanks for the Video, I canceled my Peloton app because I just felt I couldn't keep up or making improvements. this makes a lot more sense. Question whats your feeling on the Bowflex console tracking distance? I feel like it's more miles then what I'm actually doing.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      Yea, I’ve always wondered that myself. I’m not completely sure how the mileage gets calculated and if the increased resistance factors into mileage calculations? Sorry I don’t have a more direct answer than that.

    • @JA-yc8yr
      @JA-yc8yr 4 года назад

      @@andrewhau interesting, when I use the explore the world app from bowflex, the app reports I'm traveling at a speed of 15mph and the console is typically 8 to 13mph higher. In addition the App says I've traveled a certain distance and the bowflex is always 1 to 1.2 miles higher. Resistance varies between 25 and 50. Very frustrating if i can't accurately track my workout. Again thanks for the response!

  • @jerryparhar5810
    @jerryparhar5810 4 года назад +2

    Is there a conversion chart for above 50? Somehow I ended up on a Peloton ride where the climb was 65 for their bike for a minute.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +3

      To be honest, I’ve not looked for anything above 50. Since 50 is 49 on Bowflex - I’m just assuming it as 1:1 for anything above 50. So when my ride calls for 65, I just go to 65 on my Bowflex.

    • @jerryparhar5810
      @jerryparhar5810 4 года назад +3

      @@andrewhau Thank you! You are the only RUclipsr who actually replies to my questions. Appreciate it!

    • @TonyDL
      @TonyDL 3 года назад

      I watched a different video where it was stated that Peloton 80 was similar to IC4 100. So I guess you can infer from that to use just a tad more on the IC4 above 50 in comparison to Peloton. i.e P60, IC65 P70, IC78 P80 , IC100

  • @helenazebian
    @helenazebian 4 года назад

    Do you know how to loosen the spin wheel as it feels very tight when I’m peddling. Thanks!!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Is the happening when the resistance is set a zero as well?

    • @helenazebian
      @helenazebian 4 года назад

      It’s not bad but as soon as I put any resistance on its very heavy. It feels like it should be loosened slightly

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      That might be a customer service question unfortunately as I haven't encountered that myself

  • @IrixGuy
    @IrixGuy 4 года назад

    Have you hd any luck matching C6/IC4 values with Zwift app? Great video! Like added!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      Hello! I have not. I'm pretty much using only the Peloton app so I have not tried Zwift yet.

    • @IrixGuy
      @IrixGuy 4 года назад

      @@andrewhau I actually switched from Zwift to Peloton App. The Peloton App is much more motivating for me. Are you still enjoying the C6? I got the IC4 (same bike from what I understand) and still love it!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      That’s great!

    • @gaetanolicari1947
      @gaetanolicari1947 3 года назад +1

      Not only a great video but a tremendous guy. I have subscribed to you your channel. I’ve been riding the bow flex C7 for two weeks now and love it. It does have its challenges sometimes with the Bluetooth bottoming out on me during a Zwift Ride. But hey. It’s electronics. Lol thanks once again.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  3 года назад

      Thank you! Happy riding!!

  • @josecorrea8391
    @josecorrea8391 4 года назад

    Hi Andrew.. Were you able to get on the phone with bowflex regarding the resistance? I saw a message on your other video where someone called them to get it fixed? Thanks!

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад +1

      I haven't tried again because we were satisfied using the conversion chart. The computer only allows three recalibrations so I don't want to adjust it again just in case

    • @josecorrea8391
      @josecorrea8391 4 года назад

      Andrew Au thanks

    • @876_Originated
      @876_Originated 4 года назад

      Andrew Au Hi Andrew don’t mind sharing that chart please? Thank you

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      If you go to the end of this video - I share the chart as a screenshot

  • @wattsobx
    @wattsobx 3 года назад

    Doesn't Peloton go to 100 so what is the conversion past 50?

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  3 года назад

      I do 1:1 on everything past 50

  • @Swirldforever
    @Swirldforever 4 года назад

    Hi!
    Can you change the cleats to a Delta Look ?

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      I’m not sure but I don’t think so unfortunately

  • @riddoch
    @riddoch 3 года назад

    Hey Andrew! Any new updates on this? Were you able to recalibrate your bike? I saw this a few weeks back not sure if this is helpful? www.lizroten.com/blog/bowflex-c6-to-peloton-resistance-conversion-plots/

  • @julieduhon1385
    @julieduhon1385 4 года назад

    I just received my bowflex and I feel like at "0" level has to much resentance. 3 definitely feels like I'm starting a climb. Is that yours as well?

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      No, not for me. 5 is still a pretty easy road. Sorry to hear that 0 is still tough.

    • @alexxmcfad
      @alexxmcfad 4 года назад

      Omg I thought I was losing my mind!! Mine is the same and 0 is not an easy spin at all compared to a Keiser.. Julie have you called bowflex yet to see if it can become easier? I haven’t had time during the weekday to do that yet

    • @angelinateppangdamond1192
      @angelinateppangdamond1192 4 года назад

      @@alexxmcfad same here! I've had my bowflex for weeks now and haven't rode with it due to the resistance being sooooo heavy at 0.

    • @chezchezchezchez
      @chezchezchezchez 4 года назад

      @@angelinateppangdamond1192 What?? You can't freaken even USE IT??

    • @angelinateppangdamond1192
      @angelinateppangdamond1192 4 года назад

      @@chezchezchezchez I can. It just feels like a HEAVY CLIMB at 0. I tried recalibrating it, but nothing changed.

  • @hanajang1
    @hanajang1 4 года назад +1

    I thought I was so weak 🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      Haha. I did too at first!!!

  • @steffigriffin6768
    @steffigriffin6768 4 года назад

    isn't this the IC4...its says Bowflew.. looks my my IC4

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      You’re correct! It’s the same bike made by the same parent company (Nautilus) with different branding.

  • @sinjb6206
    @sinjb6206 3 года назад

    Bottom Line if you want a peloton buy a peloton bike don’t try to make the c6 a peloton bike :p

  • @patthehangman6193
    @patthehangman6193 4 года назад

    My c6 feels like flat road at 100.

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      You may need to call customer service to do the recalibration on the console computer!

  • @jgalc
    @jgalc 4 года назад

    i have the same issue

    • @andrewhau
      @andrewhau  4 года назад

      The conversion chart worked best for me!

  • @JonathanRobsonPhoto
    @JonathanRobsonPhoto 4 года назад

    LUFC :-(