I have two Schwinn Airdyne AD Pro bikes and two Rogue Echo bikes at my gym. People always go to the Rogue bikes first. I like both bikes but prefer the Rogue Echo bike. The Rogue Echo bike feels more sturdy when you ride it and it doesn't squeak and creak like the Schwinn bikes do (I have had my Schwinn bikes for longer though). Like you mentioned, a couple members at the gym (5' tall) can't comfortably reach the pedals on the Rogue Echo bike because the seat doesn't go low enough, the Schwinn does. I like the handles of the Schwinn but I can't stand the huge design flaw in the pedals. The right pedal of both bikes easily comes loose and wobbles. I have to tighten them often and even purchased new pedals because I thought something was wrong with both. I still had the problem after replacing them. Also, as I type this I'm waiting for a belt replacement because it's slipping on one of the Schwinn bikes.
Now there’s an opinion I trust. Thanks Alan! When you say “on both bikes” you mean on both the Schwins, or on both the Rogue and the Schwinn the pedal comes loose?
It is important to remember that pedal threads are different from left side and right side. The right side pedal has a right-hand thread (removes counterclockwise, installs clockwise). The left side pedal has a left-hand thread (removes clockwise, installs counterclockwise).
We have the Rogue Echo Bikes, the Assault Classic, the Assault Pro, the Schwinn Airdyne AD8, and the C2 BikeErg. 1. We really like the Rogue Echo as it's really sturdy and over-engineered. But rightly put, smaller people find it harder to mount and wrangle. 2. The Assault Classic are rust magnets.... all our 5 classics started rusting 2 months after delivery in our humid climate. And don't get me started on their monitors: the bottom panel (the start stop up down enter buttons) stops working after awhile; this is a known problem but the peeps at Assault keep saying it's a very small percentage but they readily sent me 20 pieces of replacement parts for us to repair the monitor ourselves. All our Assault Bike classics had the bottom panel replaced at least twice. But rightly put, the Assaults' ghost riding ability does help you survive a bit during WODs. 3. The Assault Pro is a much better bike: Much better power coating, plastic parts at the right areas, they rust so much less. However the chain drive is harder to access for maintenance. The seats can be adjusted lower so shorter people can use them, but their handles are the same height as the Classic so the same people will have to pump in an awkward position. The seats are also wider and more comfortable than the classic. The best part of the Pros is that the monitors work so much better and are much less prone to the same problems as the Classic. 4. The Schwinn Airdyne we feel is better for mobility or height-challenged people due to the positioning of the handles and seats, and probably better for the casual gym-goers rather than CrossFitters. They do creak and squeak somewhat but I don't think they are meant for super strongmen like Alan to wrangle :). Oh yes - they are the only ones with a water bottle holder. 5. The C2 BikeErg: hate them. It's good if you want to watch a film while riding some distance, however the seats OMG they are so bloody uncomfortable. You might want to replace the seats with something more comfortable if you plan on sitting on them for more than 30 mins. 10:39 This is the picture of the Assault Bike Elite, but the price is for the Schwinn Airdyne.
Just a heads up For those thinking about the refurbished echo from rogue. It’s Pick-UP Only so you need to be a local resident to really take advantage of the deal.
The Echo is what you want, the Assault has cheap chains that don't last, monitor buttons wear out and make it useless for different options, the bike rusts pretty quickly from the sweat, they need a better paint. Also, Assaults customer support sucks, takes forever to get ahold of anyone and they just make it a pain in the ass to deal with, this is all their products! Rogue on the other hand, has spectacular customer support, they will take care of you! We had a belt that had some fraying on it and they replaced it without question for free, just asked for a photo and small video of the belt. The only thing that needs some light maintenance, is if the seat gets wobbly even with the knobs tight, pop off the black cap on the seat slide and unscrew the cover and their is a another bolt to tighten and your seat is good as new. Just my observations as a gym equipment mechanic.
I keep hearing that the chain drive bikes need so much more maintenance. Well I have the original Schwinn Airdynn (AD4, I believe) in my garage gym. I've had it for about 12 years now, use it regularly, for interval workouts mostly. I've had to tighten the chain only once and that is because it shipped with the chain a bit loose. I've never lubricated the chain. The owners manual specifically states that the chain does not need lubrication because it was dipped in a hot wax lubricant. All that being said I would probably go with the Rogue Echo next just because I keep hearing good things about it, but I've had no issues with my chain drive schwinn.
Great review. I agree the best overall bike you had in that room is the Concept 2 Bike Erg. The best air bike with arms is indeed the Rogue Echo. I have had the Schwinn super duper one and it was not my favorite. I have used the assault and it was nice but I am a fan of the belt driven mechanics for sure. And just to help any of you decide, you can do all metabolic conditioning (SIIT, SISS, HIIT and HISS) on the concept2 and other bikes but it’s really hard to do Subthreshold intensity rides on the echo bike. Thankfully having both was a great move. I use the echo for quick warm up for fluid dynamics and HIIT/ HISS protocols. The echo bike monitor is very easy to customize intervals and has 10/20 and 20/10 for HISS already programmed. The monitor for the concept 2 (PM5) is the same monitor as the C2 rower and ski erg and if you have all 3 they can communicate wirelessly to do a triathlon (Ergathlon) with them!
My first Schwinn was in 1989. It had a lifetime full replacement warranty. By 1998, and after what seemed like hundreds of thousands hours of use, it started getting noisy. Full new bike, no cost. In January 2021, I bought the AD Pro because, during pandemic lockdowns, I needed something super quiet in my condo apartment. It’s a beast and I love it. I do five one-minute rotations with the grips, underhand for the biceps, overhand, flat palm pushing for the tris and chest, neutral grip for the last and, look ma, no hands which feels like a great upper body workout. My downstairs neighbour has never heard it or felt any vibrations. I would say, just buy it.
Hey Coop! Looks like you missed the new(er) Fringe Sport Raptor on this one. They really took aim at the Rogue Echo on that one, delivering a VERY similar product with more accessories that Rogue charges extra for (fat tires, wind screen, water bottle holder, etc) included for a good ~$100-150 less. Better monitor too. Shout out to these Austin natives for great products at a great price!
Stairmaster HIIT Air Bike is hands down the best air bike I’ve ever used.. you can go from a sprint to a dead stop to reverse to a slight jog.. effortlessly. It reacts to your output instantly. The rouge Echo bike is good for short burts or sprints, but if your training for endurance it’s definitely not the bike to use.. very heavy to move. I can easily put out 60-72 RPM on a Stairmaster HIIT Bike for 30 -45min and get a good steady cardio workout. Can’t do that on the rouges, seems like anything under 50 RPM and you are barely moving.. 50+ still barely moving and everything is heavier..if that makes sense. Your body isn’t physically moving that much faster for the amount of energy you are putting out.. I would love some Input about this topic, the Rouges are priced very well.. the Stairmasters are 2k Mechanically I can not figure out why the stairmaster is the way it is.. smaller fan, belt drive, idk.. 🤷🏿♂️
My fascination w/ the fan bikes started like 6 months ago, I decided to dedicate X amount of time on the fan bike to get to really know it.. on average I spent about 90-135 on the fan bike a week. My wife recently bought a Peloton ( which I like a lot ) BUT it is no comparison to the mighty fan bike, I took a week off from the fan bike and only did Peloton and when I jumped back on the fan bike I was noticeably weaker.. I’ve become so proficient w/ the fan bike that I pretend to box with the arms, different peddling cadence, speeds, forwards and backwards.. great tool. Makes me wonder about some of the other equipment at the gym everyone avoids..
It really is a great bike, I love because it's quieter than a fan bike. When its cold you don't get the blow back in your face. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
I'm sure I'm the 1 millionth person to say this, but the resources you provide in your content is a life saver. I'm literally 3rd purchase in and your advice and my research have lined up perfectly in my purchases thusfar. Gonna have a sweet garager gym! Thank you man, good stuff.
I've owned the Echo and the AD Pro/7/whatever. I bought the Echo bike first. After using it for a few months I decided to sell. I'm 6'0" tall and I always felt awkwardly positioned on the Echo bike. It always felt like I had to over-extend just to reach the handles. A couple months ago I found a like-new AD Pro and bought it at a great price of $250. Although it's not quite as tank-like as the Echo it is still very solid. I haven't noticed much of a difference in movement or squeaking. For reference, I weight 230 lbs and I'm stronger than average. By far, the handles are my favorite feature of the Schwinn bike. Having multiple grip positions makes it my top choice over the Echo. If I want to just cruise then I hold the lower handles that are closer. If I want to get after it then I hold the upper handles that allow me to punch through more with my arms. Rogue really needs to add multiple handle positions.
The schwinn ad7 allows multiple grip positions. It matters but is seldom mentioned. The people that have a problem with a pedal coming loose need to discover blue locktite if the have a problem. You may need to block the left pedal to adequately tighten the right.
Would love to see the American Barbell Eagle bike and Vulcan Thrasher bike in the comparison; both big names in barbells and plates, but very little info about their cardio offerings.
Yeah, seen both of them and people asking about them. We haven't reviewed them yet but I put them on the list of bikes we need to checkout. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
Nice! I just got one of those today for a mere $125. It’s in “open box” condition, basically brand new. I am concerned about the lack of resistance though. Have you ever heard of people making upgrades to the resistance of an air bike?
@@ryanhill9707 I haven’t had any issues with the resistance. The resistance gets harder the faster you go, and I’ve never felt like it was a problem so never researched it. My only complaint would be that it’s kinda small for an air bike, but otherwise it’s a great little bike.
Glad I bought the Rogue echo bike, but for me it could be better. The pedals are quite far apart (q-factor) and therefore I sometimes get pain in my knees. I feel the pedals should be a little bit closer like on a normal bike. Now it feels like riding with your legs spread apart. 2nd improvement would be the data. I would like to see a total on the monitor. How many miles, watts, minutes etc over a longer period of time. Like with the C2 monitors. I always wondered why they didn't make the seat post support higher, but now you mention people can't use it if they are too short. Never thought of that being possible. But I am from the Netherlands and most people are tall here.
I love my treadmill for cardio. It works great for what I do but there's a whole different brand of cardio you can get on a bike. Great for higher intensity stuff! Thanks for the video Coop!
Why I wouldn't by one yet: 1)You can't lower the resistence/difficulty level unless you reduce your speed - for e.g. you should have the option of reducing the number of blades in the fan if you choose to. 2) Not enough grip options for upper body work out... a) handles height b) distance between body and handles You need to be able to do this exercise with your back straight and chest out for healthy posture and proper shoulder joint alignment... I don't think this is offered yet...
Im debating between an air bike or stationary for cardio. Has your air bike caused shoulder impingement from rowing with the handles? That would be my deal breaker between the air bike and stationary bike.
Great content like always! This video is a blessing in disguise, as one of my friends had asked me about air bikes yesterday. I sent her to your channel to see if it would help make her decision. Great job, always waiting for the newest video to be released!
I want Concept 2 to change their horizontal seat adjustment to same style as the others. You get about 1 inch of play needing a screwdriver and wrench, instead of 6" easy push-pin. Fix that = perfect.
Interested to see how the fringe sport raptor compares to the echo in terms of durability, maintenance, and use vs “it has all the upgrades included pitch”
In Canada, titan hasn't been an option. Really wish the blitz bike 2.0 got compared. Belt drive option, decent price glad it got mentioned. Bring it in 😂
@@drxinye Awesome, good to know and hear. I've been waiting to hear more about it from the community. Its definitely one I'm considering. Hopefully, it can get a coop score. Lol
We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.
I think a highly underrated spec that's not looked at enough is q factor (distance between inside of pedals). For myself who Cycles regularly on bikes that normally have a q factor of 150mm makes it tough to go ride on an echo bike which is 250mm apart, my knees dislike it and feels so unnatural. I can't imagine a small female with her legs that wide. The assault bike is around the 208mm mark and is a tiny bit more comfortable on the legs and the response from the chain feels like a real bike in comparison to the odd feeling of a belt. Yes it needs maintenance which takes all of 60secs here and there but allows transitions into cycling alot better so a minimal issue for me. Just my 2 cents for those who also cycle and want to get an airbike. Otherwise the belt driven system is a superior system in terms of maintenance for those who don't cycle and just looking for an exercise machine. I haven't tried the schwinn airdyne pro so not sure what the q factor on it is. I'd be curious if its narrower than the echo and would be more comfortable for most people? GGR maybe you can measure each companies bike for us since you have them at your disposal?
I just measured my AD7 and its q factor is 220mm. Disclaimer i’m not a cyclist and had never heard of that though it makes a ton of sense why that matters! I looked it up quick online how to measure so dont quote me exactly but i measured the distance from where each pedal screws in- the outside of the crank to the outside of the other crank.
I'd really like to see an option where you can somehow get both fixed and moving handles. Much like you can move your feet from the pedals to the pegs, it would be nice to go legs only without your hands down by you side. I'm not looking to do long sessions like I would on an BikeErg, but can still see it being beneficial to have for a garage gym owner.
Hey coop. Love the videos. First time poster. Something I'd like to see is a review of some true budget options like Marcy. These bike are much much cheaper than the models you reviewed, and it would be interesting to see if the quality drop is as extreme as the price drop. Thanks!
I have a Marcy bench and it was the first one I bought it has held up for 3 years. I think their bike could be a good one to check out. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
Great idea, I also think Marcy products are more readily available internationally for those of us who can't even dream about getting a rogue echo bike shipped to our country.
I bought a Schwinn AD8 because of your review…and i am totaly happy with it 👍😎 the Fringe bike would have been a good option too, but i live in Germany and their is no shop selling Fringe Sport products.
I have to tighten and replace parts on my gyms assault bikes all the time. Its the most frustrating piece of equipment I own. I recently purchased a 2 pack of the rogue echo bikes and couldn't believe the difference compared to the assault bikes. I am putting my assault bikes up for sale and replacing them with the rogue echo's. I am hoping they will last much longer in a commercial setting because the assault bikes certainly could not handle my members lol.
I purchased a AirDyne AD7 4 years ago and because it came from Best Buy and free shipping it was the cheapest from me living in Canada. Rogue bike price was around the same ball park in regards to price but with shipping cost it was really too expensive to be considered for me. I was able to get the Airdyne for about 900$ CAN
The Schwinn AD has been around for decades and found for free, in great working shape, at many a corner. Would def like to see how it stacks (I use mine daily for warmups)
Exactly. These fan bikes been around since the 60s! and yet people so ignorant they spend $1000 on these things. I recently got a 1990's DP airgometer silent runner $40. It looks like theses new versions at a fraction the cost.
$100 difference, plus the shipping cost (not sure what it is, have to imagine in the $50-$75 range) for Rogue. Not extreme, but ~$150 can be a lot of money to people who will use it 1 hour a week at most. I'd prefer the Rogue as well, but would hardly fault someone for valuing the cost savings.
@@jamestonbellajo I felt the Blitz bike was a little easier, as in took less work to generate calories. The echo bike is definitely more sturdy, I felt I could possibly tip over on the blitz bike. I also like the monitor on the echo better, although the blitz bike doesn’t have a bad one. The blitz bike was definitely easier to move around. The blitz bike comes with a wind guard and a shelf for a phone, the echo doesn’t. You’re good either way but I love my echo bike.
My 10 year old daughter uses my echo bike on the smallest setting. Only problem is it's better for HIIT type work not for long cruising in my opinion, still can do it anyway but not ideal.
Seriously, all three of the Titan Bikes in my gym fell apart within 6 months. This is a great video, one thing is the reliability of Titan Bikes is awful, no customer support on the failures either.
Yep, flooring goes in this week. Many massive walls were constructed over the past could of weeks. Paint has happened as well. Will look completely different.
Thanks. Very helpful for me. Any chance you can provide some stance measurements for the airbikes (Outside crank to outside crank distance, or pedal center to pedal center distance)?
What do you think of the old vintage airdynes? Are they any good? You can find them for under $100 all day every day. I have a ad6 and was thinking of selling it and getting one of the vintage airdynes.
Just grabbed an early 90s schwinn ad3 off marketplace for $40. Screen doesn't work, but it rides smooth. $150 more and I can install an assault bike computer for modern output.
Question for you Coop, I’m building a gym out at our shop, my dad is around 65 and wants an air bike to kind of cruise on to just stay active, I would like to use it for conditioning would the Rogue Echo still be the best option even though the belt drive is a little tougher to start or would chain be more of a better option for both of us. Thanks!
Just pulled the trigger on the Fringe Raptor! Wish the review was out, but couldn’t wait any longer. Would have gone with the Rogue Echo had it been in-stock or if I could find one for sale locally. Going with my gut on this one.
Any reviews of the Tru Grit bike? Would also like your opinion on recumbent bikes. I picked up a Nautilus R616 (2017 model) at an estate sale for $50! But I'm now looking at an AD7 that's listed for sale 'somewhere' for $600 which seems to be an excellent deal. Not planning on getting rid of the R616 though as my wife prefers the seated position.
I got the Schwinn AD6 probably 6-7 years ago and even though it gets shit on and doesn’t have the best ratings I love the thing. Maybe I’m lucky and got a good one but at the time it was under 500$ and has held up well. Has the belt drive but the best thing for me is comfortable but sturdy plastic pedals with foot straps on them. I never wear shoes lifting or conditioning at home and the plastic pedals with foot straps keep your feet locked in but are much more comfortable barefoot than metal is. If it shits out on me not sure which one I’ll get because I don’t wanna put shoes on every time I wanna use it, especially in an interval session when I’m mixing in med ball stuff and jumping.
I bought my AD6 4 or 5 yrs ago. One of my belts needed replacement. I called a parts fitness dealer and he told me to simply read the numbers on my belt that broke. I then found that same belt offered for 1/3 the price from a company that makes belts in comparison to some online fitness parts stores that sell them. The AD6 is dual belt driven. I ended up buying an extra 2 belts for both of them for the future. The belts are top quality! I got my AD6 for $499+ taxes off of Amazon. I'm in Canada and prices are always inflated. I used this webpage to purchase both of the belts. vbeltguys
@@Lurtz14301 out of curiosity what's your max calories for a 15min ride? Mine is 245 calories. I just turned 49. I don't think I'll ever beat 245 calories. I use it to cross train for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Blackbelt since 2012, training since 2000.
@@coopermazy I’ve never tried a 15 minute workout for max calories. I usually do 10 minutes bike 10 minutes row 10 minutes ski erg for lighter zone 2 conditioning days and 15 seconds max speed 45 seconds active rest for rounds on the bike. That one is absolutely brutal, especially after about 8 sets.
@@Lurtz14301 I do other intervals as well. 15/45 like you for 10rds, 10/20 for 10 Rds. I also recently added doing light dumbbells afterwards. Biceps/Shoulders/Back/Triceps/Chest. Just one body part each day for 10 mins. I feel like a million bucks. I've always been lean and muscular naturally and I'm trying to make sure I'm going to turn 50 (Nov 2022) in the best possible shape I can be. I've been physically fit since the age of 20. Weights, running, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Airdyne. Stopped running and picked up the Airdyne to save wear and tear on my joints/knees. Stay safe, and keep healthy.
For me I get a cardiovascular heart lung pump, but NO taxing muscle pump on a fan air bike. I get a far more muscle pump and tired muscles on a rower, elliptical, or stationary bike. The fan air bike will definitely get the heart lungs taxed, but just not muscles. I recommend getting a rower machine if have room, not a fan bike. If really want an air bike get a used one, I got a 90s schwinn airdyne for $75 even in covid prices era. also look for the DP airgometer fan bike were very popular in 80s 90s and inexpensive used.
You mentioned the rogue echo bike is probably not good for a smaller person that's 5 ft tall but you didn't really say which ones would be. How's the Schwinn in terms of adjustability? I don't mind spending the money but I need something both my wife and I can work out on she's 5 ft
I've owned a couple of these, along duty lower end airdynes. I'm currently using an AD7, mostly because I love the neutral grip handles, and how seamlessly the computer syncs with chest strap.
@@thomasbrown7328 the old AD4 feels just like the assault. The newer AD2 is much quieter, and has a lot less resistance, you can easily get an extra 30-40rpm on the top end. But the frame flex is very noticeable at full bore.
I've had a Schwinn Air Dyne since the early 90's. I mostly have just used it in the winter months to stay in shape. I've never had to do any maintenance on it and the unit still looks nearly new. I'm 250# and my Schwinn doesn't creak, maybe the new ones aren't built as well?
I’ve tried all of these, and the cascade air bike is the best. It’s the same as the vulvan thrasher except more handle options. Also they make a mag resistance version. Very high quality.
I have two Schwinn Airdyne AD Pro bikes and two Rogue Echo bikes at my gym. People always go to the Rogue bikes first. I like both bikes but prefer the Rogue Echo bike. The Rogue Echo bike feels more sturdy when you ride it and it doesn't squeak and creak like the Schwinn bikes do (I have had my Schwinn bikes for longer though). Like you mentioned, a couple members at the gym (5' tall) can't comfortably reach the pedals on the Rogue Echo bike because the seat doesn't go low enough, the Schwinn does. I like the handles of the Schwinn but I can't stand the huge design flaw in the pedals. The right pedal of both bikes easily comes loose and wobbles. I have to tighten them often and even purchased new pedals because I thought something was wrong with both. I still had the problem after replacing them. Also, as I type this I'm waiting for a belt replacement because it's slipping on one of the Schwinn bikes.
That’s because the saddle on the ad pro suck
I use an Echo bike sometimes at 11 pm at night in a basement while people are sleeping upstairs and they don't even hear me.
Have you tried some lock tight on the pedals?
Now there’s an opinion I trust. Thanks Alan! When you say “on both bikes” you mean on both the Schwins, or on both the Rogue and the Schwinn the pedal comes loose?
It is important to remember that pedal threads are different from left side and right side. The right side pedal has a right-hand thread (removes counterclockwise, installs clockwise). The left side pedal has a left-hand thread (removes clockwise, installs counterclockwise).
We have the Rogue Echo Bikes, the Assault Classic, the Assault Pro, the Schwinn Airdyne AD8, and the C2 BikeErg. 1. We really like the Rogue Echo as it's really sturdy and over-engineered. But rightly put, smaller people find it harder to mount and wrangle. 2. The Assault Classic are rust magnets.... all our 5 classics started rusting 2 months after delivery in our humid climate. And don't get me started on their monitors: the bottom panel (the start stop up down enter buttons) stops working after awhile; this is a known problem but the peeps at Assault keep saying it's a very small percentage but they readily sent me 20 pieces of replacement parts for us to repair the monitor ourselves. All our Assault Bike classics had the bottom panel replaced at least twice. But rightly put, the Assaults' ghost riding ability does help you survive a bit during WODs. 3. The Assault Pro is a much better bike: Much better power coating, plastic parts at the right areas, they rust so much less. However the chain drive is harder to access for maintenance. The seats can be adjusted lower so shorter people can use them, but their handles are the same height as the Classic so the same people will have to pump in an awkward position. The seats are also wider and more comfortable than the classic. The best part of the Pros is that the monitors work so much better and are much less prone to the same problems as the Classic. 4. The Schwinn Airdyne we feel is better for mobility or height-challenged people due to the positioning of the handles and seats, and probably better for the casual gym-goers rather than CrossFitters. They do creak and squeak somewhat but I don't think they are meant for super strongmen like Alan to wrangle :). Oh yes - they are the only ones with a water bottle holder. 5. The C2 BikeErg: hate them. It's good if you want to watch a film while riding some distance, however the seats OMG they are so bloody uncomfortable. You might want to replace the seats with something more comfortable if you plan on sitting on them for more than 30 mins.
10:39 This is the picture of the Assault Bike Elite, but the price is for the Schwinn Airdyne.
Just a heads up For those thinking about the refurbished echo from rogue. It’s Pick-UP Only so you need to be a local resident to really take advantage of the deal.
Found an old Schwinn at the end of a driveway in my neighborhood. Pushed it home and put new batteries in the console. Works perfect.
Free schwinag?
Sorry I tried, but awesome find!
The Echo is what you want, the Assault has cheap chains that don't last, monitor buttons wear out and make it useless for different options, the bike rusts pretty quickly from the sweat, they need a better paint. Also, Assaults customer support sucks, takes forever to get ahold of anyone and they just make it a pain in the ass to deal with, this is all their products! Rogue on the other hand, has spectacular customer support, they will take care of you! We had a belt that had some fraying on it and they replaced it without question for free, just asked for a photo and small video of the belt. The only thing that needs some light maintenance, is if the seat gets wobbly even with the knobs tight, pop off the black cap on the seat slide and unscrew the cover and their is a another bolt to tighten and your seat is good as new. Just my observations as a gym equipment mechanic.
Thank you; I'm interested in seeing how the fringesport raptor, vulcan thrasher, bells of steel and american barbell belt driven air bikes compare
I keep hearing that the chain drive bikes need so much more maintenance. Well I have the original Schwinn Airdynn (AD4, I believe) in my garage gym. I've had it for about 12 years now, use it regularly, for interval workouts mostly. I've had to tighten the chain only once and that is because it shipped with the chain a bit loose. I've never lubricated the chain. The owners manual specifically states that the chain does not need lubrication because it was dipped in a hot wax lubricant. All that being said I would probably go with the Rogue Echo next just because I keep hearing good things about it, but I've had no issues with my chain drive schwinn.
Schwinn airdynes are king in my opinion. I honestly think the Rogue and assaults are just more hyped up
Great review. I agree the best overall bike you had in that room is the Concept 2 Bike Erg. The best air bike with arms is indeed the Rogue Echo. I have had the Schwinn super duper one and it was not my favorite. I have used the assault and it was nice but I am a fan of the belt driven mechanics for sure. And just to help any of you decide, you can do all metabolic conditioning (SIIT, SISS, HIIT and HISS) on the concept2 and other bikes but it’s really hard to do Subthreshold intensity rides on the echo bike. Thankfully having both was a great move. I use the echo for quick warm up for fluid dynamics and HIIT/ HISS protocols. The echo bike monitor is very easy to customize intervals and has 10/20 and 20/10 for HISS already programmed. The monitor for the concept 2 (PM5) is the same monitor as the C2 rower and ski erg and if you have all 3 they can communicate wirelessly to do a triathlon (Ergathlon) with them!
I prefer SHIT
You have 2 bikes. I don't even do cardio lol no way I'd take up that much space
@@higherlifts420 Just get a road bike and start doing 2-3 hours a day, it won't take up any space in your garage.
My first Schwinn was in 1989. It had a lifetime full replacement warranty. By 1998, and after what seemed like hundreds of thousands hours of use, it started getting noisy. Full new bike, no cost. In January 2021, I bought the AD Pro because, during pandemic lockdowns, I needed something super quiet in my condo apartment. It’s a beast and I love it. I do five one-minute rotations with the grips, underhand for the biceps, overhand, flat palm pushing for the tris and chest, neutral grip for the last and, look ma, no hands which feels like a great upper body workout. My downstairs neighbour has never heard it or felt any vibrations. I would say, just buy it.
I own a XEBEX AIR BIKE ABVR-2L. for 2 years in my home gym.
I got it for its magnetic hardness selector system and I couldn't be happier.
Hey Coop! Looks like you missed the new(er) Fringe Sport Raptor on this one. They really took aim at the Rogue Echo on that one, delivering a VERY similar product with more accessories that Rogue charges extra for (fat tires, wind screen, water bottle holder, etc) included for a good ~$100-150 less. Better monitor too. Shout out to these Austin natives for great products at a great price!
Austin? How much of the money I spend with them goes to contributions to the Democrat party? No-look PASS
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Have u got the raptor fan bike? I just saw it I am interested to c if it’s any good? Looking to get one.
The Schwinn has multiple hand grip positions - you will appreciate this rare option.
Stairmaster HIIT Air Bike is hands down the best air bike I’ve ever used.. you can go from a sprint to a dead stop to reverse to a slight jog.. effortlessly. It reacts to your output instantly.
The rouge Echo bike is good for short burts or sprints, but if your training for endurance it’s definitely not the bike to use.. very heavy to move.
I can easily put out 60-72 RPM on a Stairmaster HIIT Bike for 30 -45min and get a good steady cardio workout. Can’t do that on the rouges, seems like anything under 50 RPM and you are barely moving.. 50+ still barely moving and everything is heavier..if that makes sense. Your body isn’t physically moving that much faster for the amount of energy you are putting out..
I would love some Input about this topic, the Rouges are priced very well.. the Stairmasters are 2k
Mechanically I can not figure out why the stairmaster is the way it is.. smaller fan, belt drive, idk.. 🤷🏿♂️
My fascination w/ the fan bikes started like 6 months ago, I decided to dedicate X amount of time on the fan bike to get to really know it.. on average I spent about 90-135 on the fan bike a week. My wife recently bought a Peloton ( which I like a lot ) BUT it is no comparison to the mighty fan bike, I took a week off from the fan bike and only did Peloton and when I jumped back on the fan bike I was noticeably weaker.. I’ve become so proficient w/ the fan bike that I pretend to box with the arms, different peddling cadence, speeds, forwards and backwards.. great tool. Makes me wonder about some of the other equipment at the gym everyone avoids..
I'm just about to go warm up on my C2 erg bike and I see this video.
It really is a great bike, I love because it's quieter than a fan bike. When its cold you don't get the blow back in your face. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
I'm sure I'm the 1 millionth person to say this, but the resources you provide in your content is a life saver. I'm literally 3rd purchase in and your advice and my research have lined up perfectly in my purchases thusfar. Gonna have a sweet garager gym! Thank you man, good stuff.
Great breakdown of the air bikes. I've been torn between the Rogue and the Assault, but your insights helped a lot.
I've owned the Echo and the AD Pro/7/whatever. I bought the Echo bike first. After using it for a few months I decided to sell. I'm 6'0" tall and I always felt awkwardly positioned on the Echo bike. It always felt like I had to over-extend just to reach the handles. A couple months ago I found a like-new AD Pro and bought it at a great price of $250. Although it's not quite as tank-like as the Echo it is still very solid. I haven't noticed much of a difference in movement or squeaking. For reference, I weight 230 lbs and I'm stronger than average. By far, the handles are my favorite feature of the Schwinn bike. Having multiple grip positions makes it my top choice over the Echo. If I want to just cruise then I hold the lower handles that are closer. If I want to get after it then I hold the upper handles that allow me to punch through more with my arms. Rogue really needs to add multiple handle positions.
Man Coop, I come here before every garage gym purchase and you never fail! Just bought the Assault Classic and I'm psyched!
I have the Airdyne X since 2018... love that monster ❤ Love the handles. A solid bike, and no maintenance needed yet.
The schwinn ad7 allows multiple grip positions. It matters but is seldom mentioned. The people that have a problem with a pedal coming loose need to discover blue locktite if the have a problem. You may need to block the left pedal to adequately tighten the right.
I have the Rogue Echo bike and it is an absolute beast and I love it.
Very glad I did it right the first time and grabbed the Echo. I continue to be impressed every single time I use it.
you recommended me the original xebex chain drive like 5 yrs ago. Still runs great with minimal to no maintenance
Would love to see the American Barbell Eagle bike and Vulcan Thrasher bike in the comparison; both big names in barbells and plates, but very little info about their cardio offerings.
Yeah, seen both of them and people asking about them. We haven't reviewed them yet but I put them on the list of bikes we need to checkout. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
I have a Schwinn AD2 that I bought for like $200. Had bad reviews but I have used that thing 5 times a week for 7 months straight and works perfectly.
Nice! I just got one of those today for a mere $125. It’s in “open box” condition, basically brand new. I am concerned about the lack of resistance though. Have you ever heard of people making upgrades to the resistance of an air bike?
@@ryanhill9707 I haven’t had any issues with the resistance. The resistance gets harder the faster you go, and I’ve never felt like it was a problem so never researched it. My only complaint would be that it’s kinda small for an air bike, but otherwise it’s a great little bike.
Glad I bought the Rogue echo bike, but for me it could be better. The pedals are quite far apart (q-factor) and therefore I sometimes get pain in my knees. I feel the pedals should be a little bit closer like on a normal bike. Now it feels like riding with your legs spread apart. 2nd improvement would be the data. I would like to see a total on the monitor. How many miles, watts, minutes etc over a longer period of time. Like with the C2 monitors.
I always wondered why they didn't make the seat post support higher, but now you mention people can't use it if they are too short. Never thought of that being possible. But I am from the Netherlands and most people are tall here.
I have a Marcy air bike. It’s gets the job done and it only cost me $100. It’s not great, but it still gives max resistence
I love my treadmill for cardio. It works great for what I do but there's a whole different brand of cardio you can get on a bike. Great for higher intensity stuff! Thanks for the video Coop!
Why I wouldn't by one yet:
1)You can't lower the resistence/difficulty level unless you reduce your speed - for e.g. you should have the option of reducing the number of blades in the fan if you choose to.
2) Not enough grip options for upper body work out...
a) handles height
b) distance between body and handles
You need to be able to do this exercise with your back straight and chest out for healthy posture and proper shoulder joint alignment... I don't think this is offered yet...
The Rogue is built like a tank. I've got one. I love it.
I have had a Schwinn Airdyne since 2002. I still ride it 2 days a week doing HIIT sessions. I would buy it all over again.
Im debating between an air bike or stationary for cardio. Has your air bike caused shoulder impingement from rowing with the handles? That would be my deal breaker between the air bike and stationary bike.
Great content like always! This video is a blessing in disguise, as one of my friends had asked me about air bikes yesterday. I sent her to your channel to see if it would help make her decision. Great job, always waiting for the newest video to be released!
I want Concept 2 to change their horizontal seat adjustment to same style as the others. You get about 1 inch of play needing a screwdriver and wrench, instead of 6" easy push-pin. Fix that = perfect.
Interested to see how the fringe sport raptor compares to the echo in terms of durability, maintenance, and use vs “it has all the upgrades included pitch”
In Canada, titan hasn't been an option. Really wish the blitz bike 2.0 got compared. Belt drive option, decent price glad it got mentioned. Bring it in 😂
Blitz bike 2.0 is really good. Better than many of the ones in this video.
I've had a blitz now for about 2 years and use it 3 or 4 times a week and it's been a beast for me.
@@drxinye Awesome, good to know and hear. I've been waiting to hear more about it from the community. Its definitely one I'm considering. Hopefully, it can get a coop score. Lol
@@jasonmoore8932 thanks for letting me know.
We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.
I think a highly underrated spec that's not looked at enough is q factor (distance between inside of pedals).
For myself who Cycles regularly on bikes that normally have a q factor of 150mm makes it tough to go ride on an echo bike which is 250mm apart, my knees dislike it and feels so unnatural. I can't imagine a small female with her legs that wide.
The assault bike is around the 208mm mark and is a tiny bit more comfortable on the legs and the response from the chain feels like a real bike in comparison to the odd feeling of a belt. Yes it needs maintenance which takes all of 60secs here and there but allows transitions into cycling alot better so a minimal issue for me.
Just my 2 cents for those who also cycle and want to get an airbike. Otherwise the belt driven system is a superior system in terms of maintenance for those who don't cycle and just looking for an exercise machine. I haven't tried the schwinn airdyne pro so not sure what the q factor on it is. I'd be curious if its narrower than the echo and would be more comfortable for most people?
GGR maybe you can measure each companies bike for us since you have them at your disposal?
Great comment. I'm 6ft 6inches tall and went with the rogue echo bike. I wish I cloud tweek the set up, like I can on my mountain bike
Fantastic comment. Will include this spec in future reviews on bikes. Thank you.
I just measured my AD7 and its q factor is 220mm. Disclaimer i’m not a cyclist and had never heard of that though it makes a ton of sense why that matters! I looked it up quick online how to measure so dont quote me exactly but i measured the distance from where each pedal screws in- the outside of the crank to the outside of the other crank.
I can imagine a small female with her legs wide ;)
This is why I hate the peleton bike😂
I'd really like to see an option where you can somehow get both fixed and moving handles. Much like you can move your feet from the pedals to the pegs, it would be nice to go legs only without your hands down by you side. I'm not looking to do long sessions like I would on an BikeErg, but can still see it being beneficial to have for a garage gym owner.
suprisingly I am looking for one right now. Thanks for the perfect timing
Great video. Give the consumer thinking about purchasing something like this a great overview. Thank you!!!
Hey coop. Love the videos. First time poster.
Something I'd like to see is a review of some true budget options like Marcy. These bike are much much cheaper than the models you reviewed, and it would be interesting to see if the quality drop is as extreme as the price drop.
Thanks!
I have a Marcy bench and it was the first one I bought it has held up for 3 years. I think their bike could be a good one to check out. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
Great idea, I also think Marcy products are more readily available internationally for those of us who can't even dream about getting a rogue echo bike shipped to our country.
Picked up a schwin airdyn pro used, decent so far. The echo used or reconditioned would be my first choice if I did it again
I bought a Schwinn AD8 because of your review…and i am totaly happy with it 👍😎 the Fringe bike would have been a good option too, but i live in Germany and their is no shop selling Fringe Sport products.
Hi neighbour, good to see someone from EU, how is the bike and would you recommend a shop that perhaps does shipping to Niederlande:)
Try Bells of Steel Blitz Air Bike. I’ve been on Echos and Assualts, and prefer my Blitz over both.
I have to tighten and replace parts on my gyms assault bikes all the time. Its the most frustrating piece of equipment I own. I recently purchased a 2 pack of the rogue echo bikes and couldn't believe the difference compared to the assault bikes. I am putting my assault bikes up for sale and replacing them with the rogue echo's. I am hoping they will last much longer in a commercial setting because the assault bikes certainly could not handle my members lol.
I purchased a AirDyne AD7 4 years ago and because it came from Best Buy and free shipping it was the cheapest from me living in Canada.
Rogue bike price was around the same ball park in regards to price but with shipping cost it was really too expensive to be considered for me. I was able to get the Airdyne for about 900$ CAN
Just noticed this: at 10:40 you show the Assault Elite instead of the AD Pro. Great video though! Thanks for the info.
Damn, you've been making super high quality vids lately. Kudos!
I have just purchased the Echo air bike and can wait to use it.
Nice video, I have the old one, I’ve had it about 13 yrs, but its about 20 yrs old. I’m about to upgrade to the one you just reviewed.
Well done sir. Great review/suggestions.
The Schwinn AD has been around for decades and found for free, in great working shape, at many a corner. Would def like to see how it stacks (I use mine daily for warmups)
Exactly. These fan bikes been around since the 60s! and yet people so ignorant they spend $1000 on these things. I recently got a 1990's DP airgometer silent runner $40. It looks like theses new versions at a fraction the cost.
This is awesome 👍 wish you would have thrown in an old 1970s airdyne Schwinn like I'm rocking in my basement 😂
I've got one too and it still works like its brand new, -Mike, GGR Community Manager
@@GarageGymReviews same! Just loud as hell... 😬
I don’t see how the titan is a “budget” pick when it’s $700. At that price may as well get the Rogue bike
Does come with all the features that Rogue charges extra for
Used to be great choice when it was sub $500. Now might aswell go Rogue
$100 difference, plus the shipping cost (not sure what it is, have to imagine in the $50-$75 range) for Rogue. Not extreme, but ~$150 can be a lot of money to people who will use it 1 hour a week at most. I'd prefer the Rogue as well, but would hardly fault someone for valuing the cost savings.
Free shipping for the Echo, plus better resell value. Gotta go with Rogue between the 2
@@BM-si2ei rogue has free shipping as well
Love these, this is Coop at his finest, thanks!
You can tell he really enjoyed doing this review. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
You did an excellent job my man.
I love my Bells of Steel Blitz air bike. Can't beat the quality vs price.
I want to see a air bike that can switch between the moving arms and solid handle bar
Had the Bells of Steel blitz bike. I liked it a lot, but I sold it to get an echo bike. I stand by that decision.
Can you please share specifics on how they compare?
@@jamestonbellajo I felt the Blitz bike was a little easier, as in took less work to generate calories. The echo bike is definitely more sturdy, I felt I could possibly tip over on the blitz bike. I also like the monitor on the echo better, although the blitz bike doesn’t have a bad one. The blitz bike was definitely easier to move around. The blitz bike comes with a wind guard and a shelf for a phone, the echo doesn’t. You’re good either way but I love my echo bike.
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Thank you
Is the echo bike always going to be some sort of HIIT work? Or can you get warmups and cooldowns on it?
Thanks
Very well-done reviews. Love my Concept 2 Bike ERG.
You need to do something about the sound in the warehouse. The echo is mind melting. Look into some dampeners for that ace production value.
Any after market comfort seats?
thank you for your caring & sharing, really helpful. :)
My 10 year old daughter uses my echo bike on the smallest setting. Only problem is it's better for HIIT type work not for long cruising in my opinion, still can do it anyway but not ideal.
Would going at medium pace for longer be a good workout on the echo?
Review the sunny fitness fan bike for a low budget option please
Seriously, all three of the Titan Bikes in my gym fell apart within 6 months. This is a great video, one thing is the reliability of Titan Bikes is awful, no customer support on the failures either.
I just got the Rogue Echo Bike. so excited to use it!
Coop! What’s the plans for the warehouse? Are there renovation/decoration plans? It’s a little empty looking at the moment lol.
Yep, flooring goes in this week. Many massive walls were constructed over the past could of weeks. Paint has happened as well. Will look completely different.
@@GarageGymReviews Awesome, can’t wait!
Did anyone catch the mistake in the video? When he was talking about the Schwinn's price, they showed the Assault Elite bike.
Thanks. Very helpful for me. Any chance you can provide some stance measurements for the airbikes (Outside crank to outside crank distance, or pedal center to pedal center distance)?
That music on the outro! 🔥 🔥 🔥!
What do you think of the old vintage airdynes? Are they any good? You can find them for under $100 all day every day. I have a ad6 and was thinking of selling it and getting one of the vintage airdynes.
Just grabbed an early 90s schwinn ad3 off marketplace for $40. Screen doesn't work, but it rides smooth. $150 more and I can install an assault bike computer for modern output.
Coop, what's up with the Blitz air bike? Will Bells of Steel not send you one? Seems like a great value
Question for you Coop, I’m building a gym out at our shop, my dad is around 65 and wants an air bike to kind of cruise on to just stay active, I would like to use it for conditioning would the Rogue Echo still be the best option even though the belt drive is a little tougher to start or would chain be more of a better option for both of us.
Thanks!
What about the fringe raptor?
We haven't tested it yet but can't wait to try it out. Looks pretty sweet.-Mike GGR Community Manager
Just pulled the trigger on the Fringe Raptor! Wish the review was out, but couldn’t wait any longer. Would have gone with the Rogue Echo had it been in-stock or if I could find one for sale locally. Going with my gut on this one.
Keep us posted if you like it! I’m looking at them too.
Hey have you received the Raptor yet? How is it? Also did you get it at their sale price or the $795 that it’s listed at now?
How the raptor working out looking at it?
The new airbike from Fringe Sport! It’s the titan/assault but with BELT DRIVE!!!!
Where is the Fringe Sport Raptor? I am a big fan of theirs and would love to have their air bike in the mix
We will be testing out soon. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
@@GarageGymReviews love it ! 🚲
Any reviews of the Tru Grit bike?
Would also like your opinion on recumbent bikes. I picked up a Nautilus R616 (2017 model) at an estate sale for $50! But I'm now looking at an AD7 that's listed for sale 'somewhere' for $600 which seems to be an excellent deal. Not planning on getting rid of the R616 though as my wife prefers the seated position.
Coop can you add a sound test review on how loud each air bike can get??
I got the Schwinn AD6 probably 6-7 years ago and even though it gets shit on and doesn’t have the best ratings I love the thing. Maybe I’m lucky and got a good one but at the time it was under 500$ and has held up well. Has the belt drive but the best thing for me is comfortable but sturdy plastic pedals with foot straps on them. I never wear shoes lifting or conditioning at home and the plastic pedals with foot straps keep your feet locked in but are much more comfortable barefoot than metal is. If it shits out on me not sure which one I’ll get because I don’t wanna put shoes on every time I wanna use it, especially in an interval session when I’m mixing in med ball stuff and jumping.
I bought my AD6 4 or 5 yrs ago. One of my belts needed replacement. I called a parts fitness dealer and he told me to simply read the numbers on my belt that broke. I then found that same belt offered for 1/3 the price from a company that makes belts in comparison to some online fitness parts stores that sell them. The AD6 is dual belt driven. I ended up buying an extra 2 belts for both of them for the future. The belts are top quality! I got my AD6 for $499+ taxes off of Amazon. I'm in Canada and prices are always inflated.
I used this webpage to purchase both of the belts.
vbeltguys
@@coopermazy thanks for the comment dude. If I ever need to replace the belts I’ll definitely check them out.
@@Lurtz14301 out of curiosity what's your max calories for a 15min ride? Mine is 245 calories. I just turned 49. I don't think I'll ever beat 245 calories. I use it to cross train for Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Blackbelt since 2012, training since 2000.
@@coopermazy I’ve never tried a 15 minute workout for max calories. I usually do 10 minutes bike 10 minutes row 10 minutes ski erg for lighter zone 2 conditioning days and 15 seconds max speed 45 seconds active rest for rounds on the bike. That one is absolutely brutal, especially after about 8 sets.
@@Lurtz14301 I do other intervals as well. 15/45 like you for 10rds, 10/20 for 10 Rds. I also recently added doing light dumbbells afterwards. Biceps/Shoulders/Back/Triceps/Chest. Just one body part each day for 10 mins. I feel like a million bucks. I've always been lean and muscular naturally and I'm trying to make sure I'm going to turn 50 (Nov 2022) in the best possible shape I can be. I've been physically fit since the age of 20. Weights, running, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Airdyne. Stopped running and picked up the Airdyne to save wear and tear on my joints/knees. Stay safe, and keep healthy.
How tall are you? Would the echo bike or airdyne be okay for someone around 5'6?
Fabulous. Thank you.
Very helpful
Any thoughts on Tru Grit’s Grit bike? Belt driven and on sale right now for $599….not Echo beefy but seems nice.
We haven't used it yet but seems like a high demand for it. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
What about the Torque AirBike you saw at that convention?
It's not out yet. Hopefully we get one and can test it out once it's released. -Mike, GGR Community Manager
What about the Hammer Strength HD Bike? Could you do a Top3 test with measures like decibel, measures, heartrate accuracy a.s.o. thx 🙏🏼
For me I get a cardiovascular heart lung pump, but NO taxing muscle pump on a fan air bike. I get a far more muscle pump and tired muscles on a rower, elliptical, or stationary bike. The fan air bike will definitely get the heart lungs taxed, but just not muscles. I recommend getting a rower machine if have room, not a fan bike. If really want an air bike get a used one, I got a 90s schwinn airdyne for $75 even in covid prices era. also look for the DP airgometer fan bike were very popular in 80s 90s and inexpensive used.
Been waiting for this.
I like these, I just wish the seat was wider 😂😂😂
If i get paid a penny every time he says echo bike, I would be able to afford one. Nice comparison, rogue echo bike vs rogue echo bike
Any reviews on the Blitz Air Bike 2.0 ?
You mentioned the rogue echo bike is probably not good for a smaller person that's 5 ft tall but you didn't really say which ones would be. How's the Schwinn in terms of adjustability? I don't mind spending the money but I need something both my wife and I can work out on she's 5 ft
I've owned a couple of these, along duty lower end airdynes. I'm currently using an AD7, mostly because I love the neutral grip handles, and how seamlessly the computer syncs with chest strap.
Coop doesn’t mention the lower Airdynes- how do they compare? I imagine they get you gassed just like the AD7.
@@thomasbrown7328 the old AD4 feels just like the assault. The newer AD2 is much quieter, and has a lot less resistance, you can easily get an extra 30-40rpm on the top end. But the frame flex is very noticeable at full bore.
Whoa wait, a chest strap? What does that do?
Thank you
@@kozmo7 Heart rate monitor, but it's not ANT+ or Bluetooth compatible. You'll have to get a 5 Ghz wireless HRM.
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Ahhh gotcha’ cool deal, thank you
Fringe Sport Raptor?
This is one I'm excited to get our hands on and test out. Have you used it and if so what sets it apart?- Mike, GGR Community Manager
@@GarageGymReviews I have not used it myself but have my eyes on it for sure.
Same ready to test it out.-Mike
Wouldn't you recommend the Bells of Steel air bike over the Titan, as it's cheaper, they offer a military discount and they're belt driven?
I've had a Schwinn Air Dyne since the early 90's. I mostly have just used it in the winter months to stay in shape.
I've never had to do any maintenance on it and the unit still looks nearly new.
I'm 250# and my Schwinn doesn't creak, maybe the new ones aren't built as well?
I’ve tried all of these, and the cascade air bike is the best. It’s the same as the vulvan thrasher except more handle options. Also they make a mag resistance version. Very high quality.
Just what I was looking for