Schwinn IC4 Bowflex C6 Overview with peloton and zwift
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In this video I will give an over view not a complete review of the bike using both Zwift and Peloton apps. I had a few questions so I hope this helps.
In this video I will give an over view not a complete review of the bike using both Zwift and Peloton apps. I had a few questions so I hope this helps.
Thanks for going through all of this. It was really helpful in me making a decision whether to buy the Peloton or go with the Schwinn or Bowflex bike
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Joe, Thanks for this video. We're at the point of deciding between this Schwinn IC4 and a Sunny model. Your describing your progression from using your secondary bike on an indoor trainer and then progressing to this one is just what we were considering doing, but in light of what you and some others have said, are going to buy the Schwinn or Sunny straight away, for their always being ready to jump on, and more easily adjusted between my wife's riding size needs, and my own. Craig
Thanks for the great follow up review.
great comment on the pedals. i’ve seen alot of reviewers commenting on this being loose. i just bought this bike and going to build it tomorrow
Great video. I ordered the Bowflex C6 version. Should have watched your video before ordering, could have saved $100...lol. The quality is much better than I expected. I tested the Peloton bike at a store just outside Chicago. Great bike, but not worth the $1500 premium over the Bowflex/Schwinn. Also, thanks for the pointer on how to connect the Peloton app telemetry with the bike.
Thanks for the video, I just found your other videos showing zwift in action would,like to see a peloton class in action too if possible. I learned a lot from this video...and also the dbl click on the Apple TV!
Great review....just what I needed to get the IC4. 👍🏽👍🏽
8:48 - once you said you're not a regular youtuber, I hit like on the video. I normally don't do that, but I've been searching up and down on youtube for REAL humans instead of fake ones trying to beg for money or sell me something, and I finally found one, so thank you. I'm really glad real humans still exist who genuinely want to just help others with the benefit of their experience. I just bought this bike today, but so far I have not found a privacy-security conscious person talking about other apps or offline utilities to go with the bike. I would never pay a monthly fee to anyone, and I would never give Zwift or anyone my personal data to track me. I'd prefer a totally offline experience and I'll keep looking. There has to be something out there! Thanks again.
Excellent review, thank you!
How does the seat height adjust? I’ve used commercial studio bikes in which there are small holes and the knob has a bar that is secured in the hole, then you tighten the knob. The Peloton that I recently purchased doesn’t have the extra security of the holes. Instead it’s just a knob that you tighten, and I believe there’s some type of rubber material on the inside that’s tightening the screw to the metal bar. I hope my question and explanation makes sense... my overall issue with the Peloton is that as I ride, the seats slowly slides down. I’m in my 30 day window and might send it back and get a different brand bike.
Thanks for your sharing~ it’s really helpful!!
This is very helpful. Thank you!
I'll put this comment on a few channels. I just unboxed and put the bike together. About an hour. Solid heavy duty very nice. I tilted the bike to roll it into position. The wheels, which are VERY hard, left grooves in my hardwood floor. :-( My fault. I will replace them with softer wheels. Can't wait to ride now. Cheers.
That sucks. Thanks for sharing.
Really nice videos man.
Great vid man!
Thank you
Nice VCR
How do you pair the IC4 with Zwift so that you can see your stats and start riding?
Thanks mate
Great video thanks for posting . My Schwinn IC4 arrives tomorrow and I’m trying to figure out which app to use. If you were to pick one app that’s the most enjoyable and most features which would you pick?
Alan Ó Góillidhe I did not expect to pick Zwift over peloton but I am using Zwift more. Both have free trial so I would try both. They both are amazing.
@@joephoto1353 Thanks for the reply Joe that is helpful and good to know they have trials will definitely do that
Did you show how you connected the IC4 to the Bluetooth on the TV? I missed it.
What does and doesn’t work with the Apple health app ? Does the bike send your stats to the health app or does the cycling app do that ? (Also, thinking about getting an Apple Watch, how does that work with this)
Thanks for the vid 🙌🏻 Quick question I can’t seem to connect my iPhone 10 to bike? Thought it would connect over Bluetooth? And I’m wanting to connect to peloton app as was mentioned on the website. Have you had success with any of this? Thx 😊
You don't connect through the phone settings. You just connect thought the peloton app or zwift app. The app will recognize the bike as long as the bike is powered on. So do NOT look in the settings. Just look at my second or third video where I show connecting to peloton. Just remember this does not connect like a car or watch through settings. It is direct inside the app.
Great vid. overall how is the resistance on the bike. I heard from other videos......that it is not strong enough. Is it enough for the average to better rider?-thanks
Mine can be stronger than I can push. I think you may need a calibration. Check the facebook group for the bikes.
Great video. I sure appreciate it. Maybe the buffering is because you're on the free trial? Just a thought.
I will check that out. Thank you. I am sure the subscription will kick in soon.
Might be because you have zwift AND peloton apps running together at the same time too?
I’m still kind of unclear as to how to connect to the Peloton app from The Bike. I’ve been using the Peloton app for years so I know how to use the app, I’m just not sure how to make it connect with The Bike.
When using the bike with the peloton app are you on leader board for competing with other riders during the live classes?
No if you want to be on the leaderboard you must own a peloton bike and pay the $39 monthly fee. I do see that as a motivator so I make no judgment on the price if someone wants that. This bike works well and you can see your cadence and heart rate on screen for peloton. I do enjoy the live classes but not on the leaderboard. I think there is value in the kind of fellowship like I have with Zwift. But so far the peloton classes are so good on their own I have no shortage of motivation. I hope this helps.
@@joephoto1353 Hi, does the bike have a built in cadence sensor? Also, do you know if you can remove the pedals and put in power meter pedals?
Are you able to angle the iPad holder? Seems like a bad view angle at the moment?
Khaled Abdelghany no it is fixed as far as I can tell. I like the angle for me. I will test this out and report back again soon
@@joephoto1353 thank you
Does the bike have a cadence counter?
Great review! That's the bike I'm purchasing next month. We've always had Schwinn spinners and we totally killed our last one like 3 years ago so we're buying this one. I do plan on using it with the Peloton app, which I currently use for other classes now and I agree, sometimes I get a lag when streaming it to my t.v., not so much if i watch it directly from my phone, which I rarely do. Also thanks for showing the pedals, was wondering if I could use my roadie cycling shoes on this bike or if I needed to buy pedals for it. Also, does the bike itself have to be plugged into a wall unit to power the little monitor? I can't seem to find that info anywhere. Do you need to charge it? Let me know when you have a chance and congrats on your bike purchase! :)
evelyn cameron yes you plug into a wall socket for power. Thank you for the comment
Is it small and lightweight enough to to move through interior doors? Sub and Like added. Thanks for sharing!
The bike is about 100lbs but has wheels on the front that make it easy to transport (most of the weight sits on the wheels). It's very sturdy. As long as you're not going up/down stairs there is minimal weight that you need to lift to move it around. The bike itself isn't wide but there is a stand/feet that it sits on but they should fit through a door no problem. You can probably get exact specs online though for width.
Would you get a wahoo Kickr bike if you could afford it
I was going to purchase either the Peloton or NordicTrack S22i. I'm glad I didn't!!! I ended up getting this bike and also purchased the VZFit with Oculus Quest. This way, I can go between my tablet, TV or VR. Makes it fun!!!
John & Sara C. Wow. Never thought of using VR. Can you Zwift with the oculus?
Does the Schwinn bike adjust the resistance (grade) sent from zwift automatically?
No
The fire tv has the peloton app
what size iPad is that?
year later, any problems?
Can apps set the resistance on the bike, or is it manual only?
Graham Wheeler you have to turn the knob. Not a big deal for me but it’s not a smart trainer for a road bike like most use with Zwift
@@joephoto1353 thanks. I had one on order but it was going to take 6 weeks to arrive and I could get a NordicTrack s15i in 2 days, so ended up going with that. More expensive but its a great bike and they have hundreds of outdoor road/mountain rides on iFit which I prefer to studio ones, and the trainers set the incline and resistance automatically. So I am pretty happy with it. If I ever get bored with iFit I'll add a power pedal so I can use it with Zwift.
Hello, can you use the buke without subscribing to any app?
yes
Does this bike have a calorie count? If so how accurate does it seem to be?
Richmond Farmer yes there is a calorie count. It about 10% higher than my Garmin count. The bike does not know my weight so I am guessing it’s just a guess. I prefer the calorie count from Zwift that also uses my watts and heart rate from the bike.
It will just be in a range because it doesn’t know how much you weigh. If you sync the bike to an app that knows your weight, watts, or Heart rate it will be more accurate. I used Zwift which also syncs to Garmin and Strava
Just put mine together last night - Anyone know how to lower the volume of the beeps on the control panel thing? The bike is super quiet but the beep wakes the family up, it’s loud!
toomanybarts never has this bike but maybe try putting tape over the speaker where the noise comes from 🤷♂️. And if it’s an internal noise then ion know chief 😳
I have a FireTV Stick and I downloaded the Peloton App to watch on my big screen. Do I also need to connect a tablet for this all to work?
My iPhone only gives me my cadence not my output or heart rate do you have the same thing
On Peloton only cadence on the screen. But you can still record it all with a garmin watch or computer. Using Zwift, all the information is transmitted and on the screen.
Are the resistance speeds the same as Peleton?
mixtcchik supposed to be. I plan to use the calibration tool soon
Just finished assembling mine , love it! Easy assembly. Good quality and very sturdy! HR monitor is accurate. One thing, seat is hella uncomfortable. Anyone any recommendation on seat cushions ???
Do you have the cycling bibs or shorts with the butt pad in them?
Hungry Like The Wolfe I do have cycling shorts but found the seat to be still uncomfortable for longer rides but I got a new seat so it’s a lot better now
I got used to the seat after a while and it softened up. I am fine with it now. But it’s not the best seat.
I used to be an avid spin class attendee. For many years I'd go 3-4x per week until I discovered mountain biking. Having said that, due to injuries, I'm considering going back to indoor cycling and with the gyms being closed due to the COVID-19, a stationary bike of my own just might be in my future. Anyway, you do need to develop saddle-ass! LOL! Seriously, when first starting out, even with padded bike shorts, you're likely to be uncomfortable. Over time, you'll enjoy your rides even without any type of padding whatsoever. Yes, some seats are more or less comfortable than others but over time, you do develop a tolerance of sorts.
Thanks for the replies on this! It has been hard to get use to the pain. I have changed the seat since which is more comfortable. It is a bugger though as I end up having to stop as the pain gets so bad, my lungs/heart/brain are wanting to keeping going but my ass isn't. I just have to suck it up until I get adjusted. I do enjoy this particular bike and with the iPad it makes it a lot of fun. But this is definitely the most I have ever cycled so my as is not use to it. Thanks again for the replies encouraging to hear it's a normal adjustment to make for beginners.
I have to buy a power meter or it is not necessery?
Only if you really want accurate power data or if you are into racing in zwift. The power data from these bikes is still...I would say... "recreational"
The buffering is probably because the app is connecting via bluetooth and not your wireless network.
Are you on both peloton and Zwift
Michael Kalpokas yes
it is good for somebody high is 180cm (6)
how do you steer in the zwift app?
Sync your phone/tablet and have it on the IC4. You can then use your phone/tablet as a Zwift "remote". When riding, if you need to veer left/right/straight there are buttons or a U-turn button. Mostly though, you pedal and it guides you but you can turn if needed.
@@mikecoulter5243 da man!!
How was it connecting to Zwift? Did the schwinn show up on the screen as the trainer?
zwift recognises the bike via Bluetooth
Do you think the tablet tray would hold a 5 lb tv or computer monitor, if I strapped it down?
Zachary Hunter I think it may work. If you need to adjust the bars it’s not a good idea. The entire bars and cup holders slide on an adjustment. I put way more than 5lbs of my body weight on it as I am standing on the pedals. I don’t make any claims but I think it could be done.
@@joephoto1353 that's very helpful, thanks!
What size is the ipad you're using? Would an ipad pro 12.9 fit?
Trevor Gehman I use the 12.9.
Do you knees hit the water bottle holder or water bottles when in the holder?
With my longer water bottle in the carrier while having the handle bars positioned all the way forward, yes my knees hit while standing up. It is a design flaw. I just use a shorter water bottle with no issues.
There's water bottles flying around his house 24/7 ☹️
Can you touch on how the resistance works? If I connect the bike such as you have it to the IPad will is indicate my resistance? Or is there a mother way to figure it out?
Whitney Kelm are you asking about Zwift of peloton? With both apps you have to change to the resistance with knob on the bike manually. With Zwift it will use your resistance and cadence to give you a wattage of power. With peloton it only shows your cadence and heart rate on the screen. Using this bike with peloton you will not end up on the leader board so connecting the Heart Rate and cadence is kind of pointless for me which is why I use Zwift for that. If your only using Peloton then it makes sense to connect cadence and heart rate to compare, but you will not be able to to compare resistance or total output. Even on peloton with the peloton bike you must turn the knob yourself. When I do a peloton ride I just turn my knob to what the instructor says. I can’t always go that high honestly. But I try. I will make a video showing that in the next few days
Joe Photo this is regards to Peloton. But how on the Schwinn Bike can you tell what your resistance is at or is it all a guess?
Whitney Kelm the Schwinn has a screen that shows your resistance level from 0-100. The levels match the peloton bike that also goes from zero to 100.
Joe Photo thank you! I didn’t see that on the screen. I’m learning a lot!
They are called dumbells dumbell.
Does it come with the pad to watch on?
It does not
Purchased the Peloton bike a few months ago & it’s definitely worth the hype! With the bike you get all the metrics, and in my very own experience that's what keeps me going. That's how I track progress and that's how I compete with other people; which keeps me on the bike every day. If you are not big into the metrics, the digital version might fit well for you and you'll save a few bucks. If you do end up deciding on the bike, here is a coupon code for you: PELOTON PROMO CODE $100 OFF: ZFA9CM
Poor bike for your knees (Q Factor 190mm) :/
Can you say then what bike is better option , if you want better Q factor ?
I don’t really care about your health problems. Just take care of them and move on, instead of boring us.
That bike looks dumb .in your sitting room dude
I am able to easily move it to the back. It has wheels. Takes 5 seconds to put it away.
@@joephoto1353 that bike dose look good that's the one I wanted but I can't buy that bike from Argos .as they don't sell that bike
Thanks for going through all of this. It was really helpful in me making a decision whether to buy the Peloton or go with the Schwinn or Bowflex bike