Schwinn Airdyne Bike Series

Airdynes/fanbikes are the best! You can't beat it for a short or medium duration cardio session, and the fact that you can mix in hard work with light work seamlessly without fiddling with settings makes it the best piece of home cardio equipment in my estimation. You could even use it without even turning the control pad on -- it's all mechanical and low tech. I, like many people, compared this with the Rogue Echo before buying. I got this one mainly because it was in stock at the time, but I'm glad I did (even accounting for the price difference), for several reasons. For reference, I have this at home and my main use is ~15 minute moderate intensity rides on off days from the gym with a few sprints mixed in. I use a Rogue Echo bike 4x a week at the gym, mainly for warming up. Anyway, the Airdyne Pro and the Rogue Echo are pretty similar and both great, but here's why I like the Airdyne more: -The fan. The fan has more blades which provide more resistance...the end result is that the bike has a very natural, smooth feel when riding, which feels more like actually riding a bicycle to me. The rogue bike by comparison feels more like you're riding a bike down a slight hill, to use an analogy. -The handles. I thought as a 6'2" person I'd only use the top handle position, but I use both top, bottom, and side (neutral grip). I find switching grips every so often keeps me feeling fresher and helps engage different muscles. For instance, I find a neutral grip, while being the least comfortable, gives the best scapular contraction. -The build quality. I remember seeing reviews saying the Rogue had better quality because it seemed to be "overbuilt" like a "squat rack" -- to be honest I think this is just the design aesthetic. The airdyne seems sturdier to me with the possible exception of the seat post, which has maybe a little more play than the rogue. But the key part is the splined shaft where the handles connect to the body -- the schwinn has zero play and the handles feel solid, while the rogue has a little play (but still feels fine to use). This may be in part due to the higher mileage on the rogue, which is at a gym. I find the displays to both be "fine" for my purposes -- all I need are a timer, some measure of speed/rpm/cal per minute (they're all the same, just different scales), and some measure of work (e.g. calories burned). I don't use the built-in interval timers on them -- the only use I'd see for that is if you were already warmed up and ready to just jump on and do some tabatas or something. If I did structured intervals, I'd use an app or a gymboss timer. I will say, I do kind of like the "gauge" style display at the top of the airdyne display...it leaves a hashmark at your highest speed of the session, and it's fun to see how high you can get it while sprinting. Anyway, I can't say if these factors justify the extra cost of this unit for every buyer, but I'm glad I got the Airdyne Pro, even if I would have been just as happy with the Rogue.

Really nice, easy to assemble. I had no problem. Didn't even read the manual. Just watched a quick video on YouTube before it was delivered. The display is not backlit, but not a big deal. Price was $499.00. No wind in the face due to the info console blocking it. You won't need the optional deflector at all. The wind travels under the seat and out the back which creates a backdraft that seems to keep me cooler than when riding my old recumbent with an additional fan in the room. This might be a drawback for fitness finatics, but not for me at the age of 58. Not going to push hard like a maniac. This thing burns more cals than my old recumbent did. About twice as many in the same time frame. It's very quite except for the wind noise when you ramp up your workout (over 20mph). It also has VERY smooth operation. Seat could be a tad better. Nice thing is, you can use any standard bicycle seat with a post mount. This allows angle adjustment. Most bicycle seats are on a pair of rails which would also allow a few inches front to back adjustment (the included seat does not have the rails but the angle is adjustable. Very important for comfort! The AD2 has a non-bicycle type mount and does not have an angle adjustment. This is the biggest reason I decided on the AD6. Also, The AD6 has METAL foot rests up front, the AD2 has plastic. The AD2 also has a plastice fan cage. CHEAP! The AD6 display shows everything at a glance on the display, plus you can use an optional chest pulse monitor strap as long as it's NON-CODED. Due to it's limited display, the AD2 has to alternate through info, plus there is no option for pulse monitoring. No thanks! The AD6 is well worth the extra $100 if you can get it on sale. Check them out and compare on Schwinn.com I'm very happy with this purchase, plus I don't have to worry about where to find parts if ever needed as with some other brands. It's a Schwinn! Built by Nautilus! I did read the negative reviews and don't really understand why people are having issues. Perhaps they bent the fan cage when moving it around. Maybe they have kids that shoved something in the cage. Maybe they weigh over the 300lb limit and stood on it when working out? It's a very simple design incorporating two belts, some pulleys and some bearings. Not a whole lot to go wrong in my opinion. It appears to be a very substantial machine for home use, perhaps even for light to medium commercial use. Throw the treadmills and flywheel bikes in the garbage!

I've only just received the bike but so far it is worth its reputation. You can have as hard a workout as you want and it seems very stable. I don't know about longevity yet but I would recommend that you recheck the pedal tightness every few uses or so. Also, I read in previous reviews that the Polar H10 sensor (that I recently purchased before I got the bike) would not pair with this bike's display, but just to try it, I put the sensor on and it immediately began to display my pulse on the bike display. I've now used the senor with the bike a number of times and it seems to function perfectly. I don't know how to explain why others seem to have trouble but maybe something has changed in Polar/Schwinn hardware. Also, I have had no trouble with the seat moving as I tightened it to begin with and it has stayed where I put it originally. Finally, putting the bike together does require that you read the directions closely and follow them step by step. I put it together by myself and it went well (although there are a few steps that would benefit from having a second person present). At this point I would definitely recommend this equipment. UPDATE 7/25/2023 I still feel that the AD6 is an excellent buy. However, a couple of things to note. One is that after about 3 months the main crank drive belt broke. Seemed a little early for that as I (age 71) am the only one using it about 3 times a week and not an extreme use. The good news is that their customer service was right on task. I had registered the bike right after I bought it and when I called they helpful customer service rep took care of my order immediately and the part was sent out UPS the next day. I received the belt in a few days and was able to replace it myself with the help of the service manual provided online. Secondly, the seat has remained where I originally placed it from the beginning. Thirdly, my Polar H10 HRT works just fine every time. I don't know why, when others have stated that they weren't able to connect. Only thing is that the H10 had a firmware upgrade in March of 2023 that might have helped? No other issues with the bike and it provides a fantastic workout.

Update - January 13, 2015 -- I've decided to reduce my original 5-star review to 4 stars, for the following reasons. First, I have begun to agree with many other reviewers -- the Airdyne AD6 seat mount is under-engineered for the price and quality of this unit. Nearly every other "good" upright exercise bike on the market has a better, more adjustable seat. By comparison, the crude post-style mount on the AD6 is something I've only seen on bikes in the $100-$200 price range. If I were Schwinn/Nautilus, I would engineer a seat upgrade that owners of the AD6 and other Airdyne models can buy, and that would become standard on all new units. Second, as noted by another reviewer, the large "Schwinn" medallions on the wind guard fall off. Reapplying them works for a few weeks or days, until they fall off again. I'm going to glue them back on next time. The positives of this bike still outweigh the negatives in my opinion, and a good machine could be made a great one with a little more thought, design, and quality control on the part of the manufacturer. Original Review - Aug. 22, 2014 -- I am a 65-y/o man who recently underwent a successful quadruple cardiac bypass operation, and am exercising regularly to ensure a strong recovery. However, my fitness options are limited by lower back pain and sciatica, which makes walking, treadmill, and elliptical training very uncomfortable. I was on the verge of buying an incredibly expensive ($4-5K) seated elliptical trainer when I rediscovered the Schwinn Airdyne. I was pleasantly surprised to find several of these excellent units in use by my hospital cardiac rehab program, reincarnated from the 1970s and 1980s as the AD6. I love this thing! For me it delivers a good, smooth, stable, pain-free, whole-body workout I can do at home, unlike a lot of fancier, vastly more expensive machines. In fact, this thing delivers a lot of bang for your buck--it can literally kick your butt. The item arrived quickly from Amazon, in one large box. I used an upright dolly to move it indoors to the location I plan to use it in. Assembly was very straightforward, and without any help, it only took me 30-45 minutes (it might have gone faster but I was watching TV). I am 5'8", but unlike some reviewers, I don't feel the handles are too far away. However, I do believe you need to lean forward into the handles in order to exercise your upper body correctly. Therefore, my sense is that you are not intended to sit perfectly upright while using the machine, and that may be difficult for some users, whether short, obese, have a weak upper-body, or are otherwise physically limited, until they grow accustomed to it. For those who feel they absolutely must sit perfectly upright on an exercise bike, with no weight on their arms and shoulders, this might not be the right machine for them. Also, some reviewers felt the seat is too hard. Seat comfort is a highly subjective matter that depends greatly on one's size and shape. I found the seat to be large, well-padded, and more than adequately comfortable, but that might not be the case for anyone who is very heavy or unaccustomed to bike riding. It might help that I am already used to the hard, narrow saddles found on racing and road bikes. However, I do wish the AD6 seat were more easily adjustable--perhaps like the seat on the much more expensive Air Assault bike. (I think I prefer the Schwinn AD6 overall, however.) Those who cannot deal with a bike seat in general might consider a recumbent machine, with a more upright, chair-like seat. Finally, as some reviewers have noted, the AD6 can produce a fair amount of "fan" noise, and it increases with speed, perhaps making it difficult to hear a TV. Mine is parked in front of a TV set in my basement, where no one minds if I turn up the volume. However, I can see how the noise could be an issue. For some, music through earbuds might be an alternative to increased radio or TV volume. For others looking for a totally silent workout machine, you might wish to look elsewhere. As with any piece of home exercise equipment, it is only prudent to try it before you buy. Find one at a dealership, a friend's house, or a gym, and see if it really works right for you. Otherwise, don't complain if you soon find it more useful as towel rack than a piece of fitness gear. I am personally looking forward to using this machine for many years to come, not only for my continuing recovery and general fitness, but as a relatively inexpensive, home-based, hassle-free substitute for more expensive equipment, and as indoor cross-training for cycling on my road bike.

I have been a serious bicyclist for 40 years. I enjoy riding one of my six bicycles outside when the weather permits. But as I have gotten older, my enthusiasm for exercise riding outside in 45 degree rain has dropped. This describes the typical weather in Seattle for about five months of the year. So as to maintain my cycling fitness, I had put one of my surplus mountain bikes on rollers, next to my Concept C rower, and used that for my indoor bicycling exercise. I was never that happy with the roller, since it was not as fluid nor offered as much resistance as riding outside. For quite a few years I had used a Precor recumbent exercise bicycle but gave it away since I felt the recumbent position did not prepare me well for riding my upright road/mountain bicycles outside. I had used a Schwinn Airdyne at the Y occasionally and always liked it. I had looked for one on our local Craigslist and never saw anything I wanted. So when this came up on the Deal of the Day, I did some quick online research and snapped it up immediately. The shipping box was somewhat beat up and had a puncture in it, and it does weigh around 120 pounds in the box, so get some help bringing it into the house if you cannot handle that weight safely by yourself. I opened the box and inspected and laid out all the parts downstairs and brought them upstairs to my exercise room for assembly. The frame assembly is the largest and heaviest piece, weighing around 80 pounds or so. I thought the assembly instructions were simple and the assembly hardware and tools secured to a card was a great idea. It took me about 30 minutes to assemble, but then again, I do all of my own bicycle mechanic work. I do recommend taking the bicycle saddle clamp mechanism out of the saddle and putting the saddle post bracket separately onto the knurled saddle post. I used a small hammer to tap it down so that it was fully seated onto the knurled saddle post. I could not get the saddle fully seated while trying to mount the saddle with the clamp still on the saddle. The saddle does not slip once the bracket is fully mounted and the screw and bolt is tightened. The electronic monitor did get somewhat crushed during shipping and did not work. I have been waiting a little over a week and have not yet heard from Schwinn regarding a replacement. All other parts arrived in perfect condition. The Airdyne AD6 is a joy to use. It is built like a tank, is quiet and is rock solid during use. I use a Polar heart rate monitor and have no problem in getting my heart rate into the target zone. From an exercise standpoint, it is a bonus to be able to work your upper body with the handlebars which helps with my Tabata intervals. This feature was why I bought the Airdyne over a spinning bicycle. It would be great if there was a way to mount one of my road saddles on the Airdyne. I think the Airdyne AD6 will meet my requirements for cardio and general fitness, and will keep my legs in reasonable bicycling shape during the winter months. I would recommend this model. Edit on 1/19/13: I had to call Schwinn about the damaged electronic monitor since they were not returning my additional emails asking about the monitor replacement. It turns out that for warranty support, you have to first register your bike with them. Completing the electronic registration process online is insufficient. They also require a copy of your receipt or invoice. The website does not mention this nor did their initial email to me. I took a screenshot of my Amazon invoice and emailed it to them. This satisfied them, but if I had not called to ask why my emails were not being returned, I would have waited forever, apparently. Also, the Serfas bicycle saddle pad (exerciser), sold elsewhere on this site, does fit the Airdyne AD6 saddle. Finally, the bike continues to be a joy to use and is as solid as a rock

I had one of these back when they were big and gold - this is MUCH better. Small footprint, very quiet and solidly built. There are some other things worth mentioning. If you want to use the heart rate monitor feature, you will find in the manual it says "The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR® compatible model. Coded POLAR® heart rate straps such as POLAR® OwnCode® chest straps will not work with this equipment." Polar heart monitors come with coded transmitters. The only uncoded transmitter they make is the Polar T31 Non-Coded Transmitter and Belt Set Definitely worth the $35. Also, if you've read the reviews here, most have been 5 star but I looked at the less than 5 stars, the reason that they gave, and then responded. First, what they said and then added my NOTE: 1)The reason for four stars versus five is that the seat makes me feel like I am falling forward. It is adjustable but I haven't been able to find the right setting - -this may be a user issue versus a bike flaw and I will update my rating if I am able to find the right position. NOTE: This can be adjusted using the bracket under the seat. See page 10 of the manual. 2)Expensive, but perhaps worth it - Could use a bit more resistance NOTE: Whether or not it's expensive to someone, I can't address, but resistance is based on how fast you pedal. 3)ordered the AD6 and put together and start to ride - the feel of it was definitely off. Turned out the seat kept adjusting as I started to ride - the bolt used to tighten the seat on is such low quality that it stripped with only a few turns and now have to find replacement. NOTE: The Seat Post Adjustment knob is well made. I think what the problem was for this person is it has a pop out pin that needs to enter one of the holes on the seat post. Then you tighten down the adjustment to snug it in. See page 14 of the manual. When you first start up the Console it will ask you for your elevation to better calculate caloric burn. If you don't know, go to veloroutes dot org/elevation/ and enter your address to get it. The manual that comes with the AD6 says you can enter it later by going to the Console Set-up Mode section but I couldn't find that part of instructions in the manual provided. It is available in the more complete online manual you can get by going to schwinnfitness dot com >Customer Support and Product Manuals. The AD6 is new for the 2012/2013 year and replaces the Airdyne Classic (AD4) & the Airdyne Evolution Comp. It's a great machine and, imho, well worth the money if you buy it at Amazon. If you have Prime, you can even get it next day for $3.99! :) If you don't have Prime, this would be a great time to get it as it will pay for itself right now.

After our local gym closed due to COVID my wife suggested we buy one of the Airdyne bikes because she wanted something that would work out her upper and lower body. Given the Peloton craze and the fact I never see them in any gyms I'd always figured they were a gimmick. Plus, I knew several people who had the old metal Airdyne's sitting in their basements and was never impressed. However, I looked around online and saw that a lot of trainers were recommending the Airdyne for HIIT training, so I figured we could give it a try. We bought the cheapest model because I figured we'd only be using it in the winter when we can't run outside, so I did not have high expectations for the build quality. I was pleasantly surprised by how solid and stable it felt. Much nicer than what I'd thought it would be. Probably not "gym quality," but for our basement it's great. We've had it for a few months and so far it's held up really well and my wife and I are each using it 2-3 times a week. One of my biggest concerns when I bought the cheaper model was the fact the weight limit was only 250 pounds. Since I'm 6'2" 220 I was worried it would feel flimsy when I was on it. While I could stand to lose a few pounds I'm in pretty good shape and I push the bike hard without any issues. Doesn't wobble at all and feels stable. While it's not quiet, it's not nearly as loud as the old metal bikes (and I love the fact it moves air well). The only downsides are that it is big and heavy. This isn't something you can move out of the way too easily. Gives about as good a workout as you can expect from a stationary bike. In addition to your legs you can really feel it in your arms after HIIT. It's not weight training or running, but it'll do until I can get back into the gym and outside to run. I was skeptical of the whole "air resistance" thing, but it works.

I ordered a new AD7 and eagerly awaited what would have been my third Air Dyne purchase over the past two decades. Upon its prompt delivery, my son-in-law assembled and tested. Assembled, it appeared to be a sturdy and sound product. My son-in-law, however, noticed a grinding noise upon testing, and upon examination, noticed that the flywheel band did not appear properly aligned. He suggested that I seek manufacturer customer technical. I called Amazon and was referred to Schwinn’s current manufacturer, Johnson Health Tech North America. I called Johnson, itself, spoke with a c/s rep in the warranty area, and explained to her that I had what seemed to be a problem that should be easily resolved with appropriate technical assistance. I further explained that i have limited hand dexterity. She texted/emailed instructions to open a “warranty claim” ticket after I furnished a list of claim ticket requirements, including my contact info, a description of the issue, a video of the issue, and a copy of my written receipt of purchase. I promptly complied with her instructions and then phoned the following day to assure everything I had submitted was complete. I spoke with another c/s rep, a most unpleasant experience. The second rep informed me that Johnson Health Tech would not accept my “cut and paste” Amazon purchase receipt. When I attempted to question her, she curtly informed me that she was not going to argue with me and that I either follow her requirements , or that the claim would not be processed. She did not explain what would constitute an acceptable receipt to Johnson Health Tech. She then stated that if I wanted to return my purchase to Amazon, it was fine by her. I was astounded at her haughtiness, callowness and arrogance, especially given the market availability of excellent competitive products. Subsequent to that unpleasant call, I emailed Johnson the following day but received no reply. After waiting another day or two, I then returned the AD7 and promptly received a refund. I’m just amazed at Johnson Health Tech’s horrible customer support! Two competitors - Assault and Rogue - appear to have excellent, if not better, alternatives to Schwinn AD7, which I will now explore. Schwinn and Johnson Health Tech, have lost this customer forever. According to the last customer service rep with whom I spoke, that loss is inconsequential to Johnson Health Tech. How unfortunate for the once storied brand name, Schwinn, that the brand’s current owner provides such abysmal customer support and service.

I have received this bike in A+ shipping condition. I assembled it with my daughter. The instructions were easy to follow. All the screws, tools exactly as needed, nothing missing and even the instructions books, both in french and english. I used it and it runs perfectly well. the arms do exercise at the same time as the legs. I am extremely happy since it is my first shot at bying such big equipement on internet. The Shwinn A2 bike is great and fits well in my home.

la bici es de buena calidad y robusta, funciona muy bien,es muy recomendable para casa, peso 92kg y 183cm y me va perfecta, no tardo en llegar.

El único detalle del producto es que los pedales son muy reducidos y para gente con pie grande es complicado. Pero en general es muy bueno y con pocos minutos tienes para un buen ejercicio.

I've had this airdyne for over a month now and I've been using it for HIIT (20 seconds all-out intensity 10 seconds rest) and it hasn't disappointed me at all. First of all, this airdyne arrived in great condition, it was easy to assemble as the instructions are very easy to understand and there isn't much parts to assemble the airdyne. When I first got on the airdyne to do my intervals, I was gasping for air within the first 5 minutes and my thighs felt like they were going to explode. The resistance the fan offers is tough and I guarantee that your quads will feel like mince meat the next day. As far as the airdyne goes, it is very sturdy as it doesn't wobble around when you're on it and it also has adjustable feet for uneven surfaces. The parts are very sturdy and versatile and I have inspected the belt and bearings multiple times after use with no signs of extreme wear. Personally, I didn't think this airdyne was up to the task of HIIT, but I was wrong which makes this airdyne ideal if you are on a budget. This airdyne is superb when it comes to increasing your fitness level and it is a good addition to my garage gym. The fan is quiet, however it is not as quiet as the AD6 or AD8. It sounds loud when you're on it but when someone else is on it, it sounds like a Dyson tower fan which is very silent. I am very happy with this purchase and it is excellent for the price. I think that it will last me many years!

Das Produkt an sich ist in Ordnung, so wie es beschrieben wurde. Der Sattel ist etwas rutschig und eine manuelle Einstellung des Widerstandes (Watt) fände ich auch passend. Das Gerät wurde drei Tage später zugeschickt als versprochen. Bei der Lieferung wurde das Gerät einfach vor die Haustüre gestellt. Ich fragte den Lieferanten ob er so freundlich wäre mir zu helfen das Gerät in die Wohnung zutragen, die Antwort: die Lieferung ist nur bis zur Haustüre bezahlt. Ich musste dann das Packet vor der Türe auspacken und in Einzelteile in die Wohnung tragen. Das Geld wurde aber zumindest pünktlich (noch bevor ich das Produkt erhielt) abgebucht. Den leeren Karton muss ich auch noch wegbringen. Ich habe zeitgleich ein Laufband bei einen Händler in der Stadt gekauft. Der Preis war der gleiche wie bei Amazone, die Lieferung am gleichen Tag frei bis in die Wohnung, das Laufband wurde aufgestellt wo ich es wollte und der Müll wurde auch gleich wieder mitgenommne. Wo ich das nächste mal bestelle ist für mich persönlich klar.