Forget paying for a membership you rarely use. Bring the gym inside your home. These two stationary bikes from Schwinn don’t require much space to give you a full workout.Their innovative design means you’ll never outgrow them. Let’s look at both of them to see which one will be the best for you.
Schwinn AD2 Airdyne Bike
Instead of the weighted inertia flywheels seen on other stationary bikes, Schwinn uses wind resistance to give you a workout. The harder you pedal; the more resistance you’ll feel. That means no matter how much stronger you become, you always have room for improvement.
You don’t need to spin any dials or click any buttons. You don’t need electricity, only the power of your own body. The LCD monitor is only there to show you your speed, RPM, distance, time, and calories burned. You don’t have to use it if you don’t want to see statistics.
Use the handlebars to include your upper body in the workout—or you can rest your feet on the pegs and work only your arms. Just like riding a bike outdoors, the act of pedaling creates a cooling breeze.
The sturdy frame includes a soft, contoured seat that adjusts to your height with the pull of a knob. The large, self-balancing pedals include foot straps for better control. The handlebars are foam-padded for comfort. Everything about the AD2 is simple and straightforward. It’s an excellent economic solution for your exercise needs. But if you wish it had more features, check out the AD6 described below.
More features of the Schwinn AD2 Airdyne Exercise Bike
- Schwinn offers a 5-year warranty on the frame, 1 year on mechanical and electrical parts, 90-days protection against wear on parts, and 90-dayslabor
- Needs 2 AA batteries to operate the display
- Maximum user weight: 250lbs
- Measures 46″L x 25″W x 50″H and weighs 96lbs
- Tip up the end of the bike and roll it on its transport wheels to move it out of the way
Schwinn AD6 Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike
If you liked what you saw of the AD2, you may love the AD6. It has a host of new features to increase your comfort. You may find yourself riding this bike for longer than you planned!
Like the AD2, this bike makes use of a fan to give you increasing resistance. The new, improved fan on the AD6 is quieter and virtually frictionless. But still, the harder you pedal, the harder the workout becomes. You’ll never outgrow this machine.
Just as on the other bike, you can work your arms with the moving handlebars at the same time you pedal. If you like, you can exercise just your arms by placing your feet on the pegs below the handlebars.
The AD6 takes up a little more space and weighs a bit more with its sturdier frame. It accepts users weighing up to 300 pounds. It also comes with a significantly longer warranty. The drive system features dual belts and an improved the linkage system for better safety. The transport wheels are mounted at a better angle on the front for moving the bike out of the way if needed. The foot straps on the pedals are larger, and the padded seat is, too.
Schwinn added in extras like a bottle holder, reading rack, and a wind screen in case you don’t want to feel the cooling breeze coming from the fan wheel. The LCD console is mounted in a place where it is easier to view. It has an advanced RPM gauge which is perfect for doing interval training, and it shows distance, time, calories burned, and pulse rate if you have the optional heart monitor.
More features of the Schwinn AD6 Airdyne Exercise Bike
- Schwinn offers a 15-year warranty on the frame, 3 yearson mechanical parts, 2 years onelectrical parts, and 6-months labor
- Measures 49.7″L x 25.7″W x 50.9″H and weighs 112lbs
- Needs 2 AA batteries to operate the display
- Maximum user weight: 300lbs
Recommendation
If you want a simple exercise bike that you’ll never outgrow, get the AD2 Airdyne. The only limitation is that it only works for users weighing up to 250 pounds.
If you prefer to have some comfortable extras besides a padded seat, get the AD6. It offers a reading rack, bottle holder, and a sturdier frame that supports up to 300 pounds.
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