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Marcy Classic Upright Fan Exercise Bike | Dual Action Air Resistance Full Body Workout

Steve — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:13:26 +0000

A traditional fan design upright bike is an intriguing alternative to modern fitness equipment, but definitely has pros and cons.

The Marcy Classic incorporates an air resistance system — the harder you pedal the greater the resistance — and dual action pivoting arms to add an upper body workout. The bike is designed to mimic the posture of a road cycle and provide the feel of cycling outdoors.

The Marcy Classic is sturdy and well constructed considering the size and low price. It runs smoothly but is relatively loud compared to magnetic resistance systems used in more advanced bikes. The noise from the fan is constant and may be perceived as either rhythmically soothing or just distracting. The fan’s air flow does add a slight cooling effect, mostly around the legs.

The bike is very compact, weighs only 59 pounds and is easy to move, with or without the transport wheels.

The seat is adjustable to suit a wide range of users but is inflexible and not very comfortable. Consider purchasing a padded seat cover.

The simple console tracks time, total distance, number of calories burned and speed levels.

If you like the concept of this bike but want a higher quality upgrade we highly recommend the Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike.

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Schwinn Upright Airdyne Evolution Comp | Stationary Exercise Bike with Fan Resistance

Steve — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:57:38 +0000

The original Schwinn Airdyne has been around for over 20 years and remains a top seller among upright exercise bikes. The next generation Airdyne Evolution Comp stays true to the original concept but incorporates a more efficient design.

The fan wheel is smaller and uses wider contoured blades for increased resistance, while the operation is much quieter and smoother with less vibration. It’s built with newer technology and higher quality components for an increased life span. It’s a leap forward from the original Schwinn Airdyne.

In both Airdyne models resistance is generated manually rather than electronically. The wind resistance is exponential — the harder you pedal, the higher the resistance and energy expenditure. This naturally provides an optimal workout level to match the user’s fitness level.

Sometimes simplicity is an asset. The Airdyne’s frictionless braking system requires less maintenance than more complex systems and the sealed cartridge bearings provide a smooth ride throughout the bike’s extraordinarily long life.

The Dual action design includes moving exercise arms for an added upper body workout, unlike most upright and recumbent bikes. The computer consolule displays the standard metrics — time, distance, workload level, calories burned, calories/hour, heart rate, and RPM.

The Airdyne Evolutions is somewhat challenging to put together and the quality of the instruction book leaves something to be desired. But assembly won’t take up a good portion of your day like many treadmills, ellipticals and home gyms.

This may not be the preffered bike for professional athletes or competitive cyclists, but without question it’s an excellent and proven choice for home exercise.

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Schwinn Airdyne Upright Fan Exercise Bike | Comfortable Home Workout with Iconic Design

Steve — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:52:31 +0000

Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home fitness. At first glance this bike looks like an old fashioned machine from the 80s. The iconic upright position and fan resistance style are classic, but the comfort and technology features on the Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike are all modern. Customer reviews for this stationary bike are decidedly positive.

The dual action handle bars engage the upper body and core muscles, giving a full body workout while synchronizing arm and leg motions. The fan wheel technology exponentially increases the wind resistance the harder you pedal. The Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike gives you three workouts in one — upper body, lower and cardio. The easy-to-read LED console displays complete workout statistics, including time, distance, calories, calories per hour, RPM and work load.

The style may not be for everyone, but we love the retro design, functionality and straight forward console. This is a cool, exceptionally smooth machine that’s built to last.

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