The Schwinn IC Elite Indoor spinning bike brings the outdoor cycling experience into your living room. Well that's what they claim and apart from the flies, traffic and pedestrians the Schwinn IC Elite does a pretty close job in my view.

The adjustable handles and seat settings will allow anyone from 4' 11" to 6' 8" (the extremes of our reviwers) to find an optimum riding position. Adjustments can be made quickly with the easy to use stainless steel locking pop pins. The handles are well designed and we found them to be very comfortable and give the bike a great feel.

The cycling action is very smooth thanks to a 17.5 kg flywheel and it's design. Now I have to admit I don't understand the theory behind Schwinn's flywheel but they claim that it 'optimally distributes the weight of the wheel to the outer part of the wheel and only minimum weight on the inside'. This provides the smooth, realistic racing bike feel whilst 'making it easier for the beginner yet challenging for the athlete!' - I'll take their word for it.

In addition to the innovative flywheel,Schwinn's Smart Release System combines the benefits of a fixed gear whilst allowing you to stop the pedals and slow down the flywheel by applying back pressure. The IC Elite gets the thumbs up from many professional cyclists for indoor training so you can get an idea of it's quality and features.

The resistance level adjustment knob is the easiest to use on the spinners I've tried so far and other touches such as transport wheels and bottle holders make it a very practical bike to train on. The warranty covers all parts for 2 years and includes labour for one.




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