Peloton Bike+
Peloton Bike+ is the premium market leader for exercise stationary spin bikes with adjustable resistance, featuring a large rotating HD touchscreen, tight studio integration and auto-follow resistance that streamlines instructor-led workouts. It commands a higher price but offers the smoothest hardware–software experience and automated resistance adjustments compared with the more terrain-focused NordicTrack and the value-oriented Schwinn, while outpacing budget models like Dmasun on build quality and content depth.
Live classes buzz
Rotating HD screen
Live classes buzz
Rotating HD screen
Review Summary
"Users praise the immersive classes, magnetic resistance and smooth ride, calling it a premium, motivating experience; common complaints are the high subscription cost and occasional hardware/service issues."
Leaderboard thrill
Large rotating HD touchscreen with live and on-demand Peloton classes
Leaderboard thrill
Large rotating HD touchscreen with live and on-demand Peloton classes
Health & Fitness Improvement
Tech-Savvy Living
Peloton Bike+ is the premium market leader for exercise stationary spin bikes with adjustable resistance, featuring a large rotating HD touchscreen, tight studio integration and auto-follow resistance that streamlines instructor-led workouts. It commands a higher price but offers the smoothest hardware–software experience and automated resistance adjustments compared with the more terrain-focused NordicTrack and the value-oriented Schwinn, while outpacing budget models like Dmasun on build quality and content depth.
Live classes buzz
Rotating HD screen
Leaderboard thrill
Large rotating HD touchscreen with live and on-demand Peloton classes
Auto-follow digital resistance that syncs instructor cues to the bike
Live classes buzz
Rotating HD screen
Leaderboard thrill
Large rotating HD touchscreen with live and on-demand Peloton classes
Auto-follow digital resistance that syncs instructor cues to the bike
NordicTrack S15i
NordicTrack S15i distinguishes itself by combining adjustable resistance with motorized incline/decline and a large integrated touchscreen running iFit, letting riders simulate hills and varied terrain beyond simple resistance changes. It often represents better upfront value than Peloton for users who want simulated climbs, and technically competes by offering wider workout variability compared with Echelon, Schwinn and low-cost Dmasun units that prioritize price over features.
Incline-powered climbs
iFit workout variety
Incline-powered climbs
iFit workout variety
Review Summary
"Riders like the incline/decline capability, robust frame and iFit workouts for varied training, though many note the ongoing subscription cost and occasional assembly or maintenance complaints."
Studio-style immersion
Motorized incline/decline to simulate real-road gradients alongside adjustable resistance
Studio-style immersion
Motorized incline/decline to simulate real-road gradients alongside adjustable resistance
Health & Fitness Improvement
Recreational Enjoyment
Tech-Savvy Living
NordicTrack S15i distinguishes itself by combining adjustable resistance with motorized incline/decline and a large integrated touchscreen running iFit, letting riders simulate hills and varied terrain beyond simple resistance changes. It often represents better upfront value than Peloton for users who want simulated climbs, and technically competes by offering wider workout variability compared with Echelon, Schwinn and low-cost Dmasun units that prioritize price over features.
Incline-powered climbs
iFit workout variety
Studio-style immersion
Motorized incline/decline to simulate real-road gradients alongside adjustable resistance
Integrated touchscreen with iFit interactive workouts and automatic resistance control
Incline-powered climbs
iFit workout variety
Studio-style immersion
Motorized incline/decline to simulate real-road gradients alongside adjustable resistance
Integrated touchscreen with iFit interactive workouts and automatic resistance control
Schwinn IC4
Schwinn IC4 is the best-in-class value option, delivering magnetic adjustable resistance, quiet belt drive and wide third-party app compatibility (Peloton, Zwift, etc.), so riders get power and cadence tracking without being tied to a single subscription. Financially and technically it undercuts Peloton and NordicTrack while offering a more premium ride and connectivity than entry-level bikes like the Dmasun, making it a strong choice for buyers who want performance on a mid-range budget.
Quiet magnetic glide
App-friendly pairing
Quiet magnetic glide
App-friendly pairing
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate the IC4's quiet, smooth ride, solid build for the price and app compatibility, while some report minor connectivity issues and a basic console compared with premium models."
Budget-friendly build
High-precision magnetic resistance with numerous micro-adjustable levels
Budget-friendly build
High-precision magnetic resistance with numerous micro-adjustable levels
Health & Fitness Improvement
Tech-Savvy Living
Schwinn IC4 is the best-in-class value option, delivering magnetic adjustable resistance, quiet belt drive and wide third-party app compatibility (Peloton, Zwift, etc.), so riders get power and cadence tracking without being tied to a single subscription. Financially and technically it undercuts Peloton and NordicTrack while offering a more premium ride and connectivity than entry-level bikes like the Dmasun, making it a strong choice for buyers who want performance on a mid-range budget.
Quiet magnetic glide
App-friendly pairing
Budget-friendly build
High-precision magnetic resistance with numerous micro-adjustable levels
Bluetooth FTMS connectivity for Peloton, Zwift and other third-party apps
Quiet magnetic glide
App-friendly pairing
Budget-friendly build
High-precision magnetic resistance with numerous micro-adjustable levels
Bluetooth FTMS connectivity for Peloton, Zwift and other third-party apps
Echelon EX-5
Echelon EX-5 is a mid-market connected spin bike that pairs precise adjustable resistance with live and on-demand classes at a lower membership cost than Peloton, offering a balanced mix of hardware quality and affordability. Compared to Peloton and NordicTrack it gives competitive instructor-led content for less money, and versus Schwinn and Dmasun it provides a more integrated on-bike experience while remaining cost-conscious.
Studio-like display
Community-driven sweat
Studio-like display
Community-driven sweat
Review Summary
"Users value the EX-5's large touchscreen and live classes at a lower price point than top competitors, but several mention subscription pressure, less-premium materials, and occasional reliability or assembly issues."
Silent belt-drive
Rotating HD screen with access to live classes and a large on-demand library
Silent belt-drive
Rotating HD screen with access to live classes and a large on-demand library
Health & Fitness Improvement
Recreational Enjoyment
Echelon EX-5 is a mid-market connected spin bike that pairs precise adjustable resistance with live and on-demand classes at a lower membership cost than Peloton, offering a balanced mix of hardware quality and affordability. Compared to Peloton and NordicTrack it gives competitive instructor-led content for less money, and versus Schwinn and Dmasun it provides a more integrated on-bike experience while remaining cost-conscious.
Studio-like display
Community-driven sweat
Silent belt-drive
Rotating HD screen with access to live classes and a large on-demand library
Multi-level magnetic resistance with quick-adjust controls and performance metrics
Studio-like display
Community-driven sweat
Silent belt-drive
Rotating HD screen with access to live classes and a large on-demand library
Multi-level magnetic resistance with quick-adjust controls and performance metrics
Dmasun 8732
Dmasun 8732 is an entry-level stationary spin bike offering basic adjustable resistance and a compact design at a very low price, intended for beginners or buyers on a strict budget. It lacks Peloton/NordicTrack/Echelon-style screens, studio ecosystems and premium components, but its chief advantage is affordability for users who prioritize simple resistance training over connected features.
Heavy flywheel momentum
Simple manual dial
Heavy flywheel momentum
Simple manual dial
Review Summary
"Owners find the Dmasun 8732 affordable and adequate for basic spin workouts, yet many report stability, noisy operation, and durability concerns after months of regular use."
Compact footprint surprise
Manual adjustable resistance knob that keeps the bike simple and affordable
Compact footprint surprise
Manual adjustable resistance knob that keeps the bike simple and affordable
Health & Fitness Improvement
Time-Saving Convenience
Dmasun 8732 is an entry-level stationary spin bike offering basic adjustable resistance and a compact design at a very low price, intended for beginners or buyers on a strict budget. It lacks Peloton/NordicTrack/Echelon-style screens, studio ecosystems and premium components, but its chief advantage is affordability for users who prioritize simple resistance training over connected features.
Heavy flywheel momentum
Simple manual dial
Compact footprint surprise
Manual adjustable resistance knob that keeps the bike simple and affordable
Compact frame and belt drive with front-mounted flywheel for small spaces
Heavy flywheel momentum
Simple manual dial
Compact footprint surprise
Manual adjustable resistance knob that keeps the bike simple and affordable
Compact frame and belt drive with front-mounted flywheel for small spaces