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Schwinn A.C. Performance Indoor Cycle Review
Why would you buy this Spin Bike?
The Schwinn A.C. Performance is the top of the line Indoor Cycle in the Schwinn A.C. (Authentic Cycling) commercial spin bike series.
If you are individual looking for an Indoor Cycle for your In-Home Workout Room, and like the features of the Schwinn A.C. series bikes, then you can get the same features that the Schwinn A.C. Performance bike has (with the exception of the aluminum frame) with the Schwinn A.C. Sport Indoor Cycle for about $300 less.
So the answer to the question in the heading above is, of course, if you own a business, fitness club or run spin classes where the bike is going to be used for many hours per day and exposed a significant moisture (sweat, water, etc.) then you would want the benefits of the aluminum frame.
The Schwinn A.C. Indoor Cycles are priced higher than most retail spin bikes, but they are actually commercial grade indoor cycles (that can be purchased online) and cost less than most other commercial indoor cycles.
Note: As of 5/15/2012 the Schwinn A.C. Performance is selling for $1,649 (down from $1,689 on 9/8/11) at Amazon.com with FREE Shipping options. Go to Schwinn A.C. Performance Indoor Cycle
for the latest price, reviews and comparisons.
Schwinn A.C. Performance Indoor Cycle Features:
The primary feature of Schwinn A.C. Spin Bikes is that they all come with the lower maintenance, virtual contact resistance technology (magnetic vs. brake pad resistance).
In addition the the magnetic resistance, All Schwinn A.C. Spin Bikes use a Chain Drive System, ISIS bottom bracket, have a 300lb weight capacity and are MPower Console compatible.
The Schwinn A.C. Performance (as well as the Sport model) then goes on to include the Smart Release feature, Performance Handlebars with a fort/aft adjustment, basket/SPD pedals and handlebar mounted water bottle holders.
The only significant difference between the Schwinn A.C. Performance and the Schwinn A.C. Sport (other than the color) is that the higher priced Performance model has an aluminum frame where the Performance model has a zinc plated steel frame.
The Optional MPower Console for the Schwinn A.C. Indoor Cycles:
If you want to track your progress on the new Schwinn A.C. Indoor Cycles, you'll need to purchase the MPower Console separately.
Note: There are 2 different versions of the MPower Console and it is not always clear, on different websites, which one they are selling.
Both models track RPM (Cadence), Stage Time, Total Time, Telemetry Heart Rate, and Calories. The higher end MPower Console also tracks Watts, Speed, and Distance.
The lower end model is often referred to as the MPower Performance Console but I have seen website selling this model that omit the "Performance". The higher end model is sometimes (but not always) referred to as the MPower Performance Console. If you want to track these additional stats, just be sure that the console that you are looking at has them.
The MPower Console also has the option to upload your stats to your PC (and/or the internet) via a USB card. The output from the USB card is a simple CSV file.
About-Bicycles Review:
Of the three Schwinn A.C. series Indoor Cycles, the Schwinn A.C. Performance is the best selection for individuals and businesses who want the benefits of the magnetic resistance technology and a chain drive system and need the 300lb weight capacity, the heavy duty components, the aluminum frame and the Schwinn name and warranties. In other words for those individuals who need it all.
If you want the option to track workout stats, then keep in mind that you'll need to purchase the MPower Console separately and you'll want to compare prices based on the price of the bike and the console. If you do not care about the console, then at least you are not paying for something that you don't need.
Customer Reviews:
At the time of this review there were 2 customer reviews at Amazon and the overall rating was 2 of 5 stars. Both reviews mentioned that they were missing the Smart Release adjustment tool. Hopefully this has been resolved.
Regarding customer reviews related to the bike itself, I thought that the comments below were quite relevant and is why you want to consider whether you would prefer a chain drive system or a belt drive system.
Rating:  (3 of 5 stars)
By: C. B. Nguyen
Date: 6/22/2011
"...I never used a spin bike before but it is NOISY and VIBRATING. You hear this mechanical belt sound and you get a lot of vibration sitting on the bike. I don't know where the vibration is coming from or if its normal..."
"I found out from a youtube video that it is normal for it to sound the way it does (even if it is a magnetic brake spin bike). This is because of the chain rather than the brake..."
For the full review, new customer reviews or the latest price, See: Schwinn A.C. Performance Indoor Cycle
Schwinn A.C. Performance Features at a glance:
- Brake: Magnetic
- Smart Release: Yes
- Drive System: Chain drive using forged steel crank
- ISIS bottom bracket
- Frame: Aluminum
- Pedals: Basket&SPD Clip
- Performance Handlebars - Adjustable vertically and horizontally
- Water Bottle Holder: Handlebar Mounted
- Seat: Adjustable Horizontally and Vertically
- Frame Color: Deep Silver
- Max. User Weight: 300 lbs
- MPower™ Console Compatible: Yes
- Product Dimensions: 48 H x 43L x 20W
- Product Weight: 126 lbs (57 kg)
Warranty:
5 years on the frame
1 year mechanical/electronic parts
1 year for labor
6 months for wear parts
Note: We have made every effort to provide accurate warranty information for all exercise bikes referenced on this site. The warranty information provided above can be used for comparison purposes and/or as a guide for your exercise bike purchase but this information does not imply any legal warranties by this website and does not override the manufacturer or seller warranties provided with your purchase.
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