this is the best review... detailed with enough technical/structural comments etc. I hope you go through the sensors and the connectivity. But overall very nice. Thanks
I love your video, thanks mate! I have one question tho.. Did your bike come with SPD cleats or did u add? If so, where and what kinds are compatible with this bike? Thanks again!
Yes, both models are identical, except the G1 includes small dumbells behind the seat. There are also additional versions of the G1, which include different sized monitors. Thanks!
You should definitely get one, as spinning is extremely low impact, and you can dial in your workouts to gradually add more resistance. You can choose from a light cardio workout to generating a lot of watts and using more muscle.
This spin bike model actually connects directly to a tablet (no built in monitor) and I do use both RU-vid and Netflix while riding. There are different versions with small and large built in screens, and I believe those run on Android, so it should be possible.
Warning when buying this bike if you are on the chubby side and have big thighs then your thighs will be hitting the support steel structure below the saddle. I did not belive that when I was reading an amazon 3 star review but it is true.
Oh no, sorry to hear that! I recommend looking at purchasing a taller saddle (not sure if they make a seat post extension), but maybe that would help to allow for a lower seatpost bracket to provide more clearance.
Fantastic review. I do have a question on your experiences with this bike. How’s the resistance? I’ve had my eye on this bike for some time. But I’ve been hesitant to pull the trigger due to the light flywheel. I know somewhat of a general average is 25-30lbs and I think this runs 16.5lbs. My worry is not having enough resistance. I’m not pro cyclist but I’m fairly avid to cycling and spinning, and I’d hate to get something that dosent have enough. Love you hear your experiences. Thank you,
The magnetic resistance on this bike is good. I can ramp it up for full out-of-the-saddle sprint efforts. Yes, the flywheel is quite light, but due to the high ratio that the flywheel spins at, it has a good inertia feel.
Amazon only has the one without monitor. The flywheel of this bike is only 16.54 lbs? 6:42 "Traditional" spin bikes have flywheels anywhere from 30 to 40+ lbs. Is this flywheel too light for a "spin bike"(Maybe they are using a different system??)? You have this bike for a while now, how do you like it so far?
I'd probably recommend for no taller than about 5'10, only due to the smaller length crank arms. It might feel a bit awkward if you have super long legs.
Thank you for sharing, this is a very helpful review. One question please, if i need to track my spin via Zwift with quality, do i need to install a cadence sensor, or anything else that i need to install (e.g. heart rate monitor)? Right now, the only fitness gear i have is a garmin watch.
I too have been curious about the M1. Specs aren't available on the website, but other than it being fully enclosed vs the open S3 design, it does also have a belt-driven lightweight flywheel with magnetic resistance, as well as Bluetooth Connectivity. I do like the bottle holders better on the M1, but otherwise, they seem pretty similar.
Hi. After watching the whole review I decided to order this model. It is my first smart bike, are there any free apps to track the bike stats that would normally be shown in a lcd display? Thanks!
Another question or more like help! I went ahead and got this bike. The seat will not lock in. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong. It seems like it's locked in but as soon as I get on within 10 secs the seat moves back.
Are you referring to the actual seat rails or the single knob beneath the seat? Regarding the seat rails, use a socket or box wrench to tighten fully. The single knob should tighten everything up, but perhaps there is a washer or something in the wrong place...
I don't understand. One of the most important point is the resistance and if you feel that you can go to strong résistances in this bike even with a 6,5 kg inertia. And ypu don't really speack about it as long as you could. We want to know if we can buy it or not
Hello, the magnetic resistance is good on this bike. Even though the flywheel is on the light side of the spectrum, the ratio is much higher than other bikes, which helps to generate inertia. I have owned spin bikes with 40+ LB flywheels that had a very low ratio, which did not generate very good inertia...it's all about the combination of the two factors as a whole. Thanks!
I just received it right now. . It is just perfect. Super well done, super easy to ensamble in 10 minutes, and the wheels are perfect for me. Super silent and really as strong as i use it in the gym. I am in love and very gracefull with yesoul to offer a really serious product . 10/10 🔥
It is definitely one of the best in its price range. There might be other bikes that excel in different areas, but as a complete package (especially with the Bluetooth connectivity and power output), it is really hard to beat! This is actually my wife’s favorite bike as well 🤩
@@preludedriven awesome, thanks for the info, I was looking into a budget bike setup but was on the fence with this and a few other budget ones that had a heavier flywheel.
Both are just about even in general IMO. Each of the bikes has something different to offer. I like the free spin, higher gear ratio, Q-Factor design, tablet holder, saddle and seat post better on the Yesoul. I like the long crank arm length, fore/aft handlebars, heavier flywheel, resistance knob placement better on the IC4.
Hi. While the bike does not connect directly to a heart rate belt, you would connect the bike and the heart rate belt to the same app individually. Hope this helps!
You're welcome. I have not experienced any issues to need to contact support, but sorry to hear. Also, my bike is able to connect to Zwift ok. Do you see the bluetooth module light up when you start to pedal?
I am not yet too familiar with the C1H model, but it looks to have very similar features as this bike. -Seems like both use the same flywheel, actually! I will say that the C1H looks to have more of an upright positioning.
This bike uses standard 9/16 pedal threads, so you can choose the pedal system of your choice. I went with Joroto SPD pedals, with a flat platform on the other side 👍🏽
Hello. I am deciding between this bike and Kettler Axos P / Kettler ride 300. Can anyone tell me if you have experience with any of those bikes and which one is better? Thank you.
Could it be that the stats like calories burned, distance covered and RPM are not tracking accurately? I am using the "Just ride" function of the official Yesoul app and it's telling me I burned 900 calories in 40 minutes which is way too much. I have a feeling most of the stats are pure fantasy.
I have the peloton bike but I miss zwift and would this bike be good to put in garage and zwift. I’m 6’3” and have some sight loss so I mostly ride indoors.
At your height, I would recommend the Schwinn IC4 over this one, due to the smaller crank arms that this has. Zwift is great to mix things up over Peloton (I use both!).
Hi, I am 193 cm tall. Is there any chance to buy new pedals so I can use this bike beacuse in Croatia I can't buy bike you recommend for taller people. Thanks in advance, Filip Salamon
I am not yet too familiar with the C1H model, but it looks to have very similar features as this bike. -Seems like both use the same flywheel, actually! I will say that the C1H looks to have more of an upright positioning.
@@preludedriven awesome! Good to know. I wanted to try using some power based pedals to compare the accuracy and precision of the power estimates from the machine itself
Don't buy it. As with everything that comes from China, there's always a catch. They tell you that you can ride the bike and use basic health tracking. You only pay for the special spinning classes. But after 3 months, the regular "just ride" goes away and you are now with a big bike that won't tell you a thing if you don't pay a subscription. Yes, even for the "just ride option" if you want to keep track of your mileage, rpm, etc, you have to pay. Feels like a fraud, cause when I bought it they said that the regular ride was going to be free. They do not specify a time limit. They just force you to update the app at some point, and you are screwed.
Sorry to hear about this. I owned the bike for a year and did not experience this, so it may be a new thing from Yesoul :/ Are you still able to pair the bike with different apps aside from the Yesoul app?
@@preludedriven mine was working just fine, but this week I was pushed an update and now I cannot use the bike. I open a complain, and all I got from answer is "the free ride time expired". I got this exact model. They don't give a crap about anything. Chinese companies are always shady and authoritarian with their policies. I should have known better. The joke is on me for trying to go cheap.