Schwinn Fitness Airdyne Bike Series

I have used many times an Assault Bike back in the days and I feel the AD7 is a better bike overall.Quick comparison between both:- AD7 feels "tighter" then the Assault Bike (AB). What I mean is that the only sound you hear is from the blades. Everything holds tight and nothing is flimsy while the AB it does feel like everything is solid also but kinda loose at the same time.- I think we are better seated on the AD7, by far.- Really less noise from the AD7. The chain on the AB generates lots of noise.- Quicker response from AD7, as soon as you pedal everything follows while the AB has some kind of lag.Overall I am very satisfied with the AD7 so far. It feels sturdy and durable. The only thing that disappoint is the monitor that isn't bright at all. It's hard to see some of the characters.As for the performance, I think it's harder on the AD7 than on the AB. I mean, I really felt like dying on the AD7, maybe I'm just out of shape too.

I used to be a gym rat back in the 80's and 90's and have hours and hours on an original Airdyne. This unit is built sturdier and has more features, but there are a few things you should know before diving in.1.Shipping. The shipped package weighs about 150 lbs. A box truck with two sturdy guys arrived and brought it down in a liftgate. I was standing by with a hand truck. They helped get the box on the hand truck, took pics and left.2.Prep for assembly. I have a cleared, covered driveway with lots of room. I positioned the box with ample space front, rear and sides. I removed the plastic bands with scissors and slit the tape on the top, leaving one side attached. Used a serrated knife, I cut thru both edges of the front panel. I then cut the remaining edge of of one side. Now the box has an open top, open front, right side open and folded down onto the driveway.3.Packaging. The bike was well packaged, lots of styro and fiber board stiffeners etc. Use a box cutting to slice thru tape holding the styro pieces together.4.Assembly. I was relieved to see that the unit was 90% assembled. The seat is wrapped and packed separately, as are some of the other major parts. Pedals, seat, control pedestal and handles are moved inside separately. The large card with nuts, bolts, tools, etc stays outside for a bit.Carefully moving the main unit onto the folded cardboard box, I attach the sturdy legs using the hardware and tools provided. Now the unit has a stable platform with rollers attach to the front legs to facilitate movement. Keep in mind that this thing still weighs 120 lbs or so, so get help moving it indoors.We get it in place and get into the instructions. Note on the pedals; the LEFT pedal is reverse threaded, i.e. anti-clockwise tightens, clockwise loosens. Pedals, handles, foot rests, seat are all installed.5.Control pedestal. This attaches to the frame in a sturdy manner and has the display and controls for programs, time-speed-distance etc, all that jazz.YOU NEED A HELPER HERE for about 5 minutes!!! YOU NEED TO PREP YOUR BOLTS AND WASHERS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS. put them and the allen wrench in your pocketThe wires which connect the pedestal to the unit are tucked into a tube and secured by a wire-tie so that you don't lose them. Get a set of flat bladed tweezers and GENTLY pull each wire bundle out of the tube, exposing the plugs. The plugs are color coded, black and blue, and mate up with the same colors on the pedestal! The plugs are about the size of a skittle, so be gentle here!While your assistant holds the pedestal close to the frame connect the wire bundle plugs to each other, black to black, blue to blue. Once connected, you slide the connected wire bundles back into the frame tube while setting the pedestal onto the frame. Now, you can get your bolt/washer set-ups and get everything screwed down.6. Electrics. The battery compartment lid is secured by a phillips head captured screw. Open the access door, carefully install the included "D" batteries (observing polarity!) and secured the door closed.Summary: This will take about 1.5 hrs to assemble, proceed carefully, and watch your toes! I have ridden it, is is smooth as silk, very quiet, throws a lot of cooling air at you, and is better than the gen1 Airdynes of the 1980's. Enjoy your new exercise bike!

As a daily exercise enthusiast (not just a stroll around the block), I HIGHLY recommend the Schwinn Airdyne AD7. This bike is a replacement for an OLD chain driven Schwinn Airdyne that finally died. I am SO IMPRESSED by the Schwinn Airdyne AD7. Based on the amount of perspiration generated each session, this is an even better workout. In addition, it is so quiet because it is belt driven.One warning. If you pay for assembly, be certain to ride the bike for several minutes before signing off. My handle bars were missing a piece which should have been noticed by the assembly team. Luckily the Schwinn customer service was efficient and the replacement part arrived just a few days later.

The Schwinn Airdyne is the most efficient cardio equipment I have ever used. Using both legs and arms allows for intense cardio work, but with no impact on the joints. You can modulate how much force used with your legs and arms to keep up the intensity. The bike is super quiet (except for the fan, of course) due to the belt drive. The fan produces just the right amount of cooling air to your body as you ride. Kind of like a reward for the hard work! Love this bike.

We have a gym in our house and if want an incredible 16 min workout, this is for you. It’s hard even on the easiest cycle. I love it.