Thanks for the great set of videos on the Schwinn IC4! It was extremely helpful. I bought the same setup based on your review except I’m using Apple TV 4K to run Zwift on the big screen.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and Apple TV 4K works well for Zwift.

Love the German beer steins in front of your set up .... !! cool refreshments !!! great motivation ; )

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks and no doubt!

@Ematuresco

2 ай бұрын

@@IrixGuy is there a way, that it adjusted the difficulty automatically instead of cranking that thing?

When I got a phantom 3 in 2015, and started watching stuff about that to figure it out. I often came across your content. Now I get a Schwinn and want to set up Zwift, low and behold first thing I come across is Irix Guy!

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! You da man :). If you have any IC4 questions please ask and I have the iC4, mat and more linked within this video’s description. Man, Phantom 3 days were the days! The tech was still new but advanced at the same time and there weren’t too many drone regulations back then.

Thanks for all the info. I just bought ic4 from your feedback.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for shopping my link and be sure to check out the mat too, if you didn’t already. Cheers! #IC4

Nice mugs collection below the TV :-) ... greetings from Germany.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings and thank you!

Thanks for the video and those who have commented. Very useful

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I welcome you to subscribe to my channel and check out my other IC4 videos too! #IC4

Men dont press charges. Respect!

That’s pretty cool. Thanks for the demo the app.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and please check out my other videos too.

This was very informative. I'm thinking about a similar setup.

@IrixGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and please subscribe to my channel and check out all of my other IC4 videos too! If you decide to purchase one, I have the mat, IC4 and accessories all linked within this video’s description. Thanks in advance!

I can watch this guy ride and talk all day lol

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Woohoo! Please subscribe and check out my playlist full of IC4 videos! #IC4

Nice video man! That looks like such a great set up. I’d love to be able to stream it on my TV i just dont know if my tv is capable, i do have a smart tv

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

You could plug an Apple TV into the TV and then stream to that. Thank you!

Great video especially when he said doing 20-30 miles then eating 2 foot longs

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks! #IC4

@jimmneedle

3 жыл бұрын

I just rode 15 miles on my IC4 then got McDonald's. eff.

thanks !!! your videos were instrumental in my deciding to purchase an IC4...I found it was simple and great with Peloton...but with Swift I had NO IDEA what levels of resistance to add or diminish to reflect the inclination or declination in the course. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I cannot see that Swift is a viable option, I chatted with their "support" and they basically just said the IC4 is not supported. Thank you in advance and thank you for these great and helpful videos.

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words! Use Apple Fitness+ like I use now. It's a great experience but you'll need Apple Watch. Check out Peloton App if you don't have one or don't want to buy one. BTW...check out the mat and shoes too linked within this video's description, if you didn't already when you ordered the IC4. Thank you for your support! #IC4

All your videos are brilliant! Thank you for making them. Question, do I need to buy a speed sensor to use with this bike? I just bought it and seem to pedal like crazy but still only do like 5mph.

@IrixGuy

Жыл бұрын

I deeply appreciate that! Thank you so much! It's not a one-for-one with real life speed unfortunately. Have you checked out Apple Fitness+ BTW? #IC4

@kellymorton6001

Жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy No I haven't looked at apple fitness but I will now you've mentioned it. Thank you so much for your reply! 😊

Would the same screen be available if you paired with an iPad? Or even broadcast that to your tv instead of needing a MacBook? Or how does your setup compared to just using the Apple TV 4K app?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Great questions! I’ve tried iPhone (with Airplay) and it looked great. With iPad, you MAY get black bars on the side. The Apple TV 4K app looks great too! A Windows or Mac system with high-end graphics is likely going to always produce the best visual results but it’s kind of overkill. My suggestion would just be to use iPhone and AirPlay it to a TV, if you want a “big screen” view.

Can you layout exactly how you set everything up and the cost of each item?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Check out my Schwinn IC4 video playlist to find the assembly video. You can expand this video’s description and then click the link there to find the bike and mat like I use. I still need to add a video about the TV and playlist. Stay tuned for that!

Thanks for the interesting video!! I’m just wondering; what if you go uphill, I assume you add some resistance, but does zwift indicate how much resistance you need to add to simulate the uphill percentage or how does that work? I’m planning to pick up an ic8. Thanks!!

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

To simulate going up a hill, turn the knob in one direction. To simulate going down a hill, turn the knob in the opposite direction. It doesn’t do it automatically but quickly becomes second nature, just like changing the gears on a bicycle! ⚙️ 🚴

@adrianpuentez

2 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy Thanks! I was looking for this answer. It's like changing gears in a normal bicycle but with knob.

when using Zwift can the bike automatically adjust resistance to simute hills?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You have to turn the red knob to adjust the resistance. It doesn’t change the resistance automatically. #IC4 #Zwift

Great and valid video. I was wondering how do you connect Zwift to the bike?

@IrixGuy

5 ай бұрын

In the Zwift App is detects the IC4 bike via Bluetooth! BTW, should you buy an IC4 and/or accessories, please consider shopping my links within this video's description. Thanks in advance and thank you for the kind words! #IC4

Can the zwift app run on an Android device, then stream that to a larger TV via Amazon Firestick?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I've only used Zwift on iPhone, Apple TV 4K and MacBook Pro. I'm not sure. #Zwift

The Schwinn IC4 has a huge drawback with Zwift - the Watts output is totally inaccurate. That's the reason Zwift doesn't officially support the bike. Typically the output massively inflates actual output. In other words, Zwift would show 400 watts, when actually the rider is only putting out 200 watts (confirmed by several people on the Facebook IC4 group who eventually added pedals with power meters - the Garmin Vector for example). Not only is the output inaccurate but it isn't consistent. So for example, at resistance like 20, the output might inflate by 10%, where at resistance like 50, the output might inflate 90%. Makes both races and structured workouts impossible. I'm hoping that Schwinn eventually has some type of solution

@J51994

3 жыл бұрын

I think you can buy cheap external sensors to get it more accurate. It’s not going to be exact without spending 3k plus on a smart bike.

@ironore8677

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this. It confirmed my suspicion.

@beeatoms

3 жыл бұрын

there's no power meter source with the bike?

@williammitchell2252

3 жыл бұрын

@@beeatoms Well, the IC4 does connect to Zwift and there is a power reported. It just isn't accurate. I was riding Zwift enough that I purchased an Elite Suito trainer and Favero Assioma pedals. Both of those agree quite nicely, and my FTP dropped about 100watts compared to the IC4. Went from winning A races to mid-B finishes.

@beeatoms

3 жыл бұрын

@@williammitchell2252 how is it for training though? I'm not interested in racing (yet). could you still get a good workout despite the inaccuracies? and could you improve your cardio fitness despite this drawback?

I checked out all your other IC4 videos. They are great! Can you please tell me the GPU you have? I am not familiar with GPUs. What kind of Macbook and year do you have? I have the Bowflex c6 which is identical to the IC4.

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I used an eGPU with an ATI Radeon. Check out my separate video for that. It worked great but now I just use AppleFitness+ with my AppleTV and AppleWatch. Thanks!

@Bob_Amaral_Photography

2 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy Thanks so much! I will check it out now!

@Bob_Amaral_Photography

2 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy I cant find the video. Can you help please?

What are the best Apps for the Schwinn IC8? I will get mine in march...

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I like Apple Fitness+ the best!

I have the same bike. But i think somethings wrong. I takes alot of power and added resistance to get 15mph. Did you have any problems like this?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I usually keep the bike between 30-40 for Zwift. On flat terrain within Zwift, the speed in the game seems to be within a MPH or so of what the display on the bike shows. However, declines and inclines within Zwift often make the speed grossly disagree.

@randyg.7940

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy thanks alot, I guess am just really out of shape.

@randyg.7940

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy Hey thanks again for reply, I had a great riding session by putting the power level at 35. Its is harder, but I get a good speed of about 18mph and I am able to keep up with others. by the way, I subscribed to your channel.

Great video. I think you put me over the edge to get this setup. Why would you need an external GPU though? I guess you macbook pro is 5+ years old?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

External GPU is likely not required. I have it for video editing and it’s nice because I can max out the graphics within Zwift (Zwift graphics look fine on iPhone or Apple TV 4K too....just not as detail-rich). I’ve put over 30 miles on it so far. The only minor complaint is that the handlebars move a little. That’s not an issue though because it’s not like I’m on a real road. The magnetic resistance is a game-changer and is so quiet and smooth! #IC4

@JeremyQuinn

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy Thank you sir. Where did you buy yours from? Hard time finding one and Schwinn website says "Expected Delivery: Within 8 weeks".

@edgorm1982

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeremyQuinn I ordered mine from Schwinn two weeks ago this Thursday. I looked in every nook and cranny for it with no luck. I have my fingers crossed it gets sent early.

@glime28

3 жыл бұрын

Ordered an IC4 from Dicks Sporting Goods and they shipped it next day. Supposed to arrive tomorrow - look on Dick’s website and they’ll show you delivery options. I didn’t want to wait 5-10 weeks either. Will update with my first impressions!

@just_delightful

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy I'm guessing the resistance doesn't automatically adjust on an incline like some bike trainers do?

Nice review

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and please subscribe and watch my other Schwinn IC4 videos too! #IC4

Have you tried the Apple fitness plus?

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and since I switched to Apple Fitness+, it’s the only app that I use. I like having my IC4 and other Apple Watch workouts tracked in the same place.

So this bike has a power meter and can connect to the Zwift app via Bluetooth?

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I use IC4 with Zwift and Peloton App and it pairs nicely with both. With that said, Apple Fitness+ is my new go-to cycling app for the IC4 and that only cares about my Apple Watch.

@jtuds

2 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy ok, but what sensor is built into the bike that allows it to pair with Zwift so that Zwift knows you’re actually pedalling? There must be a way for the bike to measure your speed/power and transmit it to Zwift…that’s what I was wondering about

Out of shape because of the pandemic. yeahh me too

@garybeltrand5802

3 жыл бұрын

Understandable. I noticed during the early food shortage stages, the pandemic was forcing people to buy overflowing shopping carts of pizza rolls and Mountain Dew.

Have you lost much weight? or feel better?

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I’m still fat but this is helping me yo lose weight.

Connect zwift to Strava and Strava will send your workout to Apple Health

@IrixGuy

Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you for sharing!

@tammianthony4325

Жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy also, I went to settings, Bluetooth on my Apple Watch and was able to pair it to Zwift on my Apple TV.