LOVE your videos! Just got the IC4 and while it’s not hard to put together, the whole wonky thing where the adjustment levers pull down was nowhere in the instructions. Used your videos for building it, connecting to Peloton app, and making adjustments for the computer. Much grattitude!

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! IC4 is an amazing bike but some of the instructions were wonky indeed! Be sure to check out the mat that I use for the IC4 too! #SchwinnIC4

I actually just got rid of my fancy bike that syncs to a service that changes with the terrain. It would literally tilt up or down in addition to changing resistance. It was too tough sometimes. I was constantly making manual adjustments and not “following the trainer”. I go between zwift, apple+, and vzfit (with oculus VR headset). That one is really cool it has both games and real road footage where you ride with a trainer that pushes you and it’s all around you. Good luck on your weight loss journey! The decision to change is the toughest part!

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with your fitness journey too! VR sounds cool for indoor cycling but doesn't that get hot?

@berlygirl14

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy thanks!! Yes it gets sweaty. My headset has a waterproof pad for exercising and sweaty games. You get used to it though. It’s just another fun way to make the bike ride exciting.

I put an old road bike on a smart trainer. Works great with the Peleton app, works great with Zwift, works great with Rouvy, Trainer Road etc. In addition to having automatic resistance, I can also control the resistance manually through a phone app or through my bike computer. I had to upgrade my groupset to an 11 speed cassette so it would work optimally on the Wahoo Kickr Core smart trainer. This seems like the best solution to me.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! For a road bike simulator, that is awesome!

I watched some of your other videos before I bought the IC8 (UK version of IC4). The biggest thing I'm seeing with the resistance is that my knob turns 4 times from the low end to go from 0 to 100 but then continue to turn 5 more times.... and according to the service manual the resistance should be set from one quarter turn from the low end as 1% to one quarter turn from the high end as 100. It can be recalibrated though... but only 3 times by the users and then you're stuck... so I'm not feeling comfortable doing it. As for Zwift, I'm 3 days and around 50 miles in and I see what you mean.... looking at the gradient changes of the route and then reactively changing the resistance does seem a lot of effort and theres nothing that tells you what to turn up to... I personally dont mind the gaming style setup but I'll ride out the free trial and then check out Peloton. I definitely want what you want too though - just a fat man trying to lose some weight and I'd rather it be in a class. Appreciate you making this video!

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

LOL fat man here too trying to lose some weight. I suggest checking out Apple Fitness+.....I actually cancelled my Peloton App because I use Apple Fitness+ for both my IC4 and magnetic resistance rowing machine. With that said, Peloton App is great too! Just keep in mind that Peloton App (at least currently) references Peloton bike resistance levels and you'll have to train your brain to know the IC4 resistance equivalent. The Apple Fitness+ App simply references RPM and that's the top bar on the IC4's computer's display...SUPER SIMPLE! Best of luck, with your fitness goals!

Thanks for your candor and your input. Very helpful. Thanks again.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your viewership!

I just got into Zwift 4 weeks ago, friends have been doing it for a couple f years, but I just didn't get it as I love cycling outdoors so much. Although I do always stop October to March due to Winter and poor weather. I always lose all the hard work I've gained and put a stone on every year, very annoying. I bought the Wahoo Kickr V5 smart trainer and bought a second hand bike and put his on as didn't wan't to put my outdoor road bike on as didn't want to mess around taking it on and off. I have to say, I'm totally addicted, I love it so much, the group rides, pacing and i love climbing outdoors so loving all the mountain climbs. I'm starting to think I love it more than outdoor cycling now as it's just so simple to get the workout you want that day. Would highly recommend this set up, I don't think I would have been so into it, if the smart trainer didn't change gradient and resistance, so it's as near to the real thing as you will get. Money well spent in my opinion.

@IrixGuy

Жыл бұрын

IC4 is great! I’ve actually made the switch to Apple Fitness+ and the 45 minute cycling workouts have been providing great results for me.

Thank you so much for this very helpful video! You’ve just open my mind and helped me making decision before spending £2000 on bike 😀 thanks Man! Good luck with healthy fitness journey 💪

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and please check the link within this video’s description to find IC4, mat and accessories. Thank you!

Thanks, will start with an indoor wheel on trainer sounds lije the safe ptipn for entry level zwift riding for the fun it. Tbsp apple cider vinegar diluted in 1 glass water a day or start with 1 tsp in half glass water till you aquire a taste. #Nice setup you have there withthe ICG

did you not enroll in any training plans on zwift? i find them pretty good. esp the FTP test

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I tried some of the group rides also. Zwift is great but I get a better push from the gym cycling class format like Peloton App offers.

Very helpful breakdown! Thanks!

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! If you have any IC4 questions, please ask! I’m looking for topics for future Schwinn IC4 videos! #IC4

I feel the same, ideally I want a software that tracks my progress over time, without any of the flashy stuff.

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been loving Apple Fitness+. It lets me merge my outdoor and indoor workout data in one place.

Very helpful! Thank you! 😊

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and feel free to subscribe to my channel and check out my other Schwinn IC4 videos too.

Is there any benefit to buy a speed sensor?

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Not for me personally. I only care about calories burned.

exactly same experience with me, peloton with instructor is the way to go for me.

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and it's completely a matter of personal preference. I enjoyed the Peloton App but switched to Apple Fitness+ many months back because it was a lot more cost-effective and integrates nicely with my other workouts on my Apple Watch.

Unfortunately for the real zwift experience your bike really isn't designed for it. It needs to be app controlled for resistance and gradient. The resistance knob just doesn't work in zwift especially if riding with others on smart trainers. At least you're happy with peloton and can make use of it. Maybe one day you'll get a roadbike and smart trainer.

Does apple tv have peloton app? I ordered apple tv to get zwift hasn't come yet.

@IrixGuy

Жыл бұрын

It does but I've switched to using Apple Fitness+ exclusively. It's a matter of personal preference but that's my favorite app for the IC4 currently. #IC4.

@CentralNH

Жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy do they have alot of cycling many of the reviews are over a year old. I'm like you want to lose weight and need motivation to use the bike.

@IrixGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Apple Fitness+ adds new cycling workouts frequently and has multiple cycling coaches, all with different riding styles. The video and audio quality are both exceptional too. It keeps me going because if I watch KZread or TV while cycling I may get off of the bike when the show ends. With Apple Fitness+, I ride until the ride has ended. Even better, there are a variety of different ride durations so it’s easy to schedule a specified amount of time for your cycling workout. I love to eat good food and drink good beverages. This has enabled me to counteract that :)

@CentralNH

Жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy so many reviews say you need an apple watch for apple TV. I have ic4 Garmin venu watch and apple tv box will it work for me. What level do you warm up on?

@tribetiez

Жыл бұрын

I think you need an Apple Watch for the Apple fitness app

I'm in the same situation 1.5 month into Zwifting. I find myself less and less motivated with a regular turbo trainer. However I'm not in it for the weight loss and those gym spin classes never appealed to me, but maybe, just maybe, it's time to join this extremely well hyped luxury marketing brand.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I’m fat cause I eat a lot but doing the Peloton daily helps me to not increase waist size. Zwift is cool for people that are actual cyclists but I find it to be boring. You could minimize Zwift to collect the stats and watch KZread in the foreground :). Apple Fitness+ looks like it could be great and it’s supposed to release soon.

@ellavsky

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy Very curious about Apple Fitness+ since it would be part of a subscription I already have. There is not a ton of information out there right now other than 'coming soon'. Currently on the fence between a bike like the IC4 with the flexibility to use different services or a full-on immersive experience of Peloton or Nordic Track. Thanks for the video!

@TheEmrickman

3 жыл бұрын

I snagged Aaptiv for $29/year when they offered that price on sale a week ago. So far so good..but no video, just an instructor talking to you with music.

Very helpful thanks buddy take care 👍🚒

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! Be sure to subscribe to my channel and check out my Schwinn IC4 video playlist. Also, I'm editing and will be uploading Apple Fitness+ videos within the next few hours.

Thank you I was driving myself nuts over this: Swift answered that this bike is not supported and to contact Schwinn.

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

You should check out Apple Fitness+ too! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed using it with my IC4.

@KarlLatham

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@KarlLatham

2 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy ty again I REALLY appreciate your feed back :) I am questioning why all over the internet that the Schwinn IC4 is advertised that it works with Swift :) it does not at all actually. This is the most recent response I received from Swift " While Zwift is designed, primarily, to work with road bikes coupled with trainers, there are several indoor bikes that we support as well. At this time, we're only able to support equipment with sensors that broadcast data over ANT+ or BLE technology, using open standards. You can see which stationary bikes we support in our . While it looks like this bike either isn't supported, or we've not yet tested it, you should be able to make it work if you can replace the cranks or pedals with a power meter. In most cases, using speed and cadence sensors (traditionally put on road bikes) won't work, as there's either not a spot to mount them, or they're inaccurate, due to the size of the flywheel. For the best experience in Zwift, we highly recommend you take a look at our for a list of Zwift-compatible equipment or check out our . If you don't have the right equipment yet, you can still watch the live action in Zwift and root other riders on by giving them "Ride Ons!" as they steal a jersey or post impressive efforts! Check out our on how you can Just Watch. If there's anything else we can help you with, please let us know."

Schwinn 130 upright bike Cheap works with Zwift using power and cadence Good for beginner

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

I was the opposite. racing people on zwift i worked Waaay harder than peloton. Sweated loads!

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah, Zwift is excellent and I love how it will run on Windows, Mac, Apple TV 4K, iPad, iPhone, etc. I've now switched from Peloton App to Apple Fitness+ and plan to stick with that. I also ordered a magnetic resistance rowing machine to mix things up a bit.

@wheelyb26

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrixGuy wow cool. My goal is the same as yours weight loss. But i realise competing with others motivates me loads. the downside to having an IC4 spin bike is your not on the leaderboard with peloton plus you have to guess your resistence. But I do like christine the instructor and enjoy the music. Its still a good workout and achives my goal saving thousands $$ With zwift having a road bike on a turbo trainder you would probably get a more realistic feel when going up and down hills. plus the speed and power are probably more accurate. But again its more money. I can still use both apps for fairly cheap on my IC4 with a wahoo speed and cedence sensor only.

Have you tried Sufferfest? I went from Zwift to Sufferfest.

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard of it but have never tried it. I went from Zwift to Peloton App to Apple Fitness+. I think that I’m going to stick with Apple Fitness Plus because i can use my bike and rower with it!

Makes sense 👍🏿

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Zwift is great but it's a matter of how the rider is wired mentally. When it comes to rode biking, I want a real bike on a real road. When it comes to an at-home exercise bike, Apple Fitness+ is my go-to now! It feels like being in a cycling class at the gym and the Apple Watch tracks my indoor cycling workouts, as well as all of my other fitness activities!

@IrixGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Be sure to subscribe and check out my Apple Fitness+ review video too! Cheers!

Rule of thumb…zwift is for hardcore cyclists…peloton is for people just trying to get a workout. Peloton never tries to really be a cyclist app…it is a fitness app.

@IrixGuy

Жыл бұрын

#Facts

Losing weight is 90 percent diet. And 10 percent exercise. Work on your diet. Cut out sugar and carbs in 6 months and easily lose 50 pounds with zero exercise

@IrixGuy

3 жыл бұрын

You are 100% correct....I love food too much! I abandoned beer and desserts. I drink one "mini" soda daily and the rest is unsweet tea and water. I drink Scotch and water vs. whiskey and Coke.

@wesleyboyd2714

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, i did this and weight fell off plus swimming 1k x 3 a week. This is my next idea. Keep out of the buscuit tin and 30 min spins.