I’m a regular cyclist, but only recently got into exercising on a stationary bike at the gym (they call it “spinning”). I’ve come to like it so much that I decided to make buying a home bike one of my Cyber Monday shopping priorities, and was glad to find this 33% off deal on the Schwinn IC4 indoor cycling bike at Amazon.
I had previously tried the IC4 at a friend’s house, so I’m certain that, at $799, it’s a solid pick among the many Cyber Monday deals. It’s not a fancy bike like the ones from Peloton or Garmin, but is well-featured for the price and also well-constructed, offering a smooth ride, responsive controls (it has 100 micro-adjustable resistance levels) and, most important, Bluetooth connectivity.
That last feature lets you connect the bike’s control panel wirelessly with a phone or tablet to run cycling apps like Zwift, Peloton, and many others. As someone who dwells in the Apple ecosystem, my workout app of choice is Apple Fitness Plus. This of course runs on an iPhone, iPad, or even an Apple TV 4K streaming box, and it can tap the sensors built into an Apple Watch, which also links up with both the bike and app via Bluetooth to provide heart rate feedback during rides.
Today’s best Schwinn IC4 indoor cycling bike deals
Schwinn IC4 Indoor Cycling Bike: was $1,199.99 now $799.99 at Amazon
Schwinn’s IC4 is the company’s step-up indoor cycling bike, and is selling for just $799.99 on Amazon in this Cyber Monday deal. The IC4 is a well-built and affordable stationary bike, and its Bluetooth connectivity lets you access the wide world of cycling apps from brands like Zwift, Peloton, Apple, and others.View Deal
The cycling workouts on Apple Fitness Plus are fantastic, with the high-sprited instructors kicking your butt for the 10-, 20-, 30-, or 45-minute segments, driving you to push your hardest during intervals. And a wide variety of music accompanies the workouts – with dance, classic rock, pop, and artist-themed spotlights ensuring there’s something to satisfy everyone.
I had bought an Apple Watch SE 2 mainly because I’m an Apple fan and felt strangely naked without having the latest and greatest bit of Apple tech strapped to my wrist. But I’d never really made much use of it, and mainly used it to do boring things like… tell time.
Now, with my stationary bike on the way from Amazon, I’ll soon be able to make the most of that Apple Watch by collecting the data from my home spinning sessions and tracking my progress. It may not have the many features of the Apple Watch Ultra, but then again, I don’t plan to find myself lost in a forest anytime soon.
More Cyber Monday deals in the US
Amazon: 50% off TVs, headphones, iPads & toysApple gift card: gift cards from Amazon from $25Best Buy: up to $700 off TVs, laptops & appliancesCheap TVs: $79.99 smart TVs from Best Buy Christmas trees: prices starting at $38.99Dell: laptops from $299.99Home Depot: 50% off tools & appliancesHBO Max: 80% off a monthly planHulu: $1.99 a month for a yearLowe’s: $750 off appliances, decor & toolsOverstock: 70% off decor and furniturePeacock TV: pay $0.99 a monthNectar: up to $500 off mattresses + free giftsNordstrom: 50% off UGG, Nike & North FaceSamsung: up to $2,500 off TVs, phones & appliancesSephora: 50% off makeup, perfume & giftsTarget: 50% off toys, TVs, Keurig & moreToys: 50% off best-selling toys at WalmartUlta: up to 50% off makeup, hair & perfumeVerizon: get the iPhone 14 Pro for freeWalmart: 60% off toys & TVsWayfair: up to 80% off sitewide, + free shipping
More Cyber Monday deals in the UK
Amazon: up to 60% off TVs, laptops, and moreAdidas: up to 50% off trainers and clothingAO: deals on appliances, headphones and TVsArgos: up to 1/3 off toysB&Q: 25% of Christmas decorations and toolsBoots: half-price fragrances and make-upBox: up to £1,000 off TVs, laptops and PCsCurrys: 40% off TVs, laptops and vacuumsDell: up to 45% off laptops and desktopsDisney: 30% off Marvel, Star Wars, PixarDyson: best-price guarantee on vacuums and hair careEE: unlimited data SIMs from £14 per monthGame: consoles, games and accessories from £4.99Ikea: Christmas tree + £10 voucher for £25John Lewis: up to 40% off tech, fashion and homeLego: popular sets from under £10 – plus free giftsNinja: save up to £90 on air fryers and pansPeloton: up to £500 offReebok: up to 50% off sitewideSamsung: up to £250 off phones and tabletsShark: up to £220 off cordless vacuum cleanersSonos: 20% off portable speakers and soundbarsVery: offers on TVs, Lego and fashionVirgin: broadband deals from £25 per monthWayfair: furniture, lighting and mattress deals
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