Why I Bought a Crossfit Bike for Cardio
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- To be fair, these older bikes were used for rehab purposes mostly, but Crossfit has popularized them once again. I noticed recently that I was largely inactive outside my few hours lifting each week. I've been trying to figure out a way to increase my activity level and be as efficient about it as possible. I think I found the answer.
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Since not many people read the description, these older bikes were used for rehab purposes mostly, but Crossfit has popularized them once again. I also realize the seat is too low in the first clip. It was the first time I sat on it so it was at the previous owners height. I raised the seat right after, as you can see in the talking portion of the video.
I have an airdyne my favorite of all
Bought one last year and the results during lockdown for me and working from home over the last 2-3 months have been amazing. I remember your video when I was doing some research, so I’m glad I watched this. 💯
Thanks for sharing!
just put my air assault bike together. put my wife on it and made her do 20 second work and 10 second rest cycles for 4 minutes. laughed at her because she was gonna puke. then I tried....stopped laughing really fast.
Hah they will wreck ya!
Lol, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸
The seat is way to low Brother
Lol yeah I raised it up after filming the intro. I literally haven't had time to change anything (or clean it) since I got it!
Brandon Campbell Diamond Lol I can understand how you are ridiculously busy, but to suggest you don't have 5 seconds in your day to raise the seat is a bit ridiculous.
Charles lol I didn’t mean it like that. I literally hadn’t used it before I filmed that first clip so I didn’t realize it was too low until after. I didn’t care enough to raise it to refilm:)
Ah fair enough, I kinda thought you might not have raised the seat on purpose to avoid an awkward angle with your arms since you're such a big guy. Have you found that pushing and pulling with your arms is difficult with the seat higher?
As a bicycle fit guy at a bicycle shop I was in pain watching Brandon pedal at that height. Lol
I have literally just discovered the magic of these bikes myself. Great review as always, and It's just nice to see something like this that was made of quality.
Yeah def, still works great after all this time!
love these bikes, most straightforward way to do interval training by far
agreed!
Mannnn we grew up on that exact same bike! My dad still uses it! Thats awesome!!
Haha good to hear!
If you have only enough money for one device, then the Airdyne is the one I would buy. Older models are better (there was a time when the handlebars would crack because of metal fatigue, but when it happened to me I took the handlebars to a local welder and they were fixed up fine -- no problems since). The keys for the digital timer are the machines weak points. I have had mine for about 40 years. It is uncomfortable and I hate it sometimes and take a break by going to the gym's treadmill, but it is the one I use when I need result (17 minutes plus every morning). I am closer to 80 than 70. The one exercise that I could never do is the push (hurts too much). Place your feet on the foot rests and then using open palms push on the handles trying to achieve a load factor of 4 or 5 for five minutes (the late Mike Webster of the Steelers could perform this exercise for 45 minutes). As my physician (he was physician to the Steelers) explained to me, the Airdyne was the only cardio machine that exercised above and below the heart. Other exercises include a crossover, place feet on rest and then place both hands on one handle (rowing) and then raise the load factor to 4 or 5 for 1 or 2 minutes. Then changes sides and repeat. Then return to hands and feet. I use the Airdyne in conjunction with YoTube bike riding videos. Diet together with the Airdyne produces good result.
They are great.
My wife found one of these set out on trash day and I didn't think it was worth it. Fixed the monitor and replaced the pedals and it was good to go. Didn't realize what a solid find it was until this video.
pretty sweet score.
My Rogue Echo Bike is built like a Sherman tank and it gasses me out in about 5 minutes. I got one for the house because I used the bike at my gym last summer to get ripped. I really do attribute my leanness to after-weights sessions on the Echo Bike.
Def kicks my ass too
I knew Brandon was gonna become a Crossfiter
too old
I'm beyond f*cking excited for you right now.
Once I get some practice you and I can race... might just take me 10 more years to get to that level lol
Probably the most underrated ever. The only thing as close as airdyne is sprinting up hill and max speed and feeling like your dying.
Got winded reading that.
I discovered Tabata training probably 30 years ago? I discovered the Schwinn Airdyne 20+ years ago. I do not always do "sprint" (or Tabata) training,, sometimes I use the Airdyne for Cooper Aerobic Points. Regardless, the Schwinn Airdyne fits for whatever aerobic/cardio training I am doing.
Right on!
*Life Hack* : Let your people do your cardio for you
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It is a good buy! Definitely worth it for your heart. I got an ancient one for free much like that but a bit older from an exercise physiologist. Recommend HIIT training 20 seconds all out 1:40 low intensity for 6-8 rounds. Great time saver and it is low impact!
I think I may aim for 30 on 30 off, but we'll see if I can handle it lol
Found mine on the side of the road, gotta love spring cleaning.
lol awesome
I forked over the 8 hundo and bought the rogue echo bike. Worth every penny. Only time my cardio was better was when I was playing ball in high school and bmt
That's def on my short list!
I am disabled and I can't run or walk for long periods of time, so I just bought one for less than a $100 dollars. I got it on Black Friday from walmart and I also own a rowing machine. The rowing machine has been great but I want to burn more fat and also, simulate walking, since I can't walk for long periods of time this bike will help with motion and resistance while keeping my butt in the seat and taking the load of my legs. So, I am ready to continue my way to health. I smoke and I have been feeling breathing better and smoking less also. No diet, no nothing just the desire to make some changes in my life. I am not getting any younger. So, let's see.
Good luck!
Yup I got mine for 100 bucks. I bought from a older lady , she bought a Peloton. I love my Schwinn and Assault Air Bike
Nice!!
I jacked up my hip running and needed a way to add a decent amount of cardio to fill the void. For whatever reason, between battle ropes and the AD6 I bought, my hip healed in record time. These are amazing alternate cardio methods if you can't run... and even if you can run, these burn more calories faster and the results are way better...I stick by the heavy bag, battle ropes and the air bikes.
Right on!
I used one of those in the 70s when I was in wrestling for cardio I bought one now I am 58 and I love it I have a big fat soccer mom ass and I love the seat. It is so well constructed nothing today even compares to the construction of an older Schwinn air dyne
Right on!
Kickin it Old school! Luv it!
Doesn't fit in with my modern day over priced gym lol
Found a similar but newer model for free with a battery powered monitor and great working quality. Really good piece to have
Nice!
Very interesting! I didn’t know such a thing existed. I might have to look around for one to replace my treadmill. Thanks Brandon!
Sure thing!
Please do a video log of the restoration of it. These things are still $175 - $250 in my area. Just picked one of these and a C2 model D for $800. Great piece of cardio equipment.
Yeah considered the rower as well, but preferred the smaller footprint of the bike.
I had a Schwinn of a similar age, after a few months of thirty minute sessions small ball bearings started flinging out of the drive system causing the pedaling motion to get real coarse. Got a Rogue Echo Bike which made the old Schwinn seem like a kid's toy.
Never had that issue with mine, although the Echo is belt driven vs chain driven so it makes sense.
I love my echo bike, but my brother got a pristine airdyne for like $100. Now I can add you to the list of guys I'm jealous of, too. $100 for a piece of equipment like this is a fantastic bargain. That's $650 that you saved and can use for a couple new barbells or something. I'm jealous, TBH.
Lol as mentioned I would love to have the Echo bike, but from a use vs price stand point it didn't make sense.
Anyone who's used an air-bike won't make fun of you. Those things will kick your rear. I'm an "older guy" too, with bad joints and I'm trying to get the new bike from Rogue, the Ecko bike. They sell out in about a hour with each new shipment they get in.....I've been trying since January. Looks like you got a great piece of gear at a very reasonable price....ENJOY.
Yeah been doing 10 min total of 20 seconds full speed, 40 sec low intensity. Kicks my ass.
Just bought that same exact one from an older couple today for 60 bucks. Great work out!
Good deal!
@@BasementBrandon do you have videos of routines you do for cardio?
I’ve been looking for one on Craigslist also. Working a desk job and just training the Big 3 does lead to a whole of activity.
agreed!
You might want to put plastic over the exposed fiberglass in the ceiling if you're going to be using that on a regular basis.
It's ok
Just got mine..i can't wait to start using it, i invested in this bike because i like it's functionality, how it uses arms and legs, i also think this bike is a great way to burn tons of calories in a short period of time..good way to get ripped using this bike
It's going to kick your ass lol
Any updates
@@cmoneytheman wow! Totally forgot I made this comment 3 years ago. I’ll be honest with you, I only used it a few times after purchasing.. I completely neglected it. It’s a shame I know. I’ll consider getting back to it now. Thanks!
@@TheSmokingGun111 yea u paid cash get ya money's worth
I always find it amusing, when people assume the style of training you’re using, due to the equipment you’re using, even though training ultimately is , training. FYI if you use alcohol gel, and UV lighting,you can turn your yellow SNES back to a restored grey Nintendo 😉
Haha have seen plenty of those tutorials on the tubes!
I have an old school gold all metal model I got at a Replay Sports with the tags and owner’s manual still attached. Brutal
awesome!
Love it when you "stay big" at the end of every video
Hah I didn't say it for awhile but people got mad at me, so trying to be consistent.
How are you gonna disrespect the OG airdyne by calling it a CrossFit bike lol. Nice pickup!
Hah yeah I clarified in the description, just figured the millennials would think it's a crossfit only bike.
Don’t hate on the equipment. I do strongman and have an air assault bike. They’re the devil, but great for conditioning.
no hate from me
You finally got one! Nice!
$100 for a used one isn’t bad.
I think I mentioned I bought mine at a thrift shop for $15. Inevitably I sold it for $50 just couldn’t justify keeping it. 👎🏻
No? I figure I'll get more than enough use out of this one!
I picked up one off of Craigslist for $50. They are great for cardio or rainy day/cold weather riding.
Nice find!
I bought the gold one for $50 off Craigslist years back. The best piece of cardio equipment Ive owned
Right on!
Cardio ... what's that lol just found your channel and I'm really enjoying the content keep it up bro !
Appreciate it!!
I gave this video a like for that SNES reference. I always wondered why the plastic turned yellow.
Hah shame to see it, had some good memories of those days.
Logical choice. Have you given any thought as to how you will measure your progress in cardiovascular fitness? Resting heart rate? Blood lipids?
Probably more simple in the short term, like does something that shouldn't make me tired actually make me tired lol.
Brandon, making them gains...Stay Big!
I need all the help I can get.
Airdyne bikes are what they are called. Not crossfit bikes. These bikes are used for many sports today. A lot of fighters use them for cutting weight because they use a lot of movement for when the fighter is drained physically.
Agreed, but I think most newer trainees associate them with crossfit (i've always associated them with rehab). You know UA-cam is all about the title and I figured it would draw in more people.
I stopped in our local goodwill . With the better half. I found one of these for 12 dollars. Works great.
That is awesome!
I got the exact same airdyne you have for $40 on offerup. Sweet machine.
nice!
The seat is to low..you need to lift it up -your legs must be ALMOST fully extended
Yep!
I found a barely used Rogue Echo. It’s built like a tank. Belt driven. $700 cash and it is worth every dollar.
awesome!
Airdyne for life.
Right on
I used a bike like this for warm ups found it very effective, but it old and annoying and I needed space for my new Titan power rack, so I sold it lol... enjoy!
ah, luckily I have the space for this!
Just bought one of these on Sunday. Mine doesn’t have the battery so no metrics. But gets the job done.
You can replace the monitor unit yourself if you'd like, but they probably will cost more than what you paid for the bike lol
I want one! I tried for the first time last week as part of a gym challenge and really liked it. can curn off some calories really fast! did 20 calories in 20 seconds, not bad for an old guy
Awesome!
When I watched you training I actually wondered - what BPM can you reach with this one? Now assume one is mostly used to run for cardio and rarely to do spinning. Say I usually run 10km which I used to accomplish in a leisure tempo with 150-160 pulse, which normally takes me about 50 min. Can I ever reach this BPM on this thing? It looks kinda more attractive to me than the spinning bike because it offers some concurrent arm work. Still wondering, is it really a cardio thing and would it actually come at expense of the possibility of attaining a constant moderate BPM over a time? Thanks for the video.
This thing will kick your ass.
@@BasementBrandon hahaha
@@LutherTaylor did u buy
Awesome, the heart cant differentiate whether your using the Rogue echo bike or the Airdyne.
True that!
I just bought one for $50... Love it.
nice find!
Brandon Campbell Diamond thanks. It is in excellent condition and the fan is not running perfectly concentric so it rattles just a bit, not a problem but I'm going to eventually disassemble and fix. :) These things are built to last.
Did the same!
Brandon Campbell Diamond how complex was the job ? I might take the wheel to a bike shop as I'm horrible at straightening my MTB wheels... Lol
Nice man, the fiance was wanting a spin bike, but I was considered trying to find an air bike also. Is that pretty loud? Just wondering because sometimes I train around midnight when wife and kids are sleeping lol
it's not quiet, especially the chain models. The newer ones use a pulley band which is supposed to be more quiet.
Brandon Campbell Diamond Right, I figured lol haha thanks man
Now that's a solid buy for $100. I have my spin bike that I use but that looks better as your able to warm up more of your body compaired to just being on a bike
Have been trying to do a few minutes before and after training. has helped some.
You should do a vid on replacing the chain and maintenance
ah there's a great channel I used that goes over all that. I believe it is called sportssmith or something like that.
That bikes nice...some.people have complained about the non metal bikes where the pedals have broken...decent
Could def be an issue. These aren't as complicated as the new ones, so easy to fix too.
You are a Craigslist assassin! Rogue should send you their Echo bike for a comparison review. Looking forward to seeing you compete in the Crossfit Games Master's division. Crossfitter. lol
I wish, Rogue doesn't give anything to anyone it seems.
True. Except they have given me an increased debt-to-income ratio.
What is so good about these fan bikes over regular ones?
they involve your arms and you completely control the resistance by your effort.
you had to a ask??? the best way is to try one. Once you do, you will eat that question. Also, try just using the handle bars without using the legs for five minutes. See what I mean? You must be someone younger than 35 to ask that kind of question.
Hey you mentioned updating the seat.... what about updating to a seat pole/base that moves both up and forward/backward?
I upgraded the saddle, but have since sold the bike!
You've prob changed it by now but your saddle height is a good bit too low in the first clip, might want to stick it up a bit so you don't get pains in your quads
Done! That first clip was literally the first time I sat on it so it was at the previous owners height, just wanted to get an intro clip!
Got an old Zephyr today; tough to adjust the seat!
Consider it a forearm workout!
Looking to buy this exact model..out of curiosity how tall are you?
6'4"
An old school body thrasher! 💪🏽
yessir!
It does a "FAN-tastic" job ........ well played sir
Didn't even catch that, bravo.
I bought a Rogue Echo bike. It is the most evil, wicked piece of exercise equipment I've ever used. I've tried Versa Climbers, Concept II rowers, etc.... Nothing beats the assault type bikes in my opinion. Nothing I've used can take me to the brink faster. The tabata's are already loaded...20/10, 10/20, distance, time you name it. Oh, and it's built like a TANK. My great grandchildren will be cursing my name if they use it, because it will be around LONG after I'm gone. It's worth every penny. Want a great full body, fat burning workout? Combine an assault bike with kettlebells.....
I'll second what Brandon says about using it for a warm up. It's easy on the joints too. One great workout/warm up I use is to go 30 secs at a decent pace with arms and legs. Then 30 seconds just arms (put your feet on the pegs), then 30 seconds with just legs and finish with 30 seconds with arms and legs. Done. You can increase the times/intensity if you want to use it as a different kind of HIIT training.
It's a piece of equipment you'll love.....and hate.
Still on my short list of things to get!
You're sitting a little low on it (jus sayin)... EDIT: should have read the comments. If you're open to a random stranger's opinions, doing AMRAP pushups w/ weight (but not so much that it becomes a strength test) have helped my bench in the past (and can be good cardio).
Hah yeah def raised it up! Appreciate the other tip as well
You have a reverse hyper? Don't recall.. If not, considering??
Maybe if the one Titan proposed gets released. They're just so big and expensive it doesn't make a lot of sense.
Just same one today for 26 bucks doesn't matter the model or age if it gets you in shape. Right
Nice!!
Do you think the bike will help your lifts? I want to get one for my home gym, but I don't want to kill my gains.
I don't think it will help or hinder actually.
good price and conditioning. you should get into mountain biking!
Hah one step at a time!
I use an elliptical at my gym with levers for the arms like on this bike to warm up before every work out. Works great, IMO. They don't have one of these fan bikes at my gym though. The fan must feel nice.
Pet Rock's Garage no..not at all
I think it's hit or miss, a lot of people end up getting wind deflectors.
comparing the elliptical versus airdyne bike is like comparing an NBA team to a junior high school basketball team. see the difference? it wouldn't matter if it was the worst team in the league, they would still beat a team of junior high school all starts. that is how much better the airdyne bike is compared to the elliptical. Get rid of your elliptical and get an airdyne bike.
Please raise your seat brother. You are shortening your pedal stroke. Get more power 💪🏼
This was the previous owners position!
@Basement Brandon Gotcha brother 👌🏼. I just picked one up and I'm in the middle of changing the seat and pedals. It's an awesome machine. Thanks for the great video, keep it up!
Please tell me you’ve raised the seat by now if you still have this. Seriously, looks way too low- so you’ll recruit less leg muscles. If you spend significant time too low, knee problems could show up eventually.
That was the previous owners seat height. I had just wheeled it in the door.
Paid $40 bucks for mine. It’s in that bronze looking color.
Right on! None around here are ever that cheap, been looking for awhile!
2:50 in your first video for me earned you my subscription
Lol thanks!
can you still use this for longer slow cardio, not just interval? so long as you don't go that hard?
Yep, you set the pace.
Question! How does an air bike compare to a treadmill or even a stairmaster for calorie burn?
Like any cardio piece, you get out what you put in. Find something you hate the least and abuse it.
@@BasementBrandon sounds great! I have always used the stair master to burn calories quickly but hoping an air bike will give me a similar calorie burn in a similar time frame
I can't wait to see you at the 2019 games #teamdiamond
do they have a senior circuit?
Brandon Campbell Diamond For you they would have to open up a master's if the universe class. ;)
During the pandemic these old Schwinn aero's were selling for upwards of a grand.
Dang
im still trying to figure out why buy this over just a plain stationary bike? is the hand movements doing that much more? im just curious? thanks!
Resistance on this is much better IMO
Did u buy
How did you clean the bike? and change the chain? I have a similar one thanks
I took everything apart and used degreaser. There are some videos on UA-cam on the sportsmith channel (I think that's the name) that shows how to do it.
Dude having the fiberglass insulation above your head and in a work out area is stressing me out... those glass particles are going to get in your lungs... please cover it 🙏🏻
No it doesn't.
Have you ever considered getting a rower for cardio instead?
I did, but it takes up more space and is more expensive.
I'm in the same boat. I'm just not ready to spend 700+, when I can get something decent for 100-200 online.
This thing kicks my ass
Without skipping a beat: “Soccer moms with big fat pancake butts.” - Brandon
You know it.
I've heard the new ones of these are really bad quality, do you know if that's the case with schwinn?
I think the preferred newer models are made by Rogue and Assault
@@BasementBrandon I was hoping you weren't going to say that, the schwinn are the only ones available in the next lifetime 🤣
We used them a lot in wrestling to loose weight. I have two Airdynes in my garage I paid 50 and 25$ for. Also, buy a better seat. The original seats were terrible!
nice pick ups!
Any updates
I sold them for what I bought them for and bought a Tru Grit on black friday last year. It's just quieter with the belt drive.
I just bought the exact same one a few days ago for 100. I didn't want to drop 600+ for a fancy one that i might not even commit to using. So far I used it once and it got my whole body sore
Good buy!
Any updates on weight
Hello, could you tell me where can i can find this Airbike?
Thanks.
2nd hand market.
you are 100% wrong in your statement "used for rehab purposes mostly". I have been a kickboxer before Bruce Lee's death and have been using this bike, as virtually ALL Boxers and mixed martial artists have done forever, for over 30 years. This machine is THE machine for all fighters - we don't f around with weak equipment.
While it's used for other purposes, rehab is by far and away the most prevalent.
Brandon, I have never, ever seen the airdyne bike used for rehab. Ever. In fact, this bike would be too hard to use for rehab, although it would be excellent as far as I am concerned. If people used it for rehab, then the would be in better shape than before their injury. I do not know anyone who owns one excluding myself.
Got an Airdyne AD-4 for $100, a little worse off than yours but it’s bombproof.
Right on!
I've been doing the airdyne for over 20 years.Went from 260 to 172.
Nice!
How long did that take
@@cmoneytheman Not long. It's got to be a lifestyle. I don't do it as much now. Just maintaining now.
@@tonygriffin2185 how long i meant to burn cals to start seein a change in Weight
@@cmoneytheman I used to go for an hour. Now i just go for 1/2 hour to 45 minutes. One of the best calorie burns.
You should consider raising the seat. Your legs are bent too much to get maximum power out of them.
Yeah def did! That first clip was before adjusting
Would if I get a cheap one from Amaz still burn cals good as the overpriced ones
Nothing works unless you do!
@@BasementBrandon glad you told me cause I didn't know if a cheaper model means wouldn't work the muscles good cause it might not have enough pressure
Wanted one of these badboys for a while
Same!