Schwinn IC4
Exact average 86.4 · 1 printed, 7 estimated
Image: Schwinn8 professional reviewers tested the Schwinn IC4, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: workout features and build quality.
Reviewed by Garage Gym Reviews, The Strategist, Top Ten Reviews and 5 more
The catch: The console display is small and basic.
7 of these 8 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 8 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 90Garage Gym Reviews
A smooth, quiet, stable bike that performs like a premium model at about half the price, with easy app connectivity.
Read Garage Gym Reviews review - 89est.The Strategist
A writer who owns the IC4 praises it as a much cheaper, quiet Peloton alternative that works with the Peloton app.
Read The Strategist review - 89est.Top Ten Reviews
Calls it a well-priced, quiet and sturdy bike that delivers smooth resistance and works with Peloton and Zwift.
Read Top Ten Reviews review - 89est.T3
Reviews the 800IC, which the page says is sold as the IC4 in the US, calling it a premium, silent Peloton alternative.
Read T3 review - 85est.Good Housekeeping
Named best overall exercise bike in the guide for its smooth quiet ride, 100 resistance levels and dual-sided pedals at a fair price.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.BarBend
A well-built, quiet spin-style bike with a heavy flywheel and plenty of resistance that works with popular apps.
Read BarBend review - 83est.Runner's World
Named the pick for people who hop between class apps, thanks to its compact build, fine-grained resistance and third-party app support.
Read Runner's World review - 83est.CNET
Only a brief note among other bikes tested, calling the IC4 a sturdy, reliable non-smart bike that needs your own tablet.
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Common questions
Is the Schwinn IC4 worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 8 recommend it. The console display is small and basic.
Do critics agree about the Schwinn IC4?
Critics agree: scores range from 83 (BarBend) to 90 (Garage Gym Reviews), a spread of 7 points across 8 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Schwinn IC4?
The Peloton Bike+ (critic score 84), best for peloton classes.