Schwinn Fitness AC Performance with Carbon Blue™ - What is the best indoor cycle for realistic feel? Who makes a maintenance free indoor cycle for group fitness indoor cycling studios and home use? Now there is a solution for home gyms and fitness studios - no more bike grease, no more repairing broken cycle chains, no more wear and tear adding maintenance time and cost when you should be focused on your cardio workouts and burning calories.
Introducing CARBON BLUE™ technology - a belt drive system combining unmatched durability with the authentic outdoor biking feel you expect from Schwinn. For nearly 20 years, Schwinn chain drive bikes have led the indoor cycling industry. Even as other companies began to use belt drives on their group cycling bikes, Schwinn stayed true to their technology for one simple reason: belt drives felt nothing like riding an outdoor bike.
Today, all of that is changing. There is a revolutionary new belt drive taking the outdoor bike community by storm, and Schwinn Fitness has adapted it and brought it indoors on the A.C. Performance Plus with Carbon Blue indoor cycling bike.
This next generation system delivers guaranteed durability and virtually zero maintenance, without sacrificing the Schwinn authentic cycling feel that riders know and love.
What is Carbon Blue™? Several years ago, a company named Gates introduced a concept never before seen on outdoor bikes - a belt drive that performed like a chain. Their innovative system - called Carbon Drive™ - features a carbon fiber reinforced belt with teeth for maximum durability and true bike performance.
Over time, this has transitioned from a novelty system to a mainstream solution used on hundreds of outdoor bike models today.
Over the past year, Schwinn Fitness has worked with Gates to adapt this revolutionary technology to their A.C. Performance group cycle. The result is a new belt-based drive system that combines the maintenance-free durability and performance of a belt with the authentic-ride feel of a chain. We call it Carbon Blue™ - those who ride it call it "incredible". Innovation, Unchained.
Benefits of Carbon Blue™:
- Virtually Zero Maintenance Belt - Belt never requires lubrication, tension never needs to be adjusted, and there is no stretching to belt
- Real Bike Feel - High-inertia drive train provides momentum and feel of chain drive, and toothed belt provides rider feedback and the authentic cycling road feel
- Guaranteed Durability - Carbon fiber reinforcement makes this belt incredibly durable, which is why Schwinn Fitness can offer the longest warranty (5 years) of any belt or chain on the market

Magnetic Resistance
A revolutionary brake system uses magnets to create resistance. Nothing physically touches the wheel! There are no wear parts to maintain or replace over time, and the result is a silky smooth ride that is consistent both from bike to bike, and from ride to ride.

Schwinn®Fit System
Our latest design simplifies proper rider setup. Micropin adjustments allow for the most accurate seat heights. Infinite fore-aft adjustments on the seat and handlebars allow a wide range for proper positioning and comfort, with a neutral position that makes it simple for a beginner to get started in a proper position.

Handlebars
We have revolutionized our handlebar design for the Sport and Performance Plus models. We now feature dual integrated water bottle holders, ?aero bar? positioning, infinite fore-aft adjustability, and even a small shelf to hold an MP3 player for instructors. These are the most well-thought-out handlebars we?ve ever created.

MPOWER™ CONSOLE
MPower™ Echelon2 Console gives motivating rider feedback which changes the way members ride and how classes are coached, ultimately enhancing the member experience. The MPower™ Echelon2 Console is our smartest design yet ? and an even smarter choice for your gym.

CADENCE PRO™
Cadence Pro™ Console works seamlessly with our IC Pro™, IC Pro 20™, and A.C.™ series bikes to give your riders the best results. With great user-friendly features like heart rate monitoring, summary displays and modes for personalizing data ? the Cadence Pro™ is a perfect partner.
Product Dimensions | 50" L x 21" W x 51" H (127cm x 53 x 130cm) |
Product Weight | 112 lbs (51 kg) |
Max User Weight | 350 lbs (159 kg) |
Frame Finish | Aluminum |
Seat, Handlebars, Hardware | Aluminum |
Drive System | Belt Drive Using Carbon Blue™ |
User Height Range | 4'11" to 6'8" (150 to 203cm |
MPower™ Echelon Console Compatible | Yes |
Triple Link Pedal Compatible | Yes |
Frame | 10 Years (5 Year Corrosion) |
Mechanical | 2 Years (Drive Mechanism, Braking System, Cranks) |
Labor | 1 Year |
Wear Items | 6 Months (Saddle, Pedals) |
Note | Warrenty terms are for the U.S. only and vary by region. Contact the distributor in your country and region. |

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