Horizon 7.0 AT treadmill vs Schwinn airdyne pro

This is a comparison between the Horizon 7.0 AT and Schwinn Airdyne pro including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which Horizon treadmill to get. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview and review of the Schwinn airdyne pro

The Schwinn Airdyne Pro comes in at $999 - $1200. In this article you will learn more about the product itself, its Pros and cons and alternatives you might want to consider. This article has originally been published in the overview "Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue".

Overview of the Schwin Airdyne Pro

Schwinn has been in the game of producing bikes for over a century now. The Schwinn Airdyne pro is their flagship take on the Airbike market. The special features of this design are the handles and how the fans are formed. This machine will blow some serious air into your face. Great if you train in a hot environment. The handles of the Airdyne pro give you many options to vary your ride and burn calories.

Air bikes are unique as the resistance increases the faster you go. This makes for very intense workouts which burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time. You also have less impact than on a treadmill. The Airdyne comes with the following specifications:

Length 42”
Width 20”
Height 52”
Color black

This is a solid option for your gym which looks a little more space than comparable products. If you care about looks, that is, but why have a gym otherwise.

Pros of the Schwinn Airdyne Pro

The pros of the Schwinn Airdyne are

Noise canceling design
Handles
Design
Experience
Price

One of the biggest pros of the Schwinn is the noise canceling design. Schwinn was one of the first Airbike companies in the market to look into belts rather than chains to propel the wheel on the Airbike. This makes the bike more reliable and silent. Since then it has become an industry standard.

The new handles are clever and take a leaf out the treadmill and elliptical industry. Most Airbikes have simple handles which leave fewer options. I personally liked and some might say this can get in the way of a very intense workout.

Design is always a matter of taste. I personally like the Schwinn. It looks spacey and tasteful and might even make it even a little interior design statement if out in the right spot. I don’t see that happening with other, more down to earth, models in the market.

Schwinn has been building bikes for a while now. You can be sure you will get a top-notch product with a great finish.

For the quality, you are getting it is aggressively priced just around the $1000 mark. Most other Pro/elite/sport models are usually priced nearer to the $1200 to $2000 mark.

Cons of the Schwinn Airdyne Pro

Specificity
Price

What you do on an Airbike is not specific to most sports. Most bikes do not have self-moving handles or blow air in your face while riding them. A gym which trains athletes who compete in team sports will still have to invest in equipment like treadmills and run rockets to offer specific training.

If you only want an Airbike and don’t care that much about design or noise canceling there are cheaper options which can be had to get an Airbike into your place.

Alternatives to the Schwinn Airdyne Pro

Alternatives to the Schwinn Airdyne Pro Are:

Concept 2 bike
Rogue Echo bike
Concept 2 Rower

A concept 2 bike will come in a little cheaper than the Airbike and is more specific for cycling indoors when you can not get out on the road. It will not burn as many calories in the same amount of time but offers you a solid alternative.

The Rogue echo bike is a very solid alternative if you want an Airbike. It sells like hot cake and is very popular in the CrossFit community. It is built like a tank and comes in at a good price. Like everything from Rogue, it is designed to work, not to look pretty. In some gyms, it might look displaced.

The concept two rower is solid, time tested machine to build cardiovascular endurance. If you are a fan of water sports this is probably the better option for you than any of the bikes and treadmills. The only downside is that it takes a bit more space than other options.

Summary for the Schwinn Airdyne Pro

The Schwinn Airdyne Pro has a good design at a good price point. For a flagship product, it is reasonably priced and comes from a vendor with experience in the market. If you are budget conscious there are also solid Airbike options at a lower price.

Overview and review of the Horizon 7.0 AT treadmill

This is an overview of the Horizon Horizon 7.0 AT including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which Horizon treadmill to get. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview of the Horizon 7.0AT $999

The Horizon 7.0 AT is the smallest product in the Horizon AT line. It has the smallest motor and the belt is also downgraded compared to the 7.4 AT and the 7.8 AT. There is also a considerable drop in coverage of the warranty with this model. This makes it a good option for the home buyer who does not want to spend more than $1000 on a treadmill with a powerful motor. Commercial buyers might want to spend a little extra on warranty with the 7.4 AT to sleep better at night and have less hassle if parts break. The full specifications are:

Frame Type: FeatherLight Folding

Running area: 20" x 60"

Cushioning: 3-Zone Variable Response Cushioning

Drive Motor: 3.0 CHP RapidSync Drive System

Belt: 1.6mm, Silicone

Deck Thickness: 0.7"

Roller Size: 60mm/46mm Tapered

Speed Range: 0.5 – 12 mph

Incline Range: 0 – 15%

Extras: Audio In/Out Jack, Bluetooth Speakers, Energy Saver Mode, Fan, Tablet Rack, Water Bottle Holder

Weight: 253 lbs.

Assembled Dimensions: 76.5" x 36" x 59"

Folded Dimensions: 41" x 36" x 70"

Max User weight: 325 lbs.

Electrical Requirements: 60Hz - 120V

Home Warranty - Frame: Lifetime

Home Warranty - Motor: Lifetime

Home Warranty - Parts: 3 years

Home Warranty - Labor: 1 years

This is a good treadmill, however, if you do not want to break the $1000 mark you might as well make a few more compromises and save even more by going for an Airbike.

Pros of the Horizon 7.0 AT

The pros of the Horizon 7.0 AT are:

$1000 Sticker
Sturdy frame

The biggest pros of the Horizon 7.0 AT are the price of $1000 and the sturdy frame you get for that little money. Now that’s little money for that type of frame, it is still a bit of money.

Cons of the Horizon 7.0 AT

The cons of the Horizon 7.0 AT are:

Smaller warranty package
Pretty big for a budget treadmill
Small motor

Compared to the other Horizon AT models, 7.4 AT and 7.8 AT, the warranty package is considerably smaller. It is also a pretty big treadmill for a machine under $1000. In this section, you might want to look at something smaller that you can fit under the bed or that has a few more multimedia options.

Alternatives to the Horizon 7.0 AT

Alternatives to the Horizon 7.0 AT are:

The Horizon T303 is the top model out of the T series from Horizon fitness. These treadmills have a smaller frame than the AT series and also only go up to a 10% incline instead of the 15% the 7.0 AT offers. A smaller version of the T303 is the T202 if you wanted to save even more money.

The Rogue Echo bike is a great alternative to a treadmill in your home gym. It takes up less space, is easier to move, and in most cases costs less. It is also more likely to be used by the entire family. I like HIIT training and Airbikes are one of the best machines to get the job done. A budget version of the Rogue Echo bike is the Titan fan bike.

The concept 2 ski erg is a great alternative to a tower or a treadmill. It is a novel way of cardio on a minimal footprint. If you want a cardio machine in your closet, the ski erg might be it.

Conclusion for the Horizon 7.0AT

The horizon 7.0 AT is a great choice if you want a big treadmill for smallish money. If you are a serious home warrior or want to use it for commercial purposes it is probably best to upgrade to the 7.4 or find a line of treadmills with more media options.