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Domyos Indoor Cycling Bike 500 vs. Merach S26B4 compared
Indoor Cycling Bike
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7777Gut
7474Solide
Value for money
85Excellent
82Excellent
Best price
€514.99
€189.99€199.99−5 %
Price advantage
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€325.00 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 13 of 45
Rank 15 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Domyos Indoor Cycling Bike 500Overall rating 77Merach S26B4Overall rating 74
Domyos Indoor Cycling Bike 500Merach S26B4
Ride feel & resistance78/10075/100
Ergonomics & adjustability86/10067/100
App & connectivity54/10073/100
Stability & noise82/10081/100
Build quality & ease of use80/10077/100
Ride feel & resistance
78
75
Ergonomics & adjustability
86
67
App & connectivity
54
73
Stability & noise
82
81
Build quality & ease of use
80
77
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Indoor Cycling Bike 500
S26B4
Resistance systemBraking principle according to the manufacturer: magnetic (contactless, quiet), friction (felt or leather brake on the flywheel) or electromagnetic with motorized adjustment. Manufacturers also call the electromagnetic brake ECB or eddy current brake. If a motor adjusts the resistance – it adapts itself during a workout (auto resistance, auto-follow, control via app) –, this counts as “Electromagnetic (motorized)”, even if the manufacturer only speaks of a magnetic brake; “Magnetic brake” means adjustment via knob or lever.
Friction brake (felt)
Magnetic brake
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the “effective flywheel weight”; convert figures in lbs to kg.
18 kg (40 lb)
8 kg (18 lb)
DrivePower transmission to the flywheel according to the manufacturer; a belt runs quieter and needs less maintenance than a chain.
Belt
Belt
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
130 kg (285 lb)
136 kg (300 lb)
App connectivityAccording to the manufacturer, the bike can be paired with at least one training app (e.g. Zwift, Kinomap, manufacturer app).
No
Yes
Grade simulationThe app adjusts resistance automatically to match the route profile, e.g. in Zwift or Kinomap – requires motorized resistance adjustment
No
No
Ergonomics & comfort
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
187.9 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
150 cm (4 ft 11 in)
142.2 cm (4 ft 8 in)
Saddle adjustmentSaddle adjustment directions according to the manufacturer.
Height and fore-aft
Height and fore-aft
Handlebar adjustmentHandlebar adjustment directions according to the manufacturer.
Height only
Height only
Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
18 cm (7.1 in)
19 cm (7.5 in)
PedalsPedal system included according to the manufacturer; combo pedals have a clipless side and a cage side. Look Delta is a separate clipless standard and not SPD-compatible.
With cages or straps
With cages or straps
Bottle holderWater bottle holder included according to the manufacturer.
Yes
Yes
Drive & resistance
Resistance adjustmentType of resistance adjustment according to the manufacturer: stepless via a knob or in fixed levels.
Stepped
Stepped
Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave blank for stepless adjustment.
32 levels
100 levels
Watt-controlledHolds a set power in watts regardless of cadence – ERG mode in training apps
No
No
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Battery
Power adapter
Console & connectivity
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a plain tablet holder counts as no display.
LCD
TFT color display
Display sizeScreen diagonal according to the manufacturer; leave blank for simple LCD displays
15.6 inches
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not just the app.
TimeDistanceSpeedCadenceCaloriesHeart rate
TimeDistanceSpeedCalories
Watt displayAccording to the manufacturer, the bike shows power in watts, either measured or calculated from resistance and cadence.
No
No
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs
0
Compatible appsApps the manufacturer explicitly lists as compatible.
Manufacturer appKinomapZwift
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
No
Yes
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the bike according to the manufacturer.
Bluetooth
BluetoothWi-Fi
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Bluetooth chest strap
SubscriptionWhether workouts and the screen are fully usable without a subscription (Peloton, iFit)
none
Tablet holderHolder for a tablet or smartphone according to the manufacturer; mark optional accessories separately
Integrated
Integrated
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Assembled, in cm, length × width × height at the lowest handlebar position – e.g. “150 × 68 × 117 cm”
124 × 50 × 120 cm (49 × 20 × 47 in)
140 × 49 × 140 cm (55 × 19 × 55 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
47.2 kg (105 lb)
30 kg (66 lb)
Transport wheelsAccording to the manufacturer, the bike has wheels for moving it around.
Yes
Yes
Floor levelingHeight-adjustable feet to compensate for uneven floors according to the manufacturer.
Yes
Yes
Standards & classification
Usage classUsage class under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
H – Home use
H – Home use
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Mid-range
Model year
2020
2026
In the box
Indoor Bike, Lenker, Sattel samt Stützen, Pedale, Konsole, Kleinteile, Anleitung, Montagewerkzeug
Lenker, Sattel, Pedale mit Riemen/Korb, 15,6"-HD-Display, Hantelablage, Flaschenhalter, Werkzeug, Anleitung
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Das Domyos Indoor Cycling Bike 500 ist ein solides mechanisches Spinning-Bike für Training nach Puls und Gefühl. 18 kg Schwungmasse sorgen für einen runden Tritt, und mit 47 kg Eigengewicht bleibt es auch im Wiegetritt ruhig. Der Haken: Die Reibbremse schleift bei hohem Widerstand, und eine Wattanzeige gibt es nicht. Apps können den Widerstand nicht automatisch regeln.
Pros
- Runder Tritt ohne tote Punkte durch 18 kg Schwungmasse
- Steht mit 47 kg Eigengewicht auch im Wiegetritt ruhig
- Sattel und Lenker in Höhe und Länge verstellbar, im Test bis 190 cm passend
- Kombipedale mit Korb und SPD-Seite
- Laut Hersteller 5 Jahre Garantie auf den Rahmen und 10 Jahre Ersatzteile
- Leiser, wartungsarmer Riemenantrieb
Cons
- Reibbremse schleift bei hohem Widerstand hörbar und verschleißt
- Keine Wattanzeige, Kalorienanzeige in Tests zu hoch
- Kein FTMS, Apps nur mit externem Sensor und ohne Widerstandsregelung
- Seriensattel in Tests ab etwa 45 Minuten unbequem
- Konsole ohne Beleuchtung und ohne Trainingsprogramme
Das Merach S26B4 ist ein leises Indoor Bike für Kurse mit großem 15,6-Zoll-Bildschirm, Magnetbremse und Riemen – trotz 8 kg Schwungmasse fährt es sich in Tests rund. Für Freizeitsportler in der Mietwohnung halten wir es für eine gute Wahl. Der Haken: Watt gibt es nur geschätzt, den Widerstand drehst du selbst, und bequem passt es nur bis etwa 185 cm Körpergröße.
Pros
- Großer 15,6-Zoll-Bildschirm mit 1080p, neig- und schwenkbar
- Leiser Lauf durch Riemen und Magnetbremse, auch über 90 U/min
- Runder Tritt in Tests trotz nur 8 kg Schwungmasse
- 100 fein abgestufte Widerstandsstufen vom Aufwärmen bis zum Intervall
- Merach-App ohne Abo, Daten an Zwift und Kinomap per Bluetooth FTMS
- Bis 136 kg zugelassen laut Hersteller
Cons
- Watt nur berechnet und nur in der App, nicht am Display
- Widerstand nur per Drehknopf, keine automatische Steuerung durch Apps
- Bequem nur bis etwa 185 cm, Lenker nur in der Höhe verstellbar
- Kein Touchscreen trotz großem Bildschirm
- Spiegelung mit älteren Apple-Geräten in Tests unzuverlässig
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