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Merach S26 Heimtrainer vs. Merach S36 Heimtrainer compared
Indoor Cycling Bike
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
6969Solide
7070Solide
Value for money
90Excellent
88Excellent
Best price
€189.99€209.99−10 %
€239.99€329.99−27 %
Price advantage
€50.00 cheaper
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Offers
3 shops
3 shops
Rank in category
Rank 24 of 45
Rank 22 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Merach S26 HeimtrainerOverall rating 69Merach S36 HeimtrainerOverall rating 70
Merach S26 HeimtrainerMerach S36 Heimtrainer
Ride feel & resistance62/10073/100
Ergonomics & adjustability60/10066/100
App & connectivity62/10062/100
Stability & noise84/10073/100
Build quality & ease of use72/10078/100
Ride feel & resistance
62
73
Ergonomics & adjustability
60
66
App & connectivity
62
62
Stability & noise
84
73
Build quality & ease of use
72
78
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
S26
S36
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.
Magnetic brake
Magnetic brake
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the “effective flywheel weight”; convert figures in lbs to kg.
6 kg (13 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.
136 kg (300 lb)
150 kg (330 lb)
App connectivityAccording to the manufacturer, the bike can be paired with at least one training app (e.g. Zwift, Kinomap, manufacturer app).
Yes
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.
188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
142 cm (4 ft 8 in)
142 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
20 cm (7.9 in)
18 cm (7.1 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
Stepless
Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave blank for stepless adjustment.
100 levels
8 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
Battery
Console & connectivity
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a plain tablet holder counts as no display.
LED
LCD
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not just the app.
TimeDistanceSpeedCaloriesCadence
SpeedCadenceCaloriesTimeDistance
Watt displayAccording to the manufacturer, the bike shows power in watts, either measured or calculated from resistance and cadence.
Yes
Power measurementHow the wattage is obtained: measured by a power meter or calculated from resistance and cadence – measured is more accurate
Calculated
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs
0
Compatible appsApps the manufacturer explicitly lists as compatible.
Manufacturer appZwiftKinomap
Manufacturer appKinomapZwift
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
Yes
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the bike according to the manufacturer.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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)
optional
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”
101.6 × 55.9 × 114.3 cm (40 × 22 × 45 in)
110 × 48 × 128 cm (43 × 19 × 50 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
26.8 kg (59 lb)
29.94 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
General
Warranty
2 years
Price segment
Budget
Budget
In the box
Hauptrahmen (vormontiert), Sattel, Lenker, Standfüße, Pedale mit Korb/Riemen, Kleinteile, Werkzeug, Anleitung
Heimtrainer, Lenker mit Lenkerschaft, Sitz mit Sattelstütze, Pedale mit Riemen/Körben, Kleinteile, Montageanleitung, Werkzeug
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
Der Merach S26 ist ein leises Budget-Rad für Ausdauertraining mit offenem Bluetooth FTMS für Kinomap, Zwift und die Merach-App. Für ruhige Einheiten vor Tablet oder Fernseher taugt er gut, auch abends in der Mietwohnung. Der Haken: Den Widerstand verstellst du nur langsam am Drehknopf, und die Wattanzeige lag in einem Test über 25 % daneben.
Pros
- Sehr leiser Lauf durch Magnetbremse und Riemen, auch abends im Mietshaus
- Offenes Bluetooth FTMS für Merach-App, Kinomap und Zwift
- Stand in Tests auch bei hoher Trittfrequenz fest und wackelte kaum
- Zu etwa 80 % vormontiert, Aufbau in 30 bis 45 Minuten
- Tablethalterung und Flaschenhalter integriert
- Leichte Scheibe spricht schnell auf Tempowechsel an
Cons
- Widerstand am Drehknopf braucht viele Umdrehungen, ungeeignet für schnelle Intervalle
- Watt nur berechnet, in einem Test über 25 % Abweichung
- Display startete bei Schweiß neu, laufende Einheit ging verloren
- Sattelstütze ab etwa 190 cm in Tests zu kurz
- Nur 6 kg Schwungmasse, Tritt weniger rund als bei schwereren Rädern
Der Merach S36 ist ein leises Einsteigerrad für die Wohnung: Magnetbremse und Riemen laufen fast geräuschlos, Zwift und Kinomap empfangen Tempo und Trittfrequenz. Bequem passt es Fahrern bis etwa 1,85 m, darüber wird die Sitzposition eng. Der Haken: harter Sattel und wackelnder Lenkerschaft bei Sprints, außerdem misst das Rad keine Watt.
Pros
- Antrieb fast geräuschlos, laut Hersteller unter 25 dB
- Bluetooth-Verbindung zu Zwift, Kinomap und Merach-App lief im Test stabil
- Riemen und Magnetbremse wartungsarm, ohne Verschleißteile
- Widerstand stufenlos ab null, auch für Einsteiger mit wenig Kondition
- Q-Faktor von 18 cm für natürlichen, hüftbreiten Tritt
- Rahmen nach sechs Monaten Dauertest ohne Ermüdung
Cons
- Lenkerschaft wackelt bei Sprints um gut 1 cm
- Sattel sehr hart, drückt nach rund 30 min
- Distanzanzeige etwa doppelt so hoch, Display unbeleuchtet
- Kein App-gesteuerter Widerstand, keine Wattmessung
- Transportrollen schwach, mehrfach in Erfahrungsberichten kritisiert
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