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Merach S26B4 vs. ProForm Pro Trainer 500 compared
Indoor Cycling Bike
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7474Solide
7777Gut
Value for money
82Excellent
93Excellent
Best price
€189.99€199.99−5 %
€304.24
Price advantage
€114.25 cheaper
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Offers
3 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 15 of 45
Rank 12 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Merach S26B4Overall rating 74ProForm Pro Trainer 500Overall rating 77
Merach S26B4ProForm Pro Trainer 500
Ride feel & resistance75/10080/100
Ergonomics & adjustability67/10076/100
App & connectivity73/10062/100
Stability & noise81/10078/100
Build quality & ease of use77/10077/100
Ride feel & resistance
75
80
Ergonomics & adjustability
67
76
App & connectivity
73
62
Stability & noise
81
78
Build quality & ease of use
77
77
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
S26B4
Pro Trainer 500
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.
8 kg (18 lb)
11 kg (24 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)
114 kg (250 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
Yes
Ergonomics & comfort
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
187.9 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
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 and fore-aft
Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
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.
100 levels
16 levels
Watt-controlledHolds a set power in watts regardless of cadence – ERG mode in training apps
No
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Power adapter
Battery
Console & connectivity
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a plain tablet holder counts as no display.
TFT color display
LCD
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.
TimeDistanceSpeedCalories
TimeDistanceSpeedCadenceHeart rate
Watt displayAccording to the manufacturer, the bike shows power in watts, either measured or calculated from resistance and cadence.
No
No
Compatible appsApps the manufacturer explicitly lists as compatible.
Manufacturer appKinomapZwift
iFit
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
Yes
No
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the bike according to the manufacturer.
BluetoothWi-Fi
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)
none
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”
140 × 49 × 140 cm (55 × 19 × 55 in)
121,4 × 58 cm (Höhe nicht angegeben)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
30 kg (66 lb)
42.5 kg (94 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
1 years
Price segment
Mid-range
Budget
Model year
2026
In the box
Lenker, Sattel, Pedale mit Riemen/Korb, 15,6"-HD-Display, Hantelablage, Flaschenhalter, Werkzeug, Anleitung
Heimtrainer, 2 Hanteln mit Ablagen, Flaschenhalter (ohne Flasche), Pedalschlüssel; 3 AA-Batterien nicht enthalten
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
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
Das ProForm Pro Trainer 500 ist ein leises, solides Kursrad für iFIT: Magnetbremse, Riemen und 16 Stufen per Taste, Sattel und Lenker in Höhe und Länge verstellbar. Im Kurs regelt SmartAdjust den Widerstand selbst, in vollem Umfang aber nur mit iFIT-Abo. Der Haken: keine Wattanzeige, kein Zwift. Zeigt der fast baugleiche Sport CX bei gleichem Preis Watt an, halten wir ihn für die bessere Wahl.
Pros
- Magnetbremse mit Motor, 16 Stufen per Taste an der Konsole
- Riemenantrieb und berührungslose Bremse, im Betrieb sehr leise
- SmartAdjust regelt in iFIT-Kursen den Widerstand automatisch
- Sattel und Lenker in Höhe und Länge verstellbar
- Tritt in Tests trotz 11-kg-Scheibe gleichmäßig
- Zwei Hanteln mit Ablagen für Kraftteile in Kursen
Cons
- Keine Wattanzeige, der fast baugleiche Sport CX zeigt sie an
- Kein Bluetooth FTMS, Zwift und Kinomap erkennen das Rad nicht
- Automatischer Widerstand und voller Kurskatalog nur mit iFIT-Abo
- Kein eigener Bildschirm, für Kurse ist ein Tablet nötig
- Höhe nur im Lochraster, Stufenwechsel mit kurzer Verzögerung
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