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ProForm Pro Trainer 500 vs. Schwinn 800IC compared
Indoor Cycling Bike
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7777Gut
7676Gut
Value for money
93Excellent
59Okay
Best price
€304.24
€999.00€1,299.00−23 %
Price advantage
€694.76 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 12 of 45
Rank 14 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
ProForm Pro Trainer 500Overall rating 77Schwinn 800ICOverall rating 76
ProForm Pro Trainer 500Schwinn 800IC
Ride feel & resistance80/10071/100
Ergonomics & adjustability76/10081/100
App & connectivity62/10065/100
Stability & noise78/10093/100
Build quality & ease of use77/10081/100
Ride feel & resistance
80
71
Ergonomics & adjustability
76
81
App & connectivity
62
65
Stability & noise
78
93
Build quality & ease of use
77
81
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Pro Trainer 500
800IC
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.
11 kg (24 lb)
18 kg (40 lb)
DrivePower transmission to the flywheel according to the manufacturer; a belt runs quieter and needs less maintenance than a chain.
Belt
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
114 kg (250 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
Yes
No
Ergonomics & comfort
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
154.9 cm (5 ft 1 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 and fore-aft
Height and fore-aft
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
Combo pedals (SPD and cage)
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.
16 levels
100 levels
Watt-controlledHolds a set power in watts regardless of cadence – ERG mode in training apps
No
Max. powerMaximum braking power in watts according to the manufacturer
1,000 W
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
Backlit LCD
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not just the app.
TimeDistanceSpeedCadenceHeart rate
TimeDistanceCaloriesCadence
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.
iFit
Manufacturer appPelotonZwiftKinomap
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
Bluetooth
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Bluetooth chest strap
Bluetooth chest strap
SubscriptionWhether workouts and the screen are fully usable without a subscription (Peloton, iFit)
optional
optional
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
19.99 €/month
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”
121,4 × 58 cm (Höhe nicht angegeben)
138.7 × 78 × 131.6 cm (55 × 31 × 52 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
42.5 kg (94 lb)
48.8 kg (110 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
General
Warranty
1 years
2 years
Price segment
Budget
In the box
Heimtrainer, 2 Hanteln mit Ablagen, Flaschenhalter (ohne Flasche), Pedalschlüssel; 3 AA-Batterien nicht enthalten
Indoor-Bike, Netzkabel, doppelseitige Pedale (SPD/Körbchen); Brustgurt, Hanteln, Tablet nicht enthalten
Prices
Offers
Verdict
Pros & cons
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
Das Schwinn 800IC ist ein leises, sehr standfestes Indoor Bike für regelmäßiges Kurstraining zu Hause. Per Bluetooth koppelst du es mit Peloton, Zwift, Kinomap und JRNY, Sattel und Lenker verstellst du in Höhe und Länge. Der Haken: den Widerstand drehst du selbst, keine App steuert ihn, und Watt werden nur geschätzt. Wer Kurse mitfährt oder nebenbei Serien schaut, ist aus unserer Sicht gut bedient.
Pros
- Nahezu geräuschloser Lauf dank berührungsloser Magnetbremse
- Rund 48 kg Eigengewicht, kein Wackeln im Sprint oder Wiegetritt
- Sattel und Lenker in Höhe und Länge verstellbar, mit Schnellspannern
- Bluetooth-Anbindung an Zwift, Peloton, Kinomap und JRNY
- 100 Widerstandsstufen mit Stufenanzeige für planbare Intervalle
- Kombipedale für SPD-Radschuhe und Sportschuhe
Cons
- Widerstand nur manuell, Zwift steuert weder Steigung noch ERG-Modus
- Keine Wattmessung, Leistung nur aus Stufe und Trittfrequenz geschätzt
- Widerstandsregler greift ungleichmäßig, Stufenanzeige schwankt um 1 bis 2
- Flaschenhalter stößt im Wiegetritt ans Knie und lässt sich nicht abschrauben
- Mehrfach berichtete Verbindungsprobleme zur App und kurzes Stromkabel
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