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ProForm Pro Trainer 500 vs. Skandika Cykling P12-H compared
Indoor Cycling Bike
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
7777Gut
7878Gut
Value for money
93Excellent
90Excellent
Best price
€304.24
€399.00€499.00−20 %
Price advantage
€94.76 cheaper
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Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 12 of 45
Rank 11 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
ProForm Pro Trainer 500Overall rating 77Skandika Cykling P12-HOverall rating 78
ProForm Pro Trainer 500Skandika Cykling P12-H
Ride feel & resistance80/10086/100
Ergonomics & adjustability76/10076/100
App & connectivity62/10066/100
Stability & noise78/10086/100
Build quality & ease of use77/10076/100
Ride feel & resistance
80
86
Ergonomics & adjustability
76
76
App & connectivity
62
66
Stability & noise
78
86
Build quality & ease of use
77
76
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Pro Trainer 500
Cykling P12-H
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
Electromagnetic (motorized)
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the “effective flywheel weight”; convert figures in lbs to kg.
11 kg (24 lb)
12 kg (26 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.
114 kg (250 lb)
120 kg (265 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
Ergonomics & comfort
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
190 cm (6 ft 3 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 only
Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
21.6 cm (8.5 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
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
32 levels
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
LED
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not just the app.
TimeDistanceSpeedCadenceHeart rate
SpeedTimeDistanceCalories
Watt displayAccording to the manufacturer, the bike shows power in watts, either measured or calculated from resistance and cadence.
No
Compatible appsApps the manufacturer explicitly lists as compatible.
iFit
Kinomap
Bluetooth FTMSOpen Bluetooth protocol for fitness equipment – lets apps outside our list connect too
No
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
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”
121,4 × 58 cm (Höhe nicht angegeben)
121 × 55 × 121 cm (48 × 22 × 48 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
42.5 kg (94 lb)
32 kg (71 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
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
Prices
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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 Skandika Cykling P12-H ist ein leises Einsteiger-Bike für die Wohnung: Die elektromagnetische Bremse arbeitet berührungslos, die 32 Stufen stellst du über einen Drehknopf am Lenker ein. Eine Wattanzeige fehlt, und der Lenker lässt sich nur in der Höhe verstellen. Der Haken: mehrfach defekt gelieferte Geräte, deshalb prüfst du das Bike direkt beim Auspacken.
Pros
- Elektromagnetische Bremse läuft in allen drei Tests leise genug für die Wohnung
- 32 fein abgestufte Widerstandsstufen für Grundlagentraining und Intervalle
- Bedienung über einen Drehknopf, auch ohne Erfahrung verständlich
- Riemenantrieb ohne Öl und Kettengeräusche
- Sattel in Höhe und Länge verstellbar, in Tests passend von 160 bis 190 cm
Cons
- Mehrere Tests nennen defekt gelieferte Geräte und langsamen Kundendienst
- Keine Watt-, Puls- oder Trittfrequenzanzeige
- Lenker nur in der Höhe verstellbar und nicht drehbar
- Breiter Q-Faktor von 21,6 cm sorgt für breitbeinige Haltung
- Mit 32 kg Eigengewicht wenig Reserve für harte Sprints im Stehen
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