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Skandika Falk P8-HM vs. YESOUL A1 Heimtrainer compared
Indoor Cycling Bike
At a glance
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Overall rating
4949Schwach
5454Schwach
Value for money
35Mediocre
39Mediocre
Best price
€279.00
€349.99
Price advantage
€70.99 cheaper
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Offers
2 shops
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 42 of 45
Rank 39 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
Skandika Falk P8-HMOverall rating 49YESOUL A1 HeimtrainerOverall rating 54
Skandika Falk P8-HMYESOUL A1 Heimtrainer
Ride feel & resistance53/10045/100
Ergonomics & adjustability54/10060/100
App & connectivity40/10055/100
Stability & noise48/10055/100
Build quality & ease of use50/10060/100
Ride feel & resistance
53
45
Ergonomics & adjustability
54
60
App & connectivity
40
55
Stability & noise
48
55
Build quality & ease of use
50
60
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Falk P8-HM
A1
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)
6 kg (13 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.
125 kg (275 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
No
Ergonomics & comfort
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
150 cm (4 ft 11 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
17 cm (6.7 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
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.
Stepless
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.
Battery
Battery
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.
TimeSpeedDistanceCaloriesHeart rate
CadenceTimeDistanceCalories
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.
Kinomap
Manufacturer appZwiftKinomap
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the bike according to the manufacturer.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Hand sensors
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”
187 × 49 × 112 cm (74 × 19 × 44 in)
110 × 53 × 117 cm (43 × 21 × 46 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
26 kg (57 lb)
26 kg (57 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
Prices
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Das Skandika Falk P8-HM ist ein einfaches Einstiegsrad mit Magnetbremse, die ohne Reibbelag auskommt und sich stufenlos regeln lässt. Es passt zu dir, wenn du ruhig im Sitzen fährst und nach Gefühl trainierst. Der Haken: 8 kg Schwungmasse, 26 kg Rahmen – für Sprints im Stehen ist das zu leicht, und Watt und Trittfrequenz fehlen im Display.
Pros
- Magnetbremse ohne Reibbelag, kein Verschleiß wie bei Filzbremsen
- Widerstand stufenlos per Drehknauf, schneller Wechsel bei Intervallen
- Schmaler Q-Faktor von 17 cm für natürliche Fußstellung
- Sattel horizontal stufenlos um 6 cm verschiebbar
- Batteriebetrieb, Stellplatz ohne Steckdose wählbar
- Kinomap per Bluetooth nutzbar, Tablethalterung integriert
Cons
- Nur 8 kg Schwungmasse, Tritt läuft weniger satt nach
- Mit 26 kg zu leicht für ruhigen Stand im Wiegetritt
- Keine Watt- und Trittfrequenzanzeige, keine Stufenanzeige am Knauf
- Lenker nur in vier Stufen in der Höhe verstellbar
- Kein interaktives Training, Kinomap verstellt den Widerstand nicht
Der YESOUL A1 Heimtrainer ist ein schlichtes Einsteiger-Bike für wenig Platz: Mit 26 kg, Transportrollen und Batteriebetrieb lässt er sich überall aufstellen und sendet Fahrdaten an Zwift und Kinomap. Den Widerstand stellst du aber stets von Hand ein, und das Schwungrad wiegt nur 6 kg. Für lockere Einheiten im Sitzen reicht das, für Intervalle, Wiegetritt oder Training nach Watt zu leicht gebaut.
Pros
- Riemenantrieb, leiser als eine Kette und ohne Ölen
- Batteriebetrieb, keine Steckdose nötig, Stellplatz frei wählbar
- Bluetooth-Daten an Zwift, Kinomap und Yesoul-App
- Transportrollen bei 26 kg Eigengewicht
- Kompakte Stellfläche von 110 x 53 cm
- Sattel in Höhe und horizontal verstellbar
Cons
- Nur 6 kg Schwungmasse, Tritt bei hoher Last wenig rund
- Widerstand nur von Hand, keine App-Steuerung oder ERG-Modus
- Keine Wattanzeige im Display
- Lenker nur in der Höhe verstellbar
- Nur eine Bluetooth-Verbindung gleichzeitig
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