@ProHandsCompanies Жыл бұрын
As a assembly and installation company, and for our client's that purchased this unit, we highly recommend this Bowflex Velocore Exercise Bike Review to them.
@caturner78 2 жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews of any product, any genre...Thank you, great job.
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate your support!
@salenatefft4232 Жыл бұрын
Just bought it, waiting for delivery! So excited!
@TreadmillReviewGuru Жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks for letting us know, enjoy your new machine!
@johnw9177 4 ай бұрын
Just finished putting mine together .
@TreadmillReviewGuru 4 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@mark100177 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. What a great review. I can tell you put in a lot of work with reviewing and preparing for your review. I think it was funny when you said “I weight something like that.”
@candieoriley1291 Жыл бұрын
I have this bike and love it, I have bad RA in my hands and thought and thought it be easier on me to have someone else assemble it, but wanted to note that assembly might take some time if you don't live in a bigger or dense area, I live in a smaller town about a hour from Boise and was told someone would contact me about assembly a day or two before it was to be delivered. Not the case here, days after it showed up I hadn't got the call so called them, I was told they would get on it and I should hear something in the next day or two. A couple days went by and nothing. So I called bowflex and said I would do it myself and got my 200 back. It was pretty easy to assemble. About 2 months later I get a call asking when a good time to come assemble my bike would be.
@Bringdah3at 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding thorough review! You're the reason that I recently bought one. Quick question though... Is your resistance knob responsive and does every slight turn or tick, increase or decrease the resistance level by 1 unit? Mine does not seem that responsive or sensitive. If it bothers to even fluctuate, the response is usually delayed. Either way, I don't seem to have complete control over the resistance level. Are they all built like that or did I get a dud? I'm thinking about exchanging it. Anyone who owns or has rode one, please feel free to chime in. Thanks!
@cheryltaitz1366 2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review, very informative, knowledgeable and great presentation skills
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@flaking305 Жыл бұрын
Just bought the 16 in for $699.99. Setting up tonight, but all the features along with the cost is automatically a great buy
@rtlites44 Жыл бұрын
This young lady is one of the most thorough presenters of an athletic product that I’ve seen. I will probably buy the Bowflex Velo as a result of analysis.
@LegendaryOldwarrior 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and review as always. The only thing I worry about with this bike is if the lean durability holds up after a couple of years. Does it end up getting super lose or not go back to the center smoothly or at all. Guess someone that has had it for awhile can speak up on that part. Again great review!
@TreadmillReviewGuru 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is something we are concerned about as well and will be able to report on this as we use the bike more over the next few years!
@lklewis Жыл бұрын
this is what i was concerned about as well, especially as an overweight rider, whether or not the lean could handle a higher weight (still within weight limit of bike) i'm torn between the c6 & velocore
@williamholden923 2 жыл бұрын
its 400 off now, so i got the 22 in , what a deal until jan 11 or something
@arminikonic566 2 жыл бұрын
Bestbuy has the 16inch for 1000 now
@ssam5232 2 жыл бұрын
What a great review! Please do a video about bowflex treadmill 22 :)
@madysoncagle5224 2 жыл бұрын
great review!!! I almost bought this brand, but I have vertigo and never took that into consideration, your insight saved me a lot of time and hassle!
@ziskapaul6321 2 жыл бұрын
I have vertigo and I haven't had any issues. I don't unlock and stand I think my vertigo would kick in
@cheeseen92 2 жыл бұрын
Great Review! Thank you for the info!
@iteraytproductdesign7187 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Kai-Koa-Maui-Lava 2 жыл бұрын
Can you post reviews on the top three Bowflex treadmills please.
@sebastienr.3016 2 жыл бұрын
Really good video, clear and very interesting, especially when you wanna decide wich indoor bike you want to buy :) @TreadmillReviewGuru , I would like to ask you or the community here, if there is something bad about the noise in general to use this bike ? could be regarding at the beginning, but also after 6 months, 1-2 years etc...regarding the quality of components vs assembly, design etc... Thanks in advance
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
The Velocore doesn't really make any noise. Any noise generated is from music or video on the screen. The magnetic resistance is silent and there's no motor that enables the tilt feature - it's just balance. I don't anticipate noise would be an issue on this bike at any point.
@joellimes9793 2 жыл бұрын
Great review. We have this bike and like it overall. I was curious your thought on the scenic tour rides. The lean and this scenic mode are two big reasons we bought it. The only thing I really struggle with is how slow the camera moves through the scenic. Instead of being a motivator it’s frustrating. Have you figured out how to adjust or speed that up?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
We have noticed that the camera is a bit slow, but it does speed up when you pedal faster, and slow down when you do to make it seem more realistic, which is pretty cool.
@wewiveslifechats5157 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Thanks
@Queesh2 2 жыл бұрын
I wish they offered this leaning feature on their cheaper bikes. Don't need the touchscreen. I plan to use a vr helmet with vr 360 bike videos on youtube. I think the lean feature would add even more to the immersion while the vr videos turn.
@aliciaj.chambers8798 Жыл бұрын
I feel the same. I thought about removing the screen or using the screen as a tablet stand to watch whatever I want. I am hearing that when riding the bike...off the saddle it's difficult/ standing up off the seat while using the pedals while you ride... is hard to balance. It does not feel like riding a real bike
@josetorres-xw7uo 9 ай бұрын
This bike velocore bike 22 is true make some noice around the pedal I want to get one but still thinking
@FrankJackson Жыл бұрын
Since your initial reviews of the C6 and Velocore, which do you recommend if you could choose only one?
@TreadmillReviewGuru Жыл бұрын
I think between the two we would pick the C6. It's a simpler machine that will require less maintenance and last longer over time. They are both great machines but whenever we hop on Bowlfex bikes we always gravitate towards the C6. Hopefully that helps!
@edboyg187 2 жыл бұрын
This bike is on sale for Black Friday and I'm thinking about getting it, how is the feature working of the side to side motion after just this amount of time?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
We like the lean feature - it adds an element of interest. I would compare this to one of those motorcycle arcade rides that shifts side to side. It's weighted appropriately so you don't feel like you are going to fall off and it certainly makes the ride more fun. I'm not sure it will really fire up your abs as advertised, but it is more engaging than a stationary bike.
@kevinperot 2 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic review! Thank you for being so detailed. How would this bike stand up to the Nordictrack s22i? Do you think the lean mode versus incline/decline provides a better overall workout?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
We like the lean feature on the Velocore because it isn't motorized. You just use your body weight to shift side to side. I would compare the Velocore to riding one of those arcade motorcycles. It adds an engagement feature that makes the ride more fun, but honestly isn't going to fire up your abs or anything. But, it's also not another component that may fail. The s22i has a motorized incline/decline motor - and we have heard reports that the motor can fail prematurely. However, the incline feature is a bit more engaging when you are following an outdoor route where the incline is automated to match the terrain. Neither feature will really burn more calories than a standard, stable bike - but they add engagement options that make riding more fun.
@kevinperot 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru you guys are amazing! So you still pick the s22i as the top bike? I’m so torn between Pelaton plus, VeloCore and the Nordictrack. I wish I had all three in my home for a test ride. 😂🤣
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinperot I'd rank the Peloton top for indoor classes, music, and social community. The s22i is best for outdoor rides and offers the most realistic ride experience. The Velocore lean feature is structurally sound and adds a different element to riding. The Velocore also allows you to watch external apps (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime or Disney+) on the screen while you are working out (you have to pay for JRNY to access this feature). They all have their merits. My personal favorite is the s22i because I love the outdoor routes (this is Kristen). But each will appeal to different users based on your needs and desires.
@kevinperot 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru thank you for such an in-depth and quick response on the main differences between the three bikes. I believe I mentioned on a different post that I also had a concerned about the wobble on the monitor of the Nordictrack. This could have been poor installation from the sporting goods store in which I looked at the floor model. I took a quick video of that, I wish there was a way I could post it in the comment section and ask you if that was normal.
@studiedatyomommahouse4099 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru do you still have to pay for the Journey app if you don't use journey but you want to play hulu, netflix, etc.
@Buyitforwife 2 жыл бұрын
What can you do without the subscription service? Possible to rest phone or tablet anywhere?
@turbochickenfucker Жыл бұрын
My complaint is that with swift you have to have a tablet to see your rider. There is no way that I’m aware of where you can put it directly onto the bow flex screen.
@Halbmond Жыл бұрын
4:00 Gotta say, while it seems easy to move, seeing that fragile screen up front makes me really anxious
@simbanuba 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thanks to this review, I returned my Bowflex C7 and purchased the Velocore 16 instead. Love the Velocore but I noticed it's not silent like the C7. The Velocore is quiet but not silent like the C7. Is this normal? I can hear a slight noise when pedaling on the Velocore.
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Velocore does make a little bit of noise compared to the C7 which is basically silent. A small amount of noise is normal when pedaling. In our testing we've found the noise to be very minimal.
@simbanuba 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thank you so much for the update! I greatly appreciate it. I purchased the 5 year extended in home warranty but I hope I won't need it. I had an Epic treadmill (made by Icon fitness) and that constantly made noise and broke. I paid about $300 to have it fixed with a year extended warranty. The second time it broke, I bought the Velocore. Thanks again!
@EmanuelTA01 Жыл бұрын
what model of bowflex velocore is the one that appears in the video 16IC, C7IC, or 22IC, I would appreciate your response and thanks for the content
@talon1976 2 жыл бұрын
Between the Velocore 16" and 22", is the screen size the only difference? All other features the same, I'm assuming?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
Yes - the only difference is the screen size.
@talon1976 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thanks. I ended up buying one yesterday. I opted for the 16" and saved myself a few hundred dollars.
@williamholden923 2 жыл бұрын
yes but the 22 is what i like so i got it, i like big screen lol
@user-ln2yc2wz5i 10 ай бұрын
I’m having trouble hooking my Bluetooth earbuds up to the screen. Is that possible on this machine?
@Sam-jn1fz Жыл бұрын
I like using the actual bike but there are problems they need to fix if you want to use zwift. The locked monitor is annoying. Also the jrny app is horrible. 1. add the zwift app so i can display zwift on the bowflex screen instead of on my laptop. unluck the screen so we can add apps like zwift and youtube. 2. why does the manual workout stop at 1:39... i regularly bike for 4+ hours. 3. you cant do the jrny off bike videos... the monitor pauses when you stop pedaling. this is a poor design. please fix. 4. add watts to screen... why so i have to connect to another app to see my watts.
@erice9971 Жыл бұрын
does the bike need to be plugged in to adjust resistance?
@GenuineArticle71 2 жыл бұрын
i have a flatscreen TV and wondered if the USB port from the bike's monitor can hardwire connect to a TV via USB to HDMI and therefore transmit the monitor display to a large TV screen
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
We haven't tried this, but the only way we can think of this possibly working is to use a USB to HDMI adapter and then connect it via an HDMI cord. If you try this and it works or if you find another way to get this to work, let us know!
@93smintz 2 жыл бұрын
Can you use the leaning feature while standing and sprinting on the bike? All videos of the "leaning feature" are sitting....
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
You can... as long you have good balance and core strength. The bike itself is well-supported, so even if you stand up and lean, the bike isn't going to tip over. It all comes down to the balance and strength of the rider. I (Kristen) found I had to really shift my weight to get the bike to fully lean, while our larger reviewer Matthew was able to lean rather easily, so the size of the rider influences your experience as well.
@93smintz 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru I guess since the flywheel is attached to the part that rocks, you need to be quite heavy/strong to work it from side to side. Can’t just swing the bike side to side easily like you would on a real bike when sprinting.
@brittwoodruff9369 2 жыл бұрын
@@93smintz not really. My 13 year old daughter can get ours to lean pretty well. She would have to lean hard to get the same movement my 6’1” 244 lb frame gets but she feels the workout just the same.
@93smintz 2 жыл бұрын
@@brittwoodruff9369 really trying to determine if while standing on the bike you can swing it back and forth with each pedal stroke, like you would with a real road bike.
@brittwoodruff9369 2 жыл бұрын
@@93smintz that I haven’t actually tried just yet. It is smooth enough that I would imagine it would do it seamlessly. I’m not however in a position to give it a try… recently had a mountain bike wreck that caused a lot of damage to my dominant shoulder.
@mstngken 2 жыл бұрын
What do you feel gives the better workout treadmill or this Velocore.
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
You can get a great workout on either the Velocore or a treadmill. The Velocore is smaller, lighter, and quieter than a treadmill. But a treadmill may be more familiar to various users since walking is something everyone can do. Honestly, it comes down to which one you think you'll use more.
@munjerkucci 2 жыл бұрын
The fact that Netflix and other streaming services are locked behind the $20/month journey paywall makes it pointless to pay over $2.2k if you intend to bike to a show. I'll be returning mine for a $600 bike and a 55in 4k tv.
@studiedatyomommahouse4099 2 жыл бұрын
That sucks that's what I was trying to find out now I got my answer, what does the journey app have to do with netflix, hulu, etc. Journey provides the workout but what it has to do with streaming services, Bowflex is just finding ways to get more money out of you.
@JonCampo91 Жыл бұрын
You never had one stfu
@ClintLenard 2 жыл бұрын
Serious question... can the monitor be changed out to use any other monitor? I love the ability to move side-to-side as if you're turning, but the monitor situation where they lock you out of your own apps unless you pay $20/month is just stupid. Is there any other bike similar to the velocore?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
As far as we know, the Velocore is the only bike that leans from side to side. The Nordictrack s22i has incline and decline, but it also requires a subscription. Maybe check out the Wahoo KickR bike...? It inclines and declines as well and does not include a screen. But the bike will sync with any number of 3rd party apps such as Zwift, Sufferfest, etc. It's designed for professional cyclists, so it's on the pricier side, but has some impressive tech.
@marcsalzman8204 2 жыл бұрын
water bottle??? where? how much is subscription? when leaning can it tip over ? can you lean too far?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
There are 2 water bottle holders below the handlebars. JRNY is $19/month or $149/year. It does require some effort when riding to use the leaning feature, so it limits how far you can lean from side to side. You shouldn't have to worry about leaning too far. The bike is also heavy at 158 lbs and has wide stabilizers to keep it planted to the floor so it shouldn't tip over when you're using it.
@kaypierce8593 2 жыл бұрын
What is the weight of the flywheel.
@chriss.9846 2 жыл бұрын
I notice that you are wearing what I’m guessing is a garmin watch… is there an option to link this bike with your garmin?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
Not that I can see. I can link my Garmin with Apple Health, Microsoft 365, MyFitnessPal & Strava, but it won't sync with other platforms. I can, however, import the info after a ride into the app on my phone.
@chriss.9846 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru thanks for the response! :) love your reviews
@mrsblackirish7 2 жыл бұрын
I just got my and what is bothering the most is the videos where you get to ride in cities. The video dont speed up much not matter how fast I paddle, I see others casual bikers in the screen passing me. Why I am slow that someone riding casual? I feel no excitement riding like turtle.
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
The speed of the video is pre-set, so even if you ride faster, the video remains the same speed. It was probably filmed from the top of a small car or even a drone, so the film speed isn't very fast. It's designed to provide a visual experience while you ride, but doesn't adjust to your cycling speed.
@johnking5411 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru thanks for replying to this. I assumed the video kept pace with the cyclist for a realistic ride - almost like VR. Seems like a pretty simple coding upgrade. Are all of these types of videos preset - across bike makes and apps...i.e. do other manufacturers offer a realistic experience? Thanks
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
@@johnking5411 yes, check out Zwift. It is a cycling app that offers a more realistic ride experience - real road cyclists love it.
@johnking5411 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru awesome. Thank you!
@nicolepoole646 2 жыл бұрын
I want this but I’m short.
@christinakimble9250 2 жыл бұрын
I’m 5’1 I just purchased
@Bejay1966 8 ай бұрын
The bike is fantastic. Very good to ride & a built to a very high standard. However!!! I bought this on the pre text that I would have access to at least three free World Explorer video, which were available upon purchase. This would be fine for me as I had no intention of paying £15a month to have full access to other world explorer videos. But six months on they sent an app update which resulted in me loosing those three videos & replaced with just one new video!! Not a very good one at that!! For the amount of money I paid for the bike I’d expected three free videos. I put in a complaint but to no avail. So be aware there is a catch. A very greedy company in my mind!!!
@terryhallman4121 2 жыл бұрын
I do not see a water bottle holder.
@fish102005 2 жыл бұрын
Dual water bottle holders I’m assuming on those handle bars.
@brittwoodruff9369 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought the bike and can’t seem to get it to log in past logging onto wifi…. Is there a trick to moving ahead with it?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
You have to sign up for a JRNY subscription before you can access any content.
@brittwoodruff9369 2 жыл бұрын
@@TreadmillReviewGuru we have been on the phone with bowflex all day and it seems we may have a dud unit.
@derekcuthbert6700 2 жыл бұрын
went to buy it at dicks and couldn't sell it to me because its on recall. Anyone know anything about that?
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
We don't know anything about a recall on the Velocore. There is currently a recall on Bowflex Tech barbells (see below), but no other recall or warnings are posted on the CPSC site about Bowflex or the Velocore. Perhaps the salesperson was misinformed about the equipment under recall. www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Nautilus-Recalls-Bowflex-SelectTech-Barbells-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard
@m-jay356 2 жыл бұрын
This comes off as gimmicky to me
@hby7768 2 жыл бұрын
this channel needs to start doing long term reviews on reliability and perspective on how it feels to actually own the machines you review. One of the reasons your channels doesn't grow is because you guys dont do that. I enjoy your reviews but the limitations are very apparent - this channel is very one dimension. You have the back bone for great content, you just need to be more dynamic and generate it.
@TreadmillReviewGuru 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, we're trying our best to step up our game.
@powslayer5632 2 жыл бұрын
The side-to-side lean is a gimmick. It may help strengthen your core but never going to simulate cornering on a real bicycle. You would have to have centrifugal force and G-Force for that to happen which will not happen sitting still. Useless feature if you ask me. Let's go Brandon
@user-ln2yc2wz5i 10 ай бұрын
I’m having trouble hooking my Bluetooth earbuds up to the screen. Is that possible on this machine?
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