Wednesday 31 May 2017

Spinner S7 versus Spinner S5 Indoor Cycling Bikes, Comparison Review

The Spinner S7 and Spinner S5 Indoor Cycling Bikes are designed for performance and comfort, allowing you to workout for longer in the comfort of your own home.

Both the Spinner S7 and Spinner S5 spin bikes utilize a perimeter weighted flywheel for smooth consistent cycling along with a chain drive system for a true road-bike feel.

The Spinner S7 is the higher-end indoor cycle over the S5 and has a heavier flywheel at 35 lbs compared to the S5’s 31 lb flywheel.  The heavier flywheel generally equates to more consistent momentum in exercise bike terms.   

Micro-adjustable resistance knob & push-down brake on Spinner S7 and S5 spin bikes
Micro-adjustable resistance knob
& push-down brake
Both the Spinner S7 and Spinner S5 Indoor Cycles feature a friction resistance system with a micro-adjustable turn-knob, along with an easy-to-use push-down emergency brake with leather pad.  The leather pad is generally more hard-wearing than felt pads for longer-lasting durability.

4-way adjustable saddle on Spinner S7 and S5 spin bikes
4-way adjustable saddle
The Spinner S7 and Spinner S5 spin bikes are both ergonomically designed with full adjustability for a custom fit for different riders.  The wide saddle is padded for user comfort and is adjustable both up/down and fore/aft.

The large-diameter commercial-sized handlebars feature multi-position non-slip grips and are also height adjustable.

The adjustability of both these Spinner indoor cycles makes the S7 and S5 suitable for a range of rider heights from 4ft 10” tall up to 6ft 7” tall.

The Spinner S7 and S5 also both offer a narrow Q-factor of 147 mm.  The Q-factor is the distance between the pedals and the narrow design of these spin bikes is closer to a true road bike, giving you a more natural cycling feel which is easier on your knees.

Both the Spinner S7 and S5 Indoor Cycles come with dual-sided pedals, i.e. cage and SPD compatible.  The pedals have standard threads so you can easily swap them out for pedals of your own choice if preferred.
Spinner S7's dual water bottle holders on handlebars
Spinner S7's dual water bottle
holders on handlebars

Notice the difference in the placement of the water bottle holder between these 2 Spinner bikes – the S7 has commercial-style dual water bottle holders located on the handlebars whereas the S5 has a single molded water bottle holder located on the bike’s frame.

Both Spinner bikes are built with a sturdy and durable powder-coated steel frame, with the S7 finished in a titanium color and the S5 finished in a charcoal color.  Both bikes allow for a maximum recommended user weight capacity of up to 250 lbs.

The Spinner S7 and S5 Indoor Cycling Bikes are designed with the same small foot print so won’t take up much space in your home, but as you would expect the S7 weighs slightly more overall as it has the heavier flywheel.  Both spin bikes feature easy-to-adjust stabilizer feet for levelling on uneven floors for added stability.  Both bikes also come with front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

As an added bonus, both the Spinner S7 and S5 come with 4 spinning DVDs to help you get the best out of your workouts including Ultimate Energy, Train & Tone, Turn & Burn, and Maximum Results.





Fitness tip:  Just a 30 minute cycle ride could burn between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Spinner S7 and Spinner S5 to help you decide on which is the best indoor cycle for you: