Introduction
Joroto have produced some good quality indoor cycling bikes in recent years, but their latest model for 2023 appears to be even better than their previous models.
The Joroto X4S Bluetooth Exercise Bike is a heavy duty machine made from commercial steel materials that has an extended weight capacity of 330 lbs, a Bluetooth digital monitor and several other cool new features that many people will enjoy.
So let’s dive straight in and take a look at some of these features, and discuss all of the pros and cons of this new Joroto bike to give you an impartial balanced review.
Features and Benefits
- 4-way adjustable seat and handlebars
- breathable racing seat
- quiet maintenance-free belt drive
- magnetic resistance
- urgent stop function
- Bluetooth backlit display monitor
- track time, speed, distance, calories, RPM and resistance
- phone/tablet holder
- protective steel toe cage pedals
- dual flywheels
- integrated dumbbell stand
- transportation wheels
- heavy duty commercial steel frame
- accommodates users up to 330 lbs
- free 44-day Kinomap subscription
Product Dimensions / Weight
This Joroto bike has exact dimensions of 49.6″(L) x 20.5″(W) x 46.1″(H), and with all of the adjustments that can be made to the seat and the handlebars, it can accommodate users between 4’9 and 6’4, making it suitable for the whole family.
It has a shipping weight of 109 lbs and weighs approximately 97 lbs when fully assembled.
Positives
The strength and stability of this Joroto X4S Stationary Bike is one of its key selling points because it has a heavy duty 2mm thickened commercial steel frame that is strong enough to support any user up to 330 lbs (150 kg), with widened stabilizers to minimize any movement.
It is also very versatile because both the racing seat and the multi-grip handlebars can be adjusted forwards, backwards, upwards and downwards to find the perfect riding position. Subsequently, any user between 4’9 and 6’4 can get a comfortable workout on this machine.
The X4S features dual flywheels (an iron flywheel and a larger aluminium flywheel) at the front, and there is a smooth, noise-free magnetic resistance system featuring 6 powerful magnets that controls the resistance level and the intensity of your workouts.
You can adjust the resistance at any time during your workout using the resistance knob located on the frame of the bike, which also has an urgent stop function with an extra leather brake pad if you wish to bring the machine to a stop quickly and safely.
One common complaint that I have always had about indoor cycling / spin bikes is that you never really know precisely how much resistance you are using, unlike the standard upright bikes that have fixed resistance levels.
However this isn’t an issue with this X4S indoor cycling bike because the display will give you a readout of your current resistance level between 1% and 100%. Therefore it is easy to replicate your workouts over and over again using your preferred resistance settings, and accurately monitor the intensity of your workout routines.
As well as providing a readout of your current resistance level, the display screen, which can be backlit if required, will also display time, speed, distance, calories burned, RPM and pulse (if you use your own heart rate monitor). So it provides all of the performance metrics that you are likely to need.
Unlike previous models, the Joroto X4S display unit is also Bluetooth-enabled, which means that you can now connect it to your own preferred choice of apps to follow along to certain workouts and ride certain routes (there is a holder for your mobile or tablet device just above the display unit).
If you prefer, you can take advantage of the 44-day trial subscription to Kinomap that Joroto offer when you purchase this machine.
Another positive feature worth mentioning relates to the belt drive system. When you buy an exercise bike for your home, you don’t want it to be noisy enough to disturb other people, but the X4S belt drive is whisper quiet at less than 20 decibels, and it doesn’t require any maintenance either, which is an added bonus.
Finally, there are a few other extras included with this Joroto X4S that are not exactly essential, but are still nice to have.
For instance, there are transport wheels attached that will help you to move it around, there are steel toe cage pedals to protect and secure your feet and there is a dumbbell holder located just behind the seat.
Negatives
Like many previous Joroto models, the X4S exercise bike has received a lot of glowing reviews, and there do not appear to be any real issues that could potentially put people off buying this bike.
The only minor complaint that one or two people have had is that the racing seat is a little on the small side, and can be a little uncomfortable, particularly if working out for a long time.
However the seat can always be replaced with a different one if this is a problem, or a gel seat cover could be used to make it more comfortable.
Final Thoughts
While this particular exercise bike may not compare to a Peloton bike, for example, the Joroto X4S indoor cycling bike still appears to be an excellent choice for anyone who is looking for a cheaper alternative.
That’s because it is exceptionally strong and sturdy, offers a wide range of resistance, has multiple adjustment options on the seat and handlebars to suit all users and is very quiet in operation.
Furthermore, it has improved upon previous Joroto models by adding a resistance level reading to the display and offering Bluetooth capability so that you can connect to your favorite apps.
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