Optional Dumbbell Rack for Schwinn Bikes. Suggested Weight: Up to 5 lbs.
Aetherion is built for studios that ride to the rhythm of the road, focusing on feel, flow, and community connection. Its steel frame, magnetic resistance, and multi-position handlebars deliver a natural, responsive ride that works for both HIIT intervals and endurance formats. With Smooth or Road drivetrain options, facilities can match the experience to their coaching style. Designed for reliability and low maintenance, Aetherion is the premier choice for unplugged, instructor-led classes— delivering the consistency that keeps classes full and members coming back.
Keep the focus on the ride with simple, distraction-free performance tracking. Cadence Pro delivers core metrics like time, distance, calories, and RPM in a clean, easy-to-read display—perfect for rhythm-driven classes and instructors focused on fundamentals.
Coach smarter. Train deeper. Keep riders coming back.
The Zone Console unlocks the full potential of group cycling by turning live data into clear, coachable moments. With real-time, color-coded Zone Training, instructors can coach by heart rate, power (FTP), or cadence (RPM), adapting every class to the room in front of them. Riders see exactly where they are, what to push for, and how today’s effort compares to yesterday’s best.
Compatible with the Schwinn Aetherion+ Bike, this console is built for studios that value motivation and measurable progress, Zone blends live feedback, personal benchmarks, and light gamification to keep energy high and results visible. The outcome is more engaged riders, more confident instructors, and programming that delivers every session.
We lead by example by creating authentic, broad-based content and utilizing a coaching approach that allows instructors to connect with members from all fitness levels. By taking one of our courses, instructors will learn the importance of being a trusted communicator, how to set expectations, engage, motivate and retain members. Join the Certified ranks, a community of 100’s of thousands of instructors, and earn credtis for continued education from ACE, AFAA, NASM and CIMPSA.
Sustainability: Creating positive impact through thoughtful action. In order to reduce our packaging’s negative influence on marine life and waterways, we have replaced expanded polystyrene (EPS) with 100% recycled corrugate, which can be recycled again to also use less raw material. Look for ways to reduce your disposal fees and environmental impact with recycling!
Bring Your Own Console (BYOC): Add a 4iiii powermeter to use personal fitness tracking apps to BYOC via BLE, or broadcast Power/RPM to an in-studio heads-up group display via ANT+
We lead by example by creating authentic, broad-based content and utilizing a coaching approach that allows instructors to connect with members from all fitness levels. By taking one of our courses, instructors will learn the importance of being a trusted communicator, how to set expectations, engage, motivate and retain members. Join the Certified ranks, a community of 100’s of thousands of instructors, and earn credits for continued education from ACE, AFAA, NASM and CIMPSA.
Sustainability: Creating positive impact through thoughtful action. In order to reduce our packaging’s negative influence on marine life and waterways, we have replaced expanded polystyrene (EPS) with 100% recycled corrugate, which can be recycled again to also use less raw material. Look for ways to reduce your disposal fees and environmental impact with recycling!
In order to reduce the global demand for batteries, we have replaced our consoles requiring periodic changing of batteries with group cycles that generate power from pedaling. When not disposed of properly, batteries release harmful metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium into the environment. Look for ways to reduce your environmental impact with generator-powered electronics!
Zone Console: Paired with 4iiii’s industry leading 3-dimensional strain gauge powermeter, the Zone Console displays the most accurate power, direct from the member. It is the most reliable and authentic indicator for performance in cycling. The Zone Console allows members to use FTP input, making zones personal.
Instructors will love uniting a class with color, allowing members at both ends of the fitness spectrum to ride side by side with the same intensity and sense of accomplishment. Schwinn’s broad-based approach reduces the traditional number of Power and Heart Rate training zones to 4 to align with ratings of perceived exertion, creating more accessible and attainable programming for instructors and members alike. Zone-colored LED lights next to the flywheel display each member’s intensity, encouraging the class to Ride As One.
OpenHub Console Connectivity: Our goal is to provide the best technology solutions possible for our customers and their members. Partnering with 4iiii, we created the Zone Console to be an open platform with connectivity options like Bluetooth, NFC and ANT+. This feature allows owners and members to select and work with the Fitness Technology and Apps that meet their needs.
All Schwinn A.C.™ indoor bikes come standard with Double Link pedals with SPD and toe-clip combinations to accommodate both cycling cleats and regular athletic shoes. The bikes are also compatible with the Schwinn Triple Link™ pedal upgrade. Triple Link Pedals accommodate Look Delta and SPD style cleats to simulate an outdoor riding experience. They also easily convert to accept traditional athletic shoes with the snap-in locking toe clips. Belt drive using Carbon Blue™ technology Recommended User Height: 4’11” to 6’8″.
The AC Performance bike is Schwinn Triple Link™ pedal compatible. Triple Link Pedals accommodate Look, Delta and SPD style cleats to simulate an outdoor riding experience. They easily convert to accept traditional athletic shoes with the snap-in locking toe clips.
Introducing Carbon Blue™ technology – a belt drive system combining unmatched durability with the authentic outdoor biking feel you expect from Schwinn. For nearly 20 years, Schwinn carbon blue belt drive bikes have led the indoor cycling industry. Even as other companies began to use belt drives, we stayed true to our technology for one simple reason: belt drives felt nothing like riding an outdoor bike. Today, all of that is changing. There is a revolutionary new belt drive taking the outdoor bike community by storm, and we’ve adapted it and brought it indoors on the A.C. Performance. This next generation system delivers guaranteed durability and virtually zero maintenance, without sacrificing the Schwinn authentic cycling feel that riders know and love.
Several years ago, a company named Gates introduced a concept never before seen on outdoor bikes – a belt drive that performed like a chain. Their innovative system – called Carbon Drive™– features a carbon fiber reinforced belt with teeth for maximum durability and true bike performance. Over time, this has transitioned from a novelty system to a mainstream solution used on hundreds of outdoor bike models today. Over the past year, we have worked with Gates to adapt this revolutionary technology to our A.C. Performance bike. The result is a new belt-based drive system that combines the maintenance-free durability and performance of a belt with the authentic-ride feel of a chain. We call it Carbon Blue ™ – those who ride it call it “incredible.”
LOW MAINTENANCE
REAL BIKE FEEL
FEATURES
5-YEAR WARRANTY
TECHNICAL SPECS
Commercial Warranty
Frame: 10 years Mechanical: 2 years Wear items: 6 months Labor: 1 year
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