If you want all the quality without the frills Echelon Connect
Echelon makes a range of high-end bikes, but the company also sells this Walmart-exclusive model that offers a sturdy frame and smooth ride at a more affordable price by skipping out on a few features.With no display screen, you save by using your own device to tune into the Echelon Fit Apps classes, which are free for your first 30 days then about $40 per month. Another compromise: The Connect only comes with toe cages, so you cant clip in with actual spin shoes unless you buy and install SPD pedals separatelysomething most avid cyclists swear by for a safe and efficient workout. All that said, the bikes magnetic resistance and quiet transmission deliver a high-quality ride, as long as you can sort out a setup that works for you.Echelon Connect Sport Indoor Bike, $699.99, walmart.ca(Related: This Is the Best Fitness App for You)