Echelon · Indoor Cycle Review
Echelon EX-Pro Review 2026
The EX-Pro is Echelon’s commercial flagship, the bike you would find in a boutique studio. A 24-inch HD touchscreen, fast-reacting EMS indexing resistance, aero handlebars and a 159kg user limit put it in a different class to the rest of the range, with a price to match.
Echelon EX-Pro
Commercial connected indoor cycle
Price and any code applied at checkout via Sweatband
The verdict
This is the most capable bike Echelon makes. The 24-inch HD touchscreen is the largest in the range and flips 180 degrees for off-bike classes, while the EMS indexing resistance reacts almost instantly, which matters in instructor-led classes where the resistance call changes every few seconds. The belt drive is quiet, the multi-adjustable aero handlebars suit serious riders, and at 75kg with a 159kg user limit it is rock solid no matter how hard you ride.
It is rated for unlimited commercial use, which tells you who it is really for: studios, gyms and high-end home setups where the bike will be ridden hard by many people. For a home buyer it is undeniably brilliant, but most will not need this much bike, and the £2,999 price is a lot to pay over the EX-5S or EX7s for benefits, like the indexing resistance and commercial warranty, that only some riders will use. If you want the very best and the budget is there, it delivers. Otherwise, the EX-5S remains the value-led choice.
Strengths
- 24-inch rotating HD touchscreen, the largest in the range
- Fast EMS indexing resistance for class changes
- Commercial-grade build, 159kg user limit
- Aero handlebars and quiet belt drive
- Rated for unlimited commercial use
Watch-outs
- Expensive at £2,999
- Far more bike than most home users need
- Heavy at 75kg
- Membership needed for the classes
Ride feel and real-world experience
The EX-Pro is the most capable and most planted ride Echelon makes. The belt drive is silent, and the standout is the resistance system: rather than the manual knob of the cheaper bikes, the EX-Pro uses fast-reacting EMS indexing resistance that changes almost instantly, which genuinely matters in an instructor-led class where the resistance call shifts every few seconds. At 75kg it is the heaviest bike in the range by some margin, and that mass translates into rock-solid stability no matter how hard you ride.
The multi-adjustable aero handlebars and competition-style seat suit serious riders, and the 24-inch screen, the largest Echelon fits, pivots 180 degrees for off-bike classes. With a 159kg user limit it accommodates a wider range of riders than the 136kg bikes below it. This is a bike built to be ridden hard and often, and it feels it, though the firm performance saddle is still one most riders will want to break in or upgrade.
Assembly, size and setup
As a commercial-grade machine the EX-Pro is heavy at 75kg, so assembly and positioning are firmly a two-person task, ideally more for getting it into place. The build is straightforward with the supplied tools, but the weight and the large screen make it the most demanding install in the range. Measure carefully, including clearance for the rotating screen, and decide on its final home before it arrives, because it is not a bike you will move on a whim.
Living with it: noise, footprint and storage
The EX-Pro is the largest and heaviest bike in the range at 75kg, and it is built to stay exactly where you install it. It does not fold, needs clearance for the 24-inch screen to rotate, and really wants a dedicated space, whether that is a home gym room or a studio floor. The belt drive keeps it quiet despite the commercial build, but the sheer mass means installation is a job for two or more, and once it is down it is not moving without effort. Plan the location carefully before delivery.
The Echelon app and subscription
The EX-Pro runs everything on its 24-inch screen, with the 45-day Premier Membership trial included and unlimited user profiles, so a household or a studio can each keep their own progress. The classes need the ongoing subscription and an internet connection. As Echelon’s commercial bike, its membership is geared towards multi-user settings, and wired CAT6 connectivity alongside wireless makes it suited to a gym network. Manual riding and Strava, Apple Health and Fitbit syncing remain available without a subscription.
Is the subscription worth it?
On a £2,999 commercial bike the subscription is almost beside the point: anyone spending this much is buying into the Echelon ecosystem wholesale, and the unlimited user profiles and commercial membership are designed for studios and shared settings where many riders use the classes. For a home buyer, the more useful value check is whether you need a commercial machine at all, because the EX-5S delivers the same class library and a 22-inch screen for roughly a third of the price. If the answer is a genuine commercial setting, the membership and the bike make sense together.
How it compares
At £2,999 the EX-Pro is priced against commercial studio bikes from the likes of Stages and Life Fitness rather than home machines, and for most people at home it is simply more bike than they need. The far more sensible home comparison is in-range: the EX-5S gives you the same class platform and a 22-inch screen for roughly a third of the price, and even the premium EX7s undercuts it by a thousand pounds. If you want a subscription-free home bike instead, our top pick the JTX Studio Pro covers that for £799. The EX-Pro earns its price only if you want a true commercial machine or are kitting out a studio.
Who it is for
The EX-Pro is for studios, gyms and high-end home gyms that want the best Echelon makes. Home riders chasing value will be better served by the EX-5S, and those who want a premium home bike without full commercial spend should look at the EX7s.
Specifications
| Resistance | Magnetic, EMS indexing, 32 levels |
|---|---|
| Drive | Belt |
| Screen | 24-inch rotating HD touchscreen (180-degree flip) |
| Handlebars | Multi-adjustable aero |
| Pedals | Commercial dual-sided SPD plus cage |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, wired or wireless (CAT6), Echelon Fit, syncs Strava, Apple Health, Fitbit |
| Maximum user weight | 159kg |
| Machine weight | 75kg |
| Warranty | 2 years parts and labour, unlimited commercial use |
Warranty and after-sales
The EX-Pro is rated for unlimited commercial use, the highest classification in the range, and carries a 2-year parts and labour warranty. That commercial-unlimited rating means it is certified for the kind of all-day, multi-user duty a studio or gym demands, not just home use, which is part of what you are paying for at this price. Cover runs two years on both parts and labour, it is sold and supported through Sweatband in the UK, and you should register it and retain proof of purchase.
FitRank breakdown
Performance 4.7
Fast EMS indexing resistance and a heavy, stable frame make for the most responsive, studio-accurate ride in the range.
Build quality 4.8
A 75kg commercial-grade frame with a 159kg user limit, rated for unlimited commercial use. As solid as Echelon gets.
Value 3.9
The lowest score here, not because it is bad but because the £2,999 price is far more than most home users need to spend.
Features 4.8
The 24-inch screen, indexing resistance, aero bars and wired networking are the most complete feature set in the range.
Frequently asked questions
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Chris writes the home fitness reviews across our sites, including our sister site HomeTreadmill.co.uk. He compares every machine against its rivals on UK pricing and specs, and scores each one with FitRank.
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