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adidas C-24c Review 2026
The adidas C-24c is a well-equipped upright exercise bike: a 9kg flywheel, 32 electronic resistance levels, 18 programmes, Zwift and Kinomap support and USB charging, for £446.99. It is a versatile bike for steady cardio, though a similar specification can be found for less.
adidas C-24c
Connected upright bike
Price and availability via Argos and Amazon
The verdict
For a comfortable upright, the C-24c is generously specified. The 9kg flywheel gives a smooth, consistent pedal stroke, and the 32 levels of electronic resistance, adjusted on a control dial, offer fine, precise control from gentle recovery rides to harder efforts, more granularity than most uprights at the price. Add 18 preset programmes, a clear LED display, hand-grip heart rate, a USB charging port and Bluetooth for Zwift and Kinomap, and it is a well-rounded, connected bike.
Comfort and adjustability are strong: the seat moves both ways, the handlebar angle adjusts, and there is a tablet holder, bottle holder and transport wheels. The honest issues are value and form. At £446.99 the C-24c costs roughly double what near-identical 9kg, 32-level connected uprights sell for from budget brands, so you are paying for the adidas badge and the better build. And as an upright rather than a spin bike, it is built for steady cardio rather than hard, standing sprints. Taken as a comfortable, feature-rich upright you like the look of, though, it does the job well.
Strengths
- 9kg flywheel for a smooth, consistent ride
- 32 electronic resistance levels with fine control
- 18 preset programmes and a clear LED display
- Zwift and Kinomap over Bluetooth, no subscription
- USB charging, tablet holder and full adjustability
- 120kg user limit
Watch-outs
- Pricey for the spec, a brand premium applies
- An upright, not built for hard spin sprints
- No built-in screen, you supply the tablet
- Best features need a third-party app
Ride feel and real-world experience
On the bike, the C-24c gives a smooth, comfortable upright ride. The 9kg flywheel is a decent weight for an upright and keeps the pedal stroke even and consistent, well suited to steady cardio, recovery rides and interval sessions rather than hard, out-of-the-saddle sprinting, which is not what an upright is for. It is quiet in use thanks to the electronic magnetic resistance.
Resistance is a strong point. Rather than a handful of broad steps, the C-24c offers 32 electronic levels adjusted on a control dial, giving fine, precise control over intensity and letting you make small, repeatable changes, which is genuinely useful for structured training and noticeably more granular than most uprights at this price. There are also 18 preset programmes to add variety, and a clear LED display showing speed, time, distance, calories, pulse, RPM and resistance.
Comfort and convenience are well covered. The seat adjusts both vertically and horizontally and the handlebar angle adjusts, so most riders will find a good fit, hand-grip sensors read your heart rate, and there is a USB port to charge your device, a tablet and phone holder, a bottle holder and transport wheels. It is a thoughtfully equipped, easy-to-live-with upright.
Assembly, size and setup
The C-24c arrives boxed for home assembly and is a manageable, fairly compact upright, so most people will put it together solo in around 45 minutes with the supplied tools. It is mains powered, so it needs to sit near a socket, and it has transport wheels and levelling feet to help you position and stabilise it. As with any new bike, check the pedals and bolts are fully tight after the first few rides.
Living with it: noise, footprint and storage
The electronic magnetic resistance keeps the C-24c quiet, so it suits a flat or shared home, and its compact upright footprint makes it easy to live with. It is mains powered rather than self-powered, so it wants a spot near a socket. Upkeep is minimal beyond a wipe-down and a periodic bolt check, and the bottle and tablet holders make longer sessions more comfortable.
Apps and connectivity
The C-24c connects over Bluetooth through the adidas Console+ app and is compatible with Zwift and Kinomap, so you can ride virtual routes and follow workouts on your own tablet in the holder, with no adidas subscription, just each app’s own pricing. Your workout data syncs out to Apple Health, Google Fit and other third-party platforms, and a USB port keeps your device charged while you ride. There are also 18 preset programmes built in, so you have plenty to work with on the console alone before connecting anything.
How it compares
The most useful comparison is on value: the C-24c’s specification, a 9kg flywheel with 32 levels and Zwift and Kinomap, is strikingly close to the Viavito Satori, which sells for around half the price, so the adidas charges a clear premium for its badge and build. The Reebok i-Bike is another connected upright to weigh up. Within adidas, the C-24c is the comfortable upright alternative to the spin-focused C-21x.
Similar spec, different brand: you may want to consider the Viavito Satori, a near-identical 9kg, 32-level connected upright for around half the price.
Who it is for
Buy the C-24c if you want a comfortable, well-built and well-equipped connected upright for steady cardio, you value fine electronic resistance control and built-in programmes, and you like the adidas design enough to pay a little extra for it. If value is your priority, the near-identical Viavito Satori offers much the same spec for around half the price; and if you want a hard, spin-style workout rather than an upright, the adidas C-21x is the bike to choose.
Specifications
| Bike type | Upright |
|---|---|
| Flywheel | 9kg |
| Resistance | 32 levels, electronic magnetic |
| Programmes | 18 preset |
| Console | LED display |
| Console feedback | Speed, time, distance, calories, pulse, RPM, resistance |
| Apps | Zwift, Kinomap, adidas Console+ (Bluetooth) |
| App sync | Apple Health, Google Fit |
| Heart rate | Hand-grip sensors |
| Adjustment | Seat both ways, handlebar angle |
| Charging | USB port |
| Power | Mains |
| Max user weight | 120kg |
| Warranty | 2 years, home use |
Warranty and after-sales
adidas covers the C-24c with a 2-year home-use warranty, typically on-site (including the drive) in the first year and bring-in in the second under the brand’s licensed terms. It is sold through Argos and Amazon, which add their own return windows, so register on arrival if prompted and keep your proof of purchase.
FitRank breakdown
Performance 3.9
A 9kg flywheel gives a smooth, consistent upright ride that suits steady cardio and intervals well, if not hard standing sprints.
Build quality 3.9
A well-built, fully adjustable upright with a 120kg limit. Solid mid-market construction, in line with the licensed brand.
Value 3.5
The weak point. At £446.99 it costs roughly double what near-identical connected uprights sell for, so you pay a clear brand premium.
Features 4.0
Excellent for an upright: 32 fine electronic levels, 18 programmes, Zwift and Kinomap, USB charging and app syncing, all without a subscription.
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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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