Echelon Fitness EX-8s Connect Bike

Is the Echelon EX8s a good high-end home cycling bike?
Yes. The EX8s is Echelon's flagship residential connected cycle, distinguished by its industry-first curved 24" HD touchscreen, 15 LED flywheel lights that sync with heart rate and workout intensity, integrated dual-facing speakers with 8mp camera and privacy cover, 32 levels of motorized e-Drive magnetic resistance with a Bluetooth handlebar resistance controller, vented competition-style seat, mounted dumbbell holders, and full Echelon Fit platform access. The curved screen is the most visually distinctive element in the Echelon lineup and adds a depth and immersion to class viewing that flat screens cannot replicate.

What is the weight capacity of the Echelon EX8s?
The EX8s supports users up to 300 lbs on a solid steel frame measuring 59" × 23" × 65" at 124 lbs assembled. Despite its premium feature set, it shares the same weight capacity as the EX5S.

What is the curved 24" screen on the EX8s and why is it different?
The EX8s features Echelon's industry-first curved 24" HD touchscreen, which wraps slightly toward the rider rather than presenting a flat surface. The gentle curve reduces reflective glare from room lighting, brings the edges of the screen closer to the viewer's peripheral vision for a more enveloping viewing angle, and gives the EX8s a premium aesthetic that distinguishes it from all other bikes in the Echelon lineup. Like all Echelon touchscreens, it rotates 180° for off-bike workout sessions.

What do the LED flywheel lights on the EX8s do?
The EX8s features 15 LED lights integrated into the flywheel that dynamically sync with workout data in real time during a ride. During class sessions, they pulse and change color in response to your heart rate zone, resistance level, and ride intensity, providing a visual motivational cue that goes beyond what the screen alone communicates. They can also produce a calming glow during cooldown phases. This flywheel lighting system is unique to the EX8s within the Echelon lineup and gives the bike a distinctly studio-quality atmosphere.

Does the EX8s include a camera and speakers?
Yes. The EX8s includes an 8-megapixel camera with a privacy cover built into the console, allowing video participation in virtual ride sessions and optional instructor interaction. Dual-facing 5-watt speakers are built into the console for room-filling audio during classes, and the bike also includes two 3.5mm audio jacks for wired headphones and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless headphone connectivity. This audio and video package is the most complete of any Echelon residential bike.

How does the EX8s differ from the EX7S?
Both share a 24" HD touchscreen with 180° rotation, 32 levels of magnetic resistance, dual-sided SPD pedals, and the Echelon Fit platform. The EX8s adds the industry-first curved screen, 15 LED flywheel light system that syncs with workout data, dual 5-watt speakers, 8-megapixel camera with privacy cover, and the Bluetooth handlebar resistance controller for adjustment without reaching for the frame knob. The EX8s is the right choice for home riders who want the most immersive, technologically rich cycling experience Echelon offers in the residential category.