Ridiculous Reviews: Fringe Raptor Air Bike After 1 Year

[@biscotto]

I just purchased one during their Labor Day sale and it was $712. They might have a Black Friday sale as well

[@erlyntejada2437]

Do you know if the monitor/console can be upgraded to something similiar to the Assaultbike ProX console? I'm assuming these monitors are connected to the bike somehow, are those connectors the same for the Raptor and the assaultbike? Another question, are you aware of any thrid party brands that make this type of monitors? Really appreciate your help

[@tylerentertrains]

funny cuz my monitor works just fine but the seat adjustment to go forward or backwards doesn't lock in place well so if I push even a bit on the bike the seat it moves all the way back, super frustrating after shelling out close to a grand but hopefully they send me a new seat that works. The instructions could also be way better, assembly was a nightmare.

[@GarageGymAthlete]

Yea assembly, especially the front wheels were awful to get on. My 3rd monitor they sent me (free) has been working great, so far so good that is. At least they seem willing to send replacements while in warranty.

[@tylerentertrains]

@@GarageGymAthlete they sent me a video on how you tighten the seat the same day I reached out and it worked a charm! So yeah I agree the customer support is at least helpful!

[@TheDreamIsTheJourneyyy]

@@tylerentertrains how is your seat now, I debating on buying this bike because of the seat sliding mechanism. The blitz air bike has the same sliding mechanism and everyone says the seat slides back. Is the seat staying in place?

[@carps_gym]

Yeah I liked the bike before price went up so I went with the echo for $795 free shipping

[@GarageGymAthlete]

yea that makes sense. At this point a $200 difference probably would push off the Echo. Can still add the fan guard and turf tires and come out under.

[@carps_gym]

@@GarageGymAthlete yeah especially because think those are 3 ships free. Phone holder water bottle holder etc

[@mattb7406]

@FringeSportHQ @GarageGymAthlete Did Fringe make the monitor right? I am interested in fringe due to youtubers liking them at recent HomeGymCon. I am in market for a wind bike. I am questioning their 5yr warranty with your experience.

[@GarageGymAthlete]

If anything I proved their warranty is legit. Each time I had a monitor issue they just sent me another one they didnt try and make me prove anything or fight me on it I just got a confirmation for shipping on a new monitor. Everything else on the bike has held up great and still kicks ass.

[@mattb7406]

@@GarageGymAthlete thanks for responding. These videos are powerful. I have held off buying any of their stuff till I heard that.

[@seanwalsh3985]

Does anyone know how the calories compare to calories on a rouge bike? Do they tick over at the same rate? I've had the bike since the same time frame as you and fortunate to still have a working monitor. Nice video. Thank you.

[@GarageGymAthlete]

Thanks and im honestly not sure how calories compare. unsure how to even test that, maybe like 3x 30 sec all out sprints with 3-5 min rest between. I have access to both but that sounds awful haha. also update, my 3rd monitor they sent has been working fine ha.

[@NoFate247]

I really liked this bike so much and felt bad they had to raise the price with rising costs.

[@GarageGymAthlete]

yea and quite a large price hike, unsure if other bikes were raised at all. But shortly after I placed my order and even now they were flying off the shelves and regularly out of stock.

[@NoFate247]

@@GarageGymAthlete it's worth it but as a consumer I always want it for less 😂