Schwinn Airdyne Noise Fix!!

[@sirzig]

You are so right! Almost no vids on repairing these. They are great machines and I'm hoping to keep mine going for a long time. Thanks so much!!

[@imstevebarry]

Thank you for this video. You were right now one else shows this!

[@m54fate]

Nice work man! Appreciate you taking the time to go through this! Just picked on up for $30 just like yours.

[@kipdole]

Thank you for your video, it's very helpful. I just got my 2000 Airdyne yesterday and have been trying to make it quieter. It seems like I weaved rubber bands in and out of the fan cage an tightened a slightly loose fan blade and it helped some.

[@interceramics]

Thank you so much for making these videos. We really do need them! When transporting your bike how do you handle/maneuver it? Anyway you could make a short video on that? Really appreciate it!

[@grantmartin6094]

Just got an old AD4 for free on Craigslist. Computer seems to work well on it and it’s clean and in good shape. I’m missing one of the bolts where the fan cage mounts to the frame. Hopefully I can easily find a generic bolt to fit. This seems like a really well made machine, and will be great for days that I can run or ride my road bike.

[@fitness4585]

There are a bunch of clips that hold the two sides of the fan together. Any of those screws will fit and taking off just one clip won't be an issue.

[@patgallagher9772]

Very helpful. How do you tighten the spot where footrest attaches to arm bar and frame?

[@dzorros171]

Thank you for the video series!

[@darrellcossairt1766]

Great info. This is really helpful.

[@usabox]

I have an assault bike pro x belt version. There is a bumping noise in the handle bar linkage system but it usually only occurs in the beginning of pedaling. I’ve had one side bell crank replaced but I don’t know if it’s the other side. Please help

[@nancybarney3305]

Good video ... but I have a question about a "tick" sound in the right pedal of our Schwinn Air Dye bike. Have had the bike for just a month or so and everything sounded perfect, but after some use, we're noticing a tick sound that you can feel as your right foot reaches the top of the rotation. Wondering what might cause that and how we can fix it.

[@fitness4585]

Is the actual pedal loose? If so, its easy to tighten with a rubber mallet and 10mm ratchet. Just loosen the bolt on the wedge pin and hammer it down tighter and then retighten the bolt. I need to make a video of that but just haven't had much free time recently. But it sounds to me like the chain is just hitting the chain guard for a second. I'd spin the pedals while watching the chains to see where the noise is coming from.

[@dr.jenniferdenbleykerd.c.4049]

I have the same thing on the left pedal! Thought it was the rear chain but it’s not.

[@dr.jenniferdenbleykerd.c.4049]

How do we remove the fan cage on an AD4? I’d like to paint it and clean the fan blades. Just bought it used and need it! Thank you!

[@JamesMcMorrow-u8u]

What do you recommend to lubricate the chain on these Airdyne bikes? Thank you for your response.

[@paxonearth]

I picked one up cheap a few months back that's virtually identical to yours, except that the "Schwinn" decal is directly below where yours is, and on the side of the stabilizing bar, rather than on top of it, if that makes sense. The digital display works too. How do find out the year it was made? And Jeez, Louise, the seat is VERY uncomfortable.

[@davidhanson3345]

Great Video!

[@iamtararenee6636]

I have a Airdyne AD7. I hear a squeaking sound when I pedal. The sound is there when the pedal reaches downward. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you in advance.

[@TheFergyme]

I have an Airdyne AD7, when getting on today, the pedals and belt made a grinding noise when I pedaled. I think this is a bearing issue and not too sure how it can be fixed.

[@marttrev4279]

Thanks for the information It helped me a lot.

[@laptacksea]

Super helpful - thank you!

[@fitness4585]

No problem, take care!

[@michaelreeves9938]

What causes a very loud clicking sound when using?

[@jeramyeiken7286]

Is the ticking sound normal? I thought that was the noise he was going to fix, but no. I picked up an Ad4 yesterday and thought the wheel bearings might need replacing, but it sounds just like the videos.

[@photoconcepts]

Question: have you (or anyone) drilled and tapped the AD4 crank arm to 9/16” thread so it can accommodate pedals from other manufacturers?

[@fitness4585]

I have not! I'm assuming it would be a pretty straightforward task if you know what you're doing. Their plastic pedals definitely could use an upgrade!

[@FredJacobowitz]

Recommendations for lubricating the chain, etc.?

[@fitness4585]

I use 3n1 oil or 5w30 in a pinch. Really anything except WD40

[@billbedard2570]

Well presented.

[@ruffryderj2g]

how is the resistance for the AD4? Some assault bikes resistance is kind of weak.

[@fitness4585]

It's about the same as an assault bike

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

What is the recommended maintenance on these things?

[@fitness4585]

Clean, tighten and oil the chain periodically

[@reptilefrenzyllc3721]

@@fitness4585 thank you

[@IvanSchlachter]

thanks man!!!

[@rex-nl6ut]

this the same fix for airydyn 7

[@fitness4585]

Tightening the belt on the AD7/Pro is the same procedure. The service manual states that unless you can feel the belt slipping than there is no reason to tighten the belt. Good luck!

[@pat557]

My chains are tight; still ridiculously noisy...

[@rogersawyers4329]

Iv been looking for a fix I just got an old school one and I figured out the noise it looks like one of the spokes came looks how do I fix that

[@fitness4585]

Never seen that issue before! If it was mine I would probably just snip it off. You'll probably have to take the cage apart though.

[@michaelhackler8939]

MAHALO🌺🤙🏼