JOROTO X2 Exercise Bike for Home Use | X2PRO Bluetooth
JOROTO X2 Exercise Bike for Home Use | X2PRO Bluetooth Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike with 16KG Flywheel
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| Dimensions: | 80 x 45 x 112 cm; 41.5 Kilograms |
| Brand: | JOROTO |
| Model: | X2PRO Exercise bike |
| Colour: | X2PRO (Support Bluetooth) |
| Batteries Included: | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | JOROTO |
| Dimensions: | 80 x 45 x 112 cm; 41.5 Kilograms |
The bike arrived a week ahead of schedule which was a nice surprise. It was easy to assemble and took less than 20 minutes. When pedaling, it operates quietly, and even at 20% of the maximum power, the resistance suits me well. However, I do have a minor complaint, the digital display lacks backlighting, which makes it somewhat challenging to read. Additionally, the display cycles through different information every 5 seconds, without an option to pause it. It would perfect if Joroto had an app as a substitute to the LCD display.
Best part is that it works great for tall people. I’m 6’4″ and had to replace my previous spin bike because my knees hit the handlebars. No problems with this bike.
Bluetooth connection works with several apps. Even free apps. This bike is worth the money.
Estoy contententisimo con mi nuevo JOROTO X2Pro. La calidad de construccin es absolutamente fantstica. Fue fcilisimo de montar y es prcticamente silencioso cuando est en uso. Nunca antes haba escrito una resea de un producto en Amazon, pero esta bicicleta es increble y la merece. Recomendara esta bicicleta a cualquiera. Por qu compraras una bicicleta Peloton cuando sta hace todo lo mismo por una fraccin del costo?
Heavy to move around – ended up unpacking by the door and carrying the parts to the final location. Easy enough to assemble. As silent as you could wish for – the aircon in the room blowing at me is louder than the bike when pedalling.
Noting the bike’s bluetooth only seems to publish “speed/cadence” sensor. This can be picked up by iphone but only when running one of their apps. I do not know if Apple Watch picks it up without another app. Garmin Fenix 6 watch added the bike easily once I started pedalling, and added it to ‘indoor bike’ training program.
I’d like to see ‘power’ or ‘watts’ (whatever the metric is) published over bluetooth but the rating they have in their bike computer is probably just a guess. I’ll likely add pedal power meters at some point, if I can find ones that fit.
With an appropriate smartwatch, this seems an ideal bike to use for Apple Fitness+ without paying $’000s.
I purchased the Joroto X2Pro over a week ago and I absolutely love it. I have been on it every day and haven’t been to the gym since. It is very silent and very sturdy. I keep it in my spare room and it is easy to transport on the wheels even though it is a heavy bike. I managed to put it together on my own and it took about 20 minutes. It feels and looks like one of the spin bikes at my gym. Overall I am extremely impressed given the price and quality of the bike. I would highly recommend.
Cracker spin bike, quiet, strong, good build quality, and comfortable, a pleasure to spin on roughly done 300 mile and no probs, have ordered the upgraded light up screen as I train in evening and light is low. After a lot of searching and reviews,no regrets and customer service is top quality. As I like to do exercise classes on bike sturdy enoght to do round the world’s, press ups and computer holder holds 4kg weights ni probs, just added the light up screen, perfect. Can’t fault and thanks to customer service can’t faul
This is a great, sturdy, exercise bike at a really good price. Noise is almost non-existent due to the magnetic wheel and the whole bike is incredibly stable. The adjustments possible will enable most people to find the most comfortable riding position. Adjustment is quick and easy for when more than one person use the bike.
The monitor had a minor fault (not registering Speed), but was replaced by Joroto ( I contacted them directly) within 48 hours. Excellent service!
16k flywheel was too heavy for me. It was not enjoyable at all.
I do not know if it is just me as I am not used to using indoors bicycles.
I thought maybe wrongly that the weight of the wheel would be similar to outdoor bikes but that was not the case as it was hard to turn the pedals because of the weight of the flywheel, and the more I was turning the pedals with my feet the more I could feel ‘the weight’ of the flywheel.
I never imagined the wheel would be so heavy and that as a result for me I would be hard to turn the pedals.
I had to return it and I got refunded without problem.
This bike is just what I wanted and ticks all the boxes for comfort and sturdiness etc.
I am in my 70s and find it easy to use. The only problem was the monitor which was difficult to read and ceased working when I inserted new batteries.
On contacting customer services they were brilliant and have solved the problem with a new monitor that works well.
The bike is easy to assemble and bike comes with all of the tools necessary. Once assembled, it is really sturdy and the adjustment range is good; the adjustment leavers are pretty neat and there is no need to be getting spanners or anything out if there are several family members who need different set-ups using the machine.
The bike is really quiet in action too.
I’ve so far found the support from very good and helpful as well.
Ultimately, I am very happy with this machine!
The bike is great build quality strong and comfortable and I feel I will get many years from it. Assembly is easy with only the handle bars seat and floor mounting stands needing mounting. The consul could do with being improved on, it is not in the same class as the bike and an upgraded unit would make this a more high end bike.
Assembly is easy, you might need an extra person to raise the bike above the base and secure the bolts. Also don’t forget to tighten the seat bolt to the seat position you find most comfortable. The machine has weight to it and doesn’t move when you get up from the saddle. its a solid machine. I am a short man 5′ 2″ and the bike is perfect for me. and to anyone up to 300lbs. It’s extremely quiet at fastest rpm i can go. 90 to above. Bluetooth connects fast to Kinomap, and its a great app for cyclists.
I am just a man committed to fitness and love having a spin bike. I am addicted to it. I’ve had it for a week now. and doing 2 workouts a day. 50 minutes each. I prefer blasting my classical workout music and working through the pain. Ending it with a pool of sweat on the bike floor mat.
I find the bike pedals comfortable and strapped securely to my shoe size. I may replace the pedals later from all the positive reviews of the pedals clip ons. But don’t see that happening any time soon. Only thing I didn’t like was the monitor. there is no back light to it. So I bought a book light and strapped it on my bike. I can now workout in the dark and see all my stats with ease. love how I can input my miles, calories, and time before I start and once i start peddling the countdown begins. Also you can choose which stat you want on the top line which is bigger than the other numbers.
The resistance knob takes a few more turns than the peloton. at times i will turn it fast and no change in resistance number. but by the second turn it starts adjusting. I mainly workout in the 45% – 70% of seated fast peddling. with intervals in the 80s to 90s of standing and going as fast as i can until i can’t take no more. tablet stand is secure, everything is stable even my water bottle.
I Highly recommend the Joroto X2 Pro.
I recently purchased the Joroto X2 Pro indoor cycling bike, and I’m thoroughly impressed with its performance. The adjustability of this bike is fantastic; the seat and handlebars can be easily adjusted to accommodate various user heights and preferences, ensuring a comfortable and personalized workout experience.
Assembly was a breeze; the instructions provided were clear, and all the necessary tools were included. I appreciate the thought put into making the assembly process user-friendly.
In terms of quality, the Joroto X2 Pro exceeds expectations. The frame is sturdy, providing stability during intense workouts. The flywheel operates smoothly, offering a consistent and quiet ride. The overall build feels durable and built to last.
One notable feature is the bike’s weight — it strikes a perfect balance. It’s substantial enough to provide stability during vigorous workouts but not overly cumbersome when I need to move it around. The transportation wheels also come in handy for easy relocation.
Overall, the Joroto X2 Pro is a top-notch indoor cycling bike that excels in adjustability, assembly ease, build quality, and weight, making it a great investment for anyone serious about their home fitness routine.
GARMIN, BLUETOOTH & SENSORS:
The bike’s bluetooth connected to my Garmin 255 Music instantly without fuss. Just go to Settings > Sensors & accessories > Add new on your watch while the bike display is active. Comes up as “Spd/Cad” followed by some numbers. Note that this causes the bike display to then only show resistance level and nothing else until the watch is disconnected. I get time, speed, distance, cadence and HR on my Garmin watch using the “F3b Dozen Cycle” data field (install in Connect IQ app, then setup on phone). When uploaded to Strava from my watch though I get:
Time
Distance
Calories
Speed graph
Cadence graph
HR graph (from the watch, bike doesn’t record this)
plus the usual averages of these.
USING YOUR PHONE AS A DISPLAY, APPS & HR:
You can connect the bike to Kinoapp on your phone and use the Free Ride option to see live stats on your phone instead of the bike without paying anything. You can broadcast your HR from your garmin watch (hold up > Health & Wellness > Wrist HR) and add it as a HR sensor in Kinomap and view/record all stats together on your phone. This is a good solution to the cheap bike display.
Note that you can’t have your Garmin watch connected to the bike at the same time as it’s connected to Kinomap and you can’t get live output on your phone from the Garmin Connect app (although I see people have requested it). Allowing multiple bluetooth devices to get data from the bike would solve a lot. If you want your stats to be recorded on your Garmin watch while using your phone as a display, you have to add a manual activity form the Kinomap data. I find it’s better to keep looking at your watch for your stats output while exercising. Overall, though, I’m just happy to be able to connect the bike to my Garmin and upload to Strava at this price point, even if I have to keep looking at my watch for stats as it’s no different than outdoors cycling. For those interested, I couldn’t get the bike to connect directly to the Strava app at all.
RESISTANCE & FLYWHEEL:
I’m average male height and run and cycle most days and find the flywheel weight and resistance more than adequate for a good workout. Resitance is changed by turning a screw knob which you also press to stop the flywheel. The resistence is very smooth and not lumpy. The resitance level readout has a wide range of error, i.e. you set it, press the flywheel stop button, and the number will change up to about 5 percentage points. I would therefore have preferred the manual X2 Resistance Gauge you can get aftermarket over the digital one, but I’m not sure it fits the X2Pro.
PACKAGING:
It was well packaged and delivered in under 24 hours from ordering. My box had 2 bits of plywood and 2 steel pipe sections in it for reinforcement. Nothing was rattling around loose in the box. Although it can be moved on your own with a stuggle (I got it up 2 flights of stairs), I’d recommend an extra person to carry it to avoid injury or accidental damage.
Overall, I’m very happy with the purchase. The problems stated above aren’t major and they’ve cut corners in the right places to keep the price low IMO. It does what I wanted it to do and it feels like it’ll last. Allowing multiple bluetooth devices to connect and receive data would be my main request.
Did some research prior to purchasing and although there were not many reviews for X2 Pro as it’s a newly released version of the X2 and went purley on those of the X2.
The bike arrived on the day I pre booked it and was in a well packed box which was easy to open and take out the bike for assembling.
The bike body is very well made and quite heavy, so you may need a 2nd person to help with lifting it out and placing on the 2 floor bars.
The instructions were quite easy to follow and I assembled it by myself in around 45 mins and had no problems at all.
We’ve been using the bike everyday since and loving it, the build is of a high quality and the bike itself is quite sturdy (I weigh 200 Lbs).
I’m looking into changing the pedals in the near future as they are (for me) a little awkward to put my feet into the strapping, but that probably me more than the bike and it does detract me from using the bike to its fullness.
I also connected the bike to the Kinomap appication via the onboard Bluetooth connection and have not had any connection issues with it and Kinomap. Kinomap picks the bike up instantly.
I have no hesitation in recommending this bike to anyone and it was money well spent and you really do get more for your money.
Coming from a foldable exercise bike, this is a major step up in terms of usability. The bike feels very sturdy, even when stood up (i am ‘large’ and the bike is on a thick carpet), the resistance settings are easily changed and the whole experience of using it is hassle free. The Bluetooth connected almost instantly to my VR headset (Quest 2) and has been reliable and not once dropped out.
It’s pretty much silent. The tablet/phone stand means you can watch something while you work out. It was easy to assemble. I got the Bluetooth version which pairs with my Garmin so I can track the activity.
It’s quite heavy but has wheels so it can be moved easily enough.
I like it, but for over 400 pounds could be much better. You don’t have any controls on the handlebar to take your heart rate. The monitor is hard to read if you are not very close and if you are in a semi-dark room (I am doing my exercise on nights) is almost impossible to read it. Also, the last two times I used it I heard some strange noises, I need to investigate this as I bought it only on 4 of September. A couple of small scratches and the writing on the bike is a very cheap sticker. I am sweating a lot and I need to clean the bike which makes me all the time feel that I will peel off the stickers.
I am using the Zwift app and the Watts when I am using it are different than when I am using Kinomap. I am very curious to know which is correct. Probably Kinomap as Zwift doesn’t know the bicycle and is working on the unknown device. Don’t get me wrong, is a good bike but could be better.
The resistance was a little low for my taste, but I reached out to support, and they helped me to increase it by adjusting the distance of the fixed end of the magnets. They also then helped me fix the sensor for the resistance after I disconnected it when tinkering. The bike is built in a way that is easy to disassemble and reassemble for any potential fixes. Chauncy from Joroto was support was helpful, friendly and responsive.
Overall, a great bike. Even with the adujstment, I wish the resistance could go a smidge higher for those occassions where you want to peddle up a mountain through sand, but for the price, it’s an excellent value
I’d agree with other reviewers that the ‘computer’ screen details are hard to read but it serves its basic purpose of giving me a good aerobic workout everyday so I’m happy
I have been researched budget spin bikes for some time now. I knew I wanted a good weight flywheel and magnetic resistance and a decent screen. I was torn between this and the JLLiC300 pro (JLL had a better price point and heaver flywheel) But the overall reviews from across the web pulled me to spend a bit more and get the Joroto.
Out of the box I am super impressed. It’s very easy to setup although I can see where people in reviews complained as the graphics could have been larger and separated by a few more steps for people who struggle to assemble. They have added extra careful instructions for the peddles so people do that assembly properly without stripping the screws. The instructions inside did differ slightly from one components but was quick to figure it out.All in all it took about 40 minutes to assemble (including getting it out of the box).
Build quality its very very nice. Everything feels sturdy (this is my first spin bike so I don’t have anything to compare it too). Standing and peddling I felt very little wobble, the tiniest I did feel was gave no concern. The pedding and flywheel is super smooth and the weight (although less than the JLLC) is perfect and super quiet! The magnetic resistance was worth it! The highest resistance level is tough enough that I didn’t even come close to needed it whilst breaking out a sweat in my first half hour session.
Overall I am very, very happy. But time will tear how this bike last through multiple sessions by multiple people. But as it stands it’s worth every penny.
After a great amount of research I bought this bike which is in fact really good for the price paid (550 EUR – April/2023). After sometime it started to have noises and few other things detailed below:
Pros:
– Very stead and robust bike (at least to me: A runner who bought this bike to complement my trainings. 3-4x week usage)
– Cost-Benefit ratio is good
– Power meter is interesting to have
– Weight wheel give a really good response (simulates well a real bike inertia)
– Really silent …at the first 1.5 usage (Now it has noises, not really annoying but it depends on your day)
– Fully adjustable and easy to adjust (My wife and I adjust it all the time to fit our needs)
– Really easy to assemble. (It is only heavy to put the box where you will have the bike)
Cons:
– NO Backlight computer: It is not as advertised (honestly, this would be a 1 start)
– Noises after 1,5 month usage. (it can get annoying if you had a bad day)
– If you don’t use any app, there is no end of training Average Power neither Average Cadence (only measures the end distance, avg speed, total time)
– It depends on an app to have more stats at the end of the training
– Computer screen is small and since no backlight, hard to read with low light
– The resistance manual leveller does not tell which level you are.
– The resistance level is not really accurate as well as the power meter when using an app
– Does not have compatibility with Garmin (this seems to be general to all bikes except very few. Seems to be Garmin restriction than the bike itself)
Great bike been using for weeks and cannot fault it. Great value with belt drive and magnetic resistance. Heavy so not going to move when cycling. Easy to put together. Fantastic service from the Joroto team. Would consider getting the upgraded X4S monitor, as resistance not shown when connected to cycling app.
I was contemplating which bike to get for a while and decided to purchase this one. Many reviews online loved the X2 but I wanted to be able to connect it to my phone for using it with apps. So I decided on the X2 Pro.
Installation took about 30-45 minutes. Very easy to assemble. Most of it is already put together.
Pros: Quiet. Feels very sturdy. Bluetooth. Display shows rpm’s, speed, distance and watts. Love that it shows your resistance % as well.
Cons: Display is not backlit despite it showing it in the pictures. Hard to see. Also the bluetooth does not transfer your resistance to the app so you can’t see your resistance when using any apps as the display shuts off when it’s paired to your phone.
I’ve added some additions including a Wahoo cadence (rpm) sensor which works well with it’s app. I’ve also replaced the standard pedals with a set of Joroto SPD 9/16″ Pedals purchased direct from Joroto. The standard SPD cleat brackets are adjustable using a 3mm allen key. These pedals also come with the shoe cage which I’ve left the cages on so family and friends can also make use of the bike with standard sports shoes. Please note, these pedals are at present unfortunately not yet available through Amazon UK but are available via Amazon USA) see the link below. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YR2HH4T).
Joroto’s support help desk was excellent with its email communication regarding the pedal purchase. I’ve started using them with a pair of bike shoes and they work well.
Oh I also added a floor mat and yes I’ve definitely started sweating a lot. No Pain No gain. If it hurts it works.
I would recommend the Joroto X2 Spin Bike to anyone with a 500 budget.
Update: I’ve now owned the X2 for four months and it’s time to add to my initial review. The bike is still performing well after many hours of hard exercise. I ended up changing the Joroto pedals to a set of Shimano PD-M520 as the Joroto pedals didn’t pass the longevity test. After speaking with Joroto, they reimbursed me for the pedals which was good of them.
Added another sensor. The moofit Speed sensor which has been fitted to the flywheel. You’ll find clips on YouTube to help with the setting up of this as the sensor requires some fine adjustment to get the speed computation correct.
I’d like to mention Joroto’s customer service. It’s been the best I’ve come across for a long time. I had an issue with the drive belt which was starting to show signs of damage due to the pinch roller being slightly out of alignment, I requested a replacement belt as the bike was still within warranty and Joroto’s support was second to none. I was happily and very surprised when they said they would be dispatching a replacement brand new bike and true to their word a new bike arrived within days. A big thank you to Joroto.
Update 21.06.23
After two years of regular use this bike has proved to be worth every penny. No issues or faults.