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YPOO BC710 spin bike: Zwift and Kinomap
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The YPOO BC710 is a lightweight magnetic spin bike for riders who want to try virtual cycling apps before committing to a smart trainer or a premium screen bike. It pairs with YPOO's own YPOOFIT app and, according to the listing, with Kinomap and Zwift. Its stepless resistance knob, which also acts as a brake when pressed, is the feature that defines how it rides.
- Type
- Spin / indoor bike
- Resistance
- Magnetic
- Levels
- Stepless 0 to 100%
- Max user
- 136 kg
- App
- YPOOFIT, Kinomap, Zwift
In its favour
- Works with the YPOOFIT app as well as Kinomap and Zwift, per the listing.
- Pressing the resistance knob stops the flywheel straight away.
- A four-way seat and height-adjustable bars for riders 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 1 in.
Good to know
- Flywheel weight is not stated in the listing.
- Riders above 6 ft 1 in fall outside the listed range.
Our take
Stepless resistance and the safety knob
Rather than numbered levels, the BC710 uses a knob that moves resistance anywhere from 0 to 100%. That suits hill simulations where you want to add a touch more load without jumping a whole step. Pushing down on the same knob stops the flywheel immediately, which is the standard emergency stop on a fixed-gear spin bike and worth having when pedals keep turning under their own momentum.
Because the knob is manual, apps cannot raise or lower the load for you. On Zwift you will turn it yourself when the gradient changes.
Noise, frame and adjustment
YPOO quotes under 25 dB from a magnetic system with industrial-grade bearings, ABS pulleys and a belt drive it calls maintenance-free. The frame is a dual-triangle H shape, rated for 300 lb (about 136 kg).
The seat moves four ways and the handlebars adjust for height, covering riders from 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 1 in. The bike is 108 cm long, 49 cm wide and 112 cm high and weighs 18 kg, so it is easy to wheel on its transport wheels. Extras include a large tablet holder and two bottle cages.
Assembly and support
It ships about 80% assembled, with a printed manual and online videos, and YPOO estimates 30 minutes to finish the build. The company mentions 24-hour support. The flywheel weight is not stated anywhere in the listing, which matters because flywheel mass affects how smooth the pedal stroke feels at low cadence.
How it compares
The BH Osaka H9110 is the step up for app riders: FTMS, watt readings to 500 W and resistance levers on the bars. The Yesoul G1M Plus brings a built-in 21.5 inch screen and live classes. The BC710 offers neither, but it gives app compatibility, a sensible fit range and a brake knob in a light 18 kg package, which is what a newcomer to indoor riding actually needs first.
Verdict
Choose the BC710 if you want to try Zwift or Kinomap on a small budget and are happy changing resistance by hand. Riders over 6 ft 1 in, or anyone who wants power data, should look at the BH Osaka H9110, and those who prefer a screen built into the bike should consider the Yesoul G1M Plus.
Compared with alternatives in: Best exercise bikes for home in the UK, Best Peloton alternative bikes, Best spin bikes under £500
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