Schwinn AC Performance with Carbon Blue

Enhanced ergonomics, comfort and function wrapped in an even more beautiful package. The new AC Performance Plus with Carbon Blue bike is in a class by itself. Schwinn launched a phenomenon with the first production bike designed specifically for indoor cycling, and we’ve never looked back. Our newest bike, the AC Performance Plus with Carbon Blue, is designed to enhance rider comfort with an infinitely adjustable seat and handlebars, a wider step-through and durable, covered stretch pads – all surrounded by a rust-free aluminum frame. A stronger drive train and carbon blue belt make for easy maintenance while delivering an authentic riding experience indoors. It’s an innovative and stylish design that keeps us on the cutting edge of the indoor cycling industry – and it will keep you coming back time after time.

INNOVATION, UNCHAINED.

Introducing Carbon Blue™ technology – a belt drive system combining unmatched durability with the authentic outdoor biking feel you expect from Schwinn. For nearly 20 years, Schwinn carbon blue belt drive bikes have led the indoor cycling industry. Even as other companies began to use belt drives, we stayed true to our technology for one simple reason: belt drives felt nothing like riding an outdoor bike. Today, all of that is changing. There is a revolutionary new belt drive taking the outdoor bike community by storm, and we’ve adapted it and brought it indoors on the A.C. Performance Plus. This next generation system delivers guaranteed durability and virtually zero maintenance, without sacrificing the Schwinn authentic cycling feel that riders know and love.

CARBON BLUE™

Several years ago, a company named Gates introduced a concept never before seen on outdoor bikes – a belt drive that performed like a chain. Their innovative system – called Carbon Drive™– features a carbon fiber reinforced belt with teeth for maximum durability and true bike performance. Over time, this has transitioned from a novelty system to a mainstream solution used on hundreds of outdoor bike models today. Over the past year, we have worked with Gates to adapt this revolutionary technology to our A.C. Performance Plus bike. The result is a new belt-based drive system that combines the maintenance-free durability and performance of a belt with the authentic-ride feel of a chain. We call it Carbon Blue ™ – those who ride it call it “incredible.”

BENEFITS OF CARBON BLUE™

LOW MAINTENANCE

• Belt never requires lubrication
• Tension never needs to be adjusted

REAL BIKE FEEL

• High-inertia drive train provides momentum and feel of chain drive
• Toothed belt provides rider feedback and road feel

TECHNICAL SPECS

• Product Dimensions: 50" L x 21" W x 51" H (127cm x 53cm x 130cm)
• Product Weight: 112 lbs (51 kg)
• Max User Weight: 350 lbs (159 kg)
• Frame Finish: Aluminum
• Frame Color: Pearl White
• Seat Slider, Handlebars and Hardware Materials: Aluminum
• Drive System: Belt drive using Carbon Blue™ technology
• User Compatible Size Range: Typically 4'11" to 6'8" (150 to 203 cm) tall
• MPower™ Echelon Console Compatible: Yes
• Q Factor: 170mm