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- The Editors at Men's Health  The pandemic has been a boon for home gyms, and the last year-plus of lockdowns has really changed the game—perhaps no more so than with at-home bikes. Customers have more options now than ever, for just about every budget. So what does an at-home bike have to do to stand out? Echelon is asking that question with its newest release, the Connect Bike EX-7S. Positioned as the company’s top-of-the-line bike, with a suggested retail price of $1999 (plus a monthly FitPass subscription, ranging from $11.99 to $39.99), it’s aimed at dedicated riders. After several weeks of testing, I can say that the Echelon Connect EX-7S Bike lives up to that billing. A commercial-grade bike that holds its own against other high-end offerings, it’ll work out as hard as you do. And as pleased as I am with the rugged hardware, as something of a gadget-head, that “connect” part of the equation has me even more intrigued about the future of at-home bikes.
- Jesse Hicks (Men's Health Contributor)  
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