MERACH has been building connected fitness equipment that pairs well with apps like Zwift and Peloton. The S28 exercise bike stands out with one unusual feature: a ±6% automatic incline and decline system. Most indoor bikes only simulate climbing. This one lets you ride downhill too, which changes how your legs work and gives your quads a different kind of recovery mid-ride.

The incline shifts automatically during programmed workouts, tilting the bike forward or backward. That engages your hamstrings and glutes differently on climbs and lets you spin faster on descents. The 16-level magnetic resistance system is smooth and silent, and the auto-follow mode adjusts resistance to match whatever class or route you’re following on screen. You don’t have to fiddle with a knob mid-sprint. The bike needs to be plugged in to power the motorized tilt, so placement near an outlet is required.

The S28 is a solid option for anyone who finds standard stationary bikes monotonous. The incline and decline add genuine variety to indoor training. Build quality is decent for the price point, though the saddle could be more comfortable for longer rides. If you want a bike that mimics real road gradients without relying solely on resistance changes, this delivers.