Overview
The Assault AirBike is the original “devil’s tricycle” — the machine that turned echo chamber conditioning sessions into genuinely feared events. The dual-action arms mean the entire body is working simultaneously, and air resistance scales infinitely with effort: there is no upper limit to how hard this machine can be.
For CrossFit
The Assault Bike appears regularly in CrossFit workouts as a pure calorie burner. Common formats include 1-minute all-out efforts, calorie-capped intervals (e.g., 10 calories for time), and “echo bike” style AMRAPs. The ability to scale infinitely makes it suitable for any athlete.
Programming Ideas
- Tabata protocol: 8 rounds of 20 seconds on / 10 seconds off — devastating and effective
- Calorie intervals: 10/15/20 calories, rest, repeat
- Aerobic base: 20–40 minutes at 60–70% max effort (surprisingly effective)
vs Echo Bike
The Rogue Echo Bike is a comparable competitor. The Echo Bike has a larger fan, slightly better console, and quieter operation. Both are excellent. If your box has Assault Bikes, train on Assault Bikes.
