Stages SC2 vs. SC3 Indoor Bike Comparison
Stages SC2 |
Stages SC3 | |
|---|---|---|
Frame |
6061 T‑6 aluminum, Steel Blue |
6061 T‑6 aluminum, Slate Grey |
Stability |
Hydro‑formed tubing with TIG welding for unmatched lateral support |
Hydro‑formed tubing with TIG welding for unmatched lateral support |
Handlebar |
Stages RhythmBar™– rhythm-based riding |
Stages RoadBar™– metric/power-based riding |
Height Adjustments |
Pop‑pin with knob (black) |
FitLocâ„¢ lever system (blue) |
Saddle & Handlebar Fore/Aft Adjustments |
Micro‑adjustment knob (black) |
Micro‑adjustment knob (blue) |
Resistance Adjustment System |
SprintShiftâ„¢lever (black) + magnetic resistance |
SprintShiftâ„¢lever (blue) + magnetic resistance |
Drive System |
Carbon‑Glyde™ belt drive |
Carbon‑Glyde™ belt drive |
Power Meter |
Not included, Stages Power Meter upgrade available |
Included —Stages Power Meter |
Console |
Not included (SIC2 not compatible) |
Included — SIC2 EcoSCRN Display |
Saddle |
Stages Saddle — all black |
Stages Saddle — grey accent |
Crank Cover Branding |
"Stages" branding |
"Stages" branding |
Flywheel Branding |
No branding |
"Stages" branded flywheel |
Dimensions (W × L) |
24.5″ × 43.5″ (62.23 cm × 110.49 cm) |
24.5″ × 43.5″ (62.23 cm × 110.49 cm) |
Bike Weight |
96 lbs (≈ 43 kg) |
96 lbs (≈ 43 kg) |
Best For |
Rhythm‑based classes, boutique studios, simplicity |
Power training, performance metrics, advanced rider engagement |
Frame
Stability
Hydro‑formed tubing with TIG welding for unmatched lateral support
Stages SC3:Hydro‑formed tubing with TIG welding for unmatched lateral support
Handlebar
Stages RhythmBar™– rhythm-based riding
Stages SC3:Stages RoadBar™– metric/power-based riding
Height Adjustments
Saddle & Handlebar Fore/Aft Adjustments
Resistance Adjustment System
SprintShiftâ„¢lever (black) + magnetic resistance
Stages SC3:SprintShiftâ„¢lever (blue) + magnetic resistance
Drive System
Power Meter
Not included, Stages Power Meter upgrade available
Stages SC3:Included —Stages Power Meter
Console
Saddle
Crank Cover Branding
Flywheel Branding
Dimensions (W × L)
24.5″ × 43.5″ (62.23 cm × 110.49 cm)
Stages SC3:24.5″ × 43.5″ (62.23 cm × 110.49 cm)
Bike Weight
Best For
Rhythm‑based classes, boutique studios, simplicity
Stages SC3:Power training, performance metrics, advanced rider engagement
