February 22, 2010

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike

 
 


5-Star Review: Nice Bike - Built Well

Had it almost two weeks. Goes together in about an hour and fits in an incredibly small space. Seems very well constructed, no loose parts. Takes awhile to adjust everything as everything is adjustable. Seat is very comfortable, I purchased a different seat when I ordered the bike, but decided to use the seat that came with it. 

Makes absolutely no noise at all when you're riding it. Shifting between levels is smooth and quiet, and the pedaling is very smooth and consistent all the way around. Heartbeat monitor on the handles work great, but trying to get my Polar band to talk to it has been a challenge as there is no documentation on how it connects. 

Seems like if you start riding first, then activate the band, it works, but still trying to figure this out. The interface on the computer takes some getting used to. The documentation for the computer could be a little better, but overall, I am extremely happy with this bike. Great value for the money!

For Product Details, click here: Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 140 Upright Exercise Bike

February 21, 2010

Scwinn Exercise Bike: Comparison Table of Different Upright Exercise Bikes Models

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Comparison Table of Different Upright Exercise Bikes Models

This comparison table would be a great help for you to find the best model suits your needs.



Compare These Upright Exercise Bikes

Resistance Levels 8 16 16 16
Resistance System Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake
Number of Programs 11 12 18 17
Heart Rate Monitor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Contact Heart Rate Telemetry and Contact Heart Rate Polar heart rate programs, with telemetry, grip, and chest belt (included)
Display Type LCD LCD LCD LCD
Display Readout Speed, RPM, time, distance, watts, calories, pulse Time, distance, pulse, watts, speed, calories, resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance
Dimensions 40 x 20 x 53 inches (L x W x H) 36.5 x 20.5 x 51.5 inches (L x W x H) 42 x 21 x 52 inches (L x W x H) 42 x 21"x 52 inches (L x W x H)
Product Weight 58 pounds 73 pounds 88 pounds 88 pounds
Weight Capacity 275 pounds 275 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds
Warranty Frame: 3 years, mechanical and electric: 6 months Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days Frame: 10 years, mechanical: 2 years, electric: 1 year, wear parts: 6 months
Other Features Water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels Reading rack, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, switchable from miles to kilometers Reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals, oversized saddle Reading rack, water bottle holder, fan, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals, oversized saddle

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 120 Upright Exercise Bike

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 120 Upright Exercise Bike

 
 


5-Star Review: Great Bike

I read a lot of reviews of other bikes so I was on the look out for problems. So far we have not run into any. The setup was very easy. Schwinn provided the parts laid out on a printed piece of cardboard and all the tools necessary to do the job. The assembly "manual" was a pictogram with few words but easy to understand. The entire setup took 45 minutes because I took my time and very methodically laid out each step. If I just jumped into it, it probably would have taken 20-30 minutes. A second pair of hands would have helped align things quicker. 

One hint I will give you is to make sure you tighten the seat. I thought I had it tight and after riding it a few times, the seat started to swivel. As far as operation goes, we could not be more pleased. It is extremely quiet! In fact I have to almost strain to hear it. It has more whistles and bells than we use (we just jump on and ride for a specific duration). You can set up a "course" where it get progressively harder then easier. 

My wife likes the fact that it shows the number of calories burned too. The only thing I do not like (but my wife does) is the over the shoe strap on the pedals. My shoes are too wide and it is difficult to get them in. If my wife did not like them I would remove them. 

I wish Schwinn would make it easier to get them on and off. Overall this is an excellent bike and we are extremely pleased with it.

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Schwinn Exercise Bike: Comparison Table of Different Recumbent Exercise Bikes Models

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Comparison Table of Different Recumbent Exercise Bikes Models

This comparison table would be a great help for you to find the best model suits your needs.









Compare These Recumbent Exercise Bikes

Resistance Levels 8 16 16 16 16  
Resistance System Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake Magnetic Eddy Current Brake
Number of Programs 11 12 6 preset, 10 courses 17 17
Heart Rate Monitor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Grip Heart Rate Sensor Polar heart rate system with chest strap
Display Type LCD LCD LCD LCD LCD
Display Readout Time, distance, pulse, watts, speed, calories, RPM Time, distance, pulse, watts, speed, calories, resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, and resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance
Dimensions 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches (L x W x H) 56 x 25 x 38 inches (L x W x H) 63 x 25 x 46 inches (L x W x H) 63 x 25 x 46 inches (L x W x H) 67 x 25 x 52 inches (L x W x H)
Product Weight 58 pounds 97 pounds 103 pounds 117 pounds 119 pounds
Weight Capacity 275 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds
Warranty Frame: 3 years, non-expandable mechanical and electric parts: 6 months Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days Frame: 10 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear items: 6 months, labor: 90 days Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days Frame: 10 years, mechanical: 2 years, electric: 1 year, wear parts: 6 months
Other Features Transport wheels, fore / aft seat adjustment Reading rack, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore / aft seat adjustment Reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals Reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore /aft seat adjustment, oversized deluxe pedals Reading rack, water bottle holder, fan, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals, oversized saddle

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike

 
 



5 Star- Review: Outstanding Exercise Bicycle!
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I did extensive research before I bought this bike. I've ridden it for about ten hours since assembly and am simply delighted with it. I am a good mechanic and assembled it by myself in about three hours. The assembly manual has little text, mostly illustrations; but they marginally suffice, more text would be very helpful.

The console electronic cable going the top of the front wheel hardware has connectors at both ends -- they must be connected to the proper connectors, they are not the same configuration and are not interchangeable. So beware, the bike parts I received had this cable reversed so I was unable to connect the connectors until I removed the cable and reversed its "to -- from" direction.

The text regarding the programming of a user is unsatisfactory, confusing, does not effective communicate to a reader.

When registering the bike, you must have its serial number, the serial number is located on the bottom of the front stabilizer, record it before you assemble the bike.

In sum, if you are looking for an outstanding recumbent exercise bike at a most reasonable price, I urge you to purchase this bike.  

For Product Details, click here: Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike

 
 


 
5-Star Review: This is the best thing I have bought for myself in a long time!!!!!

I have done the research for over a year now on recumbent bikes, and after much time I finally realized that the Schwinn 230 recumbent was the bike for me! So, I purchased the bike online and it was delivered in perfect condition from UPS, however I do recommend trying to be home the entire day that it is being delivered- if at all possible, as the bike is very heavy and the UPS driver will not want to carry it far, and will most likely just drop it on your driveway.... We were home, and he begged my husband to help him carry it off of the truck, so I can only imagine what would have happened if we were not home?

Now, my husband put the bike together very easily in about 30 minutes. He said that the directions were very well written and easy to understand :-) This bike is seriously WONDERFUL, and by far the BEST piece of exercise equipment that I have EVER bought!!! I have owned them all - a high end treadmill, elliptical walker, etc... But this bike is sooooo simple and effortless to you, that you will WANT to ride it every day!!! The thing that I LOVE MOST about this bike, and what makes me ride it EVERY day for 60 minutes, is how COMPLETELY QUIET it is.... I watch TV for about an hour a day, and I ride the bike while doing so, and the only thing you can ever hear is the TV, NOT the bike!!! Because of that, I could literally ride that bike for hours at a time if I wanted, as it is completely user friendly :-)

If you are looking to get in shape and want a machine that has GREAT programs, and is totally QUIET and easy to use, and you don't want to use it merely for a towel/clothes holder, than I would say BUY THIS BIKE!!

For Product Details, click here: Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike

Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike

 
  
5-Star Review
I spent a couple weeks looking at bikes at different stores trying to figure out which one I wanted. I was stuck between three bikes: this one, another inexpensive bike at a chain retail store, and a bike at another store costing $100 more. After reading every online review I could find out online about all the bikes, I chose to take a risk and buy this one without trying it out. I am so happy I went with this bike.

Setting up the bike was easy. My husband took his time and set it up in 45 minutes. I am 5'5'' and was able to easily find a setting fit for me with another setting marked even lower if you may not be as tall. The size is very compact, which we had a hard time believing the width of the machine, but it is true. I have decent sized closets in my apartment (although not walk in), and this bike will even fit in the closet in case I don't want the bike out in the open. The frame is extremely strong (no wobbling on carpet and I am plus sized). Very simple and sturdy machine. I only use the computer for the tensions (which go from absolutely no tension to what feels like a more body building tension), chart distance and time, as well as heart rate. I even use it with a Wii game where I have to take my heart rate to chart my progress.

A big problem I read about is concerning the hard seat. I purchased the optional Schwinn padded seat (that is recommended by amazon). It helped some, but my seat still didn't feel the most comfortable so I laid a towel over the seat for a few days until my bottom got used to the seat and I was able to take it off.

Also, another think worth noting is that the peddles are comfortable enough where you can even ride it barefoot (which I've done before).
I am riding this 30 plus minutes a day going 17-19 mph while watching TV. The only thing I would hope Schwinn would improve on in the future is adding a water bottle holder.

I love the quality of this bike and would highly recommend it for someone who wants a workout while watching tv.

For Product Details, click here: Schwinn Exercise Bike: Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike

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