Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike

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Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike

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Overview

• The Schwinn 230 is among Schwinns most
  feature-rich recumbent exercise bikes. Its very
  affordable yet has 22 preset workout programs,
  heart rate control, speakers and more. Its
  adjustability and two user profiles help make the
  Schwinn 230 a choice for many home gyms.
• This bikes flywheel weighs about 13 pounds. The
  wheel provides enough weight for cardiovascular
  workouts and keeping your muscles toned, but it
  isnt especially heavy

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Technical info

• Assembled dimensions
• Height 50 inches
• Width 27 inches
• Length 64 inches
• Weight 81.6 lbs

• Warranty
• The frame has a ten year warranty. Schwinn
  also provides a one year mechanical and
  electrical warranty, a six (6) month wear items
  warranty and a 90 day labor warranty.

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Technical info (Features)

• 20 levels of Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance
  for a wide range or workout intensity
• 22 workout programs
• High speed, high inertia drive system with a
  perimeter weighted flywheel for asmooth,
  consistent workout
• Heart rate monitoring on handlebar grips
• In-console speakers with iPod or MP3 player
  input port and
• USB data transfer functionality to Schwinn
  Connect
• Media shelf for an enjoyable exercise experience
• 3-speed fan to keep you cool throughout your
  exercises
• Water bottle holder to ensure the user stays
  hydrated while exercising
• Transport wheels for easy mobility
• Maximum User Weight 300 lbs

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Technical info(Computer Features)

• DualTrack two LCD window system
• USB connectivity to Schwinn Connect to download
  workout data
• 9 profile programs including 3 fun rides, 3
  mountain rides and 3 challenges.
• 4 heart rate programs with custom settings
• 2 fitness test programs to measure your physical
  fitness improvements
• 2 user profiles to store personal information and
  store workout data
• Quick start capability
• Workout data includes
• Time
  Interval Time
• Revolutions Per Minute
  Watts
• Distance
  Pulse
• Speed
• Calories burned
• Resistance level

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Comfort

• SeatIt looks more like a chair than a bike seat.
  It is made from molded plastic that has holes to
  help ensure you dont get to hot.
• Handlebars There are 2 sets of these. The main
  pair are either side of the seat as youd expect
  with a recumbent bike. They have the pulse
  sensors that you grip when you want to monitor
  and/or exercise using your heart rate.
• Dust and Dirt. The bike isnt going to add much
  to your chores. It does need to be cleaned down
  to prevent sweat from damaging it but the bike
  itself doesnt generate much dust.
• Noise. It is a quiet bike and you wont be
  disturbing others as you workout. The loudest
  noise is likely to be your heavy breathing.

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Storage

• The bike has a footprint 64 by 28 ins. It doesnt
  fold up for storing..
• It weighs 81.6 lbs. There are small transport
  wheels at the front of the bike that you tip the
  bike onto when you want to move the bike. They
  hold most of the weight of the bike for you so
  you just need to navigate the bike.
• You may find them sticking when used on carpet as
  they dont have that much clearance. If you are
  wanting to move it across a wood floor its a
  good idea to check the wheels dont scratch or
  dent the floor.

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Getting It Together

• Shipping Shipping cost for the Schwinn 230
  Recumbent Bike will vary in price depending on
  where you purchase from and what type of delivery
  you prefer. However, if you purchase through
  Amazon.com, shipping is free for this machine.
• Assembly Assembling the 230 Recumbent Bike is
  easy but its going to take a little time because
  there are a lot of pieces. Schwinn provides a
  full illustrated, step-by-step assembly manual to
  help the process along. Youll need about an hour
  and a half to get this bike together.

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What We Love About the Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike

• The Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike has everything
  someone needs to have a great bike, an intense
  workout, and enjoyable exercises. It has an
  excellent console with many workouts and the
  ability to download exercise data. It also keeps
  you connected with its media shelf and app
  connectivity. Finally, with the Schwinn name
  youre getting the quality that only a
  100-year-old manufacturer can provide.

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What Isnt So Great

• We already discussed the fact that the
  Schwinn 230 is a slimmed down version of the
  Schwinn 270 so its not really a drawback, but we
  still wish you could use a heart rate chest strap
  monitor with it. Overall its not really a big
  deal since the bike is equipped with handgrips on
  either side of the seat to monitor your pulse.
  This will require you to hold onto the grips for
  15-30 seconds to get an accurate reading
  throughout your heart rate workouts. Most bikes
  in this price range also have the same issue. The
  only way to get a chest strap and functionality
  is to pay extra 200-300 for a higher end
  recumbent bike.