Schwinn Fitness Recumbent Bike Series

After reading through the numerous varieties of recumbent bikes (and reviews), I went with the Schwinn, mainly due to reputation and what I hope will be reliability. I’m in my mid 60s, in good health but don’t get (AKA enjoy) much exercise. My dr suggested a recumbent bike, which he said would be something I could use into my 80s+. I paid the $10 for Amazon to deliver inside, which was well worth it (tracks where the truck is and it’s estimated 3-hr delivery window) and provides reliable and friendly delivery. I was able to put the bike together by myself (over a 2 hour period, including various breaks). The directions (more like diagrams) were easy to follow, for the most part. I had to look closely several times but the parts were all listed and identifiable, which I laid out prior to beginning (including the hardware from from A-J or whatever the last letter was). This was extremely helpful, but be extra careful cutting the groups away from the cardboard as I had accidentally cut off a couple of letters and had to go back to the fist page to figure which bolt was which. The first photo was everything unboxed (the large main piece was a bit difficult and heavy to get out of the box by myself - husband wasn’t home, but I couldn’t wait to get started), so I cut one of the sides of the boxes and drug it straight out (this was the most difficult part). 😄 The last photo is the finished product. Lastly, the bike is super quiet (my husband didn’t even realize I was peddling yet while we were watching a movie). The only thing that doesn’t appear to be working correctly is the heart rate monitor on the lower handles. It showed an extremely high rate (200+range) but my Apple Watch reflected 90-100, which is more normal for me when slightly exercising). I’ll go back and look at the directions, in case I’m not holding onto them correctly. Overall, this is a GREAT bike and especially for the price!

Purchased this bike 2 months ago and I use it 5-6 days a week. It’s a great home workout. It is not gym quality but it is definitely higher tier home gym quality. I looked at a lot of bikes and read all of the reviews. Overall I’m very pleased with the purchase and I think the quality is great for the price. Pros: easy assembly, easy to operate, provides a great workout, no issues with seat adjustment or fit for either my wife or myself. Very smooth operation and super quiet Cons: there are only 2 cons and these are minor but I felt it made it a 4 star vs a 5 star. And Schwinn could easily fix these issues. First, the display is not back lit. I knew this from previous reviews so it was not a surprise. I always have my phone so no biggie to see the screen and if your work out area is well lit then seeing the screen is not an issue. My workout area is not well lit. The second thing and I did not see this in any reviews: the power cord plugs into the front of the bike. My bike face the middle of the room with the seat to the wall. Someone could very easily walk by and accidentally hit it with their foot and break it. Would recommend Schwinn make it so the power cord in in the back. Although it has Bluetooth, you need compatible apps to use it to check pulse. I didn’t care about this but someone might. I would buy this bike again.

Love this bike, i was really on the fence and there are so many to choose from it can be a bit overwhelming, in the end i went with this because of the price point and other general reviews. The bad... no back lit screen so if you want to ride in the dark at night while watching tv you won’t be able to see what’s going on... hey i do it and just have to deal with it. There is no fan, not sure that is really a negative but just calling out some of the things I’ve found, the Bluetooth doesn’t work at all, do not get this bike it you want any Bluetooth connection, also they try to sell you the subscription to the app, you need Bluetooth for that so don’t bother. The heart rate sensor and a suspect, i am pretty sure my heart rate doesn’t go up to 200, ever, at least not according to my Apple Watch so I’ll call that out as well. That’s about it for the bad. The good... easy set up (very easy even for one person that isn’t usually the go to for setting things up). Easy to move and it had rollers in the front just for that reason. The seat and back are hard plastic but they are fairly comfortable, that being said i ended up buying the memory foam seat cover as i ride an hour a day and it’s just more comfortable. Super quiet, don’t even hear yourself pedaling. Lots of resistance levels, some bikes have 3.4 million, this one only has 16, I’ve only gone up to 4 so far, 16 is plenty unless your lance Armstrong and he cheated anyway. Fairly lightweight so easy to move if you need to. Lots of different programs if you are into that, i tend to hit quick start and start my fat ass peddling. To sum up it’s a great bike for the price for people that just want to start burning calories. I’ve had it since Jan 4 2021 and have ridden 21 days in a row, you’ll find you plan on riding for 30 mins and it’s just easy and comfortable and you end up keeping on keeping on. I wouldn’t wait, do yourself and your health a favor and grab one now!

Got the Schwinn Bike, and have been using it. I love it! It’s great, but has some cons. Pros: -Sturdy - Easy to assemble (one guy here, and it took me about 2 hours all together to assemble) - Great workout (haven’t tried all the modes, but I like putting it in manual and riding at a consistent speed- there is definitely enough resistance to get you working) - Heart Rate Monitor WORKS! So many of these machines have a cut rate heart rate monitor- this isn’t the best, but it always matches up with my Apple Watch. - Easy to move Cons: - Size spectrum- I’m 6’7, and it’s definitely a bit small for me. I can make it work, but I’d say if you’re 6’3 or taller, maybe look for a better fitting model - Uncomfortable Seat- it’s not bad, but it’s plastic and doesn’t have cushioning. I recommend a seat cover - No back light for the screen- not a huge problem, if you have a light on but if it’s darker and you want to check something I’ve found myself using my phones flashlight haha Overall, for the price, it’s amazing! It’s not a state of the art machine you’d find in a gym, but it does the job. 100% recommend!

great and fast

This bike is horrible! The forward handles are too far forward & don't move fore & aft when pedaling. This leaves you with holding the stubby handles back by the seat which is uncomfortable at best. The screen is not backlit so you can't see what's presented--even to set the exercise program--without a flashlight. The straps over the pedals will not open enough to slip a pair of standard sneakers in, so you either have to pedal barefoot or wear shower shoes. When I wrote Schwinn to see about buying a backlit screen to modify this one, they never even replied...no yes OR no! ...AND it's very complicated to assemble. Bottomline: It's uncomfortable, and it's a rip-off @ $600! Do yourself a favor and spend an additional $229 for a Teeter Freestep and get a good workout for your legs & arms...and stay away from Schwinn. They don't give a hoot about you!

1- the description says "Thick padded contoured seat with large vented back " This is a lie. Look at the pictures in the listing. It is a plastic hard vented seat. However, having read the reviews and seeing the pics I bought a seat cushion for it. A must. Included Is the cushion seat I added, and oh yea, like sitting on a cloud versus that horrid seat. And it seems to prevent the shaking people keep talking about. 2- Step two of the directions asks you to connect two bars to seat slider. One fits barely, the other is actually too long. The one that was too long was also almost all the way unscrewed (maybe for that reason?).. after much consternation I held my breath and bent it..twice... to make it barely fit. The pic shows the bend somewhat. Be careful bending it. I did that because the one that fit was a little bent and the one that did not was straight. But this is due to the directions. 3- As for the directions, A few simple sentences could have made this less painful, but was not too bad having had to put together a lot of stuff over time. 4- For some strange reason, the wires do not come out very well and to install correctly you must take off the wires holding them in place. I would imagine easy to lose them. Also, if by yourself, that cover over the pedals makes it a bear to hold it up, hold the stalk, hold the lower wires, and place the upper wires into it. Feel that it would be very easy to not fully connect them, but it worked. 5- I am 6'4" and I fit, but like most things its not like my legs are extended much at all. However, see 6. 6- This is not a athletic high end go for broke olympic bike, its just a home recumbant bike. I plan on just using it after work or in the mornings for a bit, especially if raining, just to keep the blood pumping. I sit for a living so this will help in spare time without having to walk in rain and such. 7- So far it is very quiet. The computer is not that hard to figure out, but no backlight, have a lamp nearby. However, it is a bit confusing on changing things and such..no directions, so in any case i just stop it, stop pedaling, then try to change to manual and such. It seems to get stuck at times. SImple directions would have been nice, but not included. smh. Edit: There is a manual on their website with directions. 7a- there is plastic cover on top of display, once you can find the edge and take it off it is easier to read, but still no back light. 8- apparently there is a bluetooth for programs if you want, and have to go to their site to find out which apps work with it, so there is that. The heart rate and bpm is cool, but if you need that, then I think you would rather have much better equipment to measure that than trust this. Not sure if any apps work with it or just there special apps to make them money, thats for you to research. EDIT: Now having used it, the monitor really needs you to hold both hands correctly on the bars. However, it will take a few minutes for you to figure out which is right or wrong, can mean a 100 bpm difference. 9- Seems like it is alright once put together. It does have a holder for a pad or phone, but honestly a little jostle and that sucker could go flying off, So not my first choice. Maybe a clip of some kind to make sure? I bought a rollable tv/bed stand to put a laptop on to peruse while biking. 10- I have tile floors and just bought a cheap 2 foot wide carpet from home depot, and it was just as long as the unit. That being said, moving it with the carpet a no go. Basically I move the bike, move the carpet, then move it on the carpet. 10- thought it was battery operated, it is not. Must be plugged in. Thus me having to move it closer to socket. Rather not have it next to a wall, but it is what it is. Long extension cord maybe? who knows, just got it. 11- since it is plugged in, has bluetooth, there seems no reason under the sun for it not to be backlit, but I knew this buying it, however, its still lame. What were they thinking? 12- I do not know why they call it a comfort seat. And it is really small. Lastly, I had ordered a few different kinds of bikes from amazon but all orders were over 2 weeks and still not shipped so canceled each one, tried another. This one actually came within a few days of ordering, so there is that. Made in "china". Remember that part of back to the future when the doc looked at the chip and said "made in japan? no wonder it does not work" and marty says "doc, all the good stuff comes from japan?" Well, that car would never have made it nowadays. Made in china. So I expect failure, but will wait and see. I would register for warranty right away. 6'4" is usable, 36" inseam, but your knees will be high on the up pedal. good luck and be safe.

This replaced a Schwinn SRB-1700 that I purchased 20 years ago for $189. It lasted for 20 years and 3 cross country moves, so I purchased another Schwinn. Bottom Line: Once assembled, it is a good bike. Very smooth and quiet. Functions exactly as advertised. Glad I bought it. My experience with the issues expressed in other reviews - Assembly: Is simple, with the exception of installing the seat braces. As with many others, the brackets are not welded on correctly and don't line up. I was able to bend mine, and grind open the mounting holes on the brackets to allow attachment. Several threaded holes were not threaded properly and would not accept the bolt. I was able to use a Tap to repair the threads, and install the screws. Most people don't have the tools I have available to them, which could make assembly difficult or impossible. Very disappointing. Heart Monitor: I found the Heart Monitor to be within 2 beats of my smart watch. The key is don't squeeze the handles too tightly, or it will read high. Just "grip" them enough to make skin contact. Pedal Height from Floor: Yes, these pedals are much closer to the floor than the previous model. I wear a size 12 shoe and am able to properly pedal without hitting the floor. But I think a larger foot would have issues. Pedal Straps: The straps work fine for my size 12 shoes. But I think a larger foot would have issues. Crank Arms: I do have issues with modern day tennis shoes with wide heals for stability hitting the crank arms as you pedal. Not a bid deal, just a bit annoying. Plastic Seat: The seat is comfortable enough. I do not feel like I need to add a pad.

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I had my doubts about purchasing this bike due to a few reviews that were a bit concerning HOWEVER I didn't have to worry at all. The bike was fairly easy to put together (I'm a 72 year old female), it's quiet, easy to operate and the options work! Haven't tried the blue-tooth yet but have no doubt it will also work as it should. Also, it's very stable and the seat is comfortable and not wobbly at all! My knees and back are a problem for me, which is why I purchased this recumbent bike, in the hopes I will be able to strengthen these two areas. Thanks Amazon for the speedy delivery and a great price!!

ALGO INCOMODO EL ASIENTO POR LO DEMAS EXCELENTE POR EL PRECIO

Screen display is too dim to read. Just use your iphone. One of two thin metal seat supports is too long by about a 1/8-1/16 of an inch so one of two screws barely goes tight. Excellent bike for knee replacement recovery.

Been using this bike for years. Got this recumbent bike initially because of rheumatoid arthritis - would recommend for anyone who wants exercise but is struggling with limitations related to knees, joints, etc. My illness is under control now and my partner and I still use this bike for exercise on almost a daily basis. Also comes with preinstalled programs so you can allow the bike to push you, instead of you having to push yourself to do a proper workout. Worth the money in my opinion.