Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Schwinn Fitness 270 Recumbent Bike

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Smooth Ride!

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017

In summary, this is an excellent exercise bike with all the bells and whistles. A great addition to my home gym.

After trying Schwinn 270 recumbent bike at my local sporting goods store (Dick's Sporting Goods) and liking it a lot, I was contemplating between the 270 and the 230. Basically there are three main differences: (1) The 270 has 25 levels of resistance versus 20 levels for the 230. (2) The seat has cushion on the 270 while the 230 has a plastic seat with holes for airflow. (3) The 270 could have up to 4 saved profiles and the 230 could have 2. Number of profiles on the 270 might be a good feature for folks who would share the bike with more than 2 people but I was only sharing with my wife so it wasn't a big deal for me. And since the 230 is a new model (2016 vs. 2013), I decided to go with the 230 and I couldn't be happier.

Before I talk about pros and cons, I just wanted to talk just a little bit about myself so you get a better perspective. I'm 5'9'', male, 160 lbs, in my 30s, in a relatively good shape but nothing close to a triathlon athlete or body builder. I'm just a casual rider who puts in about 30-45 minutes, 2-3 times a week.

Pros:
- The bike has a very smooth ride on all resistances. No squick, no thump, just a smooth sound of a well-oil machine probably very close to those heavy duty commercial grade exercise bikes you see at the gym.
- Slider seat is so easy to adjust. I know for this price range, this is a requirement especially when two of us are sharing this bike adjusting back and forth.
- Sturdy! Of course as I described above I'm not testing this bike to it max limits since I'm just an average guy with average use but so far, nothing is shaking and nothing is loose.
- Low impact on your knees and joints but you could probably say the same on all bikes and elliptical machines.
- Programs. Many programs to choose from. Some are fun while others I'm never going back to but that's just based on my personal preference.
- Two LCD monitors. This allows me to put my iPad on top while I keep track of my workout on the bottom LCD.
- Great, knowledgeable and friendly customer service. Registering product and basic troubleshooting were easy.
- Assembly wasn't a rocket science. It seems all the parts that you think could be assembled in the factory, they assembled in the factory so good job Schwinn. But that doesn't mean I only spent 3 minutes putting this bike together like putting a hot pocket in a microwave. Think of the assembly process as preparing a delicious food using a slow cooker. It takes time but not difficult if you know what I mean ;) So I would say 1-2 hours depending on your skills.

Cons:
- 2 Profiles. Now this is not a con for me since I'm only sharing this bike with my wife but if you have 3 or more people sharing and want to save your workout results and progress, you can't do it with this bike. The 270 allows 4 profiles just as an FYI.
- The front panel / LCD dashboard does not look like the one shown on the Amazon page. Please refer to my picture. It is less shiny and you will notice the logo on top is not red in real life. Also the buttons are the same color as the panel but when you look at the picture on Amazon it is darker and shinier. This is definitely not a deal breaker and maybe I'm just being picky but I just wanted to note.
- Plastic seat and back. I personally haven't had any discomfort riding on a plastic seat but I could see that this may be slightly uncomfortable if you ride more frequently. Again, this is an exercise bike not a La-Z-Boy recliner so I expect less comfort from this bike. But then again, I could see that this could potentially be an issue.

Another note - I also purchased Supermats Heavy Duty P.V.C. Mat for Treadmills/Ski Machine (2.5-Feet x 6-Feet) to go with this bike in case you are wondering. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IJI7HW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Dark Drifter

Too many problems, not durable and not recommended

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017

2/16/21 I had gym visits going on regularly for the past year and more and have avoided using this bike, thank goodness for that. I'm very serious about getting good cardio bike workouts so yes I've been visiting the gym. I've been using Startrac Recumbent bikes and those actually feel like they give me a hard workout, they get me sweating and I don't even go max level. This recumbent bike does not, it just goes high enough on the resistance that my legs will move kind of slow. When I go max level on this bike I don't feel like I'm getting a good workout at all. I think the model is the Star Trac E series E-RB because the ones I use have an extendable handlebar. I'm seriously considering selling this now because it's just taking up space and again the E-RB are getting me good recumbent bike workouts. I've added three more pictures highlighting areas where rust forms the most and showing the belt torn up, if you look you can see a thread has started to rip out. I've also added a video of the belt making a ripping noise. This gets worse every workout and there is no fix for it, I'll just hear a small tear noise every pedal. This happens within a few weeks to months. Sometimes I won't hear any tearing or noise but eventually when enough of the belt has broken apart the noise becomes very obvious. I'm so glad I've had a gym membership because I would have been so miserable dealing with this horrifying nightmare of a problem.
3/31/20
Since the quarantine is in effect I decided to take this bike out of the garage and not spend any money on a new bike. I had a new belt drive inserted and checked that the belt is properly centered. You can see in the second to last picture. I don't hear any strong rubbing now though there is still so much debris from the belt wearing down. I'm not going to resell this bike but I will instead put it to good use until the frame gives out. I'm probably going to buy more belt drives as I'm expecting to go through them quickly because I am very passionate about cycling. I counted 14 workouts so far with the new belt. If you are curious what kind of stats I have I added a pic of my recent workout. Stay safe!
Update 4/21
I had a replacement bike sent to me for free and less than 5 months of having it the belt drive started wearing out. I can't recommend this company for anyone serious about getting in shape or when it comes to reliability. If you buy this bike you are throwing away your money.
Update 11/26/18
I've run into multiple issues with the bearings that keep the pedals moving smoothly. If you wonder what those are they are the rings with balls in them. These fit into the sockets on the metal frame on the bike and are greased up. After a few months I started hearing creaking and grinding from the bearing area. This design seems very faulty. I've tried re-greasing several times and replacing the bearings at least three times. I don't recommend this bike for heavy long term use. I typically use it 5-7 days a week for an hour or more each work out at higher resistance (14+). So I've had it since May 2017. It lasted me fine but the problems are way too terrible and shouldn't be there. Maintenance is way too difficult and tedious. The first time I had bearing issues I had the feeling this bike wasn't built to last more than a few months. It's still better than a gym membership to me because I enjoy cardio and it's conveniently at home but I'm going to start shopping for a recumbent bike from a different company. At least I got in better shape and I'm glad for that.
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I've had this bike for around 4 months and I'll say it's been worth getting. It has some issues I will address but I'm glad I bought it. I had a previous model from Schwinn from years ago which was also a 230. I'll be able to compare with that too to really make up how good it is, not just as a recumbent bike but as a newer model.
Assembly was fine, I had help with another person so it didn't take that long. Alone it should be fun though even if it may take a bit longer. The first times I rode the bike the plastic coverings under the seat made creaking noises. I tightened the screws in them and after a few weeks of breaking it in the noises disappeared. I think there was also another noise under the seat, but it's been so long now I don't remember. If it was there it's gone since I sprayed that area with some WD-40. I did make sure to tighten screws around that area as well. There was also another noise on the left pedal that disappeared after I sprayed some WD-40 where the axle part goes in the pedal.
The workouts are great. I like the resistance levels which are totally adequate for me. The higher resistances to me seem like they would be like having the weight of an extra person or more on a bike as I pedaled with it up a steep hill. But I don't really cycle outside. They feel heavy. I'm more focused on just getting through the current resistance level of 12 than straining through the heavier levels. Just trying to hit, much less sustain, high intensity pedaling speeds on this level feels similar to sprinting on the cardiovascular level. Not quite but close; it will definitely get me gasping for breath for a while, that is if my legs aren't rapidly losing power and burning from that high effort first. My focus is longer durations though, not so much speed bursts. These in my experience bring so much more results than just trying to workout more intensely for a much shorter amount of time. I like to workout a lot. This is why I got this bike. If I tried to do as much cardio by running on the pavement I would probably be in a constant state of extremely slow repair and progress in terms of increasing speed, strength and endurance. Sure the effort is there but that is so inneficient. With this bike I can save my joints from so much strain.
So on to the computer. I like it, except for the heart rate monitor. The readings were so inconsistent and terrible that I just disconnected the cable that sends readings to the monitor. If I remember right, I think they would drop every few seconds endlessly. I'm very glad that there was an option to turn off the sounds. I didn't want to hear a beep every minute of working out. The last model I had did this and I quickly got tired of it. There are speakers to playback music from a phone or mp3 player but I don't really want the sound that close to me. It just seems too distracting. I do play music on some other speakers in the room which I prefer. I also like to workout in silence though. It actually focuses me as well and helps me push towards longer workout durations. There are handles by the sides of the computer but I don't care for using them regularly yet if ever. There's something about the height and angle of the seat that makes me not want to use them for the upright position. I feel like my knees go too high up and the seating isn't adequate enough. The front edge of the seat feels too high, and the seat's height feels way too low for the upright position. I actually used the front handles on the older 230 model plenty, the upright position felt comfortable enough and the height felt good. There was also thick cushioning on that model which probably played a big part in that. This bike's length from the seat to the pedals seems too close to me for the upright position when switching immediately from the recumbent position. And adjusting the height of the seat doesn't help at all. With the way the seat moves I'll just end up stretching my legs too much or having my knees go up higher. If the seat were at a much higher height, tilted down some more from the front and had some good cushioning I would consider the upright position on this bike more. I like that there are usb ports so that I can connect a tablet to maybe do some light reading while working out or charging an mp3 player, but I don't think I can get comfy enough on this seat to just put on some headphones and pedal away. I like that there are several buttons for quickly getting to a specific resistance level instead of just having to push and arrow up and down multiple times. I've tested the fan like once and probably won't use it. It's kind of noisy and I already use my room fan.
The seat is better in some ways, that is it seems that it won't be quickly worn down by sweat. The seat of the last model had like a foam filling and wood layers under that to keep it firm. These wooden layers had gotten soggy and began to creak a lot. And that was annoying. This new seat does feel way harder but I've gotten used to it. When I say way harder I don't mean that I wouldn't want to get on it. The plastic material bends easily, has a fine firmness and shifts fine to my motion. At first after about an hour and a half I would start getting sore and want to stop. Now I can go for about 2 hours or even longer with minimal or no discomfort. It also keeps me from getting too comfortable and possibly bored. It'll keep me awake. I would like to get a model with thick cushioning again though. I don't like the friction aspect of this seat. Sometimes I feel like I don't seem to be firmly planted while I'm working out. This could be a problem because it could mess with me pushing a consistent effort. The workout would go well but I would want to readjust myself a few times so that I feel more comfortable or like I haven't slid back too much. Adjusting the seat height doesn't help a lot. I feel like I've found a really good height adjustment and still I'll have points like I'm not working my legs as right and hard as I want because of sliding. Or even the angle of the seat. I'm glad the back rest is where it is to help with this problem.
The back support is fine. The biggest problem I've had with it is the logo on it. I've tried working out without a layer of clothes between the back rest and me and that has lead to really raw skin, to the point where pouring water on it burned. If the logo had some gel over it I don't think this would be much of an issue. The paint has already stripped off of it and I still have some dark markings on my lower back from it. I'll prefer to look for a model where the seat and backrest have cushioning like the older model. I think that would fix the sliding problem a bit more and the comfort problem way more. The old bike easily wins on seat and backrest design. I can last much longer now but I still get noticeably sore after about 1 and a half hours. Reaching 2 and a half hours and I start getting sore to the point where I want to stop. I don't like that I'll have to end my workouts because of that. I do like the water bottle holder on the side, it keeps me going. Having water at a close length ensures my workout goes seamless and effort stays consistent. I do put other bottles nearby on the ground but it's a nice addition.
The bike's durability seems good. I've put over 2000 miles on it and it seems to be holding up fine. There was one huge problem I experienced while working out during around the 3rd to 4th month. During the beginning of the workout, a small thumping noise would occur. It was very minor and didn't really affect the momentum of the workouts but it was getting bothersome. It would also occur when my effort increased. I could feel a subtle thump on my pedals and it sounded like it was coming from the flywheel area so after some time I eventually opened up the case and checked around. I eventually figured it was from a part above the flywheel that had a spring attached to it. When I pushed it it would make a really small clunking noise. I sprayed some WD-40 around the areas where screws and nuts went and metal touched for the spring thing and I haven't heard any thumping sounds like that again.
Update
The thumping noise started coming back soon after so I opened up the flywheel case, readjusted the nuts and bolts around there and used some more WD-40. The pedaling seems to be going smooth and the thumping seems greatly reduced if not gone for now.
The biggest problem I would have with this bike is the distance from the pedals when they come near to the crank arms where they bend and come out of the case. If my feet pronate the heels will hit the crank arm. It's a bit of a bother as sometimes I want to go high in intensity without thinking much about this. In my experience going high intensity usually means my feet will pronate naturally with very little effort. It's almost a necessity. That's just how my muscles work. I think this problem would be even worse if I wore thick running shoes which I don't. I would have liked the crank arms to have been more like the ones on the old model, and maybe have the pedals a bit wider apart. I don't remember having as much of an issue with this on the old bike. The curves of the crank arms for this newer bike just stick out way too much. Overall I would say this bike good for getting in shape or adding to workout equipment, but the crank arms are a deal breaker for me. I wouldn't recommend it off that alone. Still I will keep using it, probably for a long time.

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Triple C

Smooth Ride!

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017

Style: Schwinn 230Verified Purchase

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PajamaGuy

Great for us seniors! - I’d buy it again and I’d recommend it to my friends.

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2017

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Schwinn MY17-R270 Stationary Recumbent Exercise Bike

1. Note the model “MY17-R270” – be sure to get the 2017 model.
2. Mine didn’t ship with a user manual – only assembly instructions. As of this writing, the only manual available and downloaded from the website is for the 2016 model. I got the 2017 manual by calling customer support.
3. Some things I’ve found (2017 adds):
a. There is a Custom User Program capability, but it’s NOT listed in either manual. (It wasn’t difficult to figure out)
b. The 2017 DOES have BlueTooth® capability – allowing at least automatic upload of sessions to the Schwinn Trainer app*.
c. Some kind of “VR Experience” capability – there is a page full of warnings for caution when using VR – but there’s no instruction or description of HOW to use VR with the bike.
d. I’m thinking there are other “Easter eggs”, but I haven’t found them… and I’ll bet the programming can be updated/upgraded!
4. * “Schwinn Trainer” is a smartphone app. “SchwinnConnect.com” is a website.
a. Both sync with MyFitnessPal.
b. Your session(s) can be downloaded to a USB thumb-stick, and then uploaded to SchwinnConnect.com via PC. If you choose to enable syncing to MyFitnessPal, the exercise is defined as “Stationary bike, general (bicycling, cycling, biking) “.
c. Alternately, if you open the app, “Schwinn Trainer”, your session(s) will automatically be uploaded to the app.
i. This is a great app. All aspects of the sessions are retained and displayed.
ii. If you choose to sync this app with MyFitnessPal (don’t sync both; you’ll get double entries – duh!) – it will define the exercise as, “Stair-treadmill ergometer, general “ – which is incorrect, and when synced with other apps/programs/websites is treated differently than “Stationary bike, general (bicycling, cycling, biking)”
iii. Contrary to both the user manual and the description of the app in the PLAY store, this app does NOT upload the sessions to the SchwinnConnect.com site.
1. Interestingly, I sent an email to Nautilus (manufacturer of the 270 and the app) questioning both the incorrect definition of the exercise AND the inability to upload the data to SchwinnConnect.com – their response ignored the incorrect definition and confirmed, "The Schwinn Trainer app does not currently sync directly with Schwinn Connect. You can still transfer data using a USB stick though."
5. Heart Rate Monitoring
a. The 270’s in “Contact Heart Rate (CHR) built-Sensors” pretty good – but you have to maintain contact with both hands and until I’m 5 or 10 minutes into the ride (when my hands warm up) it reads very high (180-190) – however once the contact becomes better it is very close to my FitBit Charge 2’s reading – AND it’s ”Average HR” for the ride seems correct –even though I frequently do not have both hands on the contacts.
b. The 270 does connect (wirelessly) with other HR monitors like a chest strap – but take note:
“The heart rate chest strap must be an uncoded heart rate strap from Polar Electro or an uncoded POLAR® compatible model. (Coded POLAR® heart rate straps such as POLAR® OwnCode® chest straps will not work with this equipment.)”

6. I’ve had it 10 days and have used it every day riding up to 45 minutes in a session.
a. The padded seat and perforated seatback are very comfortable, and feels very solid during the workout.
b. The 3-speed face fan works.
c. The included media cable connects an MP3 source to the built-in stereo speakers.
d. It is so quiet while pedaling that you can easily watch TV or watch whatever you play on your smartphone or tablet that you can place in the “Media Tray”.
e. The lower display (below the Media Tray) is configurable and can display the current workout values.
f. The “Water Bottle Holder” actually has 2 compartments and can hold things like a TV remote or phone in addition to a water bottle.
g. The seat adjusts quite a bit (I’m 6’1”, my wife is 5’4”)
and would accommodate a wide variety of heights.
h. The seat slide scale is pretty much useless – it’s hidden under the seat – it should be moved to behind the seat…
i. It was very easy to put together – the main components were already assembled, I had to attach only the stabilizers, handlebars/display, seat and pedals.

I’d buy it again and I’d recommend it to my friends.

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Amazon Customer

The review I wished I had seen.

Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024

Style: Schwinn 290 RecumbentVerified Purchase

I recently had shoulder replacement surgery. I bought this back on Black Friday so that I could exercise post surgery. I considered a lot of units like this, details on most were sparse. Normally I ride on a local Rail To Trail path. A normal ride for me would be 40 miles in a couple of hours.
The facts, I am in my early 60s, 6'4" 36 in inseam, weigh between 230-and 240 with size 15 shoes.
This bike does what I need while accommodating my physical size. I would like the seat to have just a little more extension. There are internal stops I may consider removing.
It is stable, some small wobble when pedaling hard and quiet. Display is bright but times out at 30 minutes. I had a seat cushion on my rowing machine I am using with this. The seat is firm and may be uncomfortable if you ride it for extended lengths of time.
Resistance is good, level 14 is a good workout. I do not use any of the apps, you need an iPad, but do use the canned programs. My Polar chest strap heart monitor syncs up without issue. Never used the USB port or Bluetooth.
Assembly was quick and easy, get a rachet screwdriver with appropriate driver instead of the allen wrenches.
I am happy with this purchase. I ride a hard program in the AM while watching the morning news and sometimes ride an easy program in the evening.
You can spend more but you really don't need more, unless you are an "influencer".

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VWHITMORE

Good for the price point

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023

Style: Schwinn 230 (MY20)Verified Purchase

I have a home gym (treadmill, Tonal) and have wanted to add a recumbent bike for a long time. I have neck problems and the upright style bikes put too much strain on it so the recumbent style is ideal. Because the bike was going to be a minor part of my workouts (I only wanted it for days where I wanted a lighter workout) I didn't want to spend a lot of money. I knew it would never become my main exercise equipment. This bike was in the price range I wanted to spend and it had the most features for the money. Plus, the Schwinn brand was a selling point for me. The bike was super easy to assemble and I was able to do it myself in 15-20 minutes. It has basic features you'd expect like preprogrammed workouts. The workouts don't really range much in intensity in my opinion but you can always modify them once you're using them. You can also use manual settings to make your own workout (you can't save it for future use, but I wouldn't expect that option in this price level). The bike isn't very loud (it's not silent either) so you can easily watch tv or listen to music. There is one part on the bike that isn't secured on and I have repeatedly knocked it off. It's a cover that is just under the seat. It is purely for aesthetics, it doesn't serve a function, but it's not secured on in any way, it just fits on the spot but I've knocked it off repeatedly so I'll probably just glue it down. The oddest thing to me is the power cord. It's thinner than even a lamp cord and is more like something you'd use for a small electronic device (two prong plug, not the usual three prong). I mean, it powers the bike so that's all that's needed but it feels flimsy. You wouldn't want to plug it in anywhere that it could be bumped. As far as size, the bike seat distance is fairly adjustable and I'm quite comfortable when sitting (I'm 5'9") and can reach and use the pedals just fine. The bike is very stable. I have it on a fitness mat over carpet in my gym. It stays quite steady while using it. The construction of the bike feels like it would be more unsteady, but it's not. Good bike for the price. Let's be clear, this is NOT Peloton quality by any means but it's a very good bike for the price point.

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Terry Norman

Great option for low impact cardio workout

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2019

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I am 64 and have worked out since college. I had been using a treadmill for my cardio workout but have been unable to get more than just a fast walk with it due to minor groin muscle strain and impact on my knees and back. I wanted another option to get a good workout. I felt the upright bike would only make my back tired so I went with the recumbent bike. After searching several review sites on the internet I found that the Schwinn 270 was rated number one, or on a rare occasion when it was not number one, it was in the top 5. I am glad I made this purchase.

The bike was easy to assemble and makes no noise during operation. There are different options available for working out. Being new to it, I started out slow at the resistance range of 1 to 5 for 30 minutes. At the end of the workout I felt like I had Mr. Olympia legs. It really works the leg muscles and the low impact is easy on the knees and joints (and my groin muscle). I found that the heart monitor grips worked fairly accurately in my case. I wore an older model Polar wrist unit with chest strap and compared the readings during a workout and found that the two were usually two digits off (ex. 112/110). Some people complain that the speakers were not good. I connected my I-pod and only had to raise the volume to just past halfway to get a good level of sound, and I wear hearing aids. I guess those who complain like wall pounding sound. The fan is not that great but my bike is under a ceiling fan so not an issue. It is easy to work the control panel to change settings during a workout and the many readings give you a good status on your workout.

For me the seat is not all that well padded. Toward the end of the workout my butt gets a little achy but then I am thin and have no cushion on my butt. I expect anyone with any padding on the butt will not experience this. Regardless it is not that bad. The seat is easily adjustable and there are not holes spaced apart. You simply lower the handle get into position and raise the handle to lock into position. My complaint is that the bike did not come with the complete owner's manual, just the assembly and basic operation guide. I had to download the user part from the website and printed it into booklet size which I keep in the cup holder. The smaller compartment in front of the cup holder I store the cable to connect my I-pod. I tried the ride social app and it was interesting. Overall I would recommend this bike especially for an older person like me who would like a good cardio workout that is easy on the joints.

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Scrabblefiend

Good buy with assembly video

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024

Style: Schwinn 230 (MY20)Verified Purchase

This is a good purchase of my 3rd recumbent bike in many years. 1. The deluxe delivery and unpacking service for 29.99 is so worth it, even though the delivery window is 12 hours. 2. I ended up assembling it myself (I am 63 and mechanically inept
) Schwinn has a YouTube video of assembling the 230 that is invaluable. 3. The packaging of screws and washers and tools is not thought out and one should immediately take a picture before peeling open, the act of which destroys labeling and moves screws around. 4. The video misses telling us what to do with 2 items but these do not impact the working of the bike. Otherwise, everything is terrific, sturdy and quiet.

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Joseph Ervin Jr.

Comfortable and quiet

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024

Style: Schwinn 230 (MY20)Verified Purchase

Assembly was straightforward and the manual's illustrations were clear. The machine, at nearly 5.5 feet long, is pretty large for a 12 x 60 mobile home, but I got it to fit and I still have sufficient room to walk around it safely. It is also heavy, so if you're older, as I am, it's best to set it somewhere convenient and not plan to move it routinely.
Much more comfortable than the vertical exercise cycle it replaces. For my old joints, recumbent is the way to go. The plastic lower seat flexes a bit as I ride; I take this to be normal. Just hope the plastic doesn't fatigue or crack over the years.
The display (at least the parameter values) is easy enough to read, even without backlighting. Heart rate using the handgrips was unstable, but my hands weren't freshly washed and perfectly dry. Next step: try using the heart rate monitor mounted on a chest strap.
Overall, I'm pretty happy with it.

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Cee

Remarkable design and engineering

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024

Style: Schwinn 290 RecumbentVerified Purchase

I used a Schwinn 220 for the past decade, it was an excellent recumbent bike and I was bummed when it finally gave out and I had to replace it. But: ten years, I mean, nice. When looking for a new bike I spent a lot of time comparing models and brands. I almost bought one that was half the cost as the 290, then almost bought one that was twice the cost, but I kept getting caught up on bad reviews that suggested pattern problems of either the bike or the manufacturer. After about a week of obsessive comparison shopping and spreadsheet building the 290 stood out. I don’t even care about the fitness app, I only read books while I ride. I largely went for the 290 because of my past experience with the company, the bike’s apparent design based on photos and videos, tons of strong reviews, and honestly because it had a padded seat (lot of the bikes today seem to have plastic seats including the Schwinn 230 but disk problems in the lower back makes a padded seat a must). I paid the $20 for Amazon’s room delivery fee which was well worth it, and have been riding for just a few days now. This thing is remarkable. It has rock-solid construction, every little bit of it shows smart design, it’s comfortable, the pedaling is smooth and nearly dead silent, and somehow it doesn’t even make a sound when switching between resistance; my old 220 had a little whirring motor you’d hear each time it went up or down in resistance but the 290 is just completely silent. It’s one of these rare purchases where I already feel like I 100% made the right choice.

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JB Dales

A great bike!

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

Style: Schwinn 290 RecumbentVerified Purchase

I ride at least 4 days a week. This Schwinn 290 is a very nice bike. It's made in the same factory as Nautilus and it's definitely a quality product. It's not quiet, it's absolutely silent! It has a silky-smooth mechsnism, plenty of resistance and solidly built. The screen is large and well put together. The programs are as taxing as the user wants. I am really pleased that I bought this recumbent. I was an Ironman and utra-distance runner. 70 years old now.

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Amazon Customer

Just what we needed.

Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024

Style: Schwinn 230 (MY20)Verified Purchase

This is an amazing exercise and fitness tool.
My husband has neuropathy and is limited in his exercise options. It's easy for him to get on and operate.
He's been using this and has increased the amount of time almost daily.Today it was 32 minutes! The only thing I would recommend is adding a padded seat cover.

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