Why spend the money on a gym membership when you can exercise comfortably in your own home? It will save you time so that you get your training done. (No excuses about not having time to go workout!) Let’s look at these two recumbent bikes from Schwinn and see which one is the best for you.
Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike
Why choose a recumbent bike over an upright stationary bike? Try them both and you’ll feel the difference right away. A recumbent bike is a lot easier on your back and a lot more comfortable for your nether regions. It helps you maintain better posture and it works your legs and gluteus muscles a lot more than an upright bike. The only thing you can’t do is stand up on the pedals.
The Schwinn 230 has a stable frame that supports users that weigh up to 300lbs. It suits a decent range of heights because the seat is easy to slide back and forth. There are only two downsides: the seat isn’t padded—it’s hard plastic with holes for ventilation, and it’s impossible for anyone of average height to watch TV while riding, at least if the TV is directly in front of the panel. You’ll need to angle the bike, or watch from the side (not good posture), or else mount the TV higher.
The flywheel is very quiet and offers 20 levels of resistance. Ten buttons along both side of the control panel offer quick jumps between levels of difficulty. The bike comes pre-programmed with 22 different exercise programs and it can remember settings for two different users. The LCD display shows 13 parameters including pulse rate, speed, time, distance, and calories goal. All the data can be downloaded by USB cable to some smartphones or a computer.
There are several other handy features incorporated into the 230. It measures your pulse when you grip the handles. The USB port charges devices like mp3 players and phones while the bike is in use. It comes with speakers so you can listen to music from a device while you’re exercising. The built-in 3-speed fan in the front panel gives off a nice breeze to make working out a little less sweaty. Of course, all these electronic features need power, so the bike has to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
More features of the Schwinn 230
- Measures 64″ X 27.7″ X 49.9″ and weighs 81.6lbs
- Wheels are integrated into the front of the frame so the bike can be rolled
- Has toe loops on the standard-size pedals anda cup holder by the seat
- Schwinn offers a 10-year warranty on the frame, 2-year warranty on the mechanical parts, 1-year warranty on the electrical parts, and 90-days free labor for repairs
Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike
So why get a Schwinn 270 over the 230? For one thing, the seat on the 270 is padded on the bottom. The pedals are larger, too. These two features make it a lot more comfortable to use. But the maximum weight it can support is the same: 300lbs.
The 270 offers 29 programs instead of just 22, and it remembers up to 4 users, not just 2. The whole family can use it. The LCD display is backlit, so you can ride in the dark and still see the data. The information it shows is the same as on the 230—information about pulse rate, speed, distance covered, calories burned, and so forth. The pulse sensor is in the handle.
Alongside the comfy seat is a cup holder. Just like on the 230, the seat is easy to adjust back and forth to accommodate the varying heights of different users. The 3-speed fan built into the front panel helps cool the rider. There are 25 levels of resistance on this bike, but there are still just ten buttons to manually jump up and down levels.
If you want to download data to your computer or your phone, you can do this with a USB cable. You can use the USB port to charge a phone or mp3 player while you’re listening to music through the speakers. To use all these features, the bike must be plugged into an electrical outlet.
More features of the Schwinn 270
- Weighs a little more at 86.6lbs and measures 64″ x 27.7″ x 49.9″
- Wheels are integrated into the front of the frame so the bike can be rolled
- Schwinn offers a 10-year warranty on the frame, 2-year warranty on the mechanical parts, 1-year warranty on the electrical parts, and 90-days free labor for repairs
Recommendation
If you have just one or two people in your home that want to exercise on the bike, the 230 may be just want you need. It can remember two different profiles and has 22 programs and 20 levels of resistance.
If you want a more comfortable ride that can remember up to 4 different users, consider getting the 270 instead. It has more levels of resistance and more programs so it will continue to be useful longer as users advance.
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