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Article #353: Schwinn Recumbent Bike - What Model Is Best To Buy?

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If you're thinking of buying a Schwinn with Calorie Goal, BMI Measurement,
recumbent bike you have a few models to Recovery Test, Results Mode and Quick
choose from. They come in various Start. It's not a bad piece of kit but if
configurations and prices and are, no you spend another $50, you can get hold
doubt, to give the consumer better of the 213, which is a much better buy.
options, however, some models are a good The Schwinn 213 recumbent exercise bike
buy while others fail to impress. costs around $450 and comes with a lot
Reviews of recumbent exercise bikes like more features than the 212. You get an
them because they are more comfortable incredible 23 workout programs including;
which in turn means a longer, and 3 Heart rate, BMI Measurement, Time
therefore, better workout. There's no Trial, Recovery Test and Fitness Test. An
disputing the benefits of cycling in a adjustable fan is built in to the console
reclined position; recumbent bikes are and the machine has bottle holders and
more ergonomic. Manufacturers are trays. The console gives a lot of
refocusing their design programs away motivational feedback, including: Time,
from the bike towards the consumer. And Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance,
what they've realized is that their Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance and
machines are mainly used by older people, Alpha-numeric prompts. This machine would
or overweight people, or people who've give all but the most serious athlete a
have never done any form of exercise: for great strenuous workout.
these groups the recumbent is the best The two most expensive machines are the
model of bike to get a good 230 and 231. They're the best looking,
cardiovascular workout. with rounded edges and an overall sleek
Schwinn, like everyone else, makes appearance. They retail for around $450
various models of recumbent bikes. Here's and $550 resp. If you've only got $450 to
what's currently on offer, what features spend you are as well buying the 213 as
each has and which ones are worth the 230 offers no real extra features.
considering and which are not. The 231, on the other hand, might be
The cheapest model at around $350 is the worth taking a closer look at. It comes
203 recumbent exercise bike. It has 16 with a BioFit seat with dual-position
levels of magnetic resistance that can be lumbar support and high inertia from a 22
adjusted while cycling. There's a lb. steel flywheel and
generous list of preset workout programs; computer-controlled drive system. The
17 in fact - 12 Preset, 4 Heart Rate, 1 workout programs included are; 10 preset
User Defined. There are heart rate grip & 10 profile courses with Calorie Goal,
monitors and the console readout displays Time Trial, Fitness Test, BMI
Time, RPM, Distance, Pulse, Calories. For Measurement, Recovery Test, Results Mode,
an entry-level bike it's a very good buy Quick Start & 1 Manual Model. It's a nice
with very little to be said against it. bike, but quite frankly, I'm rather
However, if you already own a bike then disappointed with it. It doesn't really
you're probably looking to upgrade, so offer very much more than the 213 but it
this model isn't going to be suitable. costs a lot more. Also, this is Schwinn's
At $400 the 212 is the next model up. most expensive recumbent bike; I would
While looking quite different from the have expected more features (even if it
203, it has most of the same features. meant paying more) from one of the
However, you do get some programming industry's biggest players.
options; 1 Manual + 6 Profile Courses






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