Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike
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Introducing the New 2013 Schwinn Line
An iconic American brand with a long history of innovation, Schwinn® continues to develop products for healthy, active lifestyles. The new Schwinn cardio line consists of a family of upright and recumbent bikes and ellipticals. The product line features an updated Schwinn DualTrack™ LCD display and goal tracking functionality to set and track time, distance, and calories. These workout metrics can be uploaded via a USB thumb drive to the SchwinnConnect™ website for weekly, monthly, and yearly tracking of progress. It is also compatible with MyFitnessPal. Additionally, the console’s USB port can be used to charge your smartphone, tablet or other media device while working out so you don’t have to worry about draining your battery.
The Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike delivers a challenging workout in a relaxed position with increased lower back support. Its vented contoured seat adjusts in the fore/aft positions with sliding seat rail to accommodate a variety of positions for multiple users. This relaxed body positioning and lower-back support let you ride in maximum comfort with minimum strain. The Schwinn 230 also features a new oversized console that makes tracking your progress easier than ever, 22 workout programs, 9 course profiles, 20 resistance levels, a high speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel, in-console speakers USB charging port, media rack, and contact heart rate monitoring built into the handlebars. Assembly is simple.
Console
-SchwinnDualTrack™ two LCD window system allows you to monitor up to 13 different display feedbacks
-SchwinnConnect™ goal tracking and data export keeps you aware of your progress as you focus on your fitness goals
-USB charging port and data exchange to SchwinnConnect™ and/or myfitnesspal.com
-22 programs, 2 user settings and goal tracking are there to keep you motivated and challenged
Seat
-Vented seat bottom with contoured leg area for comfort
-Large vented seat back with lumbar support for comfort and cooling
-Slider seat rail system has an easy to operate lever system 
Internal Specifications
-20 levels of eddy current resistance
– A high speed, high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel keeps workouts smooth and quiet 
Body & Frame
-Two integrated levelers and a center frame support for a sold workout platform
– Transport wheels allow for easy movement from room to room
– Oversized crossbar tubing for added stability
Handlebars, Fan, and Speakers
-Ergonomically placed grip heart rate for comfortable use with heart rate programs
-Static handle bars for help getting on and off the bike
– Acoustic chamber speakers for big quality sound
– 3-speed fan to keep you cool. 
Warranty
-10 years frame
-2 years mechanical
-1 year electrical
-90 days labor
-User maximum weight: 300 lbs
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Model
A20
230
270
MSRP
$299.00 $699.00
799.00
Seat
Padded seat with contoured bottom
Vented contoured seat bottom with large vented back
Thick padded contoured seat bottom and large vented back
Seat Rail
Sliding seat rail with locking pin
Slider rail system with easy adjust lever
Aluminum cap slider seat rail with easy adjust lever
Drive System
Perimeter weighted flywheel
High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel
High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel
Resistance
8 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic
20 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic
25 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic
Display Type
LCD window
5.0″ X 3.0″
SchwinnConnect™
2 LCD window System
Main: 3.0” X 5.0”
Secondary: 1.0” X 5.0”
SchwinnConnect™
2 LCD window System
Main: 3.0” X 5.0” Blue backlit
Secondary: 1.0” X 5.0” Blue backlit
Display Readouts
Results / Speed / RPM / Resistance / Time / Distance / Calories/ Heart Rate
Time / RPM / Distance / Pulse / Speed / Calories / Resistance level / Profile / HR zone indicator / % complete indicator / Intensity meter / User indicator / Goal achievement
Time / RPM / Distance / Pulse / Speed / Calories / Resistance level / Profile / HR zone indicator / % complete indicator / Intensity meter / User indicator / Goal achievement
Quick Keys
Yes
10 for resistance
10 for resistance
Users
1
2
4
Programs
Total: 6
Profile: 6
Heartrate: 0
Other: Quickstart
Total: 22
Profile: 9 preset
Heartrate: 8 (4 beginner + 4 advanced)
Other: (4 beginner + 4 advanced + Custom)
Total: 29
Profile:12 preset
Heartrate: 9(3 beginner + 4 advanced + Custom)
Other: Quick Start / 2 Fitness test / Recovery test / 4 Custom
Performance Tracking
No
Goal Tracker Goal Tracker Heart Rate Monitor
Grip Grip Grip (telemetric enabled console)
Crank / Pedals
1-piece pedal cranks
standard pedals and toe straps
1-piece pedal cranks with standard pedals and toe straps
3-piece pedal cranks / oversized pedals with toe straps
Fan
No
Yes – 3 speed
Yes – 3 speed
Sound System
Yes Yes – acoustic chamber for big sound
Yes – acoustic chamber for big sound
USB Connection
No
Yes – USB charging and data export to SchwinnConnect™ & myfitnesspal.com
Yes – USB charging and data export to SchwinnConnect™ & myfitnesspal.com
Water Bottle Holder
Yes
Yes – side mounted
Yes – side mounted
Media Tray
Yes Yes Yes Maximum User Weight
275 lbs
300 lbs
300 lbs
Other Features
Transport wheels / levelers
Transport wheels / 2 integrated levelers / Large center frame support
Transport wheels / 2 integrated levelers / Large center frame support
Power
Battery (not included)
AC Adaptor (sold separately) AC Adaptor (included)
AC Adaptor (included)
Warranty Information
Frame: 2 years
Mechanical: 6 months
Electrical: 6 months
Labor: N/A Frame: 10 years
Mechanical: 2 years
Electrical: 1 year
Labor: 90 days Frame: 10 years
Mechanical: 2 years
Electrical: 1 year
Labor: 90 days
Product Features
- Dual track two LCD window system allows you to monitor up to 13 different display feedbacks
- Schwinn Connect goal tracking and data export keep you up to date on reaching your fitness goals
- 22 programs, 2 user settings and goal tracking are all there to keep you motivated and challenged
- 20 levels of resistance aligned with a high speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel make every workout smooth and quiet
- Charging USB port and data exchange
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