Schwinn Active 10 Series Upright Exercise Bike Great value for the money – O. Armendariz – Arizona
This bike with six programs with varying resistance is a great value for the money. Bikes can cost 6 times as much as this one. It’s easy to move around and takes up little space. Lest I forget, it is very easy to assemble. I think it took me 30 minutes and I took my time to do it.
It’s been a month now since i’ve been using this product so I decided to review it.
The bike was easy to assemble and I had it ready to go in about 20 minutes. On the downside the packing tape was sticked to the mechanism housing and upon removal the silver housing paint came off in few places but it’s not something that i’m too concerned about.
Overall the bike is nice, doesn’t take too much space and is easy to ride with a lot of programs to chose from.
The menu is somewhat difficult as others mentioned but after couple of times you’ll be able to figure it out. Basicall you need to press menu once to pick with +/- buttons between programs then press the menu again to go into program and adjust the distance or time. Not really intuitive but can be done.
Now to the problems: as others mentioned, the seat is really uncomfortable. I do have regular outdoor mountain bike and I do ride it frequently. It doesn’t have special comfortable seat, it’s just your standard mountain bike narrow seat with minimal padding but that seat is much more comfortable than what the Schwinn stationary bike has. Schwinn’s seat does feel OK when you’re riding it and does not suggest what you will encounter once you get off the bike. I personally experience a rather sharp pain in my backbone rather than in the usual crotch place. I don’t know if this is due to the fact that the rear portion of the seat is really wide or what but it is uncomfortable to get off the bike.
Second problem is that the bike has been squeacking from teh day one when you pedal. Now after a month it has diminished but when I let off the handle bars to have a drink of water or just to change the position for a while it starts squeaking again.
When it doesn’t squeak the bike is really quiet.
Third, the display is really hard to read without a solid source of light. If you’re riding after dusk you need to have source of light directly above the bike to be able to read display. This is a serious design flaw and i’m really disappointed in Schwinn for not thinking about this.
Lastly, it would be really good to have programmable weight as i’m suspecting that the calorie counter is not accurate. I’m an advanced biker but doubt that 45min of biking with hearth rate around 140 allows me to burn about 900 calories per bike’s display.
Overall, I’m satisfied with this product as it absolutely covers my needs for stationary excercise but I’m giving it 4 stars as there are obvious imperfections that could be fixed.
That said, I would not hesitate to buy it again or recommend it to a friend with simmilar fitnes needs and no desire for too many bells and whistles.
Schwinn: 100128 This Schwinn upright exercise bike has a multi-functional console display that provides feedback that you need for the results you want. The integrated target heart rate programs keep you at the heart rate you choose. The BioFit¿ seat design has a 9 position height adjustment and contoured seat for a comfortable ride. There are 11 programs to keep you motivated and challenged. Get an excellent cardio workout at home without breaking the bank with the Schwinn Active 10 upright exercise bike. It features 11 preset programs, computer-controlled eddy current resistance, and a belt drive system that ensures quiet operation and a smooth ride. The grip heart rate sensors also enable you to monitor your fitness level. The handlebars are adjustable to suit your riding position, and it includes integrated leveling feet to keep everything balanced and help protect your floor. Other features include a 9-position padded saddle and transport wheels for easy storage after your workout.
Specifications:
- Profile: Upright
- Number of workout programs: 11
- Workout programs: 1 Manual program, 6 preset profile programs, 3 Heart Rate Control programs and 1 Target Heart Rate program
- Heart rate monitor: Grip
- Resistance levels: 8
- Resistance system: Quiet Magnetic ECB (Eddy current brake) resistance
- Display: LCD
- Display readouts: Speed, RPM, Time, Distance, Watt, Calories, Pulse
- Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 53 inches
- Product weight: 58 pounds
- Maximum user weight: 275 pounds
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame – three years; Parts – six months
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About Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don’t take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
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