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Schwinn 240 Recumbent Exercise Bike | 
| Brand: Schwinn
Category: Sports
List Price: $599.00
Buy New: $449.00
as of 3/10/2010 17:03 MST details
You Save: $150.00 (25%)
New (2) from $449.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  41 reviews
Sales Rank: 1829
Shipping Weight (lbs): 117
Dimensions (in): 67 x 13 x 26
Model: 100170
UPC: 708447506009
EAN: 0708447506009
ASIN: B00275R23E
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Pre-Order (0-0 Business Days)
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| Features:
| » | Recumbent exercise bike for the home with 16 resistance levels and 20-pound flywheel | | » | 17 workout programs, including 8 course profiles, target heart rate, 2 user profiles with custom workouts | | » | Telemetry-enabled, integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring | | » | Seating system with padded ergonomic seat and dual-position lumbar support | | » | 300-pound maximum user weight; 5-year warranty on frame, 1 year on parts and electronics |
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Product Description
The Schwinn® 240 recumbent bike delivers a challenging workout in a relaxed position, with dual-position lumbar support. It features BioFit comfort with a padded ergonomic seat and an adjustable console. BioDyne performance offers a perimeter-weighted flywheel for a true road feel and smooth, consistent workouts, while oversized stabilizers and levelers are built-in for a solid workout platform.
Amazon.com Product Description
Save money on monthly gym fees and get in shape at the same time with the comfortable Schwinn 240 recumbent exercise bike. It offers a compact design and the feel of a more traditional outdoor bike while relying on core, stabilizing muscles to balance your body weight. Features include a 20-pound flywheel, 16 resistance levels, 17 programs, adjustable seat, and both telemetry and contact heart rate monitoring. It also includes the following exclusive Schwinn features: BioFit Comfort: - Seating system with padded ergonomic seat and dual-position lumbar support
- Adjustable console and seat
The Schwinn 240 upright exercise bike for the home. | BioDyne Performance: - Perimeter weighted flywheel for a true road feel, and smooth, consistent workouts
- Oversized stabilizers and levelers that are built-in for a solid workout platform
BioConnect Feedback: - 17 workout programs, including 8 course profiles, target heart rate, 2 user profiles with custom workouts
- Backlit, multi-color console for easy viewing
- Schwinn Advantage workout tracking, an easy way to set fitness goals and measure your progress right on the console
- Telemetry-enabled, integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring
Features & Specifications: - 16 resistance levels
- 20-pound flywheel
- Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
- Adjustable handlebars and console
- Walk-through frame
- Water bottle holder
- Reading rack
- Magazine storage rack under the seat
- Transport wheels
- Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
- Maximum user weight: 300 pounds
The Schwinn 240's exercise console (see larger image). | 
The 240 features a walk-through frame, allowing for easy access. | Manufacturer's Warranty
5 years on the frame, 1 year on parts and electronics, 3 months on wear parts, 3 months on labor
Compare These Recumbent Exercise Bikes |
| Schwinn Active Series 20 | Schwinn 220 | Schwinn 230 | Schwinn 240 | Nautilus R514 | | Resistance Levels | 8 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | | Resistance System | Magnetic Eddy Current Brake | Magnetic Eddy Current Brake | Magnetic Eddy Current Brake | Magnetic Eddy Current Brake | Magnetic Eddy Current Brake | | Number of Programs | 11 | 12 | 6 preset, 10 courses | 17 | 17 | | Heart Rate Monitor | Grip Heart Rate Sensor | Grip Heart Rate Sensor | Grip Heart Rate Sensor | Grip Heart Rate Sensor | Polar heart rate system with chest strap | | Display Type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | | Display Readout | Time, distance, pulse, watts, speed, calories, RPM | Time, distance, pulse, watts, speed, calories, resistance | Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, and resistance | Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance | Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance | | Dimensions | 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches (L x W x H) | 56 x 25 x 38 inches (L x W x H) | 63 x 25 x 46 inches (L x W x H) | 63 x 25 x 46 inches (L x W x H) | 67 x 25 x 52 inches (L x W x H) | | Product Weight | 58 pounds | 97 pounds | 103 pounds | 117 pounds | 119 pounds | | Weight Capacity | 275 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | 300 pounds | | Warranty | Frame: 3 years, non-expandable mechanical and electric parts: 6 months | Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days | Frame: 10 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear items: 6 months, labor: 90 days | Frame: 5 years, mechanical and electric: 1 year, wear parts: 90 days | Frame: 10 years, mechanical: 2 years, electric: 1 year, wear parts: 6 months | | Other Features | Transport wheels, fore / aft seat adjustment | Reading rack, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore / aft seat adjustment | Reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals | Reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, fore /aft seat adjustment, oversized deluxe pedals | Reading rack, water bottle holder, fan, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, fore / aft seat adjustment, oversized pedals, oversized saddle | |
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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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 41
Solid Unit March 4, 2010
G. Mayes (Waterford, MI)
I bought this to strengthen my knees, lose weight and just increase my over all fitness level. Assembly was easy, all tools were included and it took about an hour. The front wheels for mobility are a nice touch, though I rarely move it.
The bike has a constant creek from the frame while I peddle, but I am over the weight limit for the bike so I can't really subtract for that. Otherwise, the bike is very stable. I think the creek could be fixed if you insert some rubber washers between the frame and the foot crossbars. Right now I solve it with music earbuds.
The different courses with varying resistance levels are actually pretty fun. The resistance changes could be a little smoother; I typically experience 2-3 rotations of no resistance while the new resistance level kicks in. The high resistance levels are very challenging. The computer also tells you when to increase pace, hydrant, etc. However, the unit must also be used on Schwinn's ellipticals, because sometimes it says to work your arms or lengthen/shorten your stride, which doesn't seem to apply to a recumbent bike.
The water bottle holder is kind of useless. It's too small to fit mine and fairly inaccessible while peddling. I don't use the wire basket...seems to me that if you can read while riding than you aren't working hard enough.
I don't know if the unit is worth $450, but it's much nicer than all the other ones I tried out at 3-4 sporting good stores. If you don't need a high weight capacity, you might find something cheaper that will work for you. But, it's much cheaper than a decent elliptical; the Sole E35 ($1,300) is what I considered the cheapest worth buying.
 Deb - Madison, WI February 20, 2010
Deb (Madison, WI)
After reading consumer report and customer reviews, I decided to purchase the Schwinn 240. Like others have said, it is very sturdy and super quiet! UPS delivered it to my garage within two days of ordering and the box was intact. I found it easier to bring it inside piece by piece to assemble. All parts were provided-none missing and assembly took only and hour with my husbands assistance. I have yet to read the programing manual, so I can comment on the programs another time. But the quick start is easy enough to set the level of difficulty and you can pedal for as long as you want. I will do the programs when I've worked up to increased difficulty levels.
So far, I have been very pleased with the bike overall, prompt shipment and reasonable price.
Great bike February 14, 2010
Gregory Natenzon
The bike is great. Quite, convenient, good looking.
The display is not perfect. May be it makes sense to have the previous model of this bike which does not have a colored screen.
Great Bike February 10, 2010
William Hosford (PEORIA, AZ, US)
This is a solid exercise bike with many options for a good workout. The only negative I would have is the assembly instructions are some what vague when putting the seat assembly onto the sliding channel.
 Customer Service is Horrible February 9, 2010
C. Esplin (SLC, Utah)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Bike came without the seat and the electronic display.
I was on hold with the Schwinn customer service line for 30 minutes, and couldn't take it anymore so hung up. I called back and requested sales; no wait at all, but they were rude and unwilling to help. So great at taking orders, but poor with serving customers.
I will update with actual response from company when I finally get a hold of them.
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