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| Schwinn 203 Recumbent Exercise Bike |
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Product Description |
| Save money on monthly gym fees and get yourself in shape with the compact, affordable Schwinn 203 stationary recumbent exercise bike. It features 16 levels of magnetic eddy current resistance and a reliable belt drive transmission that ensures quiet operation. It also features 17 pre-programmed workouts (12 preset as well as four heart-rate control and one user-defined programs), graphical display of your course profile, and contact heart rate sensors (integrated into the handlebars to the side of the seat). The comfortable and anatomically designed recumbent seat offers lower back support and the padded seat adjusts in the for/aft positions to accommodate a variety positions for multiple users. Feature Detail: - Fully-shrouded high inertia flywheel
- Easy-to-read LCD monitor graphically displays complete workout statistics, including time, distance, speed, calories burned, and heart rate
- Extra-wide and extra-padded seat for maximum comfort
- Fast and easy seat adjustment accommodates riders of all body sizes and leg lengths
- Height adjustable handle bars for proper positioning and comfort
- Integrated leveling feet offer enhanced stability
- Transport wheels for easy movement and positioning of the bike across any flat surface.
- Standard dimension pedals with foot strap
- Water bottle holder
- Includes AC power adapter
- Dimensions: 56 by 25 inches (L x W)
- Weight: 93.5 pounds
- Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty
Residential Environment: ten years on frame. Parts and electronics are covered for one year. Labor is covered for six months from date of original purchase. About Recumbent 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. The term recumbent literally means "lying down." Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program. |
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Product Details |
- Recumbent exercise bike with 16 levels of computer controlled, magnetic eddy current resistance
- 17 programs (12 preset, 4 heart rate control and 1 user-defined) provide a wide range of workouts
- Handlebars are adjustable to suit your riding position
- Contact grip heart rate sensors enable you to monitor your fitness level
- 56 by 25-inch footprint; 300-pound weight capacity
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Customer Reviews |
 I HIGHLY recommend. |
| Review Date: September 13, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Robin, Raleigh, NC |
This bike is incredible. It is extremely quiet, has many different programs, and the electronics are easy to use. There is a place to prop up a book if you want and the lack of noise makes it easy to watch TV. My legs went back to pre-grad school buffness within a few weeks of use. I really love this bike! My mom has back problems and she says it provides her with a great workout while still supporting her back. Even my husband, who is in great shape, gets a good workout from it.
My only warning is that the bike is not designed for short legs. I am 5'4" and can reach the pedals only if the seat is pushed all the way up. If you are two inches or more shorter than I am, find a bike to test ride first to see if you can reach the pedals. Other than that... awesome bike! |
Great Bike- Good Workout
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| Review Date: October 29, 2004 |
| Reviewer: Starboard Home, North Carolina |
I've been recovering from a broken foot the last few months. My physical therapist had me working on a recumbent bike at the rehab center. I thought it would be good to get one for home. You can just ride and ride while reading or watching TV and it's very low impact. I looked around the internet for a reasonably priced unit that had all the features the big unit at the center had including heart rate monitor, multiple resistance settings,full adjustability, and full back support. This one seemed to fit the bill. I bought it sight unseen based on information available on Amazon and other places on the web.
Be prepared for more assembly/setup time than you might like, but once put together, you've got a great unit. (I had to open the box in the driveway and bring the unit in piece by piece since the box weighed about 90 lbs.) It's totally quiet, can be used at the lowest level without being plugged in. The resistance setting is completely adjustable from the handlebar control panel, should give any fitness level a good workout, and the unit is sturdy as a rock. It is pretty compact but it is quite heavy. It moves fairly easily by tipping up the rear and taking advantage of the wheels on the front base support. Moving the unit for some might require an additional person to help. The floor levelers in the rear support make it very stable on any surface.
This is a great unit. I really don't know how it could be better.
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So quiet I thought it wasn't working!!!
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| Review Date: February 26, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Marcus Duke, |
| I ordered the Schwinn 203 just a week ago. It was eligible for free delivery and I took advantage of that offer. It stated that it would take extra time for delivery, however it arrived within a week. Though several have stated it was difficult to put together and took several hours my highly non-mechanical wife and I had it together in about an hour and fifteen minutes. The directions are a bit tricky but knowing that in advance from the other reviews helped. Once we were finished assembling it I got on it and started it up and began peddling. I was sure it was not working correctly becuase there was absolutely no sound at all--mechanical or otherwise. I then reached over and increased the resistance and found out it was working correctly. My wife and I both use it and love it. I am 325 pounds and it works great for me and based on several nights of extreme sweating during my workouts I don't expect to be 325 for long. Super bike!! Very pleased...besides this is what my knee surgeon suggested for rehabilitating a knee I torn up last year and it's doing fine. |
Excellent Buy!
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| Review Date: March 25, 2007 |
| Reviewer: N.Hawk, Texas |
This is a great bike for the money! It has a variety of programs and resistance levels. The higher resistance levels are quite challenging, so I believe this bike would be great for all fitness levels. This bike is extremely quiet during operation; it is virtually silent.
I read a review on a different site before purchase, and the "expert" stated that if you are going to get a "low end" bike, that Schwinn was the only way to go. Even though you could possibly save $100 and get a cheaper brand, it just isn't worth it. I completely agree with this reviewer. For an extra hundred dollars, you get so much more. I am extremely happy with this purchase!
Assembly was fairly easy and all of the necessary tools were included in the box. I have had the bike for a little over a month, and I have not experienced a single problem with the performance or construction of the bike. |
Happy exerciser.
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| Review Date: September 11, 2007 |
| Reviewer: S. Roth, |
| This bike is very sturdy and compact. As I am just under 5 ft, I needed to be sure that I could get the seat closeup enough so my feet would comfortably reach the pedals. It's a great fit for me but also for my nephew who is 6'4". Computerized readout panel is easy to read. This is an excellent product for a most reasonable price. |
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