Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike

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  • Compact recumbent exercise bike for the home with 11 workout programs
  • Grip heart rate sensors enable you to monitor your fitness level
  • Computer controlled, eddy current resistance with 8 levels
  • Workouts include six preset profiles, one manual, three heart rate control, and one target heart rate
  • 275-pound maximum user weight: measures 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches

Product Description
Stay in shape with a recumbent bike that features 11 programs to keep you motivated and challenged. The BioFit¿ Seat Design features 2 position height adjustment with lumbar support for a comfortable ride.Amazon.com Product Description
Get an excellent cardio workout at home without breaking the bank with the Schwinn Active 10 recumbent 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. 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: Recumbent
  • 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: 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches
  • Product weight: 58 pounds
  • Maximum user weight: 275 pounds

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame – 3 years; Parts – 6 months

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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Schwinn Active Series 20
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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

Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike

5 Responses to “Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike”

  1. Wally Work "Al" Says:

    The Schwinn Active 20 Recumbent Bike arrived.

    The seat was not adjustable.

    I contacted the supplier who sent me a replacement bike

    an d instructions to get rid of (trash) the old bike.

    I want amazon.com to know why I buy from them.

    Thank you amazon.com
    Rating: 1 / 5

  2. W. Ford Says:

    I got this for my wife as an early Christmas present just before Thanksgiving. We have both been using it. Neither of us have any complaints thus far. The only reason I didn’t give it four stars is that we haven’t had it for very long so I don’t know about it’s durability.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  3. T. Tabone Says:

    The bike was super easy to put together! Probably took me about an hour by myself. I wish the seat was a little longer, but overall I’m quite satisfied with the product. I was looking at the ones with the fans, but when I checked those out at Sports Authority, they really weren’t worth the extra money.

    The bike really is super quiet! The programs are easy to use. I think at the highest setting even a pro could get a descent cardio workout.

    All in all its a good bike, but really only worth about $199. Anything over $200 for this would be too much.

    My only problem was really with UPS. I wasn’t home when they tried to deliver it. They ALWAYS have left the product at my door, but since I live on the 2nd floor they were too lazy to bring this one upstairs. They left the box at the complex office and I ended up having to pay someone $30 to bring it to my door!
    Rating: 4 / 5

  4. M. Counley Says:

    Easy to use and adjusts pretty well for different size users. Not quite as easy to peddle as bikes available in the health clubs and no arm action.
    Rating: 3 / 5

  5. Shiloh Says:

    I can only echo what most other reviewers have stated about this terrific bike. Very stable, extremely quiet and an pleasure to use.

    I’ve had this for a little over a month now and so far it has performed as expected. I bought this machine to help me get back into some semblance of shape after going through chemo. I guess most people lose all of their weight with treatment but I put on almost forty pounds of fat. Along with that, the steroids cause muscle loss which might explain why I’ve found the resistance level of this bike to be appropriate for me, while some reviewers report that it doesn’t generate enough for them. In short, I’m finding this to be a perfect first step on my road to better health.

    Everything arrived on time and as expected and I was able to build it in less than an hour by myself using the supplied tools and instructions. If you’ve ever put anything together from a big box, you won’t have any trouble with this. Once built it’s solid as a rock and doesn’t make any kind of creaking or groaning noises while in use. I ride along side the bed while my wife watches TV in the evenings and it is dead silent.

    Okay so why only four stars? First, the display really does need to be backlit. Most of the information presented while actually riding the bike such as pulse and distance is clear enough but some of the text you read while setting up for a session is illegible in anything but full on direct light. I know I’m in my forties and all but my vision is still pretty good. Secondly, the seat starts getting a bit uncomfortable for me after forty minutes or so. Some kind of gel seat might help here.

    Those are some very minor shortcomings for something as sturdy as this which costs so little.

    If you’re a beginner looking to start getting into shape or someone like me who’s looking to recover from a battle with your own body, this is a great machine to begin with.
    Rating: 4 / 5

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