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| Brand: Schwinn
Category: Sports
List Price: $699.00
Buy New: $518.99
You Save: $180.01 (26%)
New (4) from $518.99
Rating:  81 reviews
Sales Rank: 156
Shipping Weight (lbs): 125
Dimensions (in): 67 x 25 x 13
MPN: 370005
Model: 231 Recumbent Bike
UPC: 708447505842
EAN: 0708447503701
ASIN: B000MXL5SQ
Release Date: January 26, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Cyclist's Opinion December 13, 2008
I am a 59 year old male with an extensive history of cycling. I have raced in Cat IV and have done more centurys (100 mile rides) than I can remember. I have not had my Schwinn 231 very long but long enough to know it is a quality workout machine that can kick your butt if you want it to. It was fairly easy to assemble and everything works just as it should. I wish the seat was a little quieter but when I work out I usually am listening to music with headphones on so I don't hear it squeaking then. Very pleased with it overall.
 schwinn recumbent bike November 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this bike meets out needs. we are committed to a 1 hour or more continuous workout daily. most days we walk using the nordic sticks. we walk about 5 miles. but during inclement weather we ride the bike. the seat makes it comfortable to sit and the computer monitors heart rate.
a really good product
Some Assembly Required November 21, 2008
Actually a lot of assembly. The good news is that the instructions are very clear, tools are provided, and the hardware is laid out with each item carefully identified.
Once you get it together and start using it you will find that the operation is very smooth and quiet. It is comfortable, easy to adjust, and very stable. It does creak a bit if you peddle at a cadence over 85 or so but you can notch up the resistance and that will slow you down.
The controls are very easy to use. It asks for a lot of information when you start to use one of the built in programs but if you use the same program over again it remembers your input so you just have to press enter unless you need to change the value.
The built in fan is a nice addition. After you get heated up from exercising you might want it to blow harder than it does.
Overall it is a very good machine and I am glad I purchased it.
Schwinn 231 a winner November 12, 2008
My whole family uses and loves this exercise bike. It's super comfortable and easy to use. It was a little bit complicated to set up, but the directions were easy to follow and tools were included. This bike is pretty heavy, but the handle on the back and wheels make it easy to move it around. I will be getting an exercise mat to put it on so the carpet doesn't get messed up; you may want to order one along with the bike if you get one.
 Don't buy it! November 7, 2008
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have had my Schwinn 213 for just over a year and have used it for about 40 hours in all. Unbelievably the computer in it is broken which means that you can no longer do anything with the $550 bike except sit on it and ride it at the easiest level. No settings, no timings, nothing! A new computer would cost $279 and that would be foolish - being the first one lasted only a year! Do yourself a favor AND DON'T BUY THE SCWINN!
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