schwinn recumbent bike: Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike (2012 Model) review and discount

Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike (2012 Model) description

The Schwinn 220 Recumbent Bike delivers a challenging workout in a relaxed position with increased lower back support. Its padded seat adjusts in the fore/aft positions to accommodate a variety of positions for multiple users. This relaxed body positioning and lower-back support let you ride in maximum comfort with minimum strain. The Schwinn 220 also features a new oversized console that makes tracking your progress easier than ever, 8 workout programs, 6 course profiles, 16 resistance levels, a 13.2-pound flywheel, in-console speakers and MP3 music input port, magazine rack, and contact heart rate monitoring built into the handlebars. Assembly is simple.

The Schwinn 220 features a perimeter 13.2-pound weighted flywheel for a true road feel, and smooth, consistent workouts

Features

New oversized console with 7 preset programs and 16 levels of resistance
MP3 music input port, speakers, 2 speed fan and water bottle holder
Convenient and comfortable contact heart rate pads
Transport wheels so you can easily move your bike into any room of the house
Anatomically correct, comfortable seat and oversized pedals with toe straps

BioFit™ Comfort:

Ergonomic pedal design for efficiency and comfort
Adjustable seat and handlebars
In-console speakers and MP3 music input port, with holders for magazines, ebooks or other media

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:

8 workout programs, 6 course profiles, fitness test, and custom workout
Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring
16 resistance levels

Specifications:

Resistance Levels: 16
Resistance System: Quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance
Number of Programs: 16
Workout Programs: 7
Heart Rate Monitor: Telemetry and contact heart rate
Display Type: LCD
Display Readout: Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance level, course profile
Reading Rack: Yes
Water Bottle Holder: Yes
Fan: Yes
Rear Stabilizers/Frame Levelers: Yes
Transport Wheels: Yes
Switchable From Miles To KM: Yes
Fore/Aft Seat Adjustment: Yes
Oversized Deluxe Pedals: Yes
Product Dimensions: 56.7 by 10.8 by 25.8 inches
Machine Weight: 111 pounds
Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds
Power Requirements: 9V 1.5 DC
Warranty: Frame: 5 years; mechanical & electrical: 1 year; wear parts: 90 days; labor: 90 days

The Schwinn 220's exercise console.

The Schwinn 220's ergonomic pedals with toe straps

Compare these Recumbent Bikes

Model	Schwinn A20 (2011)	Schwinn 220 (2012)	Schwinn 240 (2010)	Schwinn 250 (2011)	Nautilus R514 (2012)	Nautilus R514c (2012)	Schwinn 520 (2013)
MSRP	$299.00	$499.00	$599.00	$599.00	$699.00	$699.00	$999.00
Number of Programs	7	10	17	20	15	20	3
Performance Tracking	No	No	Schwinn Advantage	Schwinn Advantage	Nautilus Advantage	Nautilus Advantage	No
Seat	Standard	Contoured seat bottom, side bolsters and lumbar support	Contoured seat bottom, side bolsters and lumbar support	Contoured seat bottom, side bolsters and lumbar support	Contoured seat bottom, side bolsters, lumbar support and adjustable back	Contoured seat bottom, side bolsters, lumbar support and adjustable back	Extra padded with ventilated seat back
Heart Rate	Contact	Contact	Contact	Contact and Telemetric enabled	Contact and Telemetric chest strap	Contact and Telemetric enabled	Contact
Display Type	LCD	LCD	Extra Large Blue Backlit LCD	Extra Large Black Backlit LCD with Multi-color Brickyard	Extra Large Blue Backlit LCD	Extra Large Black Backlit LCD with Multi-color Brickyard	Enhanced Resolution LCD
Resistance Levels	8	16	16	16	16	16	Infinite
Eddy Current Brake	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	N/A
Power	Battery (not included)	AC adaptor (included)	AC adaptor (included)	AC adaptor (included)	AC adaptor (included)	AC adaptor (included)	AC adaptor (included)
Other Features	Fan, Transport Wheels, Water Bottle Holder, Reading Rack	Speakers, Fan, Transport Wheels, Water Bottle Holder, Retractable Reading Rack	Transport wheels, Reading rack, Supply basket	Speakers, Fan, Transport Wheels, Water Bottle Holder, Reading Rack	Transport Wheels, Reading Rack, Water Bottle Holder	Speakers, Fan, Transport Wheels, Water Bottle Holder, Reading Rack	Single stage high torque belt drive, oversized footplates for multiple positions, non-intrusive console placement
Dimensions (L x W x H)	61" x 17" x 41"	55" x 25" x 52"	63" x 25" x 46"	63" x 25" x 46"	68" x 26" x 52"	63" x 25" x 46"	62" x 28" x 40"
Product Weight	60 lbs	111 lbs	117 lbs	117 lbs	120 lbs	120 lbs	120 lbs
Warranty	Frame: 2 years Mech/Elec: 6 months Wear Parts: 30 days Labor: N/A	Frame: 5 years Mech/Elec: 1 year Wear Parts: 90 days Labor: 90 days	Frame: 5 years Mech/Elec: 1 year Wear Parts: 90 days Labor: 90 days	Frame: 5 years Mech/Elec: 1 year Wear Parts: 90 days Labor: 90 days	Frame: 10 years Mech: 2 years Elec: 1 year Wear Parts: 6 mths Labor: 6 months	Frame: 10 years Mech: 2 years Elec: 1 year Wear Parts: 6 mths Labor: 6 months	Frame: 5 years Mech/Elec: 1 year Wear Parts: 90 days Labor: 90 days
Maxium User Weight	275 lbs	300 lbs	300 lbs	300 lbs	300 lbs	300 lbs	300 lbs