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Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike |  | Brand: Schwinn
Category: Sports
List Price: $299.00
Buy New: $249.00
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Rating:  111 reviews
Sales Rank: 172
Shipping Weight (lbs): 81.4
Dimensions (in): 37 x 23 x 13
Model: 100129
UPC: 708447505583
EAN: 0708447505583
ASIN: B001ARYU44
Release Date: June 1, 2008
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| Features:
| • | 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 |
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Product Description
The Schwinn® Active Series 20 recumbent bike has a belt drive system that ensures quiet operation and a smooth ride. It features 11 preset workout programs and 8 levels of resistance for a wide variety of workout options. The adjustable seat accommodates users of all body sizes and leg lengths, while the grip heart rate and LCD display allow you to monitor your progress.
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.
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 | |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 111
 love this bike December 12, 2008
Ann M. Smythe (St. Louis, MO)
95 out of 98 found this review helpful
I bought this bike in February in preparation for knee surgery. It was extremely easy to put together - I had it together in one hour and I am a woman. It comes with all of the tools you will need. The display is nice and large and easy to understand without the manual. I used it to recover from knee surgery and now I ride it almost every morning for 30 minutes and I can really tell the difference in my legs and in my weight in general. I mostly wanted to express how easy it was to assemble and operate. I have had no trouble with it at all. I love this bike.
Schwin Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike January 10, 2009
19126 (USA)
50 out of 50 found this review helpful
I've had this bike for about three weeks and I really like it. The bike is sturdy and assembly is easy. There are six preset hill programs to choose from, or you can use one of the six manually levels. Instructions and use of the computer are easy as well. One of the things I like about this bike is the fitness rating option, using the "recovery" button. It monitors your heart rate for 1 minute after you stop exercising, using the pulse sensors in the handles. It monitors the rate your heart slows then gives you a fitness rating from F1 (best) to F6 (worst). I get my heart rate up as high as I can on level 2 just before I stop exercising, and then I hit the recovery button. After exercising for three weeks I've have dropped from F5 to F4. My resting pulse rate has dropped from 80/minute to 65. I have bad knees and hips, but this bike does not aggravate them at all. If you want to strengthen and tone your legs, just put it up to level 6 and do about 20 reps. Level 6 can't be maintained for long, unless your a body builder. You may choose to get a more expensive bike, but I think this model will give you all you need for a good cardio workout.
Very satisfied December 29, 2008
CBidwill (Chicago, IL)
49 out of 49 found this review helpful
I've had this bike for about 5 weeks now and am very pleased with my purchase. I just sit in front of the TV and play PS3 for about 1-2 hours every day and burn plenty of calories. The chair is much more comfortable than our old standard exercise bike, which is paramount when using it as much as we do.
We also looked at the more expensive, older Schwinn model. Personally, we liked this one better, and it's 200 bucks cheaper. This one was more comfortable and also much more easily adjusted, which is nice when you have 2 people using it at very different heights. This one hasn't been on the market as long, so I'm not sure how it'll last over the years, but so far it's been strong and sturdy. Still, we got a 3 year warranty (not from Amazon) just in case. Even with the warranty it's still much cheaper than the $[...] Schwinn model.
As for negatives, you can get a lot of resistance from this bike, but each step up is a big jump. It would have been nicer to be able to ramp up more gradually. Also, I believe the calorie burner count is too high. I have a hard time believing that I can burn almost 1000 calories in an hour (although I do get the resistance up pretty high and break a good sweat).
All told though, this is an excellent bike at an excellent price. Highly recommend.
Great bike for gamers or movie lovers. February 9, 2009
Pete (SLC, UT)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
Yes I am a gamer. I work at a desk all day, then come home and my favorite hobby is to sit at my computer and play games. This lifestyle has been detrimental to my poor body. I've been looking for ways to get fit. I've tried a gym membership, treadmill, Wii Fit, and various other things but nothing has kept my interest for long.
Finally I found the recumbent bike. This particular one sparked my interest because it was a high quality name with good reviews but had a low profile, plus it wasn't too expensive. I've had it for about a month now and have used it almost every day for at LEAST one hour. I've gone up to two hours at once, and the only thing holding me back from doing more is the seat does get a little uncomfortable after that long (don't worry, for one-hour sessions it is fine).
Why is it good for gamers? I have put a folding table between my computer table and the bike, which means I can easily just move keyboard, mouse, and monitor over any time I use the bike. I looked at a lot of solutions, but this one is cheap and effective (there are better ones for significantly more money than one folding table). Thus I can play games, surf the web, or watch movies while I bike. I don't even notice the time going by. I've biked during full movies. Finally I can do my favorite hobby AND get exercise at the same time.
The only thing to be aware of is this bike does not exercise your upper body. I supplement it by doing pushups and crunches.
I'm 6'3" and fit comfortably without having the seat all the way back. I also assembled this by myself.
Excellent value January 14, 2009
SDD (Virginia)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I purchased this bike after reading all the reviews on this site and researching reviews from other sites as well. I went to a store to actually try a few of the models out that had high reviews, and decided on this bike over the next higher models (i.e., Schwinn 230). This bike is easy to adjust, the seat is very comfortable, and I liked the fact that the monitor is battery powered so I do not need to position the bike near a plug. I noticed other reviewers complained about the assembly process...believe me, I am absolutely not mechanically gifted and I am terrible at following written directions! That being said, I was able to put the bike together by myself, with the tools included, in around an hour and 15 minutes. No problems at all! I have used the bike every day since my purchase and I am very pleased, it is comfortable and quiet. No bells and whistles to this model, but it gets the job done.
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