Product Review
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| Introducing the New 2013 Schwinn Line | |
An iconic American brand with a long history of innovation, Schwinn® continues to develop products for healthy, active lifestyles. The new Schwinn cardio line consists of a family of upright and recumbent bikes and ellipticals. The product line features an updated Schwinn DualTrack™ LCD display and goal tracking functionality to set and track time, distance, and calories. These workout metrics can be uploaded via a USB thumb drive to the SchwinnConnect™ website for weekly, monthly, and yearly tracking of progress. It is also compatible with MyFitnessPal. Additionally, the console’s USB port can be used to charge your smartphone, tablet or other media device while working out so you don’t have to worry about draining your battery. The Schwinn 170 lets you use core, stabilizing muscles to balance your body weight in a familiar cycling position. With easy to use features, simple assembly, and a unique console designed with you in mind, the Schwinn 170 is reliable transportation to a better you. Features include a high speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel, 25 resistance levels, 29 workout programs, in-console speakers, USB charging port, and contact heart rate monitoring built into the handlebars. |  |
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| Model | A10 | 130 | 170 |
| MSRP | $249.00 | $499.00 | $699.00 |
| Seat | Padded seat | Padded contoured seat with post for easy seat exchange | Â Â Padded contoured seat with post for easy seat exchange |
| Drive System | Perimeter weighted flywheel | High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel | High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel |
| Resistance | 8 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic | 20 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic | 25 Levels of Eddy Current Magnetic |
| Display Type | LCD window 5.0" X 3.0" | SchwinnConnect™ 2 LCD window System Main: 3.0†X 5.0†Secondary: 1.0†X 5.0†| SchwinnConnect™ 2 LCD window System Main: 3.0†X 5.0†Blue backlit Secondary: 1.0†X 5.0†Blue backlit |
| Display Readouts | Results / Speed / RPM / Resistance / Time / Distance / Calories/ Heart Rate | Time / RPM / Distance / Pulse / Speed / Calories / Resistance level / Profile / HR zone indicator / % complete indicator / Intensity meter / User indicator / Goal achievement | Time / RPM / Distance / Pulse / Speed / Calories / Resistance level / Profile / HR zone indicator / % complete indicator / Intensity meter / User indicator / Goal achievement |
| Quick Keys | Yes | 10 for resistance | 10 for resistance |
| Users | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Programs | Total: 6 Profile: 6 Heartrate: 0 Other: Quickstart | Total: 22 Profile: 9 preset Heartrate: 8 (4 beginner + 4 advanced) Other: (4 beginner + 4 advanced + Custom) | Total: 29 Profile:12 preset Heartrate: (4 beginner + 4 advanced + Custom) Other: Quick Start / 2 Fitness test / Recovery test / 4 Custom |
| Performance Tracking | No | Goal Tracker | Goal Tracker |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Grip | Grip | Grip (telemetric enabled console) |
| Crank / Pedals | 1-piece pedal cranks standard pedals and toe straps | 1-piece pedal cranks with standard pedals and toe straps | 3-piece pedal cranks / oversized pedals with toe straps |
| Handlebars | Padded | Angle adjustability | Forearm rest / Angle adjustability |
| Fan | No | Yes – 3 speed | Yes – 3 speed |
| Sound System | Yes | Yes – acoustic chamber for big sound | Yes – acoustic chamber |
| USB Connection | No | Yes – USB charging and data export to Schwinn connect & myfitnesspal.com | Yes – USB charging & data export to Schwinn connect & myfitnesspal.com |
| Water Bottle Holder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Media Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum User Weight | 275 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs |
| Other Features | Transport wheels / levelers | Transport wheels / 2 integrated levelers | Transport wheels / 2 integrated levelers |
| Power | Battery (not included) AC Adaptor (sold separately) | AC Adaptor (included) | AC Adaptor (included) |
| Warranty Information | Frame: 2 years Mechanical: 6 months Electrical: 6 months Labor: N/A | Frame: 10 years Mechanical: 2 years Electrical: 1 year Labor: 90 days | Frame: 10 years Mechanical: 2 years Electrical: 1 year Labor: 90 days |
