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For this new season Schwinn have introduced 3 great new bikes.
In this article we will compare them and see which on is best for you!
The three bikes are:
Schwinn 170 Upright Bike: Ready for quality cardio workouts that complement your workout goals? With upgraded comfort, an array of customization features and intuitive goal tracking technology, the Schwinn® 170 Upright Bike is a healthier you waiting to happen.
Schwinn 130 Upright Bike: Employing 22 pre-programmed workouts and 20 resistance levels, the Schwinn® 130 Upright Bike provides a highly specialized workout designed to quickly engage the cardiovascular system, your key to a healthy, happy heart. And with the newly designed DualTrack™ LCD displays, you get a larger, main display and a smaller, secondary display so you can prop up your book or tablet over the main view and still view your progress.
Schwinn® A10 Upright Bike Schwinn® upright bikes offer an outdoor bike feel in a compact design. This lets you use core, stabilizing muscles to balance your body weight in a familiar cycling position. Get fit on your own schedule and in your own home with the A10 upright exercise bike that runs smoothly and quietly, with eight resistance levels to keep you on your toes.
Finally the range is complemented with the Schwinn AD2 Airdyne.
| Model (Click for Review) | Schwinn 170 Upright Bike | Schwinn 130 Upright Bike | Schwinn A10 Upright Bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRSP | $699.00 | $499.00 | $249.00 |
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| Resistance | 25 levels of eddy current brake resistance | 20 levels of eddy current brake resistance | 8 levels of eddy current brake resistance |
| Drive System | High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel | High speed high inertia perimeter weighted flywheel | Perimeter weighted flywheel |
| Total Number of Workout Programs | 29 | 22 | 7 |
| Number of Profile Programs | 12 | 9 | 6 |
| Number of Heart Rate Programs | 9 (4 beginner + 4 advanced + Custom) | 8 (4 beginner + 4 advanced) | 0 |
| Other Programs | Quick Start / 2 Fitness Tests / Recovery Test / 4 Custom | Quick Start / 2 Fitness Tests / 2 Custom | Quick Start |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Grip / Telemetry enabled console | Grip | Grip |
| Display & Console Features | |||
| Display Type | DualTrack™ 2 LCD window system – Main: 3.0" x 5.0" blue backlit, Secondary: 1.0" x 5.0" blue backlit | DualTrack™ 2 LCD window system – Main: 3.0" x 5.0", Secondary: 1.0" x 5.0" | LCD window 5.0" x 3.0" |
| Display Readouts | Time / RPM / Distance / Pulse / Speed / Calories / Resistance Level / Course Profile / Heart Rate Zone Indicator / % Complete Indicator / Intensity Meter / User Indicator / Goal Achievement | Time / RPM / Distance / Pulse / Speed / Calories / Resistance Level / Course Profile / Heart Rate Zone Indicator / % Complete Indicator / Intensity Meter / User Indicator / Goal Achievement | Time / RPM / Distance / Results / Speed / Calories/ Resistance Level / Heart Rate |
| Quick Keys | 10 for resistance | 10 for resistance | Yes |
| User Profiles | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Performance Tracking | Goal Tracker | Goal Tracker | No |
| Integrated Features | |||
| Seat | Large contoured seat / Fore & aft adjustments / Post attachment system | Padded contoured seat with post for easy seat exchange | Padded seat |
| Crank/Pedals | 3-piece pedal cranks / Oversized pedals with toe straps | 1-piece pedal cranks with standard pedals and toe straps | 1-piece pedal cranks with standard pedals and toe straps |
| Handle Bars | Forearm rest / Angle adjustability | Angle adjustability | Padded |
| Water Bottle Holder | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fan | Yes – 3 speed | Yes – 3 speed | No |
| Media Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound System | Yes – acoustic chamber for big sound | Yes – acoustic chamber for big sound | Yes |
| USB Connection | Yes – USB charging and data export to Schwinn Connect™ & myfitnesspal.com | Yes – USB charging and data export to Schwinn Connect™ & myfitnesspal.com | No |
| Switchable From Miles To KM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Transport Wheels | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Stabilizers/Frame Levelers | 2 integrated levelers | 2 integrated levelers | Yes |
| Product Dimensions | 41.3" L x 21.4" W x 55.6" H (105 x 54 x 141 cm) | 41.3" L x 21.4" W x 55.6" H (105 x 54 x 141 cm) | 27.5" L x 19" W x 50" H (67 x 48 x 126 cm) |
| Machine Weight | 62.8 lbs (28.5 kg) | 58.4 lbs (26.5 kg) | 54.7 lbs (24.8 kg) |
| Maximum User Weight | 300 lbs (136 kg) | 300 lbs (136 kg) | 275 lbs (125 kg) |
| Power Requirements | Plugs into any standard electrical wall outlet on a 110V-120V circuit. 120V 60Hz AC Input, 9VDC, 1.5A output AC power adapter included. | Plugs into any standard electrical wall outlet on a 110V-120V circuit. 120V 60Hz AC Input, 9VDC, 1.5A output AC power adapter included. | Battery (not included) / AC Adaptor (sold separately) |
| Warranty | Frame: 10 yrs / Mechanical: 2 yrs / Electrical: 1 yr / Labor: 90 days | Frame: 10 yrs / Mechanical: 2 yrs / Electrical: 1 yr / Labor: 90 days | Frame: 2 yrs / Mechanical: 6 months / Electrical: 6 months / Labor: N/A |
