Schwinn 201 Recumbent Exercise Bike

by Schwinn

Product Features

• Compact stationary recumbent exercise bike with high inertia flywheel and eight resistance levels
• Easy-to-read LCD monitor displays time, distance, speed, calories burned, and heart rate
• Adjustable, extra-wide and -padded seat accommodates riders of all body sizes and lengths
• Height-adjustable handlebars for proper positioning; supports riders up to 300 pounds
• Footprint measures 56 x 25 inches and weighs 93.5 pounds; ten-year warranty on frame

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Save money on monthly gym fees and get yourself in shape with the compact, affordable Schwinn 201 stationary recumbent exercise bike. It features eight levels of magnetic eddy current resistance and a reliable belt drive transmission that ensures quiet operation. It also features six pre-programmed workouts, graphical display of your course profile, and contact heart rate sensors (integrated into the handlebars to the side of the seat). The comfortable and anatomically designed recumbent seat offers lower back support and the padded seat adjusts in the for/aft positions to accommodate a variety positions for multiple users.

Feature Detail:

• Fully-shrouded high inertia flywheel
• Easy-to-read LCD monitor graphically displays complete workout statistics, including time, distance, speed, calories burned, and heart rate
• Extra-wide and extra-padded seat for maximum comfort
• Fast and easy seat adjustment accommodates riders of all body sizes and leg lengths
• Height adjustable handle bars for proper positioning and comfort
• Integrated leveling feet offer enhanced stability
• Transport wheels for easy movement and positioning of the bike across any flat surface.
• Standard dimension pedals with foot strap
• Water bottle holder
• Includes AC power adapter
• Dimensions: 56 by 25 inches (L x W)
• Weight: 93.5 pounds
• Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Residential Environment: ten years on frame. Parts and electronics are covered for one year. Labor is covered for six months from date of original purchase.

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.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 130 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000E158BG
• Item model number: 201 Recumbent Bike
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #316,126 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Recumbent exercycle great for maintaining fitness and controlling weight., February 27, 2006

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D. Chou "davetheadventurer" (So. Cal, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn 201 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

My exercycle (Schwinn 203: same as 201 but with larger display) was purchased in Jan. 2005 to supplement my road and mtn. bike rides whenever there were time limitations or inclement weather. It has worked well in maintaining my cardio, leg strength, and overall fitness levels.

This exercycle is HEAVY so I'm glad UPS didn't cause any damage. It was relatively simple to assemble by carefully following the instructions. The base is stable and has small wheels in the back cross bars to provide some mobility for storage. Quality is average but that's expected at this price.

Likes: Comfortable reclined sitting position easy on the lower back and perineal regions. Great for maintaining cardio and leg strength. Watch TV, read a book, chat, etc....during workouts. Exercise anytime at home without the chance of cross contaminations from public/health club equipment.

Dislikes: Heart rate monitor gives erroneous readings occasionally and only works with both hands on the sensors. Flimsy wiring. The magnetic resistance unit developed some thumping noises after repeated uses at high cadences. Speed doesn't correspond with power output, e.g., level one (90watts) at 100rpm ~23mph; level six (260watts) at 100rpm ~23mph. Lower power output (watts) should equal slower speeds. Stock platform pedals not smooth and required bearing adjustments.

Overall: Very useful adjunct to regular outdoors training. NOT a true ergometer but good for simple evaluations of one's cardio and strength fitness levels. Fair price but questionable long term durability.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Why did Schwinn only include major resistance?, June 28, 2004

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Tbone "T" - See all my reviews

My doctor told me to get off the climber and onto the bike to help my knees out. I'm 51 and play tennis everyday as well as national tournaments. Here are my comments:

This inexpensive bike solves many of the problems of past units - it has magnetic resistance, quality build and a usable computer console.

However, although the bike has 8 included resistance levels, 6 are unusable as toooo resistant, the second is borderline and the first is a good warmup. This from the number one name in bicycles is a little hard to believe.

As any trainer or rehabilitation clinic can tell you, the range of training and keeping your knees healthy is 80 to 90 revolutions per minute with slight to medium resistance. On the $3,000. Lyfefitness machine at our gym for example, I use level 6 as warmup and 9 thru 12 for about half an hour (out of 20 levels I think).

On this unit, 1 is a good warmup, but level 2 is MUCH more resistance. To the point of wanting to go back down to the first level after 5 minutes or so. To put another way, going from level 1 at a heartrate of 70 beats per minute, level 2 rampted me up to 101 beats per minute. Another speed inbetween would solve the problem.

It's a shame Schwinn missed the boat on resistance so completely, when all else seems on the mark!

I'll keep the machine and togle between the first two speeds, but watch out folks who want to grin and bear it, as your knees may/will pay the price of inappropriate resistance.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Value, March 5, 2006

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K. Swanson (Sherman, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn 201 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I've had my Schwinn 201 for a little over a year now, and I am very satisfied with it. I ride it an average of 5 hours per week, and it is still going strong. My previous bike burned up 2 sets of bearings in a little under 4 months.

Likes: relatively smooth ride, quiet operation, comfortable seat, stable, durable

Dislikes: heart rate monitor doesn't respond quickly, it occaisionally develops squeeks when ridden for a long time (although they always seem to disappear), calorie burn rate is probably too high