Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike

by Schwinn

Product Features

• Recumbent exercise bike for the home with 16 resistance levels and 13.2-pound flywheel
• 12 workout programs, including 6 course profiles, fitness test, and custom workout
• Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring
• Ergonomic pedal design for efficient and comfortable pedaling; adjustable console and seat
• 300-pound maximum user weight; 5-year warranty on frame, 1 year on parts and electronics

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get in shape at home with the comfortable Schwinn 220 recumbent exercise bike, offering a compact design and the feel of a more traditional outdoor bike while relying on core, stabilizing muscles to balance your body weight. Features include a 13.2-pound flywheel, 16 resistance levels, 12 programs, adjustable seat, magazine rack, and contact heart rate monitoring built into the handlebars. It also includes the following exclusive Schwinn features:

The Schwinn 220 recumbent exercise bike for the home.

BioFit Comfort:

• Ergonomic pedal design for efficient and comfortable pedaling
• Adjustable console and seat
• Convenient step-through design

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:

• 12 workout programs, including 6 course profiles, fitness test, and custom workout
• Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring

Features & Specifications:

• 16 resistance levels
• 13.2-pound flywheel
• Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
• Fore and aft seat adjustment
• Magazine rack
• Transport wheels
• Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
• Maximum user weight: 300 pounds

The Schwinn 220's exercise console (see larger image).

An adjustable seat allows multiple users to exercise on the 220 comfortably.

Manufacturer's Warranty
5 years on the frame, 1 year on parts and electronics, 3 months on wear parts, 3 months on labor

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

About 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. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 38 x 30 x 13 inches ; 111 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 112 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B00275R1X0
• Item model number: 100168
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #657 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

83 of 83 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First Look at Schwinn 220 Recumbent Bike, December 1, 2009

By	Country Squire (Azle, Texas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

Please note that this review is written based on only ONE WEEK (Comments added 1/7/10) of use, so it can't possibly address performance over the long term. If I remember to, I'll come back in a few months and give a more complete review.

First, the machine was shipped promptly and arrived on time. The package was somewhat damaged, but all the bike parts arrived in good condition. It appears to me that the Chinese manufacturer packaged the bike for containerized shipment, and not for individual transport. Nevertheless, all was okay.

Assembly is straight-forward. I was interrupted (neighbor's horses got out), but total assembly time was probably about one hour, working alone. Note that I'm an experienced assembler, having put together many wagons, carts, bikes, trikes, etc. in the wee hours of Christmas morning. Also note that Step 5 (page 11) calls for REMOVING the seat rail bracket; the bracket on my bike WAS NOT already installed, and, not reading the instruction, I installed the bracket, as that's what the diagram suggested. No big deal, but you'll have to remove it later. Other than that glitch, all went smoothly. By the way, all the tools that you will need are included in the package - nice touch.

With only one week's use, the machine has been absolutely silent in operation; I certainly hope that continues. (ADDED 1/7/10: After a month's use, it has developed a clicking sound as I pedal.) By default, the bike starts at intensity level 3. Stepping up to level 4 is detectable but not severe. Further steps seem to increase resistance at a higher level.

I cannot grasp the front handle bars while sitting with my back against the backrest; in fact I can barely touch them with my finger tips. To grasp the handles I must lean forward. Not a biggie, but I would prefer them to be located in front of the electronic display, rather than behind it.

As to the electronic panel, it appears to me that the MPH shown is high; at 80 RPMs it registers 16 miles per hour, while my old bike showed 13 MPH. The display registers about 25 calories per mile at resistance level 4. The heart rate monitor shows about 5 beats per minute higher than my Polar unit, but I can't say for sure which one is closer.

I do not like the way the "time" feature changes between "elapsed time" and a one-minute countdown display at 6-second intervals - I would prefer it to stay on the elapsed time screen. If there is a way to reset this feature I haven't been able to find it. (ADDED 1/7/10: Press the LOCK button to keep on elapsed time and MPH.)

Also, my old bike stopped the elapsed-time clock whenever I quit pedaling, but this one continues to run - a stop to answer the doorbell reflected 5 minutes of exercise time while I was away. (ADDED 1/7/10: Press the STOP once (only once) to pause the display, and the top left button (I forget its label) to resume.)

I have not used any of the programmed workout programs, because I exercise at 78-82 RPMs for 30 minutes, varying pedal resistance during the workout (I'm a 70-year-old male, and I'm not trying to build endurance.)

The "magazine rack" is merely a small ledge. It will hold a magazine, I suppose, but I place my very small MP3 player on it. I don't believe that some of the larger players would stay on the ledge.

I knew this before I ordered the bike, so I can't really complain, but I would much prefer the display unit to be powered by a battery, as my old bike was. The Schwinn 220 must be plugged into an AC outlet - without electricity you don't get any readouts, and can't vary resistance.

The Schwinn 220 seems to be pretty stout, and my overall impression, at this point, is favorable. If it continues to function like it does now, I'll be pleased with my purchase. Time will tell. (ADDED 1/7/10: So far, so good.)

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tall Guy and general weight LOSS!, January 11, 2010

By	Klutch "Klutch" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

Ok. I've done research upon research on recumbent bikes. My biggest concern was that 95% of all the reviews out there were from senior citizens or those using it for physical therapy. I need a bike for exercise and weight loss. I purchased this bike and am very pleased. The resistance is top notch and the computer read out is very informative. I'm 6'5 and 275lbs and it is still a perfect fit. So for all those people out there who are tall and or big this bike will work great for you.! Great weight loss help a long!

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars One of the best in this price range., December 2, 2009

By	Winkinod "Baper" (Findlay, OH) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schwinn 220 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I checked out ProForm, Weslo, and Sears models before buying the 220, and preferred the Schwinn over the others. I considered the Schwinn 240 but it was 6 or 7 inches longer and I have limited space. However, I'm not disappointed with the 220. It is a high quality bike at a reasonable price. It's digital computer readout allows you to set and view resistance, calories, miles, time, pulse rate, speed, etc. (and some I've forgotten). Custom programs can be entered but I haven't learned how yet. Also, there is a "Quick Start" button that allows you to program your resistance and go. It's not hard to assemble but it's not easy either. A helper would be nice, if only to hold the heavier pieces upright while you connect the wiring (I didn't have one). My only complaint is the manual. It's not very helpful in assembly or learning to program workouts on the digital computer. But the 220 provides a good, quiet workout and is a very nice exercise bike.