Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike

by Schwinn

Product Features

• Extra large black backlit LCD window with multi colored brickyard
• MP3 music input port, speakers, 2 speed fan and built in water bottle holder and utility tray.
• Convenient and comfortable contact heart rate pads.
• Transport wheels so you can easily move your bike into any room of the house. Under seat storage for magazines, books or towels.
• Extra thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support and oversized pedals with toe straps.
• New oversized console with 17 preset programs (including 8 profile courses and 3 Polar® heart rate controlled programs) and 16 levels of resistance. Schwinn Advantage workout journal with 2 user profiles. The console angle is adjustable to fit multiple users.

Product Description

Schwinn Recumbent Bikes have highly adjustable resistance, heavy duty flywheels and comfortable seats, with the added benefit of lower back support. Like all Schwinn products, the Schwinn 250 is built with the durability and quality that has made Schwinn one of the most trusted names in the industry. Features include a perimeter weighted flywheel, 16 resistance levels, 17 programs, speakers and MP3 music input port, and both telemetry and contact heart rate monitoring. It also includes the following exclusive Schwinn features:

BioFit™ Comfort

• Ergonomic, extra-wide seat
• Oversized, ergonomic pedal design
• Fore-aft and angle-adjustable console, with integrated blower fan, bottle holder and utility tray
• Speakers and MP3 music input port
  

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

• 17 preset programs including 8 profile courses, quick start, distance goal, fitness test
• 3 Polar® heart rate programs
• Extra large black backlit LCD window
• Schwinn Advantage™ workout tracking
• Polar® telemetry-enabled heart rate system

Features & Specifications:

• 16 resistance levels
• Perimeter weighted flywheel
• Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
• Retractable reading rack
• Water bottle holder
• Fan
• Speakers
• Additional storage
• Rear stabilizer frame levelers
• Transport wheels
• Adjustable handlebars
• Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
• Fore/aft seat adjustment
• Oversized deluxe pedal
• Oversized saddle
• Maximum user weight: 275 pounds
  

Manufacturer's Warranty:

5 years on the frame, 1 year on the mechanical and electrical parts, 3 months on the wear parts.

Compare These Recumbent Exercise Bikes Schwinn A20 Schwinn 220 (2009) Schwinn 240 Schwinn 250 Nautilus R514 Number of Programs 7 10 17 17 16 Workout Programs 1 Manual, 6 Profile 6 Profile, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode 8 Profile, 2 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Distance Goal, Results Mode 8 Profiles, Quick Start, Distance Goal, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Results Mode 6 Profile, Quick Start, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Distance Goal, Calorie Goal, Results Mode Performance Tracking No No Schwinn Advantage™ Schwinn Advantage™ No Polar® Heart Rate System No No No Yes Yes Heart Rate contact contact telemetry enabled & contact telemetry enabled & contact telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact Display Type LCD extra large LCD extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard extra large blue backlit LCD Resistance Levels 8 16 16 16 16 Other Features magnetic eddy current brake, extra large console, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, two position lumbar support, powered by battery or AC adaptor (sold separately) compatible, transport wheels, rear stabilizer frame levelers, switchable from miles to kilometers magnetic eddy current brake, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, reading rack, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, storage basket, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, blower fan, speakers, storage basket, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, blower fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, storage basket, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals Dimensions (L x W x H) 61 x 17 x 41 inches 56 x 25 x 38 inches 63 x 25 x 46 inches 67 x 25 x 26 inches 67 x 25 x 52 inches Product Weight 60 pounds 97 pounds 117 pounds 117 pounds 119 pounds Warranty Frame: 2 years, Mechanical & Electric: 6 months, Wear Parts: 30 days Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days Frame: 10 years, Mechanical: 2 years, Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6 months Max. User Weight 275 pounds 275 pounds 275 pounds 275 pounds 300 pounds

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 38 x 23 x 12 inches ; 117 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 124 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0055WRY02
• Item model number: 250
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,103 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #15 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Exercise Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Exercise Machine (Excellent combination with kindle fire), November 2, 2011

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Jack - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

Easy to setup and use. Very sturdy piece of equipment. Gives one a good workout. Comfortable and useful like some of the thousand dollar bikes. Slightly better than Schwinn 240 with additional programs and bigger console to rest your reading materials or Kindle/ipad etc. I was originally looking to buy Schwinn 240 but since 240 was getting discontinued decided to buy Schwinn 250 to make full use of warranty and service. I could not find a better price for this in local stores, Amazon had it delivered in three days with free shipping and no tax.

UPDATE Jan 20th, 2012 - I have been using this for a while now and it is awsome machine. I also use kindle fire while using it and this seems to be an excellent combo if you want to loose weight. I read books, magzines, watch movies, listen to music, check email and surf web and time flies by. I only intend to use this bike for 30 minutes but while using kindle fire I seldom finish in less than an hour. I am able to see difference in my weight in just weeks.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can an exercise bike be a delight and a dream come true., November 26, 2011

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Jan in Salt Lake "Jan in Salt Lake" (SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I have a really "bad" back, and have had to give-up walking and going to the gym. By trial and error I eliminated every type of exercise that increased the pain. While I am not exactly "in love" with exercise, it has always kept my weight under control. And,I discovered without a regular form of exercise I didn't feel as well as I had, and I started to gain weight. In desperation, I tried my friends Schwinn 240. Using a recumbent bike, didn't hurt my back. It had many good qualities, but the seat wasn't quite as comfortable as I would have liked. I came to Amazon to order the 240, and was excited when I read there was a new bike, the Schwinn Recumbent model 250. I immediately ordered it. I was pleased when Amazon notified me that I could expect the bike between November 25, and December 13, 2011. The bike was delivered at 9:30 a.m. November 25, 2011. The box was in good condition & the bike parts appeared perfect.My husband immediately began assembly. It took about 3 1/2 hours, he followed the clear instructions, & having the parts individually labeled was an amazing help. I could not wait to try it out. I got on the bike moments after he had completed assembly, I found the seat to be exceptionally comfortable, it was enough wider that my husand could use it also. The higher seat back supported my back better than I could have dreamed. The seat also has a better comfort factor than the Schwinn 240. It operated so quietly that I could listen to t.v. or have a conversation and not miss a word. When I got up the next morning I felt I had discovered a miracle, my back hadn't gone into spasm during the night. I used it again today and I love, love it even more. Thank you Amazon.com for carrying quality products. It was an added bonus not to pay for shipping the bike Thanks again Amazon.com..

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schwinn 250, October 30, 2011

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Penny Ann Drumheller (Forreston, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

This bike is built to last. All the parts are beefy. The MP3 port is really not what it is ad. as. All it is a 2 speaker port. No amp or vol adj. I have to have my MP3 turned all the way up to hear it. But the bike is extremely quiet. The only thing that you hear is when it changes the resistance levels and that is a very quiet motor sound. The display large and easy to read. If you have the display tilted all the way forward it gets in the way of the handle bars that are up front. You will not be able to put this in front of you tv and be able to see it since the display is right there. The fan is kind of a joke. It moves very little air even on high. But i guess that something is better than nothing.
The assembly went smoothly took a little over an hour but I did it by myself. The bike is heavy so you may need a helper when unboxing\assy. The seat adjustment knob have to be lossened all the way before the seat will slide. I would have changed this with something that is a little quicker (coarser threads).
None of these little drawbacks takes away from the quality of the bike. I would still recommend this to anybody that wants a recumbent bike.