Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike

by Schwinn

Product Features

• Compact recumbent exercise bike for the home with 11 workout programs
• Grip heart rate sensors enable you to monitor your fitness level
• Computer controlled, eddy current resistance with 8 levels
• Workouts include six preset profiles, one manual, three heart rate control, and one target heart rate
• 275-pound maximum user weight: measures 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get an excellent cardio workout at home without breaking the bank with the Schwinn Active 20 recumbent exercise bike. It features 11 preset programs, computer-controlled eddy current resistance, and a belt drive system that ensures quiet operation and a smooth ride. The grip heart rate sensors also enable you to monitor your fitness level. It includes integrated leveling feet to keep everything balanced and help protect your floor. Other features include a 9-position padded saddle and transport wheels for easy storage after your workout.

Specifications:

• Profile: Recumbent
• Number of workout programs: 11
• Workout programs: 1 Manual program, 6 preset profile programs, 3 Heart Rate Control programs and 1 Target Heart Rate program
• Heart rate monitor: Grip
• Resistance levels: 8
• Resistance system: Quiet Magnetic ECB (Eddy current brake) resistance
• Display: LCD
• Display readouts: Speed, RPM, Time, Distance, Watt, Calories, Pulse
• Dimensions: 58.5 x 26 x 36 inches
• Product weight: 58 pounds
• Maximum user weight: 275 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 3 years; Parts - 6 months

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.

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

Product Description

Stay in shape with a recumbent bike that features 11 programs to keep you motivated and challenged. The BioFit Seat Design features 2 position height adjustment with lumbar support for a comfortable ride.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 83 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 83.4 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: B001ARYU44
• Item model number: 100129
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (168 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,075 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #92 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Cardio Training > Exercise Bikes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

128 of 133 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love this bike, December 12, 2008

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Ann M. Smythe "thewalkandreadlady" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I bought this bike in February in preparation for knee surgery. It was extremely easy to put together - I had it together in one hour and I am a woman. It comes with all of the tools you will need. The display is nice and large and easy to understand without the manual. I used it to recover from knee surgery and now I ride it almost every morning for 30 minutes and I can really tell the difference in my legs and in my weight in general. I mostly wanted to express how easy it was to assemble and operate. I have had no trouble with it at all. I love this bike.

68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Schwin Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike, January 9, 2009

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19126 (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I've had this bike for about three weeks and I really like it. The bike is sturdy and assembly is easy. There are six preset hill programs to choose from, or you can use one of the six manually levels. Instructions and use of the computer are easy as well. One of the things I like about this bike is the fitness rating option, using the "recovery" button. It monitors your heart rate for 1 minute after you stop exercising, using the pulse sensors in the handles. It monitors the rate your heart slows then gives you a fitness rating from F1 (best) to F6 (worst). I get my heart rate up as high as I can on level 2 just before I stop exercising, and then I hit the recovery button. After exercising for three weeks I've have dropped from F5 to F4. My resting pulse rate has dropped from 80/minute to 65. I have bad knees and hips, but this bike does not aggravate them at all. If you want to strengthen and tone your legs, just put it up to level 6 and do about 20 reps. Level 6 can't be maintained for long, unless your a body builder. You may choose to get a more expensive bike, but I think this model will give you all you need for a good cardio workout.

76 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very satisfied, December 29, 2008

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CBidwill (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Exercise Bike (Sports)

I've had this bike for about 5 weeks now and am very pleased with my purchase. I just sit in front of the TV and play PS3 for about 1-2 hours every day and burn plenty of calories. The chair is much more comfortable than our old standard exercise bike, which is paramount when using it as much as we do.

We also looked at the more expensive, older Schwinn model. Personally, we liked this one better, and it's 200 bucks cheaper. This one was more comfortable and also much more easily adjusted, which is nice when you have 2 people using it at very different heights. This one hasn't been on the market as long, so I'm not sure how it'll last over the years, but so far it's been strong and sturdy. Still, we got a 3 year warranty (not from Amazon) just in case. Even with the warranty it's still much cheaper than the $[...] Schwinn model.

As for negatives, you can get a lot of resistance from this bike, but each step up is a big jump. It would have been nicer to be able to ramp up more gradually. Also, I believe the calorie burner count is too high. I have a hard time believing that I can burn almost 1000 calories in an hour (although I do get the resistance up pretty high and break a good sweat).

All told though, this is an excellent bike at an excellent price. Highly recommend.