Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer [Discontinued]

by Schwinn

Product Features

• Elliptical trainer with smooth and quiet magnetic resistance system
• Includes 12 workout programs and 8 computer-controlled levels
• LCD display tracks time, speed, distance, RPM, level, calories, and more
• Oversized pedals with 18-inch stride length; 275-pound capacity
• Measures 25 x 66 x 66 inches (W x H x D); 15-year frame warranty

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Elliptical trainers provide an effective cardiovascular workout that combines upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion. By emulating the natural motion of your foot while supporting your heel throughout the stride, elliptical trainers are much easier on your knees and joints. In addition to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on ellipticals will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health (and burning calories at the same time).

In addition to accommodating a wide variety of users with its lengthened 18 inch/46 centimeter stride, the Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer also incorporates an articulating footplate, which follows the natural motion of your foot and supports your heel throughout the entire stride motion. Additional features of Schwinn's 418 Elliptical Trainer include a grip heart-rate monitoring and a high-inertia drive system using an oversized flywheel and Poly V-belt. The quiet magnetic resistance Eddy Current Brake provides a smooth ride. The more than ten workout programs include: rolling, valley, fat burn, ramp, plateau, intervals, mountain, heart rate, and manual mode. An LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories and calories per hour, load, and heart rate and course profile.

The 418's LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories, calories per hour, load, heart rate, and course profile.

Key Features:

• Grip heart rate monitoring
• High-inertia drive system uses an oversized flywheel and Poly V-belt
• Quiet magnetic resistance Eddy Current Brake provides a smooth ride
• Twelve workout programs include: rolling, valley, fat burn, ramp, random, plateau, intervals,
• mountain, two heart rate programs, fitness test, and manual mode
• LCD display shows time, speed, distance, revolutions per minute, resistance level, calories, calories per hour, load, heart rate, and course profile
• Eight levels of resistance
• Power requirements: 4-C Batteries or 110 volt AC Adapter
• Product dimensions: 66 inches long by 25 inches wide by 66 inches tall (168 by 63.5 by 168 centimeters)
• Maximum user weight is 275 pounds (125 kilograms)
• Requires 4-C Batteries or 110v AC Adapter
• Measures 66 inches long by 25 inches wide by 66 inches tall (168 x 63.5 x 168 cm)

What's in the Box?
Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer, user's manual, warranty information

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 15 years; parts - 2 years; electronics - 1 year; labor - 6 months; wear items - 6 months

Compare these Schwinn Elliptical Trainers Schwinn 430 Schwinn 431 Schwinn 460 Style Front Drive Dual Action Front Drive Dual Action Variable Stride Dual Action Stride Length 18 inches 18 inches 2 to 26 inches Drive Train Poly V-belt Poly V-belt Poly V-belt Motion Forward/ Reverse Forward/ Reverse Forward/ Reverse Resistance Magnetic ECB Magnetic ECB Magnetic ECB Resistance Levels 16 16 16 Dimensions (L x W x H) 59" x 26" x 68" 59" x 26" x 68" 54" x 34" x 73" Product Weight 152 pounds 172 pounds 221 pounds Maximum User Weight 275 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds Display LCD Backlit LCD Touch screen, backlit LCD Display Features Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval, time, resistance Time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, course profile Heart Rate Grip Grip Chest strap with telemetry; grip on handlebars Programs 1 manual, 6 profile, 1 calorie goal, results mode, BMI test 1 manual, 10 profile, 2 heart rate control, 2 custom, time trial, calorie goal, fitness test, BMI test, recovery mode, results, mode 1 manual, 11 profile, 2 custom for two users Warranty Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--6 months Frame--10 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, wear parts--90 days Other Features Transport wheels, bottle holder Transport wheels, bottle holder, 3-speed fan, MP3/iPod holder Fixed and moving handlebars, articulating foot plates, cooling fan, transport wheels, bottle holder

About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 180 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EI05VM
• Item model number: 3611016
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #49,178 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

99 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good and Simple Exercise Machine, August 18, 2006

By	Peter Tynan "Thomas Tynan" (Lacey, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer [Discontinued] (Sports)

In the two weeks I have used the Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer I have been quite happy with its performance. Its magnetic friction keeps the machine quiet so others in the house don't complain about the noise. The motion is silk smooth and still provides a good workout.

Why not 5 stars? First, the one of the footpads came broken and I have had to order a new one (machine is still usable of course). And second, the instructions are unclear about using the control panel. I have been learning how to use it through trial and error.

160 of 164 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Silky smooth, totally silent, November 3, 2006

By	M. Potvin "www.mattpotvin.com" (SC PA) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer [Discontinued] (Sports)

I purchased the 418 from Amazon after finding that this was the Consumer Reports Best Buy, and rated number two on their review list. Intermingled with the several thousand dollar units was the Schwinn, MSRP of $1200. Amazon had it for $799 w/ free shipping, a bit more than other retailers, but they weren't offering free shipping, so the price difference became a dollar.

The unit was delivered within a couple weeks, handled by a bulk transport company. They were very cordial, called 15 minutes prior to arrival so I could leave the office to meet them at the house. It is a threshold delivery, so they unloaded it from the pallet off the truck and left it in my garage. I unboxed it in the garage and carried the pieces to my basement, and began assembly. The directions are about as expected for a device like this. However, I ran into a big problem, I was missing the console mast assembly (large upright piece that the display goes on). So we called the Schwinn customer support number and they by second day air the "mast assembly." I was quite shocked to find an 8" box sitting on my porch when it should have been 3 feet long. The part number was correct we learned when calling them back, but they pulled the wrong item from the warehouse. They again resent a console mast assembly by second day air. Brought the large package into my basement, and my wife began reassembling. Only to find out that this piece didn't fit into our unit. I got home from work to find my wife on the phone with the rep. He had her taking off the plastic covering to try and slide the assembly in. Mind you, we're talking about two square pieces here of both the same size. It wouldn't even fit into the round plastic opening, which is why they had her taking apart the covers. In the meantime, I called and got a different rep on the phone. Within five minutes, she told me that they no longer make the console mast assembly for this model (2006 model, hello, just purchased?) They suggested that I go back to the retailer and inform them of my issue.

This is where Amazon really shone through. Amazon offered to have the bulk freight company come out to my house and pick up all the pieces. I had already thrown out the large box the unit came in. And they delivered a new unit. The new unit had all the pieces and is flawless. I LOVE this machine. It is totally silent, which I love. Our treadmill next to the elliptical requires you turn the TV up so loud, you can hear it through the entire house. I am 6'3" and was quite shocked that I didn't need a ton of extra headroom to use this. Our basement ceilings are probably 7.5 feet, and I only just touch the ceiling, so I have to take out a drop tile.

The only reason I gave it four stars is that I'm hesitant about the company being able to provide replacement parts under warranty if something should happen given my experiences in trying to get the missing part. I'd give it five stars as it stands mechanically and quality wise today.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost two years later and still going strong, March 23, 2007

By	Laughin' Hal "Hal" (United Staets) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer [Discontinued] (Sports)

I purchased a Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer in April of 2005 after reading about it in the January, 2005 Consumer Reports magazine. I purchased from Amazon through a third party vendor and paid significantly more than what it is selling for now. After reading the comments on here mentioning worries about quality control, I wanted to assure people that, two years later, my machine is working just as well as it did the day I installed it. I use the machine religiously for 45 minutes a day five days a week, and my wife uses it, too, though not as regularly. It is virtually silent, smooth, and dependable. The ONLY problems I have with it are two: 1) Every now and then, for no real reason, the display messes up on the machine and displays too dark of an image. I simply unplug the machine, wait about 10 seconds, and plug it back in again. Everything works fine. 2) In 23 months I've had to tighten the bolts holding the machine together probably four or five times. Every few months or so the machine gets a wobble or creaks a little or I feel a weird vibration in one of the foot pedals, but I tighten up the bolts and life is good again.

Actually, I wonder how many of the people complaining on here about a noisy machine simply need to tighten the bolts. I remember having to make adjustments the first week or so to get the machine adjusted so that it didn't wobble or creak.

So all in all, it's been a terrific machine, and I am a very satisfied customer who paid almost $1,100 with shipping for my machine. I consider $799 a bargain, and I've honestly considered purchasing a second machine just to keep around for when I wear this one out.

UPDATE OF THIS ORIGINAL REVIEW: Since writing this review I have further researched the Schwinn 418. I couldn't figure out why I had such a great machine and why so many people complained about theirs, especially about the mast assembly, which seemed really sturdy on my machine. I have learned that in 2006 there was an apparent change in the way the machine was manufactured. Specifically, there was--according to these reports--a change in the mast assembly. I am not sure if that is the case or not, but having not seen a recent model to compare to mine, I can no longer recommend a new Schwinn 418. Now, if you can get your hands on a 2005 model...