Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike Review
The Schwinn 240 recumbent bike is a reasonably priced and well-liked stationary recumbent bike. The bike makes use of a 20-pound flywheel and magnetic braking to alter resistance. Users can choose between one of sixteen different resistance levels. The 240 is designed to be comfortable, and features soft, ergonomic seating along with padded lumbar support, a feature not included by many competitors that can provide much needed support for the back. Schwinn is known for putting emphasis on comfortable seating.
The bike also features grip-based heart rate monitoring that is useful in determining exercise effectiveness and even in designing a specific workout course. The heart rate readout can be found on the Schwinn 240's large "exercise console," which is used when creating and selecting different exercise courses and selecting from among the bike's eight pre-designed course profiles.
Note that this is a 117 pound bike. What your get here is a bike heavy enough to be stable even when you really ride hard. At this level of bike you get a rugged piece of equipment that is really useful as compared to some cheap bikes that are more toy-like. This is a more substantial machine even than the similar Schwinn 220.
Schwinn 240 Features and Specifications:
- Maximum user weight: 300 lbs
- 67 x 13 x 26 inch dimensions
- 20-pound, perimeter weighted flywheel
- 16 resistance levels
- Transport wheels for moving short distances
- Integrated heart rate grip system
- Large console
- Lumbar-supporting seat
- Reading rack
The Schwinn 240 Reviews
The well-reviewed Schwinn 240 is considered by some to be the best home exercise bike. This recumbent has been called quiet by many, who note that this prevents the bike from interfering with television or music enjoyment during workouts. Reviewers also noted that the bike offers a wide range of resistance levels, and can therefore be used for a long time and still remain a source of a challenging workout.
Users also noted that the layout of the machine ensures that only the muscles intended to be involved are engaged in its use, and at the same time it is a highly adjustable product that can accommodate a wide range of body sizes. Buyers also appreciated the Schwinn 240's heart rate monitoring feature, which can sync up with wireless heart rate monitors bought elsewhere and display the readings on its console.
Other reviewers noted that the assembly required to construct the bike from its packaging was tedious and confusing. Many users claimed that the seat was uncomfortable, and found the lumbar support more irritating than helpful (although optimists noted that this problem was fixable with a pillow). Some found the console display counterintuitive and difficult to navigate and to use. This problem was compounded for some by the Schwinn 240 Recumbent screen's lack of backlighting and general difficulty to read in certain settings.
Reviews are mostly positive and the bike offers a lot for the money.
The Schwinn
240 recumbent bike