Schwinn 213 Recumbent Exercise Bike [Discontinued]
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Equipment Details
Manufacturer: SchwinnBrand: Schwinn
Model: Schwinn 213 Recumbent Exercise Bike
Product features:
- 300-pound maximum user weight capacity
- Adjustable fan to keep you cool during workouts; wide and comfortable Bio-Fit pedals
- Bottle holders positioned under the seat within easy reach
- Warranty: Frame - 10 years; mechanical and electrical - 1 year; wear items - 6 months; labor - 90 days
- Measures 58 inches long by 26 inches wide by 52 inches tall; weighs 108 pounds
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Sports reviews of Schwinn 213 Recumbent Exercise Bike [Discontinued]
Customer Review: Great product, bad instructions
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
The bike itself is fabulous. I took a lead from a recent Consumer Report story, and checked out this and several similar models.
We settled on the Schwinn because it was the best of its price range, and we didn't want to spend three times as much on our first exercise equipment purchase; if we stick with it, and wear this one down over time, we might go for something more gym-worthy in a few years.
We went with the recumbent because we figured that it would entice us to use the thing more than an upright, which is a bit less comfortable without adding to the lower-body workout, and possibly more stressful on the back.
We went with the 213 because it was the leading Schwinn recumbent, highly rated by CR, in stock, and on sale.
The bike itself is great: more comfortable than any other I tried in the store, with plenty of routine options, sufficient resistance, and well-placed handles (two sets, one with palm-read pulse sensors). The book/magazine rack leaves a bit to be desired, but works okay; the bin under it, which one might use for keys or change in a gym, works nice for an MP3 player.
Something that I didn't notice in the store, in reviews, or in online descriptions is that there are two water bottle slots under the seat. I'm not sure why you'd want two for an in-home stationary bike, but perhaps other users sit on this thing for much longer than I do.
The small parts (screws, bolts, and washers, plus three nifty included tools, the only ones you'll need) come on two pieces of cardboard, separated into marked boxes which are numbered according to the steps in the instructions, then shrink-wrapped to hold things in place. Popping the pieces out of the back of the cardboard, one step at a time or one screw at a time, was a big relief over many assemble-from-a-box kits I've done (desks, beds, shelves, etc.), with no time needed to sort out the various sizes, compare them to charts, etc.
The instructions themselves, however, were a bit of a quandry. Part 30 is labelled and discussed as part 3. Part 16 is referred to as Part 13. Additionally, in "stage 2" (the 13 steps are divided into 8 stages), the instructions say to bolt the seat support slide (an H-shaped piece) to the seat support bar, when they should say to bolt the support slide to the seat front; they also don't not that you'll need to place the joined support slide and seat front onto the support bar before attaching the seat back. Also, the instructions for attaching the front floor support bar don't make clear that the wheels should point forward.
Further, some screws are already assembled and have to be removed. The instructions note that this is true for the four screws in the back of the "main unit", but not that it also applies to the four bolts that attach the main unit support bar to the main crank housing.
The assembly thus took an hour or so. But then I was up and riding (a 15-min, low intensity "ride in the park" to start) instantly. The programming is pretty straightforward, and the menu system is easily navigable. And, finally but perhaps most importantly, the bike is soooooo quiet that, if i could kill the "beeps" that happen while surfing the menu, I could otherwise ride while my wife sleeps.
Description of Schwinn 213 Recumbent Exercise Bike [Discontinued]
With smart features, a comfortable design, and a wide variety of workout options, Schwinn's 213 Recumbent Exercise Bike will be a welcome addition to your home gym. The bike features 11 workout programs and 16 levels of resistance, allowing you to choose your workout and push yourself to a different level of resistance and program with every workout. With its comfortable, recumbent style, this bike has an array of convenient functions and features. Schwinn's Bio-Fit Comfort wide seat has a dual-position lumbar support seat back and side bolsters to keep your lower back comfortable while pedaling. A full slate of workout programs--including ten profile courses with calorie goal, body mass index (BMI) measurement, time trial with pacer, two custom user-defined programs, three heart rate programs, recovery test, results mode, fitness test, quick start, and manual mode. To track your complete workout statistics, a backlit LCD computer display shows time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alpha-numeric prompts. Recumbent-style handlebars have integrated grip heart rate sensors and a micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider. Additional convenient features include a fan, reading rack, and bottle holders within reach will keep you cool, hydrated, and entertained while you work out. Finally, transport wheels with integrated seat rail transport handles allow you to move the bike around and store it easily.With smart features, a comfortable design, and a wide variety of workout options, Schwinn's 213 Recumbent Exercise Bike will be a welcome addition to your home gym. The bike features 11 workout programs and 16 levels of resistance, allowing you to choose your workout and push yourself to a different level of resistance and program with every workout.
With its comfortable, recumbent style, this bike has an array of convenient functions and features. Schwinn's Bio-Fit Comfort wide seat has a dual-position lumbar support seat back and side bolsters to keep your lower back comfortable while pedaling. A full slate of workout programs--including ten profile courses with calorie goal, body mass index (BMI) measurement, time trial with pacer, two custom user-defined programs, three heart rate programs, recovery test, results mode, fitness test, quick start, and manual mode.
To track your complete workout statistics, a backlit LCD computer display shows time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alpha-numeric prompts. Recumbent-style handlebars have integrated grip heart rate sensors and a micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider. Additional convenient features include a fan, reading rack, and bottle holders within reach will keep you cool, hydrated, and entertained while you work out. Finally, transport wheels with integrated seat rail transport handles allow you to move the bike around and store it easily.
Feature Detail:
- Magnetic resistance system
- Computer controlled drive system
- Sixteen levels of resistance
- Recumbent Bio-Fit Comfort wide seat has a dual position lumbar support seat back and side bolsters
- Ten profile courses with calorie goal, body mass index (BMI) measurement, time trial with pacer, two custom user-defined programs, three heart rate programs, recovery test, results mode, fitness test, quick start, and manual mode
- Backlit LCD computer display shows time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alpha-numeric prompts
- Wide comfort Schwinn Bio-Fit pedals with 1 millimeter inclination/3-piece crank with sealed bearing BB
- Recumbent handlebars with integrated grip heart rate sensors and micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider
- Adjustable louver fan to keep you cool during your workout
- Integrated coin/key tray
- Reading rack and magazine holder for ultimate convenience
- Bottle holders positioned under the seat within easy reach
- Transport wheels with integrated seat rail transport handles for portability
- Product dimensions: 58 inches long by 26 inches wide by 52 inches tall (147 by 66 by 132 centimeters)
- Product weight: 108 pounds/49 kilograms
- Maximum user weight: 300 pounds/136 kilograms
- Power requirement: AC Adapter
- Integrated magazine holder on seat back
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.
What's in the Box?
Schwinn 213 recumbent bike, user's manual, warranty information
Manufacturer Warranty
Frame - 10 years; mechanical and electrical - 1 year, wear items - 6 months, labor - 90 days
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