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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 128 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the 230 Recumbent Bike for its easy assembly, reasonable price, and quiet operation. However, some users find the seat uncomfortable and have concerns about the accuracy of the heart rate monitor and the dimness of the display.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Seat comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Schwinn recumbent bike

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice recumbent bike. The seat is hard so you may want to use a cushion. The bike is quiet and smooth. Took me about 2 hours to put it together. All and all I like it so far. Gives you a good workout, more so it seems than the exercise bikes with the seat up much higher.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exactly what I wanted

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Bike is a replacement for 15 year old Recumbent Bike. I reviewed several Bikes and this model fit my exercise needs the best. Being on sale $449.00 instead of a list price of $699.00 made the purchase affordable and within my budget. I had Best Buy Geek Squad deliver it and the delivery was on time for the date requested. Assembly was easy at just under two hours. Overall the quality is what I am used to getting from Schwinn and this Bikes quality is excellent. Since this Bike was quite an improvement over my previous Bike there was a slight adjustment to find the exercise programs that I like. Have used it twice and am satisfied with the programs offered. My only suggestion would be to add a backlit LCD for the control panel. You should not have to spend $200.00 more to get the next model up just for a back lit LCD.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Schwinn Fitness Team
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      Hey there! We're glad the Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike is exactly what you wanted - that is exactly what we want to hear! We also want to thank you for providing feedback, as our products are constantly evolving and we are always striving to make them better. Regarding the lighting, if you are having difficulty seeing the screen, we suggest making sure your bike is not sitting in direct light. If you have any questions or need anything at all, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Care Team at (800) 605-3369, Monday – Friday from 6am to 5pm PST, and we'll be happy to assist you! - SchwinnFitness Team schwinn-fitness

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Stationary Bike

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This bike is super great! I have bad knees, bone on bone and the ride on this bike is smooth and pain free! It’s silent and easy to built! The seat is like heaven, comfy! It really helps all my stiff joints...Best buy I’ve made for myself! 100%

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Difficult to get warranty replacement for key part

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The unit is quiet and works as described but the unit was delivered with a misaligned plate, holding the control console, welded to the handlebar mast. So the console tilts on a strong angle rather than straight up and down. All warranty service goes through Nautilus, owner of the Schwinn brand, and there is a very long (50+ minute) wait to connect with support. They replaced the part for me but provided a part of a model year 2013 bike which had a different console so the holes do not align. Nautilus cannot seem to figure out how to get the right handlebar mast for the model bike currently sold by Best Buy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New bike

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We love it. Great bike for the money. Easy decision. Thanks

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Assembly, Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely would purchase this again

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lightweight and slim profile. Sturdy construction. The assembly instructions are detailed, logical, and clear. The small tools needed for assembly are included. The pedal mechanism is quiet. The monitor has a ridge that perfectly holds an iPad. The seat is comfortable. This is well-designed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Assembly

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Got way out of shape!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I belonged to Golds Gym when Covid started and they made it clear they were not going to do anything to make the gym safe once they were able to open again. I didn’t go to work out for about 20 months and got way out of shape. When they said they were going to close I thought I needed a way to do at least some kind of work out at home. I was riding this kind of a bike at the gym so I bought one. It has been great for about two months 45 minutes a day. Took about an hour to put it together not bad even looked at the directions once or twice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice bike, make sure you use price match if you have to. I'm a total tech member this item does not fall under the 60 day return window only 14 days. To get it delivered and installed was $150.00 (free with total tech) I think it would even be worth paying for. The tech (3rd party) who delivered and set up mine was professional and quick - I think it would have taken me much longer so worth getting Best Buy to do it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Schwinn Fitness Team
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      We appreciate you and your feedback!
      We are happy you are enjoying your Schwinn 230.
      We wish you the very best on your fitness journey! - Schwinn Team schwinn-fitness

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sturdy & Silent

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to build. Miniscule electrical use. Easy to read/use screen. Silent exercise wheel, powered by you. Good holiday price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display, Heart monitor

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice quality.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Would be 5 if heart monitor worked and the display lit up....

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My GREAT Bike!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GREAT Bicycle!!! I purchased this piece of equipment to help me build up stamina as I have had back and Neuropathy issues. I assembled it myself; it was very easy. All of the features, jeart rate monitor, ability to connect to I-Tunes, etc. were very easy to set up and extremely functional. Light weight, easy to store. The price was very reasonable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Seat comfort

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good and Bad Schwinn Recumbent Bike

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Delivery and customer service has been great. All the electronic functions of the bike work well. The resistance levels are very good. If you wanted to lean forward and grab the handle bars you can't, they are too small and too far away. The seat is a thin plastic with holes throughout, and the back of the seat is curved inward with a vertical bar behind the curve which sticks into your spine and is awfully uncomfortable! I cannot sit on the bike without a pillow or two behind my back. The cup holder is behind your back on your left side so it's fairly useless. It is certainly overpriced and I think I could have had the same quality from a lower priced bike. That said, it is a good enough bike for my needs and I hope I get many miles from it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Schwinn Fitness Team
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      We appreciate your feedback.
      We apologize for the inconveniences you have experienced with your Schwinn 230.
      Please contact our Nautilus Customer Care department at (800) 605-3369, Monday-Friday, 6 AM to 5 PM PST for more assistance. Thanks! schwinn-fitness

  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level
    Cons mentioned:
    Seat comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good bike, uncomfortable seat

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The bike was delivered on time. Assembly took about 3 hours, the instructions are reasonably clear. The bike is quiet and works well. My only complaint is the seat: cheaply made and uncomfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Schwinn Fitness Team
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      Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are always looking to improve, and your feedback is invaluable. - Schwinn Team schwinn-fitness

  • Cons mentioned:
    Heart monitor

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A bike with no heart?

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bike works well but heart rate monitor is simply bad with readings above 220 as simply ridiculous.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Quiet

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very quiet. Very good value for this price range. I put a towel on the seat to make it more comfortable. Other than than, so far everything is good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Noise level, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    quiet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love love love this bike It works well, it is quiet, comfortable, and good price! plus its great for my bed knees.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Display

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recumbent Cycling

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We have been looking for a stationary cycle that we could use easily and would have less impact on our knees. We searched many different types and this one was best and price was reasonable. Easy to set up. Comfy seat. The display is not back lit and to see it you have to be in well lit area. That is it only downfall. We would recommend this cycle to anyone especially those with joint issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Seat comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    stationary recumbent bike

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The seat is a bit uncomfortable -- too hard, and it is difficult to change the resistance are the only 2 'slightly' negative things I could report. It certainly beats going for a walk or bike ride in the cold or rain. Let's see how much I use it when it is easy to get outside and I can get back to the gym! Putting it together would be easier for 2 people.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Schwinn Fitness Team
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      Hey there! We're glad your Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike is giving you some respite from the winter weather - that is definitely one benefit of working out at home! If the seat isn't comfortable for you, we recommend using a padded seat cover for a more comfortable ride. - SchwinnFitness Team schwinn-fitness

  • Pros mentioned:
    Assembly

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice recumbent bike for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We had the recumbent bike delivered but I assembled it. Delivery was very helpful as they carried the big, heavy box down an outside flight of steps to our walk-out basement and placed it inside where I planned to assemble it. Assembly took 2 hours but everything fit well. So far it seems to work fine, with no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Schwinn Fitness Team
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      Hi Roger
      We appreciate you and your feedback! We are happy to hear you are enjoying your Schwinn 230 Bike and its features! We wish you the very best on your fitness journey! - Schwinn Team schwinn-fitness

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Overall decent bike

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bike works well. Have used 5 times so far. Only issue I had with assembly was trying to hold up the front wheel cover while tightening the bolts with the allen wrench. I dropped the wrench inside the front wheel well.. and cannot get it out (I tried everything) I only hope that when I move the bike the allen wrench doesnt get tangled up with the inner workings of the bike. The monitor is NOT back lit so you need good lighting in the room to see the stats. Bike is responsive to pad controls. Overall , lives up to everything I expected. Hoping this lasts as long as I will need it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Schwinn Fitness Team
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      We appreciate your feedback and value your opinions. Thanks for taking the time to share yours with us! - Schwinn Team schwinn-fitness

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