Schwinn - 130 Upright Bike - Gray

My review is entirely focused on how you can start Zwifting on this dirt cheap bike. It connects seamlessly through the POWER Channel of Zwift and transmits Cadence and Power. Start a manual workout to connect it to your Zwift device. The resistance changes are calibrated to push up the power numbers om Zwift. I have hit a top Power of around 620W on this bike. After first 2-3 days the seat isn't a problem either. I can sustain 60-90 minute sessions easily. For a context, the cheapest trainer would cost you about 600$ and you would still need to have your own bike and cadence sensors.

Some of the nuts and bolt did not fix perfectly. The right leg would not screw on it keeps coming off. The head bolts on the sides would not screw tightly. Easy to assemble except for those bolts and screw

If you want to assemble this yourself, bring a friend. The vertical mount for the console / handlebars is challenging by one's self. Also, the handle bars require being held in position as you use both hands to screw them into place. 100% doable with a buddy. This bike is fantastic and I have used it for nearly two months now. I wanted a challenge I could feel, and I do. The console is easy to use and you can adjust the resistance as you actively ride. I have not used the Bluetooth feature yet and am not entirely sure of its point. I watch Netflix or Disney + while riding and this bike is virtually silent. Physics is a thing so the pedaling makes a slight sound but nothing your brain cannot tune out. Noise was the second most important thing for me and I would have returned it if I had to blast the TV to hear over the bike like my old fan one. Best Buy delivered the box to my home and offered to drop it off were I wanted it. Due to COVID-19 I asked them to just leave it in the foyer. They wore mask, stayed distanced away, and were incredibly kind. I would recommend this bike to any friend looking for a healthier way to live.

I'm a tough grader, this is a good purchase and an excellent value. The assembly was well documented and everything fit properly. This is a minimalist bike, but the heart rate counter is fine, the 20 or so routines seem to work OK. It is reasonably light so it can be easily moved by one person, and compact enough to fit into a corner. My one negative comment is that the wheels do not have the same weighted flywheel feeling that you get with more professional gym-style bikes, so you have to push continuously. I am 6' 230, and I don't have any concerns about the sturdiness and safety of the bike.

A great lower priced bike, if you don’t need all the “bells and whistles.” It does what I need! Shows time, distance, speed and heart rate. It has resistance levels and optional challenge programs. It’s very quiet. Find the seat comfortable. Perfect bike for getting a basic workout done!

Depending on your physical condition you may need a buddy to put it together. But you can assemble it finding some equilibrium to connect the cables while holding the parts against the floor or your chest. It is easier to put this with another person, but if you assume the risk you can assemble it alone. My only warning is to be careful with the seat, you need to tighten the screws very well to avoid it changing position suddenly. I have good coordination and could get myself out of hazard when the seat switched inclination suddenly a couple of times, but a person with some disability may be harmed. So get this assembled by someone you trust with mechanical things if you don't want to experiment with how to set the seat. I could not find the bike in the Bluetooth settings on my iPad but the app works so don't worry if you cannot find it in settings, the app will figure out how to connect. The 16 levels of resistance cover what I am used to in gym static bikes so this is a plus. On a superficial note, the gadget looks very good, the display is totally low tech, but bright and expected given the price. If you have the tablet/app recommended you won't see the display anyways as the information will be available in the app.

Building this bike did not require much effort, can easily be done with one person. Lowering the stars because the seat is not the most comfortable, will be looking for an alternative seat or a cover. Have been using an old pillow in the meanwhile. The pedaling is smooth, great presets for many types of exercises, personally use the bike for HIIT. The resistance can get very high. The lcd screen does not light up though and have had trouble connecting the device to Schwinn app via bluetooth which is a bummer but will be troubleshooting with customer service soon.

Bought this stationary bike to replace an older Schwinn model of comparable cost. Have to say that the older model was so much better. One thing that I didn't think I had to check when purchasing the bike was whether or not the seat was adjustable. The seat on this bike is not. It is just a seat on a rod and it cannot be moved up or back to suit the person. And, unfortunately "one size does not fit all" when you compare my body heighth and arm length with my husband's. Also, on day one, after assembling the bike, we realized that it had a tension issue. So we had to immediately have a repair person come out and fix the problem. Hoping that Schwinn will bring back manufacturing of its bikes to the US instead of China! Our older model lasted for years!