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Customers Review to “Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike”

1. Nice bike, but how the heck do you program it?

   
   By Diane Porter
   

   Just got our 240. My husband assembled it with a little assistance from non-mechanically-talented me, and it's nice. But I can't figure out how to program it. Is there something in English that I can read that goes into detail about how to program it?

   
   

2. Does Everything I Expected

   
   By PXJ2143
   

   Setup took me about 90 minutes, but I was watching tv during the process, so I think it can be done in an hour. The only complaint I would have is that I wish that the packaging the hardware came in had the corresponsing letter codes that are used in the directions (used the wrong washers on one step and had to go back). Once complete, the bike feels very sturdy and the seat has no wobble.
   
   User setup is a breeze. The last part where you program a custom workout can be a little confusing, as it looks like you are deleting whatever you enter, but it just shifts it off screen.
   
   The bike is very confortable for me. I'm 6'3, so a lot of the bikes out there just didn't seem big enough for me. This bike is perfect for me, there is even some room to move the seat even further back. The resistance levels go beyond what I'm currently capable of, which is a big bonus. The Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike is extremely quiet, I don't even have to adjust the volume level of the TV.
   
   So far I am beyond satisfied with the purchase. I ordered when Amazon was out of stock, but they got it 2 weeks earlier than they said they would, and I got the bike about 5 days later (with free shipping).

   
   

3. Good Excercise Bike - Excellent Product

   
   By B. Liston
   

   Bought it as a method to help recover from back surgery, and could not be happier. Just about everything contained in other's reviews concerning poor assembly instructions and assembly difficulty were true. Take your time and you should be fine. I have about 20 rides on it and absolutely no problems.
   
   The bicycle is incredibly easy and comfortable to ride and operate. Very quiet. I currently have it in my bedroom near the window and makes almost no noise at all. I often work out with a Kindle and it rests nicely on the stand in front of the computer screen.
   
   Completely satisfied with the purchase.

   
   

4. Solid Unit

   
   By G. Mayes
   

   I bought this to strengthen my knees, lose weight and just increase my over all fitness level. Assembly was easy, all tools were included and it took about an hour. The front wheels for mobility are a nice touch, though I rarely move it.
   
   The bike has a constant creek from the frame while I peddle, but I am over the weight limit for the bike so I can't really subtract for that. Otherwise, the bike is very stable. I think the creek could be fixed if you insert some rubber washers between the frame and the foot crossbars. Right now I solve it with music earbuds.
   
   The different courses with varying resistance levels are actually pretty fun. The resistance changes could be a little smoother; I typically experience 2-3 rotations of no resistance while the new resistance level kicks in. The high resistance levels are very challenging. The computer also tells you when to increase pace, hydrant, etc. However, the unit must also be used on Schwinn's ellipticals, because sometimes it says to work your arms or lengthen/shorten your stride, which doesn't seem to apply to a recumbent bike.
   
   The water bottle holder is kind of useless. It's too small to fit mine and fairly inaccessible while peddling. I don't use the wire basket...seems to me that if you can read while riding than you aren't working hard enough.
   
   I don't know if the unit is worth $450, but it's much nicer than all the other ones I tried out at 3-4 sporting good stores. If you don't need a high weight capacity, you might find something cheaper that will work for you. But, it's much cheaper than a decent elliptical; the Sole E35 ($1,300) is what I considered the cheapest worth buying.

   
   

5. Deb - Madison, WI

   
   By Deb
   

   After reading consumer report and customer reviews, I decided to purchase the Schwinn 240. Like others have said, it is very sturdy and super quiet! UPS delivered it to my garage within two days of ordering and the box was intact. I found it easier to bring it inside piece by piece to assemble. All parts were provided-none missing and assembly took only and hour with my husbands assistance. I have yet to read the programing manual, so I can comment on the programs another time. But the quick start is easy enough to set the level of difficulty and you can pedal for as long as you want. I will do the programs when I've worked up to increased difficulty levels.
   So far, I have been very pleased with the bike overall, prompt shipment and reasonable price.

   
   

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