Schwinn
Elliptical Trainer Review
Good Value
for Budget Ellipticals
 If
your budget is limited, but you still want a quality machine, with a smooth elliptical
motion, you may want to consider the Schwinn elliptical trainers.
Schwinn offers four models ranging from $600 - $1,000. And one of their models received "Best Buy" ratings from a top consumer rating.
In general, I feel the Schwinn ellipticals offer some of the best value in their price range. In particular, I find the Schwinn 430 elliptical
to be an excellent buy. I'm also impressed with the new Schwinn 460 with variable stride.
Note: Amazon has some of the best prices on Schwinn Elliptical Trainers. In fact, they are considerably lower than SchwinnFitness.com. Go to
www.Amazon.com/Schwinn for the latest deals. (All prices included free shipping as of 2/7/10)*
I find their models
to have a smooth elliptical motion and their machines are relatively quiet, but more important is the fact that these are some of the most durable ellipticals in their price range.
Schwinn Elliptical Trainer Reviews...
 Schwinn 430 - The Schwinn 430 is one of the best values for a budget elliptical trainer. Yes it has some limitations, what do you expect for $599 with shipping. Regardless, it is a fairly durable machine with a smooth elliptical motion.
It comes with extra long handlebars so it can accommodate users
of different size. You can also change the location of your grip and emphasize
resistance to different parts of your upper body.
All Schwinn ellipticals have articulating foot pedals designed to angle with the elliptical motion. With stationary pedals your foot has to raise up with the elliptical stride, and can often cause numbness and discomfort.
Note: For 2010 Schwinn released the new 420, which will eventually replace the 430. See the Schwinn 420 Review.
The New Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer
Schwinn is always raising the bar for elliptical trainer in the competitive budget market. With the new Schwinn 460 you get a variable stride machine. You can change the stride from 2"-26". What this does is allows you to tone-up more lower body muscles. In addition, the variable stride can accommodate users of different heights and fitness levels. I expect this elliptical to be a huge seller. See the Schwinn 460 Review.
Schwinn Elliptical Warranties
The
parts warranties on all three models is reasonable, coverage is 2-3 years parts
and 1 year electronics. Where Schwinn is weak is their service warranties. The
431 and the 438 come with 6 month service warranty, and the 430 only has 90-day
coverage.
Our Review
My overall impression is that Schwinn offers some of the best
value for ellipticals under $1,000. I believe the Schwinn
430 is an excellent value for $600, which is the price I
found at Amazon. Although, you must realize the limitations
of machines in this price range.
If you plan to use your elliptical extensively, have multiple
users, are over 6' and/or weigh over 200 lbs, you may want to
upgrade to Sole E25. However, their new Schwinn 460 can handle heavier users and taller individuals.
Customer Reviews - Amazon
As of 1/20/10 the Schwinn 430 had 450 customer reviews and the Schwinn 438 had 103, which is indicative of their popularity. What is particularly interesting is they both rated 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. When you consider these are budget ellipticals, that is very impressive. You can read the reviews at
www.Amazon.com/Schwinn.
Individual Schwinn Elliptical Reviews:
Schwinn 430
Elliptical Review
Schwinn 420 Elliptical Review - New!
Schwinn 460 Elliptical Review - New!
Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike Review
Schwinn 231 Recumbent Bike Review
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