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» Recumbent Bikes | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | The Schwinn® 231 Recumbent Bike has a walk-through design that accommodates users with a wider range of abilities and fitness levels. A backlit LCD display shows a variety of statistics, including time, RPM, distance, watts and more, so you can get the most out of your workouts. The bike also comes complete with 10 preset and 10 profile workout programs and 16 resistance levels so you can customize your workout. | | | Features: | |
• Stationary recumbent exercise bike with 16 resistance levels
• Easy-to-read instrument panel with 3-position angle adjustment
• Extra-wide comfort seat with dual-position lumbar support 10 preset programs; handlebars with integrated heart rate grips
• Transport wheels for easy movement; adjustable cooling fan
• Warranty information: frame - 10 years, mechanical and elecrical - 1 year, wear items - 6 months, labor - 90 days
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 67.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 25.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 13.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 125.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 66.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 25.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 12.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 125.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 57 reviews |
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 DamagedJul 16, 2008
Should have put together sooner. Damaged with flywheel scraping side of encloser. Hope can get fixed for less than bargain price I paid.
 Fabulous bikeJul 04, 2008
I was searching for an exercise bike and tried a few in the local stores, but they all seemed very cheap and unstable. Then there were the stores that had fantastic exercise bikes, but were all above $1200. I decided to search online and quickly came across the Schwinn 231. I'm very glad I came to Amazon and found these reviews. After reading all the reviews, I decided this was the bike for me.
The first glitch was Amazon not passing my phone number to the shipper. Amazon has my number on record, but the shipper never got it. So my bike actually sat for two days in their warehouse before they could get a hold of me. They emailed Amazon who then emailed me and provided their number. It would also have been nice to be sent the shipper's phone number as soon as they knew who the shipper was. Once they had my number they delivered the next day. The shipper was ABF, and even though I was told this would be a curbside delivery only, the driver brought it right into my garage. The side of the box (just above where the computer panel is packed) was torn and punched in. The delivery driver helped me unpack all the parts to make sure nothing was broken (great guy!) and then I signed for it.
I assembled this myself in less than 90 minutes. It's really a piece of cake, the manual is written very well and the bolts and nuts are clearly identified. I wasn't short any parts, and none were left over. The only annoying part of the build was you have to remove the back seat panel after you have installed the seat onto the frame rail, due to the fact that it hides a wiring block that you need a step later. Just a couple minutes of extra work there.
The only thing that could be difficult for one person to do by themselves is when you are attaching the seat frame and rail back onto the bike frame, you have to reconnect a wire and stuff it into the frame, before you can set the whole assembly down. You could just as easily build the bike on its side to this point and then tilt it upright when done.
The only defect in my bike is the fan didn't work, which is very common. I called Nautilus' support line and they placed an order for a replacement part in just a few minutes. They just got a delivery of back ordered fans and I was told they are going into Q&A right now before they will be shipped. My bike didn't suffer from the smelly seat issue that many had, nor do my pedals or the fly wheel make any clunking sounds. The foot straps are easy to install, I don't understand why others had issues with this.
I think the bike rides really nicely. The resistance at level 16 is fantastic. I only wish Schwinn had a way for you to harness that power you generate when pedaling. There is a little bit of frame creaking when in use (but then I have a spare tire), and only the slightest amount of wobble on carpet. The bike is otherwise very stable and very quiet. I wish it was easier to adjust the seat distance (when you have more than one person using it). I like the water bottle holder under the seat. I also wish the support column for the computer angled forward a lot more, and possibly telescoped out to get the panel closer.
I highly recommend this bike based on its quality and appearance. I used the free shipping method and it arrived in 10 days (could have been 8).
Thanks Amazon for a great deal!
 two many under warranty repairsJun 26, 2008
As far as the comfort and feel of this bike, we are very happy. That is, when it is working! I will start with the statement that Schwinn customer support has been very easy to work with.
Item 1: The bike came in an undamaged box (wet though, in the middle of a snow storm) which we accepted. After we broke down the box to get it out we discovered that the front shroud was damaged. This was not discovered until we were almost done unpacking it. Schwinn sent us new parts. Wrong parts. They sent us more new parts. Still wrong. On the third try they got it right (sort of). There was a color change and the silver and black color scheme is reversed. That is why we had to change both sides even though one side was damaged. They were a very big job to change because we had to remove the pedals with a wheel puller.
Item 2: The blood pressure monitor quit working. They sent us complete new handle bars which contained the wiring. Works fine now.
Item 3: The transformer just died so the bike has no power. They are shipping us a new one.
I would like to restate that customer support is very good. The bike is registered so they can look up and see it is under warranty. However, If I had realized that Schwinn is no longer an American Co. and the bike was made in China, I may have shopped around some more. I really feel that we got a lemon since it came damaged and this is our second repair in 6 months.
Schwin 231 recumbant exercise bikeJun 26, 2008
very good build quality, many programs and features. Only drawback is understanding the manual as to whta programs should be used and how. After a little experience, and research on the internet and all is very well!
We love it!Jun 20, 2008
I bought this bike for my husband for Father's Day. I was worried about putting it together, and had our local bike shop on stand-by at their rate of $70 if I was unable to complete the mission. However, I found the directions to be easy to understand and follow. Every piece fit as it was supposed to and works perfectly, including the fan (which some people have had trouble with). It's quiet and smooth-riding. I think I'm going to enjoy it as much as he does. I'm 5' 1" and he's 6'...and we both can use it comfortably. Great product...and Amazon had the best price by FAR!
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