Schwinn 250 Recumbent Exercise Bike

Schwinn Recumbent Bikes have highly adjustable resistance, heavy duty flywheels and comfortable seats, with the added benefit of lower back support. Like all Schwinn products, the Schwinn 250 is built with the durability and quality that has made Schwinn one of the most trusted names in the industry. Features include a perimeter weighted flywheel, 16 resistance levels, 17 programs, speakers and MP3 music input port, and both telemetry and contact heart rate monitoring. It also includes the following exclusive Schwinn features:

BioFit™ Comfort

Ergonomic, extra-wide seat
Oversized, ergonomic pedal design
Fore-aft and angle-adjustable console, with integrated blower fan, bottle holder and utility tray
Speakers and MP3 music input port

BioDyne™ Performance

Perimeter weighted flywheel for a true road feel, and smooth, consistent workouts
Oversized stabilizers and levelers that are built-in for a solid workout platform

BioConnect® Feedback

17 preset programs including 8 profile courses, quick start, distance goal, fitness test
3 Polar® heart rate programs
Extra large black backlit LCD window
Schwinn Advantage™ workout tracking
Polar® telemetry-enabled heart rate system

Features & Specifications:

16 resistance levels
Perimeter weighted flywheel
Eddy Current Brake (ECB) resistance system
Retractable reading rack
Water bottle holder
Fan
Speakers
Additional storage
Rear stabilizer frame levelers
Transport wheels
Adjustable handlebars
Switchable from miles to kilometers (KM)
Fore/aft seat adjustment
Oversized deluxe pedal
Oversized saddle
Maximum user weight: 275 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty:

5 years on the frame, 1 year on the mechanical and electrical parts, 3 months on the wear parts.

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	Schwinn A20	Schwinn 220 (2009)	Schwinn 240	Schwinn 250	Nautilus R514
Number of Programs	7	10	17	17	16
Workout Programs	1 Manual, 6 Profile	6 Profile, 1 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, Results Mode	8 Profile, 2 Custom, Quick Start, Fitness Test, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Distance Goal, Results Mode	8 Profiles, Quick Start, Distance Goal, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Results Mode	6 Profile, Quick Start, 2 Custom, 3 Heart Rate Controlled, Fitness Test, Distance Goal, Calorie Goal, Results Mode
Performance Tracking	No	No	Schwinn Advantage™	Schwinn Advantage™	No
Polar® Heart Rate System	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Heart Rate	contact	contact	telemetry enabled & contact	telemetry enabled & contact	telemetry enabled (with chest strap) & contact
Display Type	LCD	extra large LCD	extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard	extra large black backlit LCD with multi-colored brickyard	extra large blue backlit LCD
Resistance Levels	8	16	16	16	16
Other Features	magnetic eddy current brake, extra large console, fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, two position lumbar support, powered by battery or AC adaptor (sold separately) compatible, transport wheels, rear stabilizer frame levelers, switchable from miles to kilometers	magnetic eddy current brake, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, reading rack, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, AC adaptor included	magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, storage basket, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals	eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, blower fan, speakers, storage basket, reading rack, water bottle holder, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, adjustable handlebars, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals	magnetic eddy current brake, console angle adjustability, thickly padded seat with side bolsters and lumbar support, blower fan, reading rack, water bottle holder, storage basket, rear stabilizer frame levelers, transport wheels, switchable from miles to kilometers, oversized deluxe pedals
Dimensions (L x W x H)	61 x 17 x 41 inches	56 x 25 x 38 inches	63 x 25 x 46 inches	67 x 25 x 26 inches	67 x 25 x 52 inches
Product Weight	60 pounds	97 pounds	117 pounds	117 pounds	119 pounds
Warranty	Frame: 2 years, Mechanical & Electric: 6 months, Wear Parts: 30 days	Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 5 years, Mechanical & Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 90 days	Frame: 10 years, Mechanical: 2 years, Electric: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6 months
Max. User Weight	275 pounds	275 pounds	275 pounds	275 pounds	300 pounds

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
We had researched exercise bikes for a few weeks and had decided on the Schwinn 240. The 250 then came out, and for $30 more, would get couple more programs, an mp3 dock and a two speed fan. Well, the mp3 dock is just an aux input (have not heard the speakers yet) and the fan just makes noise.But it is an excellent exercise bike. I have no problem recommending the 240. Don't bother with the 250 and save $30.