Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike Overview
Schwinn 270 recumbent bike is a mid-priced exercise bike with many different features. It is very effective and comfortable. People say this is the best recumbent bike in this price range.
It has 29 different workout programs, a wide pedal for comfort,
an adjustable seat for different sized people, speakers and a USB port for
using electronic devices.
After in-depth research about Schwinn 270, we found it as an
upgrade generation of Schwinn 230 Recumbent Bike. It provides a good low impact workout and
very comfortable exercise.
In this review, we will discuss in details more about this
recumbent bike. Hopefully, it will help people to take proper decision to buy
it as the perfect one for him/her.
Sturdiness
Schwinn 270 is very sturdy for exercise. It does not move side
to side or even does not wobble. you can just get on and workout without any
distraction as long as you want.
It has three levelers to use on a little uneven floor.
Two under the rare stabilizer bars and another one at the middle of
the frame.
Longevity
This bike is well made with high level of comfort. Most of the
users using this bike more than a year. It is still very strong and new
condition without any problem. They expect it to use many more years.
Adjustability
This bike is very nicely adjustable on different height people.
From customers feedback it is adjustable for people between 4ft 11inches and
6ft 3inches.
People out of this range are recommended to check before buying
one. If they feel comfortable exercise on it then it is ok.
Seat height is 19inches to 22.5inches from the floor. It is
very easily adjustable but you have to adjust without sitting on it.
Push down the lever on the side to release the seat. Then
move it to a comfortable position as you need. Pull up the lever to lock the
seat at your desired comfortable position.
Resistance
This bike has 25 quiet and smooth resistance levels.
The up/down buttons on the console control the resistance levels.
The control moves the magnets near to the flywheel and increases
the resistance. They never touch on it so, there is no maintenance required for
it.
Pedals
This bike provides a solid pedaling experience with 3 piece
cranks. The oversized pedals fit most shoe sizes.
There is strap available on pedals to tighten shoes on it. You
can fit your shoes tightly for comfort pedaling with those straps.
The straps are with plastic holes. You can clip on to a knob on the pedal. One problem here is you have to be a little careful about ripping the straps.
Though, it is not compulsory to use the straps. You can grip
well on the pedals without using straps.
You can change the pedals with the exact match. The thread size
is between 9 to 16 inches.
Comfort
Seat
The seat is large padded and the backrest is plastic vented but
some people does not like it. The problem behind it is, people slide forward
during exercise.
It is necessary to adjust position every minute. But it is too
hard in particular back support. However, cushions and folded up
towels help a lot.
The seat is not designed for replacing. But, the
position can be changed backward and forward.
In fact, the seat moves along with the backrest. So, the backrest angle is fixed with the seat.
However, most people are happy with the height of the seat. It
is very adjustable for different people.
Handlebars
Schwinn 270 recumbent bike has two sets of handlebars. One set
is on the console and another set is at the side of the seat. Both handlebars
are comfortable with grip for sweaty hands.
The handlebar at the seat has heart rate sensor. You can see
your heart rate on the console during exercise if you hold the grip of this
handlebar. It is very comfortable for most of the users to hold and pedal for
long time exercise.
Moreover, The handlebar on the side of the console helps you to
get a different position. Though it does not have any heart rate sensor
but you can have a different position of pedaling by holding this.
You have to lean forward to hold it. So you may not be able to
use it for long.
Dust & Dirt
This exercise bike does not need to clean too much. Because it
does not generate dusts itself.
Sweat is one major problem. This bike needs to be wiped out
regularly. Otherwise, it damages the floor.
However, putting the bike on a rubber mat can prevent
damaging the floor.
Noise
As an indoor exercise bike, it does not make any noise during
exercise. The loudest sound you will get during exercise is your heavy
breathing. You can use it while others sleep at home without disturbing
them.
Storage
The bike is 24 inches wide and 64 inches long. You have to
find such an available place to store this bike.
Moreover, it has two small transport wheels for lifting. These
wheels reserve most of the weight of the bike. So it is easy to move the bike
from one place to another.
A soft surface is better than a hard surface to place the
bike, such as carpet. But you can check on a wooden floor that the wheels do
not scratch.
You just need to hold the handle on the rare stabilizer and
navigate the bike.
Assembly
Schwinn 230 comes by part on arrival so it necessary to
assemble. It is very easy to assemble following the instructions in the
manual.
Though it comes with the assembly tools but you may need a
scissor or a knife to cut the package.
The frame and the drive come together. You just need to assemble
the following parts below-
Seat
Pedals
Backrest stabilizer bars
Handlebars
Console post
Console
It takes about one or two hours to assemble. Though one person
can assemble it but another person is very helpful for better and easy
assembly.
Console
Schwinn 270 recumbent bike console has 29 different workout
programs. The programs are very helpful to add variety to your workout. These
29 programs are described below-
1 Quick Start Program: You can access this program by pressing the quick start button on the console. Select the user profile, adjust resistance level and then start pedaling. The upper display is divided into two intervals for graphical output.
12 Profile Programs: These programs are set in 3
categories Fun, Mountains, and Challenges. These have a long range of
difficulty with different resistance levels. You also can choose time goal,
distance or calories.
9 Heart Rate Zone Programs: This program is
split from beginner to advanced with 4 heart rate zone in each- 50-60%, 60-70%,
70-80%, 80-90% and one more you can set yourself.
2 Fitness Test: This program increases steadily to the heart rate zone of
75% and stays for 3 minutes. Then it gives a fitness score measuring heart rate
and power. Using this program you can easily compare your fitness levels.
1 Recovery Test: This test shows you how quickly your heart rate returns to
the resting state. For this test, you need to grip the heart pulse sensor or
need to wear a heart rate strap. Then get a recovery score after exercising.
4 User Profiles: You can set 4 user profiles at a time to track and
monitor individually. You can also set up your own workout programs in it.
There is a USB port at the top of the console for charging
electronic devices. A media port is also available there for connecting MP3 or
iPod into the speakers.
Moreover, a large upper display is for graphical output of
workout. It is as like as a bar chart to show the intensity. The flashing bar
indicates the workout section. At left side shows the indication of intensity
and the right side shows the heart rate zone.
The lower part of the display shows the goal. Here you can set a
goal yourself to monitor workout progress.
There is a media shelf available to keep phone or tab or an
iPod. But there is not enough space to put a laptop.
Moreover, there is also another display below it. This lower
display has 3 different channels. These channels show the information
below-
Speed (Mph/Kph) and time
Distance (Miles/Kilometers), resistance level and RPM
Heart rate and calories burned
At the site of the display, there is up/down buttons for
adjusting resistance levels. You also have quick jump buttons on the console to
jump directly to a specific resistance level.
There are more buttons at the center of the console. The quick
start button helps to select quick start program. Pause/end helps to pause or
end the workout program. Program button is for selecting workout program. Goal
button is for monitoring workout progress. Ok button is for setting user
profiles and workout programs.
Setting up the programs and user profiles is not so easy. You
need to see the user manual properly. You also may need to download the user
manual from Schwinn website.
There is a button below this for controlling the fan speed. At
bottom of the console, there are two speakers on both sides.
If you want to see your heart rate, you have to grip the
handlebars with your hands. Make sure to hold the heart rate consoles properly.
The console also works with chest straps. It will give you a better output
of your heart rate.
Though, it is better to use heart rate strap. But you need to
buy it separately if you want to use it.
The console is powered by plugging in electric socket using the
included power cord sand adaptor. It automatically powers off if the bike is
inactive for few minutes.
You can save and upload your workout progress at Schwinn
Connect, or Myfitnesspal. You will be needed a USB drive to take the save files
and then you can upload them from your computer.
There are 4 user profiles available to save and monitor workout
progress. It means, 4 individual persons can use this bike with full function.
They can save and monitor their workout progress individually with their own
profiles.
Dimensions
The dimensions of Schwinn 270 recumbent bike are below-
Height- 50ins
Width- 27ins
Length- 64ins
Weight- 86.6lbs
Max user weight- 300lbs
Accessories
This bike has very useful accessories.
There is a water bottle holder attached to the handlebar with
the backrest. It can hold a very large water bottle but it is quite tough to
get with hand.
Moreover, a shelf is on the console that you can use to put a
book or a tab or an iPod. Using this shelf covers the upper display but you can
still monitor at the lower display.
The speakers are useful for listening songs during
the workout. You can plug your MP3 device with the media cable. Though it
is not so loud but most of the users feel comfort with it.
There is also a USB port on top of the console. You can use it
to charge phones or to save your workout to a USB drive.
In addition, there is also a 3-speed fan available on this bike.
You can control the fan using buttons on the console.
Pros
25 resistance levels
You can set goal
29 workout programs
Very easy to assemble
Transport wheels are helpful for moving the bike
Seat position is quickly changeable
This bike can be used by many different people
4 individual profiles for tracking workout progress
LCD backlit makes easy to read
10 years frame warranty
Solid, stable and durable
Cons
Some users find the 3-speed fan is not strong enough
Given manual is not with sufficient information
Heart rate strap is not available with the bike
Without electricity, you cannot use the bike
It does not have Bluetooth or wifi function to upload workout
progress
It is hard to reach to the water bottle sitting on the bike
Price
Though it is almost similar with Schwinn 230 bike it’s price is
much more. We found this bike available with different price in different
places but we researched for the best price.
See the best price on Amazon
The Verdict
Schwinn 270 recumbent bike is a well-featured bike, especially
for the price. It provides a low impact workout. Most of the users found it
very comfortable.
This bike can be used by many different people even they are
different in size. It has many resistance levels for different people.
This bike provides many exercise options. It has 4 user profiles
to save workout progress for future analysis.
Some accessories with this bike help to provide more comfortable
exercise. But also some accessories should be included. Such as heart strap.
Finally, I am very happy with this bike for the price. It is an
excellent bike for low-impact cardio exercise. It is also comfortable enough
for daily home exercise.
