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Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike
#7
based on 47 reviews
Ratings Distribution
| 5 star |
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30 |
| 4 star |
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14 |
| 3 star |
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| 2 star |
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Category Average
$399.99
from 4 storesPros
Cons
- Difficult to set up (5)
- Difficult to adjust (2)
- Computer malfunctions (1)
- Display difficult to read (1)
- Handle bars location (1)
- I can't find any cons (1)
- Lcd hard to read (1)
- Loud clicking noise (1)
- Noisy (1)
Best Uses
- General fitness (34)
- Low impact exercise (28)
- Weight loss (26)
- Heart rate training (22)
- Physical therapy (10)
- Strength training (4)
- Performance training (3)
Where to Buy
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike
| 15% Off A Single Item at DicksSportingGoods! |
BizRate Rating
Good 8.6
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| $25 Off Orders Over $100 |
BizRate Rating
Good 8.7
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Product Reviews
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[12 of 16 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]
Excellent Piece of Equipment
"After four months on an inexpensive upright bike, saddle sores did me in. I had been promising myself a good bike at the point at which I was confident my lifestyle change was permanent. The Schwinn 226 was my reward to myself for all the progress I've made and I absolutely love it. The seat is extremely comfortable and the operation blessedly quiet after the banging and rattling of my former [...]special. An ad..." Read Full Review »
May 01, 2008 by Rana
DO NOT BUY!
"I bought this in October 2008. In January 2009 the computer stopped reading any data or allowing me to control the intensity. I called Schwinn customer service who said I am required to try to fix it before they send someone out (even though it was under warranty). They sent me a new computer sensor and a ton of directions - 8 hours later, still not fixed. When I called to say I was unsuccessful, they told me i..." Read Full Review »
Sep 15, 2009 by Sunny
Displaying 1 - 5 of 47 Reviews
[12 of 15 customers found this review helpful]
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike Review
Excellent Piece of Equipment
- Comfortable
- Easy To Use
- Quiet Operation
- Smooth Operation
- Stable
Pros
- None
Cons
- General Fitness
- Heart Rate Training
- Low Impact Exercise
- Weight Loss
Best Uses
"After four months on an inexpensive upright bike, saddle sores did me in. I had been promising myself a good bike at the point at which I was confident my lifestyle change was permanent. The Schwinn 226 was my reward to myself for all the progress I've made and I absolutely love it. The seat is extr …" Read Full Review »
[7 of 10 customers found this review helpful]
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike Review
Very Pleased!
- Comfortable
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Quiet Operation
- More »
Pros
- I can't find any cons
Cons
- General Fitness
- Heart Rate Training
- Low Impact Exercise
- Physical Therapy
- Weight Loss
Best Uses
"I recently broke my left ankle after breaking my right one a few years ago. My Nordic Track days were over. I used a recumbent at PT and liked it. After research I found this one. I'm thrilled. It doesn't make any noise and is easy to operate.
Schwinn could teach the rest of the world on h
…"
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike Review
First timers buying and assembling
- Comfortable
- Easy To Adjust
- Easy To Use
- Quiet Operation
- Stable
Pros
- None
Cons
- General Fitness
- Weight Loss
Best Uses
"I recently broke all 3 bones in my ankle. I am recovering nicely accept it was hard for me to excercise. The recumbent bicycle was used in my therapy sessions and I lost 10 lbs in 6 weeks without strain. I still cannot walk as fast as the lowest setting on my treadmill and it maybe a year before I …" Read Full Review »
[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike Review
Quiet and Comfy
- Comfortable
- Quiet Operation
- Stable
Pros
- Difficult To Adjust
Cons
- General Fitness
- Weight Loss
Best Uses
"I've had this less than one week. Very Comfortable, quiet, gives good workout. You will need to actually read the instructions to use the programs, but you can also use quick start option by just sitting down and starting to pedal (my wife can't get a program to run without help, yet). Assembly w …" Read Full Review »
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike Review
Excellent home exercise machine
- Comfortable
- Easy To Adjust
- Quiet Operation
- Stable
Pros
- None
Cons
- None
Best Uses
"The guys at the store said it had two main pieces to bolt together for assembly - that was very far from the truth, but after a little over an hour of assembly time I have an excellent bike. It is so remarkably quiet that we have it in the TV room and don't adjust the volume when my wife or I are o …" Read Full Review »
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Where to Buy
Schwinn 226 Recumbent Bike
| 15% Off A Single Item at DicksSportingGoods! |
BizRate Rating
Good 8.6
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| $25 Off Orders Over $100 |
BizRate Rating
Good 8.7
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| 15% Off Your Entire Order at MCSports.com! ends 01/31/10 | ||||
| 20% Off Any Single Item at Modell's! ends 01/31/10 |
BizRate Rating
Good 8.7
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