Product Description
Save money on monthly gym fees and get yourself in shape with the compact, affordable Schwinn 101 stationary upright exercise bike. It features eight levels of magnetic eddy current resistance and a reliable belt drive transmission that ensures quiet operation. It also features six pre-programmed workouts, graphical display of your course profile, and contact heart rate sensors (integrated into the handlebars).
Feature Detail:
- Fully-shrouded high inertia flywheel
- Easy-to-read LCD monitor graphically displays complete workout statistics, including time, distance, speed, calories burned, and heart rate
- Extra-wide and extra-padded seat for maximum comfort
- Fast and easy seat adjustment accommodates riders of all body sizes and leg lengths
- Height adjustable handle bars for proper positioning and comfort
- Integrated leveling feet offer enhanced stability
- Transport wheels for easy movement and positioning of the bike across any flat surface.
- Standard dimension pedals with foot strap
- Water bottle holder
- Includes AC power adapter
- Dimensions: 36.5 by 20.5 inches (L x W)
- Weight: 71.5 pounds
- Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Residential Environment: ten years on frame. Parts and electronics are covered for one year. Labor is covered for six months from date of original purchase.
About Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don’t take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
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As a kid, I had two different Schwinn bicycles, both of which I liked.
This exercise bike delivers a lot for the money. For someone who simply needs the ability to do simple conditioning, this bike will function well.
One note of caution – the packaging will arrive at your doorstep looking like the contents must be totally thrashed. My bike wasn’t damaged, but one washer had fallen out through a large hole in the box. Schwinn sent me a replacement promptly.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware of Schwinn
If you are looking to buy Schwinn beware of an issue that has plagued many models, the dreaded e-2 error.
Pros: Performance, small size, quiet. I’m a male of average size/build in early 30s who hasn’t really worked out in years, and this bike gave me a good 500 calorie workout right off the bat. It’s quiet enough to watch TV at a regular volume while I work out and small enough to easily keep out of the way when not in use. And, although the Schwinn folks can’t get me a replacement part anytime soon, the service people are actually located in the US and the rep with whom I dealt was extremely friendly. The computer on the bike is intuitive and works well. Installation wasn’t simple but wasn’t overly difficult either.
Cons: Packaging, replacement part delivery time. The bike arrived in a box that looked like it had been used to test bombs. The packaging is simply not adequate. The rear stabilizer had a huge dent/scratch in it but was usable. The part was so bad that the two plastic end parts were both torn to bits (they house the levelers). They are going to replace it but are quoting a three-month replacement time for the part. It was also missing one of the curved washers as one of the fasteners had backed out of the bike and the washer evidently found its way out of one of the many packaging holes, while the fastener itself hadn’t. It’s also very heavy, unbalanced, and bulky as packaged – I strapped mine to a dolly to get it inside and up the stairs. If you don’t have a dolly, you better get one before trying to lug this thing around.
All in all, I’m pleased because it performs well and would get 5 stars from me minus the packaging issue (which would make part delivery a no-issue if it was good enough). It would be well worth Schwinn’s time to raise the price 10 bucks and spend the money on better packaging.
I was actually surprised at how much this bike exceeded my expectations. It’s more than quiet, it’s SILENT. Very good resistance settings and even a nice variety of programs. The bike is sturdy and easy to put together. It’s compact and doesn’t take up a lot of room and the seat is also quite comfortable. I couldn’t be more happy with this purchase. For those concerned about the shipping issues that were raised, my box had a dent or two, but the contents were fine and there were no missing parts.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A quiet, easy-to-assemble & solid bike
Yes, the packaging looked as though it had been used for target practice, but the frame is so solid that it survived undamaged.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice bike, so far…
After reading the previous reviews about shipping damage, I was hesitant to buy this bike. But I really did not want to deal with buying a bike in store, and having to bring it…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shipping
I’ll echo the other reviews here except for the shipping issues. Maybe they’ve cleaned things up a bit, but my bike came in a box with a half-dozen compression straps holding the…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful addition to my home workout space
I just love this bike. It was easily assembled, and it is totally silent! It is easy to conduct a conversation and/or watch TV while biking.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Beginner Bike!
I purchased this bike a couple of months back and have been very satisfied with it. The bike arrived quickly and, despite all of the reviews here, in very good condition.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Product was inadequate……
When I received the package the box looked fine, until I opened it.
The bike had a big hole and it was cracked.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Damages from Shipment
It’s well-priced and super easy to assemble so an ideal choice for home gym use. I read all the reviews and thought surely the company had re-thought the packaging by now since…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sturdy and quiet (but needs a better seat)
This is a terrific bike for the price — assembly was simple, and the finished product is virtually silent.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Item and fast delivery
We ordered the bike on 12-20 and it arrived 12-23. The Schwinn 101 is simple to assemble and works great.