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Schwinn A20 Recumbent Review
The Schwinn A20 exercise bike is Schwinn's low end recumbent exercise bike and replaces last years "Active 20 Series" bike. The name is not the only thing that Schwinn shortened on this exercise bike. Schwinn has reduced the features and the warranty on this model.
The Schwinn A20 recumbent exercise bike still has the quiet magnetic ECB  (Eddy current brake) resistance system, preset programs, and heart rate monitor like its predecessor (the Active Series 20) and it has some newer features such as a fan (not much use), reading rack and water bottle holder but many of the better features of last years model have been downgraded or removed.
Exercise bikes, including the Schwinn Active 20 Series provide an excellent low impact, aerobic exercise and are more compact and cheaper than other home fitness equipment.
You can watch TV, listen to music and your hands are free (for reading magazines or books, etc.). Recumbent Exercise Bikes are more popular mostly because most people consider them more comfortable.
Schwinn Recumbent Exercise Bike Comparisons:
The A20 Exercise Bike has less resistance levels and number of programs than the Schwinn 220 and Schwinn 240 and is rated for a max user weight of 275 pounds compared to 300 pounds (for the 220 and 240) but you will usually pay around $100 to $200 less for the A20.
Note: As of 5/15/2012 the Schwinn A20 is selling at for $239.98 at Amazon with free shipping options (was $246 on 1/19/12). Go to Schwinn A20 for more reviews and the latest price.
About-Bicycles Review:
When I tested the Schwinn A20, I found if difficult to set the programs and resistance levels but eventually managed to figure this out. Even after finding the resistance level settings, I found that the highest level still provided very little resistance. This model would be OK for very light workouts but you'll need to spend some time on it to get much benefit.
Although the A20 is quite a bit cheaper than other Schwinn models, I would have to recommend the Schwinn 220 and Schwinn 240 over the Schwinn A20.
Aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular health and circulation and exercise bikes provide a safe, low impact aerobic exercise that has been used for fitness, health and physical therapy for years.
Schwinn Active 20 Features:
- Resistance Levels: 8
- Resistance System: Quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance
- Number of Programs: 6
- Workout Programs: 1 Manual/Quickstart, 6 profile
- Contact heart rate sensors built into console
- Display Readout Time, RPM, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance
- Level, Course Profile
- Reading Rack, Water Bottle Holder, Fan
- Rear Stabilizers/Frame Levelers, Transport Wheels
- Product Dimensions: 61" L x 16.5" W x 40.5" H (155 x 42 x 103 cm)
- Machine Weight: 60.1 lbs (27.3 kg)
- Maximum User Weight: 275 lbs (125 kg)
- Power Requirements: Battery operated, optional AC adapter accessory
Warranty:
Frame: 2 years
Parts: 6 months
Electronics: 6 months
Wear Parts: 30 days
Recommended Schwinn Recumbent Bike Sources
See Exercise Bikes at Amazon for a good
selection of Stationary and Exercise Bikes (recumbent exercise bikes, upright bikes, mini exercise bikes and more).
www.amazon.com
See Exercise Bikes at Walmart.com for a good selection of exercise bikes in all price ranges including some very inexpensive stationary bikes.
www.walmart.com
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