Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike Review
The Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike offers a challenging workout in a simplistic design. As a recumbent bike, you have the benefit of a reclined position to workout hips, buttocks, and leg muscles without concern for lower back strain. While the position is reclined compared to an upright bike, the Schwinn offers the same feel as a regular outdoor bicycle. The seat is both ergonomically designed and padded so your workout is comfortable, without the saddle sore feeling of some bike seats. In addition to the ability to adjust the seat, your Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike also features adjustable lumbar supports.
The handlebars, seat, and console on your Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike adjust to fit your specific body size, reach, and inseam. The stabilizers and levelers are oversized and built in so you can trust your workout platform is solid. Additionally, thanks to a perimeter weighted flywheel, you can enjoy not only feeling like you are sitting on a regular outdoor bike, but you can have a true road feel, minus the bumps. Your ride will be smooth, as well offering you a challenging cardiovascular workout. The walk-through frame means easy entry and exiting, without feeling as though you have to squeeze into the seat.
The Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike offers a challenging workout with 16 resistance levels, 17 workout programs, 8 pre-set profiles and 2 user-defined profiles for custom exercise routines. The Schwinn Advantage programmed into your console means you can track your workouts to measure progress and set goals for yourself. You can view on the console where you are in terms of your workout and training goals. The console features multiple colors, as well as being backlit for easy viewing. To further monitor your workout and progress, the handle grips on either side of the seat are telemetry-enabled to monitor your heart rate while riding.
Some additional convenience features on your Schwinn 240 Recumbent Bike include a reading rack on the front to hold your favorite reading material while you ride, a magazine storage basket under the seat, and water bottle holder. You can switch your tracking from miles to kilometers, and use the transport wheels to easily move your bike from one area to another. It comes with a 5 year warranty on the frame and a 1 year warranty on parts and electronics. The durable frame can support riders up to 300lbs. The unit measures 63” long and a slim 25” wide, making it easy to find space for your bike.


