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Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike Review

Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike
Manufacturer Schwinn
Price Est. $699
Compare To Schwinn 212 Exercise Bike
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Recommended
Yes
Reason Unique concept and good upper body workout
Special Features bio-fit pedals, seat and handlebars, workout fan, backlit LCD display
# of Programs Adjustable Resistance Heart Rate Monitor? Warranty
none Wind/Fan none 10 years frame, 1 year parts

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The Schwinn Airdyne Exercise Bike is a complete departure from the other Schwinn exercise bikes like the upright models (101, 103, 112, 113) and comparable recumbent models (201, 203, 212, 213).

Even with all the bells and whistles of the more traditional Schwinn exercise bikes, the Airdyne costs more and is more basic in nature.

The appeal of the Schwinn Airdyne is that unlike any other exercise bike, the Airdyne incorporates a large multi-blade fan that provides resistance, and lever arms that are synced up with the pedals which provide a good upper bosy workout.

Schwinn Airdyne Key Specs and Benefits

  • resistance-based breaking with zero friction
  • sealed cartridge bearings provide a smooth, reliable ride and extra-long bearing life
  • low step-over frame made of steel
  • a small fan-wheel that cools while exercising
  • computer display that monitors speed, distance, calories, RPM, workload and heart rate
  • will accommodate riders up to 300 pounds

The Airdyne comes in two flavors - the traditional Airdyne which is a direct carryover based on the original model from the 1980's, and the new and improved Airdyne EVO.

The newer Airdyne EVO version takes the original design and makes some minor tweaks in the fan, and is also a much more compact version of the original with a fan size of 30".

The workout on an Airdyne effective when you use the arm levers, although I wish there were some way to change the resistance level on the machine.

If you're in the market for a Schwinn Airdyne, I think the new more compact EVO model is a better bet than the original.

There is also a new competing model that's a couple hundred bucks cheaper called the Keys Dual Action Airbike.

 

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