Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike, Review

Take your cycling experience to the next level with the advanced Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike.  With plenty of on-board programs and the ability to connect to online fitness apps via your mobile phone or tablet with Bluetooth plus its unique Terrain Control Technology, the Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike is a cut above the rest.

 

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The Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike drive system combes a high-speed high-inertia perimeter weighted flywheel together with a belt drive system and magnetic resistance to provide super smooth and quiet operation throughout your workout.

 

The Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike features 25 levels of magnetic resistance and has 13 on-board workout programs to keep you motivated and challenged.  On-board programs include: Manual, Profile, Intervals (Endurance, 8 min, 16 mins, Strength), Fat burn, Calorie burn, Rolling hills, Summit pass, and Stairs.

 

The Schwinn 290’s console is easy to use and features a large 7” LCD screen that tracks and displays a variety of workout data including: Time, Interval, Speed, Distance, Calories, Burn rate, Watts, Heart-rate, Cadence, Resistance, Program, and Workout Summary.

 

7" LCD screen

The Schwinn 290’s console is Bluetooth enabled, offering connectivity to Bluetooth heart-rate monitor, as well as on-board Bluetooth speakers.  There’s also a media shelf integrated into the console to place your tablet or mobile phone and a handy USB charging port to power your mobile device.

 

Bluetooth enabled console

The Schwinn 290’s enhanced Bluetooth connectivity allows you to connect to online fitness Apps on your own mobile device including the JRNY* and Zwift* Apps for a virtually unlimited range of exciting and fun training options:

 

·         JRNY App* - Explore the World App (200+ virtual courses with terrain control that auto adjusts the Schwinn 190 bike’s resistance), Adaptive Workouts (personalized real-time coached workouts that auto adjust as your fitness improves), On-Demand classes, Real-time coaching, Trainer-led classes, All-in-One tracking

·         Zwift App*  - Social group rides, interact, train & compete against others in a virtual world

 

Compatible with Zwift App*

Compatible with JRNY App*

As previously mentioned, the Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike utilizes Terrain Control Technology which automatically adjusts resistance during elevation changes within select programs and with the Explore the World workouts (JRNY membership required).  Although the console only allows for one user profile for the on-board programs, you can have unlimited JRNY profiles.

 

The Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike features a large foam-padded seat with ventilated backrest for a comfortable workout.  Suitable for different user heights, the seat’s slider seat rail system allows you to adjust the seat lower/closer to the pedals or higher/further away from the pedals with a simple-to-use easy-adjust lever.  The seat is easy to mount thanks to the bike’s step-through frame design.

 

Foam-padded seat with ventilated backrest,
adjustable on slider seat rail system

There are two sets of handlebars – one set at the front of the recumbent bike by the console and one set by the sides of the seat.

 

Additional features of the Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike include a handy water bottle holder by the side of the seat, 10 Quick Keys for resistance, Sleep Mode (auto shut-off after 5 minutes of inactivity), weighted pedals with adjustable straps, integrated levelers with adjustable feet, and front-mounted transport wheels.

 

Sturdily constructed, the Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike supports a high user weight capacity of up to 330 lbs.  The bike itself weighs around 110 lbs and has a footprint of approx.  66.4” long x 28” wide x 47” high.

 

The Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike is electric-powered and plugs into a standard outlet (110-120V) with the supplied AC adapter.

  

*Subscription required for Apps

 

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Let’s take a glance at the Schwinn 290’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best recumbent exercise bike for you:

Features of the Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike:

 

	SCHWINN 290 RECUMBENT EXERCISE BIKE
TYPE	Recumbent with step-through frame design for easy mounting
FLYWHEEL / DRIVE SYSTEM	High-speed high-inertia perimeter weighted flywheel Smooth quiet magnetic resistance & belt drive system
RESISTANCE	25 levels of magnetic resistance
TERRAIN CONTROL TECHNOLOGY	Resistance automatically adjusts during elevation changes within select programs and with the Explore the World workouts (JRNY membership required)
ON-BOARD PROGRAMS	13 on-board workout programs (many more available through the Apps*): ·         Manual (Quick start) ·         Profile programs (automate resistance & workout levels) ·         Interval programs (Endurance, 8 min, 16mins, strength) ·         Fat burn ·         Calorie burn ·         Rolling hills ·         Summit pass ·         Stairs
BLUETOOTH	Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity to your own mobile device for popular app-based tracking tools, Bluetooth heart-rate monitor & Bluetooth speakers
COMPATIBLE APPS	Connect Recumbent Bike via Bluetooth to following Apps on your own tablet/mobile phone:   JRNY App*: ·         Explore the World with 200+ virtual courses with terrain control that auto adjusts the bike’s resistance ·         Adaptive workouts – personalized real-time coached workouts that auto adjust as your fitness improves ·         On-demand classes ·         Real-time coaching ·         Trainer-led classes ·         All-in-One tracking   Zwift app*: ·         Social group rides ·         Interact, train & compete against others in a virtual world   *Subscription required for Apps
CONSOLE MOUNT	Adjustable console mount
MEDIA SHELF / TABLET HOLDER	Integrated Media Shelf on console to place your own mobile phone or tablet
CONSOLE SCREEN	7” LCD screen displays goal tracking & fitness metrics: ·         Time ·         Interval ·         Speed ·         Distance ·         Calories ·         Burn rate ·         Watts ·         Heart-rate ·         Cadence ·         Resistance ·         Program ·         Workout summary   Switchable from miles to KM
AUTO SHUT OFF	The Console will automatically shut off after approximately 5 minutes of inactivity. The LCD display is off while in Sleep Mode
QUICK KEYS	10 quick keys for resistance
USER PROFILES	1 user profile (unlimited JRNY* profiles)
HEART-RATE MONITOR	Compatible with Bluetooth enabled heart-rate monitor
SOUND SYSTEM	Bluetooth speakers
USB PORT	USB charging port
SEAT	Foam-padded seat with ventilated backrest
SEAT ADJUSTABILITY	Seat slider rail system with easy adjust lever
HANDLEBARS	Ergonomically positioned padded handlebars: ·         1 set at the front of the bike by the console ·         1 set by sides of seat
PEDALS	Weighted pedals with adjustable straps
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER	Water bottle holder mounted by side of seat
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY	Supports up to 330 lbs (150 kg) user weight capacity
STABILITY	Integrated levelers with leveling feet on rear
PORTABILITY	Front-mounted transportation wheels
POWER	Electric - Plugs into standard electrical wall outlet  (AC power adaptor included) 110v-120v 120v 60Hz AC Input, 9VDC, 1.5A Output
DIMENSIONS	Approx.  66.4” long x 28” wide x 47” high (168.7 cm long x 71.1 cm wide x 119.4 cm high)
WEIGHT OF BIKE	Approx.  110 lbs (48.8 kg)

 

Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike

  

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Summary on the Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike:

 

Great value for an advanced recumbent bike with unique Terrain Control Technology and App* compatibility for a wealth of fun and exciting training. There are not many recumbent bikes that offer this kind of technology. Plenty of on-board programs & resistance levels to keep you motivated if you don’t want to subscribe to the Apps. Comfortable and adjustable recumbent seat for a more relaxed feel, easy to mount with step-through frame.

 

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N.B.  It’s advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional if you are new to exercise or if you have any concerns regarding your health and fitness regime.

 

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.

  

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