Schwinn 130 Upright Bike Review

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The Schwinn 130 is one of the best stationary bikes from a hugely popular company.

This model is a low-priced fitness machine, better suited for beginners and intermediate users.

Sure, it’s not a premium model, but even so, it offers good value for money, and even better, the 20 resistance levels provide sufficient force to keep the beginners challenged. 

In my opinion, though, what sets this machine apart from its peers is the presence of components that aren’t normally found in top rated upright exercise bikes at this price range.

Besides the superior performance features, it adds comfort into the mix, and it will easily provide you with a gentle cardio workout.

Generally, Schwinn has pushed their brand with such a quality bike at such a low cost.

With that said, we shall dive deep into the Schwinn 130 abyss, and in the Schwinn 130 review below, we shall look at everything you need to know about this bike.

What Makes Schwinn 130 Awesome!

Resistance Training

Sporting 20 levels of resistance, the Schwinn 130 is as versatile as it can get, and will make your workout feel more or less of what you would feel on the open road.

With the 20 levels of resistance, you can easily adjust your resistance to mimic traveling up a mountainside or lower the resistance to return to normal road settings.                                                                                            

Either way, the versatility of this fitness machine is fantastic; it offers an incredible workout opportunity for both the beginners as well as the experienced users.                                                                                                

Even better, the transition between the fitness levels is incredibly easy and seamless, as all you’ve to do is press the buttons on the console, which is conveniently placed at the tip of your fingers.

22 Preset Training Programs

The Schwinn 130 offers a complete workout solution for all your fitness needs.

Contrary to other fitness machines that only provide basic workout stats such as distance, time, and heart rate, the Schwinn 130 proves its superiority with 22 preset workout programs.                                                

These programs include 8 heart rate control, 2 custom user-defined workouts, control workouts, 1 quick start, and 2 fitness tests.

Collectively, these programs will let you customize your workout to suit all your fitness profile or even selectively target your muscles.

In my opinion, though, the best part of the technology is the dual-user profile option.                                                                                                         

The 22 preset programs are further complemented with 2 user settings alongside a goal tracking capability. 

With this feature, it becomes easier for users to set up unique exercise profiles and track their data without having to interfere with the settings of the other users.

Advanced Console

One of the major components on the Schwinn 130 is the Dual Track LCD console.

It’s designed to let you monitor your performance progress while at the same time analyzing up to 13 fitness feedbacks.

Generally, I find this component a motivational component, especially when I’m trying to stick to a particular workout goal since it’s easier makes it easier to make use of the visual data export and goal tracking feature.

Specifications

  • Weight- 59 pounds
  • Dimensions- 41 x 23 x 13 inches
  • Weight capacity: 300 pounds
  • Pre-set programs: 22
  • Resistance levels: 20 

Unique Features That Makes Schwinn 130 Interesting

Design and Build

The Schwinn 130 might be small in stature, but it’s mighty in performance.

With a modest dimension of 41.3 x 21.3 x 55.5 inches, the Schwinn 130 is certainly compact, and it will easily fit into your household as it does into your lifestyle.

Moving on, this bike weighs 70 pounds; while it might not be the lightest model in the market, it’s definitely on the lower side.

While still on the weight, it’s worth noting that the Schwinn has been durably constructed with a premium grade solid frame capable of accommodating users up to 300 pounds.

The weight capacity on this model ties it up with some of the more expensive upgrades such as the Schwinn 170.

Comfort

When it comes to comfort, no single statement can accurately describe the comfort performance on the Schwinn 130, and this is because it takes a multi-faceted approach.

That said, three of the essential components that’ll ultimately contribute to the overall comfort at the pedals, handlebars, and the seat. 

Pedals

The pedals on the Schwinn are designed with strap and grips, and this prevents your feet from slipping off them.

While the design of the pedals is not the easiest one, they work well and will keep you safe.

However, as I found out, users with feet oversize 10 often find a difficult time using the pedals as they’re likely to bang their ankles or heels on the crank arm.

But the good news is, you can take off the strap and move your feet a bit forward, though this might compromise your safety.

Seat

Admittedly, there’s a lot to be desired on the overall seat construction.

For starters, the seat isn’t padded or contoured.

While it’s going to provide comfort to some people, I prefer the padded seats.

If you’ve used a padded seat for some time, then there’s a likelihood you won’t like the seat at first.

But as time goes by, you’ll get used to it.

To help if you don’t like the seat, you can either wear some padded shorts or get yourself a gel seat cover.

If that doesn’t work, you can replace the seat altogether.

Realistically speaking, however, you need to set your expectations to the least, especially when shopping for a budget bike, and to us, this was not a surprise.

Handlebars

Similar to the seat, the handlebars aren’t padded, but they’re covered, and this helps to keep a comfortable grip even for those with sweaty hands.

The handlebars are also ergonomically designed and will provide you with the best grip during your workout experience.

More importantly, like a professional upright bike, the manufacturer has incorporated hand pulse sensors on the handlebars, and this makes it easy for users to get an accurate depiction of their performance.

Resistance

The Schwinn 130 uses Eddy Current Magnetic Resistance, which is not only efficient at providing resistance but equally noiseless.

With this fitness machine, it’s easier to use it while watching TV, or even when others are sleeping without disturbing them.

Drive Types

Schwinn 130 features a belt-drive, alongside a 13-pound weighted flywheel for a smoother pedaling experience.

Sure, these components aren’t for the serious fitness enthusiast, but as we had hinted earlier, this machine is suitable for both the beginners and intermediate users.

When in use, you’ll find them smooth and seamless and will ensure you go a long way to promote a fantastic workout experience.

What We Like About Schwinn 130

  • Compact: With a dimension of 41.3 x 21.3 x 55.5 inches and weighing 70 pounds, the Schwinn 130 is easy to move, and will easily fit in most of the apartments.
  • Adjustable: For ease of use, the handlebars and the seat are adjustable, and this way, users can easily customize this fitness machine to fit their fitness needs.
  • Plenty of Extras: The Schwinn 130 comes with a variety of extras and accessories, including a quality MP3 player, a handy beverage holder, and a three-speed workout fan.
  • Affordable: The Schwinn 130 is one of the more budget-friendly fitness machines on our list, and it’ll not set you a tidy sum

What We Don’t Like About Schwinn 130

  • Poor pedal design: There’s little room left between the pedals and the rest of the bike, and according to some users, this leads to people’s shoes hitting the side of the machine. The good news is, this issue has been rectified on the new model, the Schwinn 170.

Bottomline & Verdict

Generally, the Schwinn 130 is a fantastic option and a good value for the beginner as well as mid-level trainers.

All the components on the Schwinn 130 point to a machine that is adapted for a variety of workouts, including weight loss, cardio exercise, muscle toning, and moderate strength training.

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