(Schwinn 270 Vs. Nautilus R618) Recumbent Exercise Bikes 2022 | Comparison & Differences | Reviews
April 16, 2022 by SmartReview
Filed under Exercise Bikes
Nautilus R618 Recumbent
Exercise Bike
Schwinn 270 Recumbent
Exercise Bike
Schwinn 270 Vs. Nautilus R618 Recumbent Excercise Bike Comparison: Nautilus and Schwinn are leaders in lower cost, high quality exercise bikes. The Schwinn 270 and R618 recumbent bikes are some of the most popular and best selling exercise bikes on the market. Highly rated, they both are excellent recumbent exercise bikes for the home. Nautilus is the parent company of Schwinn.
Schwinn 270 Vs. Nautilus R618 Comparison & Differences: Both models are recumbent bikes, however the R618 is a cut above with features not on the Schwinn. This includes Nautilus Gel™ seat for comfort, Resistance controls in the rear handlebars, and included wireless Heart Telemetry Heart strap. The R618 also has a longer warranty and higher maximum weight (325 Vs. 300 lbs.). Below is a comparison chart of the differences between these two models.
| Schwinn 270 Vs. the Nautilus R618 | |
| * Magnetic Resistance * 25 Resistance Levels * Backlit LCD Console * Bluetooth with APP * Heart Telemetry  – – –* Oversized Pedals – – – – – – – – –* Weighted Pedals * Horizontal Seat Adjust * 3 piece crank * 29 Workout Programs * 10 Year Frame Warranty * Max Weight: 300 lbs. * Tablet/Book Holder * Built-in Fan * Built-in Speakers * Water Bottle Holder * 4 User Profiles Schwinn 270  | * Magnetic Resistance * 25 Resistance Levels * Backlit LCD Console * Bluetooth with APP * Heart Telemetry * Included Heart Strap * Oversized Pedals * Handlebar Resistance Controls * Nautilus Gel™ seat * Weighted Pedals * Horizontal Seat Adjust * 3 piece crank * 29 Workout Programs * 15 Year Frame Warranty * Max Weight: 325 lbs. * Tablet/Book Holder * Built-in Fan * Built-in Speakers * Water Bottle Holder * 4 User Profiles Nautilus U618 |
Schwinn 270 LCD Backlit Console
Nautilus R618 LCD Backlit Console
Both models have 29 Workout programs, Wireless Telemetry, and 25 resistance levels. You can customize your user profile, both models allow up to 4 profiles. Bluetooth® with APP for your tablet or smartphone, is available on both models. Both models have a USB charging port, which will be useful when using your smartphone or tablet with one of many APPs such as the RideSocial App & Explore the World App.
The Bottom Line: The Nautilus R618 recumbent exercise bike offers improvements over the Schwinn 270 model that may not be readily apparent. The R618 model has a superior comfortable Nautilus Gel™ seat, and a longer 15 year frame warranty. Only the Nautilus 618 has resistance controls in the rear handlebars, they are at the end of each handlebar. The 618 also includes a wireless heart rate chest strap, upgraded premium weighted foot pedals, upgraded handles (urethane coated), Higher max user weight (325 lbs.), Heavier frame, and has a longer electronics warranty (3 years). Both models are highly rated and economically priced.
Explore the World App
The APP will stream to your iPad or other tablet computer.
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