Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike | Reviews 2023

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The brand new Schwinn 290 Recumbent Exercise Bike is Schwinn’s top home recumbent exercise bike. A mid priced home bike with many features and solid quality. Recumbent bikes have back support, and are easier to mount. The Schwinn 290 will provide a low impact cardiovascular workout with low impact on your joints. The Schwinn brand of bikes is a well known brand going back to 1895.

The Schwinn model 290 features a balanced flywheel, which creates a secure, quiet, vibration-free workout, as well as 25 levels of ECB magnetic resistance. ECB is the best type and quiet form of magnetic resistance. There are 10 resistance quick keys to go from easy to hard. Schwinn provides 13 built-in programs and additional features. The walk-through frame gives you easy access to mount and dismount. The two integrated levelers & the large mid-frame support give you a solid and stable bike platform.

JRNY App: Explore the world, Adaptive workouts (bike automatically adjusts), On demand classes. 2 months free trial. You can also use the Zwift® app.

Both apps require a subscription, but you can use the 13 built-in programs without charge. Apps require a smartphone or tablet.

The Tablet holder will hold a smartphone or tablet, but also allow you to still access resistance buttons and other controls.

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Schwinn 290 Recumbent Bike Features: Schwinn has a built in 7-inch backlit screen. You can also use your tablet or smartphone with the JRNY app which unlocks hundreds of programs. Also compatible with the Zwift® app. The built-in LCD screen Backlight for easy viewing of workout metrics.

Charge your devices with the USB charging port. Bluetooth® connectivity, Integrated Speakers sound system for listening to your iPod or MP3 player while you exercise are Bluetooth® compatible. No heart monitor is included, but you can pair a wireless heart strap.

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Maximum User Weight Capacity: Up to 330 pounds.
Bike Warranty: 10 year warranty on the Frame; 2 year mechanical; 1 year electrical; 90 days labor
Bike Dimensions: 66″ Long x 28″ wide x 49.9″ tall (107.6 lbs.)
APP Connectivity: Syncs with Apps including JRNY, Zwift, and others via Bluetooth.

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Smart-Review Commentary: The Schwinn 290 exercise bike is an excellent low priced recumbent bike for home use. It is Schwinn’s top of the line recumbent model. This model should fit most needs as its maximum user weight is 330 lbs. In this model compared to the 290 they did drop some features from the 270 model that preceded it, such as the fan, built in programs dropped to 13, and no heart monitoring devices (can use optional wireless heartstrap). The 290 model has a 7-inch backlit LCD display for better visibility. Bluetooth® connectivity allows you to sync with Schwinn Apps on your tablet or smartphone and for the speakers. The frame is built for added stability. Weighted pedals. What sets this off from the 270 it replaces is App connectivity, but you need to use your tablet or smartphone to access this. JRNY is a paid membership which will add hundreds of new workouts. This model has a very good warranty as well. The Schwinn 290 received good consumer reviews and is a top pick for recumbent exercise bikes.

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