Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer

Manufacturer: Schwinn Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours List Price:$999.00 Our Price:$799.00 Features: High-quality elliptical trainer with comfortable and compact design Multiple workout programs, including heart-rate controlled, custom, and fitness test 16 computer-controlled resistance levels; upgraded foot pedals for comfort BioFit design creates more comfortable stride; backlit LCD console Measures 62 x 64 x 27 inches (W x H x D); 15-year frame warranty Description: Elliptical trainers provide an effective cardiovascular workout that combines upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion. By emulating the natural motion of your foot while supporting your heel throughout the stride, elliptical trainers are much easier on your knees and joints. In addition to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on ellipticals will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health and burning calories. The Schwinn 431 accommodates a wide variety of users, with a full-sized 18-inch stride length and bi-directional pedaling action that lets the user pedal forward or backward depending on the targeted muscle groups. Users will also appreciate the variety of workout programs, including three heart-rate controlled programs, a calorie goal program, a time trial, a fitness test, 10 profile programs, two custom programs, and a manual option. And thanks to the Eddy Current magnetic brake resistance system, the Schwinn 431 is smooth and quiet. Other details include an backlit LCD display with such feedback programs as Recovery Mode, Results Mode, and BMI; hand-grip heart rate monitors; a water bottle holder; and bottom wheels for easy transport. The Schwinn 431 measures 62 by 64 by 27 inches (W x H x D), weighs 172 pounds, and carries the following warranties: 15 years on the frame, two years on the parts, one year on the electronics, and 6 months on the labor. A blue backlit LCD display allows you to track your progress with feedback programs such as Recovery Mode, Results Mode, and BMI. A built-in cup holder helps you stay well hydrated while exercising. Key Features: Schwinn BioFit console design includes an integrated MP3/portable media compartment, on-console towel hook, fan and oversized cushioned footplates Schwinn BioDyne performance system includes a 25-pound (11.3 kg) steel flywheel and computer controlled drive system that provide high inertia for smooth strides Transport wheels for convenience, and oversized stabilizer tubes for rock-solid steadiness; biomechanically designed linkages to provide a comfortable movement of the foot throughout the elliptical motion Multi-program and feature-packed Schwinn BioConnect computer allows users to input data, measure a variety of workout results, and track progress Oversized bottle holder fits most beverage containers and may be removed and cleaned separately Specifications: Dimensions: 59" L x 26" W x 68" H Maximum User Weight: 300 pounds Power Requirements: AC Adapter Performance Features Resistance Levels: 16 Resistance System: ECB (Eddy Current Brake) Resistance Drive system: Computer Controlled Workout Programs: Manual, Profile, Calorie Goal, Time Trial, Heart Rate Control, Fitness Test, Custom Feedback Programs: BMI (Body Mass Index), Recovery Mode, Results Mode Heart Rate Monitor: Grip Heart Rate Monitor Computer Features Display Type: Blue Backlit LCD Display Readout: Time, Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance Manufacturer's Warranty Frame - 15 years, parts - 2 years, electronics - 1 year, labor - 6 months What's in the Box? Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer, user's manual, warranty information Compare these Schwinn Elliptical Trainers Schwinn 430 Schwinn 418 Schwinn 431 (New for 2008) Schwinn 438 Style Front Drive Dual Action Front Drive Dual Action Front Drive Dual Action Front Drive Dual Action Stride Length 18" 18" 18" 18" Drive Train Poly V-belt Poly V-belt Poly V-belt Poly V-belt Motion Forward/ Reverse Forward/ Reverse Forward/ Reverse Forward/ Reverse Resistance Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Magnetic Resistance Levels 16 8 16 16 Dimensions (L x W x H) 62" x 27" x 64" 66" x 25" x 66" 59" x 26" x 68" 66" x 25" x 66" Product Weight 152 pounds 172 pounds 172 pounds 172 pounds Maximum User Weight 275 pounds 275 pounds 300 pounds 300 pounds Display LCD LCD Backlit LCD Backlit LCD with LED prompts Display Features Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance Speed, time, calories, calories per/hour, distance, heart rate, watts, resistance Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance Heart Rate Grip Grip Grip Grip and telemetric Programs 1 manual, 6 profile, 1 calorie goal, results mode, BMI test 1 manual, 6 profile, 1 custom, 3 HRC 1 manual, 10 profile, 3 HRC, 2 custom, time trial, calorie goal, fitness test, BMI test, recovery mode, results mode 1 manual, 10 profile, 3 HRC, 2 custom (per user), time trial, calorie goal, fitness test, BMI test, recovery mode, results mode Warranty Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--6 months Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--6 months Frame--30 years, parts--3 years, electronics--1 year, labor--1 year Other Features Transport wheels, bottle holder Transport wheels, bottle holder Transport wheels, bottle holder, 3-speed fan, MP3/iPod holder Transport wheels, bottle holder, 3-speed fan, 4 user settings About Elliptical Trainers Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips. Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home. Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.

Reviews:

What I expected.
After looking hard at the Schwinn and Fuel models, I decided on the Schwinn 431 mainly because it had more programs, cost less with the $100 amazon credit and had free shipping. The order and delivery went through like clockwork. The delivery company called and set up a time to drop it off. I'm mechanically inclined and the unit does take some time to remove from the box and assemble. A cordless drill speeds this process up, and it still took about 2 1/2 hours. I greased all the moving parts after reading about the squeaking problems. I'm stand at 6'1" tall and a user can operate the elliptical with plenty of headroom in a room with 8' ceilings.

At first, the elliptical was very quiet. It didn't take long for the squeaks to start. I've retightened all the bolts that I thought would stop the noise, but the elliptical still squeaks. The elliptical does have some 'flex' to the frame, but this could be attributed to my placing the machine on carpet. Aside from the noise, the elliptical and programs work as described in the manual and the motion is smooth. It would be nice if the custom programs remained stored after the elliptical was unplugged and the heel pad raised while the machine was in use. Overall, this elliptical machine seems to be a good investment and I don't foresee any problems in the future.


Schwinn Elliptical Great Machine Small Problem
Entirely, this machine is a large product for the price. It is high speed -, smooth enterprise and very much in quiet kind. It has a good, simply, to read announcement and a number from usefull programs to. The heart monitor works on large, and the ability to increase resistance is simply to use, like the remainder of the program selections. The equipment arrived early as estimated and in the good form by the delivery company. The sentence was not too bad above, but the pieces are heavy - the seriennummer is on the lower surface of the machine, therefore you guarantee copy, which thrashes them before meeting. The only problem was that the fan does not work. We required and received a new fan of Schwinn, but the problem did not solve. We now expect an answer of Schwinn, in order to see, if they continue making spare parts available until the problem is repaired. This has all, which are by email with their customer and technical service departments. Differently than this problem the machine was largely and the report 5 stars was.


Awesome Elliptical
I received the Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer last Tuesday afternoon (02/26/08). It came quicker than I expected using the standard shipping method. The company delivering the item was very courteous and the driver even brought the box into the house for me.

It was a breeze to put together. After reading some of the reviews about putting it together I was leary, but it took me exactly two hours to put it together all by myself. The directions were very clear. I was surprised to find that two of the parts were already lubricated as I had heard people having issues with squeaking. I just suggest going slow and think about what you are reading and what you are doing. The parts were labeled "R" and "L", which helped tremendously.

After putting it together, I plugged it in, took it for a spin and was amazed at how quiet it is. But most other reviews indicated it was quiet, so I should not have been surprised. Even the fan is fairly quiet - although it doesn't seem to put out a whole lot of breeze - it's a nice touch.

In the four days I've had it so far, I've noticed that the heart rate monitor is a little slow in registering my heartrate... slow compared to the Fitness Center models, but that's a minor thing. It is a very stury machine.

Adding this to my fitness routine, I'm already down FOUR pounds so I am thrilled about this item. I HIGHLY recommend it.

I based my purchase solely on recommendations and didn't go out and test drive any. Probably not a wise thing to do, but it turned out to be a super investment.


Quality for money
The elliptical of Schwinn works on large. It is calm suprisingly and has many programs to select to of.


Great Home Workout
I handed my gymnasium membership over and bought this elliptical, determined did not let it a coat rack become. Forwards I bought it nearly one month and I must say that I love it. It has sufficient different Workouts and different horizontally aligned changes, which bored with it I do not keep. They can do strength course or aerobere exercise or both. The machine is many calmer than at the gymnasium. It gave slight Quiet, but a loosening of some screws regulated it. My married man, who is a cyclist and who was not interested in all in my new elliptical, uses it as regularly, as I now. To move rides smooth, it is simple the peace, and does not take up not a ton area. I am very lucky with this product and recommend it to everyone, which looks, in order to buy it.


Happy Customer
Negotiation with Amazon was smooth and simple. Individual part arrived fast, all in large condition. Using for some weeks now were elliptical. Assemebly was, which married man simply, who was inserted together into a pair from hours. Very smooth Fortschr1tt, very much on quiet art. of programs are simple to use. Fan could use little more exit. Over all very lucky with product and acquisition.


Outstanding for the price
We bought this, that after extensive research are elliptical and have it, to be found over outstanding. We found it, around a better value as other machines to be as, which cost twice more so much. The mechanism was a Schnaepper. Free shipping was 3 days faster, than originally promised and it arrived at the perfect condition thanks ABF freight. All parts were found and there went together to the half the above-mentioned hour and without a towing bracket. It is firmly calmly, steady, and perfectly for the last four weeks worked. We would recommend this, which is elliptical to everyone, which looks a good Workout and for a large value.


nice machine
I got the Schwin 431 in decent shape and on the day it was expected to come. The shipper did call before. We had it unloaded in the garage and then brought it in piece by piece and set it up. The instructions are OK. I think they could be improved by including the number of bolts, nuts, etc. that each step will take. It does come in a LOT of pieces and took my husband and I about 2 1/2 hours to assemble. We used the furnished tools.

I have had it about 3 weeks and really like it. It is a solid based machine. I bought this model because it was rated for heavier persons ( up to 300 pounds) which sadly fits my current situation. It is quiet to operate, so could be set up in front of the TV without bothering the couch potatoes. The module is easy to learn and operate. I have used it for about 10 to 15 minutes a day for the time I have had it. So far no mechanical or other problems have developed.

I look forward to its continued use.


Fabulous!
This trainer is exactly what I needed and performs very, very well. It was a breeze to set up and took a little less than an hour with easy to follow instructions. Can't say how well it lasts as I've only had it a couple of weeks, but so far - I couldn't be happier with this purchase. Looks like I got what I paid for. Wow, go figure.


Not as good as I wanted it to be.
I bought the Schwinn 431 after a quantity of research on different ellipticals. I felt rather convinced that I had locked a good acquisition. It arrived in my house within one week of the mechanism it, which we were with quite pleased. Meeting went rather well, although there was an occasional plastic piece, which did not seem to have a place to go, one of the caps, those over the hub of the flywheel was come away into shipping went out and we had to slam it back inside, and at the most important, on the last piece became on, the upper right handle staff, one the screw drillings became stripped set. We ordered a new part, that on the next day are and it arrived within some days. However within 3 the flywheel began days of using our elliptical to quietschen. It is rather horrible. I designated customer service again and her dispatched more parts and said that a technician would designate, to regulate in order to come, it. Nobody designated it since that and been some weeks. I will have to designate it during third time. We use it still, and it functions well enough. We have it to sit on carpet and adjusting no matter how we the feet, it swings for us. If you repeat so long briefly, I am in the quality and the stability of this machine and the customer the MC and the desire disappointed, which I had gone with the fuel instead of.


Love this machine!
I ordered this machine through Amazon for $799 + free shipping + $100 towards next Amazon purchase. Delivery...was very happy with delivery. The shipper (Eagle) called me to set up a delivery time and had good delivery window options. Delivery was on time and everything was in one piece! Set-up....Set up & directions were easy. My friend & I did it in about 2 hourse. Noise...this machine is unbelievably quiet. Can barely hear it at all and no issues watching TV (unlike my treadmill)! Performance...lots of great programs! Definitely gives you a great work out! I had been doing a treadmill for over an hour at a time & needed a change to spice up my work-out and keep my body responding. This definitely does the trick! I am very happy with my choice!


Rugged and well built
We spent our Christmas money on this trainer and are very pleased. Our primary consideration was for a trainer with a weight capacity of 300lbs (I'm a big boy!). Our concern was the placement of the flywheel. We had heard that better machines have the flywheel behind where you stand, and this had been our experience at the gym. However, this unit has pleased and amazed us from day one.

The construction is very rugged and the machine well engineered. Assembly was much easier than I expected, but still took about 2+ hours, and I have absolutely no mechanical skills!

Highly recommended for a good, quiet workout where value and weight capacity are concerns.



Failed after one hour of use. Still waiting on warranty repairs.
Resistance could not make use available after approximately one hour. Also began to form squeeking noise in the flywheel unit. Nautilus was with the receiving warranty services useful begun, but I still wait for the repair person. It was weeks. I am I bought this product very sadly. I would not give it 0/5 however thats a choice. Thus it receives to 1.


Very happy and spent less than $1,000
When my wife and I began shopping for an elliptical trainer, I feared I would have to spend about $2,000 to get a quality machine. I am happy to say we bought this Schwinn 431 around Christmas 2007 for $899 and have been very pleased with our purchase. I have been very impressed by the quality of a Schwinn Airdyne fitness bike that we have had for many years, so I checked out the local Schwinn dealer for the elliptical trainer. We chose the 431 over the 418 because it has a more compact design and has an attached fan to help cool you while exercising. We paid more than what we could have bought it for on Amazon, but the store took care of assembly and delivered for free. We both have used it almost daily, we get a good workout and the unit seems to be good quality that will last a long time. One thing that stands out is how quiet the machine is. You can watch TV with the volume at a normal level while working out...no more TV blaring when someone is exercising! The unit did develop an annoying squeak after a few days. I simply sprayed WD-40 along both tracks and haven't heard a peep since. This machine appears solid and well-made, I weigh 200 lbs. and I am certainly comfortable using it. I have a friend who is about 6-3 and at least 250 lbs. He tried the machine for a while with no problem, but my thought was a guy that big should probably look for a more substantial unit. I think this Schwinn 431 is good value for the money and I highly recommend it!


Made in China
Good design, substantial mass, very smooth, I get a good workout. It developed an obnoxious squeak after just a few days. Decided to do surgery on it myself. (I'm a Mech. Eng.) Found some ill-fitting internal mechanical parts. Corrosion, weld spatter and just generaly poorly machined components. Customer service is outstanding sending replacement parts to my door within 24 hrs or less! Sadly the replacement parts had the exact same defects in the exact same places. I ended up fileing, grinding and shimming the old components to make them fit better and applied some heavy wheel bearing grease as I reassembled. This seems to have solved my problem for now. The little computer is somewhat dissapointing. Very bright and easy to read, but it reminds me of stuff I bought 15 years ago, Better technology is out there and cheap, It is functional but seems kinda retro. Bottom line: In my opinion, this machine is well designed but poorly manufactured. My title says it all.


The Squeaker
It squeaks, it creaks.

I cannot figure it out. Sometimes it is quiet as can be. Other times it makes the squeaking noise every time the left petal is at bottom dead center (all the way down). I have loosened the left petal bolts up, tightened them, loosened them again,,, not to much avail. It just does what it wants.

One recommendation, after the first 1/2 mile, stop the machine and re-tighten / check all bolts. This is kind of like a break-in.

It would be nice if there was a simple button to add more minutes. Likewise it would be useful if the machine had an optional remote heart rate monitor. The monitor on the inside handles is marginal at best.

Those aside, the actual working of the machine is pretty good. I have about 50 miles on the machine. Overall I am satisfied. I would be willing to recommend to my friends, but I would want to show them the quarks that bug me first. Really I would say it is a 3.5 star machine.

Shipping was excellent, I used the super saver shipping and got the order within 4 days. I do live in a large city, so that is probably the reason.


Solid, Quiet, excellent ergonomics
I was skeptical of using a product like this, I am used to the quality of ellipticals in commercial gyms. But I have been pleasantly surprised by the Schwinn 431. It was not difficult to assemble. It only took me about 1.5 hours. The action is smooth and the electronics are exceptional for a home exercise unit. Well worth the money.


great choice
, after the investigation of of alot of marks, this, which is elliptical, bought there, is no other elections in this price distance, this machine rock!!!!, very nice meeting, seat and the instructions, which are begun straight, in order to use it and the enterprise, perfect are very smooth and calm, did schwinn their home working on this product, also, large delivery Amazon it 4 days of the order date, were at my front door in the perfect condition keep one from these received, you it do not regret and your body thank you


Schwinn 431---Smooth machine, simple shipping
Love this elliptical! It feels just as smooth as my favorite elliptical at the local Y. I just wanted to comment on the shipping, as this was my biggest concern when purchasing.
I chose the Super Saver FREE Shipping that was available at the time-That's right-FREE! I was apprehensive when I read nightmare reviews elsewhere about shipment of this item. I needn't have been. When I received the call to confirm delivery time, I asked if I would need help moving the item. I was told that it was a "thresh-hold" delivery and that it would be brought into my home! (First floor only) This was great!
The driver called to alert me about 30 minutes before arrival. The delivery men were incredibly helpful and placed the box in my garage, right where I wanted it. This allowed my to unload the box at my convenience to move the pieces upstairs. (I did need help with this part--the flywheel part is heavy and awkward.) I was thrilled when I inventoried the box and found EVERYTHING was there and easy to identify. With 2 youngsters running around, it took my husband and I (mostly my husband--He actually follows instructions-meticulously.) probably 2-3 hours. Love it!


Schwinn 431 Elliptical
Much impresses with the elliptical machine and Amazon. The product was dispatched very fast in good condition and the shippers accommodated much with the locking point of shipping, how this was surprise a gift. The elliptical machine was quite simple to assemble and is simple to use. It is established very well and the complete family enjoys it to use.


Waiting...
I bought this machine to the Workout at home, because I to hold strange hours and the idea of going to the gymnasium not me pleases slope. The package was supplied by ABF freight in perfect condition (as in no damage, which was extremely dirty box), but I it opened and it together with no expenditures set. I really like the way this machine of views and feel. Forwards I had an elliptical machine approximately 7 years that, which I wither of had bought, which was not close of the quality of this machine. After meeting I switched the machine on and her requested me to preselect a program. I selected the program and as the machine went stepping on the motor/resistance an announcement appeared on the screen forwards. E-2. What this means? There is no error search chapter in the manual. After an on-line search of other Schwinn found suitability equipment out, I that E-2 is a pretty important problem, which refers, to change the console and/or the engine or which otherwise white. I have emailed concerning Schwinn/Nautilus am the disturbance however have to receive an answer. I think that I am mechanically enough skillful to join this machine but I not over the fact that I can believe the engine to replace to have can. I do not know, if I am more talented that. I wish me, it a simple embarrassment gave and I hope, it explain that there is one. I like really this machine and I would like straight that it works. I update with future messages.


Great home elliptical trainer!
Like many other postings, I bought this elliptical after a bit of research, but the everday low price plus the $100 gift certifcate convinced me to take a chance. My trainer arrived as scheduled and in good condition. It took me between 2-3 hours to assemble. I took the time to read the instructions carefully and double check my work in order to try and prevent any down-the-road problems...so far so good. I have been using the Schwinn 431 for about a month now (almost daily) without any issues/noises/squeaks. It is quiet, smooth, and provides a nice range of options/features. It seems to be a solid machine and I look forward to many years of use. If your interested in buying a new elliptical trainer, look no further, the Schwinn 431 is a nice machine at any price!


Great Elliptical Trainer
I began to regard the Schwinn product through consumer report, which gave its best purchase sticker to the model 418. After you repeated that whole elliptical Schwinn, all find you them are formed generally the same; some have additional bells and Whistles. I read each report on everyone of the four models, the 418, 430, 431 and the 438. The reports were so useful, if one made a good decision. We, if all estimate the rezensenten, who last the time to specify lots from for products to. I decided to go with the 431 out of some reasons. I was originally interested in the model 438, but after the new year, when I went buying the price which was jumped more up to $100.00, as he was before Christmas been. Thus I decided on the 431. It was 799,00 and free superrescuer shipping of Amazon. It supplied before schedule like other reports said that it could be, but the delivery company designated and we set up the date and the time for delivery. It was a local company. I let it supply it to the attached garage. My married man opened the box in the garage and got parts into the cave as he needed her, many more simply in such a way. They normally supply only soil-same or some steps. It really comes into a small box. My married man added it, while he watched out a soccer game, 3 1/2-grants together. He said that it was simple, everything was obviously marked and her to give to you the tools, which need you. We were ensured around the height of expenditure, which other rezensenten commentated. However we do not have problems. My married man is 5'11 and the cover in our cave is 7'4 "and her is perfect. There is area over its head. This model has the back light, which is very nice and repeated programs, which are large for me, because I may mix it above. There are also repeated user modes, therefore we preserve both rail our progress. The 431 is more compact than the others and fits perfectly into our cave. We used a piece of extra carpet of, as new carpet into the cave were attached and set it under the machine to buy instead of, a mat and it function large and bring the carpet together. We have the machine for two weeks now and us both really to love this machine used. It is smoothly calm, and gives a good prepares. My legs were after my first use wund. The programs are simple fun and to use. It publishes read like the gymnasium model, which I like. My married man is a large chap, weights Ueber200lbs and the machine is very strong. If like most said rezensenten hold this machine, we are very lucky and thinner pairs.


Schwinn 431 Elliptical It is great !!! for the price.
Like the others have said. Its great. It is very smooth. I did have the same click/did same fix. It was easy to put together.about 1.5 hours.I use my own tools since they work better/and a little faster than the ones that come with it. But those also work with out any real problems. Seems steady. Quality seems closer to the higher costing ones. Not to say it is better than them just good quality. And I did just to see how they all compare try some up to $4000 in price. Yes they were very nice. But for the money I had to spend. This is a very good second pick. At $799.00 free shipping and a $100 gift card ( after that it would be $699.00 ) it is a great deal. I did not get the 3 year extended warranty. I have never paid for a extended warranty. And have never thought I should have gotten one. Most all of the things I have bought have lasted (maybe I have been lucky ) at least as long as I have expected if not longer. Online research helps.


Great Machine for the money



Finnette52
I have just recently purchased the Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer. I did quite a bit of research on the various models before making my decision. I can only say that this Elliptical Trainer is the very best for its' price range. In fact, it is better than many of the higher priced machines that are available. One of the deciding factors is that this model has the 25 lb. flywheel, which makes the operation very smooth and helps to stabilize the machine. It is very well constructed, very smooth, and very quiet. I put it together in an hour and a half. It was money well spent! I would definitely recommend this model for in-home use. Best of all, it's made in the U.S.A.


Solid Product
Let me say this first. Very easy to assemble. It is a very solid product. Looks appealing. I don't hear the squeaking noises that people referred to in some of the other schwinn elliptical trainer. It has been good so far. I Strongly recommend this product.


Silent & smooth
I am so glad that I finally made a decision, over which elliptically buy. After I had searching ruined pratically my obvious nerves of the hours and of hours of the Internets, I bought the Schwinn 431. I normally shy away of the brand-new models however, which is heavier flywheel, which really sells to me. And which it differentiates! As have I many ellipticals tried many different, and I really bought a unseen sight to these. With $799 a bang, I that a word my wife, who was used think, in order to describe me, was, "moved!". It arrived within the veranschlagenen time framework, and that box was not damaged. The only damage arose with the shielding framework, which covers the flywheel. It is formed of plastics and must have cracked between China and my house in approx. once (I inform you, how, to replace her once I was, terminated that.) I had that thing geeinbaut straight under 3 hours, alone. I added white-grease in all points, which move. My wife and I have to through-supply it by hours of the work already however, based after which use he had, this are more smoothly one, firm piece of equipment. The framework is strong and feels firm. The only one times as I believed, was an uncomfortable point, when I tried it backwards. Nothing very largely but something to be noticed. The Fortschr1tt length of 18"fuer my wife and I is large last. I am 5'11 "and her am 5'5". Both of us are comfortably and convinced made we the right decision. To come more to, as soon as we use it more.


$999 is the Wrong List Price - There is no 20% discount.
$999 is not the correct list price--there is no 20% savings. Check out the Schwinn website www.schwinn.com and you will see a list price of $799.00 (99 cents cheaper). Most places offer it at a similar price.
Price aside, this is a wonderful machine. Near club quality. Easy assembly, good craftsmanship. Smooth and sturdy with a small space requirement for an elliptical. You won't be disappointed.


After much research, I bought this one
*** update 12/21/2007 *** well, I had this machine for approximately two weeks now and function it large. IchBIN completely with this acquisition contently. I was over shipping a little involved, but pit came into perfect condition. Like others it took me a little under 3 hours, in order to join it. If you can a screw inside set and to directions follow, you are able to join this. The machine is so smooth and calm. It is not a problem for others in the area to watch television simultaneous. After one week I began to note that a clicking clay/tone and it had me tightened the screw failed, which attaches the handle staff too firmly to the foot pedal staff. They solve few regulated the problem. *** original report *** - I should say by me begin bought the straight Schwinn 431 of Amazon, but have receive it not still, therefore my total consumption of him is only the 15 minutes or, therefore I spent a trying of a demo model a memory. However I spent much time demoing different marks and something from my research can you help to decide what for you is best. My point of price was also under $1000. They can find definitely better, but you pay for it. First straight some general things, which, I found with the Demoing ellipticals. * Machines with the wheel in the front side seemed, a better, more natural feeling movement than having in the back. * Fortschr1tt length of 18"funktionierte well for me (I am 5'5"). Some low end models had the 16"Fortschr1tt, but I found this, in order to be too short. Others had 20"oder 21", but these were too large for me. * I do not think that you would want to buy an elliptical for less than $500. They are fair to inexpensive feeling. I narrowed my search into three marks, based on the reports, which I read on Amazon and also on a web site, which has lots of reports of the Tretmuehlen and ellipticals ("Tretmuehle sensei"). Horizon most chain shops carry the horizon mark. I regarded two models: Horizon Ex56 (horizon EX55 seems to be the older model) and horizon EX66. _ this two its fundamentally dselbe, with D EX66 straight have united more bell and whistles (i.e. more programs, etc.). I believe the internal units, around to be pretty many the same. These were well sorted, in order to fit into my smaller house. $600-$800. Entirely, these seemed like a nice machine, and I bought nearly the ex56, since I did not think that the Extra$200 gave me really many more. The EX66 looks a smoother point and has 2 extra support legs, which could make better stability available. Resole I wanted the exclusive 25, but the memory, which I the following model, had regarded the 35 to try only above. These machines are pricier a little, really were the 25 "on sales" for $999 with a MSRP of $1999 (I do not think the fact that each everyone pays the MSRP) and 35 the more is. Both have one the 20"Fortschr1tt length, and this was fair too large for me. For a higher person this could be fine. The machine is larger and I a harder time attachment it into my house would have. Generally the movement was very smooth. This seems like a well established machine, if you have the area and the money. Sole seems to have a pretty good warranty also. Schwinn I did not expect Schwinn, in order to form ellipticals. Really it not. This mark falls under the Nautilusmarke, which also forms bowflex, Nautilus and more stairmaster. I regarded the 430 and the 431, (431, who have newer model to be and more bells and whistles, like more programs, a fan and rubber editions on the foot pedals in place of of fair hard plastics one seems on the 430, a larger cup holder!). Consumer report really recommended the 418. The exemplary numbering is strange, goes the 418 and the 438 together, and the 430 and the 431 is similar. The 431 approximately the same as the horizon EX56 is smaller in the size. The price for the 430 is $600 and the 431 $800. I became up going with the 431 finished (there is a promotion, which continues for a map with $100 gifts, thus the more exact price gets). Generally 430 and 431 the same, excluded the rubber editions on the pedals with better grasp for your shoes believed felt nicer. This machine believes really better than the horizon line because of the flywheel 25lb, approximately only 14lbs for the horizon. This really forms the Fortschr1tt Gefuehlpolierer. This machine felt also firmer than horizon. The only problem with this mark is that it was hard to find a demo machine. Another possible impairment is the warranty, which is a 15-Jahr-Rahmen, which works on 1-Jahr-Teile, and 6 months. Their best bet is to keep real on the machine and try it out, before you buy! Much luck!


A great elliptical trainer for the price!
I bought straight one from these from a local "play it again to sport" position and I must say that I am impressed with the strong production (I would recommend you please your local memory at a price. I stored the price $100 over Amazon!) It has a very smooth travel and feels very strong, even if I ride it with a fast rate. I am 215 Pound and I let him on Berber carpet set up and he feel still very strong! The meeting did not take me approximately 2 hours and it was very difficult. Schwinn (aeh, Nautilus) settled a good work of packing everything of and of wearing parts in a very much organized way, in which there is no doubt, what is, which. The instructions were not very simple to follow and required tools differently than those, which were enclosed in the box. I am very lucky with this unit. It has wonderful allotters by 20 different programs, to be geeinbaut and has 16 levels resistance in addition. The pulse monitor is set well and seems to work to out-pour for me. The absence of a box handle compatibility characteristic a large agreement for me, since I do not have a box handle use and her was liked never, but does not consider this error, if this choice constitutes to you. Entirely, I think that this quite much and a firm machine are. Now I must straight it to rise and to use begin each morning!



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