Schwinn 430 Elliptical Machine Review
The Schwinn line of elliptical cardio equipment is one of the more preferred buys by consumers and reviews alike. There are currently 4 models in this class, and the 430 version is priced as the least expensive at nearly $800. You should try to check a couple of online retailers before pulling the trigger, though, as sometimes the price has gone down below $600. The 430 is a solid value buy. It comes with BioGlide motion technology that allows the user to have a natural-feeling stride and an 18-inch stride length, to provide enough room for bigger fitness enthusiasts. There are 8 resistance levels, and 8 workout programs. The transport wheels make for easier movement, and the water bottle holder allows you to replenish while on the routine without having to walk back to the fridge. There is 15-year warranty on the frame, 2 years for parts, 1 year for electronics, and 90 days for labor.
Advantages:
- For a reputable product line from a winning brand like Schwinn, $600 seems like a fair price.
- Transport wheels make this a more mobile equipment.
- It's pretty good for saving space, because it can get very compact
- The motion goes both back and forward
- The performance is very smooth - it's also a durable machine, and users report it lasting for quite some time without problems cropping up.
Disadvantages:
- The manual really isn't that great
- The display can be a little bit hard to read sometimes
- The easiest setting on this one is actually a little difficult for beginners.
- Some people have had problems with this developing a little squeaking noise. This is fixable, though, if you call Schwinn up - usually it's just a matter of you having tightened something up a little too much.
Company Website:
http://www.schwinnfitness.com/
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