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Schwinn 220 or 240 recumbent exercise bike comparison?


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I’m looking at getting one for weight loss/general fitness. And was looking between these two models. The 240 has some additional programs, a heavier flywheel and a color screen but I’m not sure if any of that will make any difference to me. Anyone have the 220 and can provide some opinions?

I had hoped to find both at a store to compare but I can’t seem to find both at one location. They either have various combinations of the Schwinn models, but never those two side by side. If anyone knows a store in the Philly suburbs, I’d appreciate that too!
Thank you Bob, actually there are a couple things about that. The price of the 240 is actually $450 most places ($350 for the 220, and $400 for the older 230 model being phased out), Amazon seems to have ‘run out’ and it defaulted to one of their stores that has it at full retail, hence the $700 pricetag. The other thing I noticed was the options you listed from the comparison chart seem inaccurate (not because of you), if you look at the photos of the console, the 220 has the Interval time, rpm, etc listed as well. I noticed them before while comparing the screens online.

Sorry about that, I should have mentioned those details as one of the reasons I was looking for someone that knew the models personally. As the facts listed online seem a bit suspect.

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How can I improve my fitness using a bike?

I’ve just got a mountain bike and I want to use it to become fitter and lose some excess weight. I’m in my 20′s and I’ve not done any kind of physical exercise in 8-10 years. I’d like to aim to be able to ride in the London to Bristol event next year (56 miles). Is this do-able for a novice? Can you point me to a website with any good solo training programmes? My plan is to start going out and doing 3 miles a day increasing this in increments of a 2 miles a week. Until I can comfortably do 30 miles in three hours – what do you reckon?
I’ve got a decent mountain bike that is suitable for road use – it’s a Kraken Carrera.

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I’m looking to find a bike to ride for fun and fitness. Mostly road but minor trails. What kind do I buy?

My budget is around $300 so nothing special or anything. I just don’t want a bike with too skinny and smooth of tires, but I also don’t want the larger mountain tires.

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ok i want to start up bike rideing to improve my fitness but how long should i start riding for?

Ok bought a new bike from big w and want to add bike rideing into my fitness regime but i dont know how long i should ride for as ive been told that i should build myself up. the bike i bought is a 18 speed mountain bike wich i intend to take up into the closest national park and do some serious bike rideing. However for now its just back street cruiseing untill i get my cardio up to scratch so any one got a few good bikeing tips?

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What are the Right road bike components for casual fitness rider?

I just purchased a pretty cheap bike and I’m slowly going to upgrade the main components: derailleur’s. Fork, cranks etc. Etc.

The question is: does a casual fitness rider like me really going to need let’s say… Shimano 105, Ultegra, Dura-ace components; or is there something more appropriate? Mainly less expensive T.T?

Thanks everyone

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