How do the calorie counts compare to the old Schwinn AD4?
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Calories for an AD6 are about 21 per 60 seconds and the Assault is at about 10 calories per 60 seconds.
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Yes -- the 231 was, sadly, discontinued. I emailed Schwinn, because the 231 was highly rated in Consumer Reports, and seemed to have better features than even the 240, but a Schwinn rep emailed me back and said the 240 is the replacement model to the 231. Blech! The 240 does seem to be superior to the 230, though, so I'll have to settle for that. I ordered the 240 today....it does get very good reviews overall. Good luck!
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oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website... » Read More oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) « Show Less
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Its the same model for all years, its a low end bike unlike higher end brands that change model every year. Hope this helps
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See page 15 of the User's Guide: http://download.nautilus.com/supportdocs/OM/schwinn/SCH_Active10-20_OM.pdf I haven't had to change mine yet so I can't be more specific.
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No, it does not count calories. This is an old model computer and I'm not sure it's even for sale anywhere. I have three of these on three different bikes and one is a replacement for one that went haywire. My next one will use digital wireless signal instead of analog like the Vectra, which sometimes freezes up when I use a high-power headlight.
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I also think that's a bit low, but I think a lot depends on how hilly your programmed for. Been a while since I've used it and I don't remember much except that I would ride for about half and hour and depending on how difficult the program, the more calories. My half hour rides would get me about 200 calories! On another note, keep an eye on the batteries. Mine had a tendency to leak occasionally.
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great question because so much of the feedback on Amazon is for people who have only owned it for 3 weeks or so (and you can't properly evaluate it based on only 3 weeks) I've owned the Schwinn 430 6 months and it stopped working twice. Each time it was the belt attached to the motor falling off, which isn't easy to fix because you have to remove the shell & all it's screws to fix the belt. Needless to say, I'm not happy long term.
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Yes. That is the exact setup I am running after upgrading my classic Schwinn. Works great.
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We have acquired 2 each 26" Schwinn Meridian bikes and outfitted them with electric drive mechanisms. They are an excellent bike and we get just over 30 Miles on the one unit - no pedaling; and we get even greater distances on the second generation build. For this range we use a seat with a back support - if ranges are considerable less - like our second bike gets between 50 and 60 miles per charge but it is only used in small spurts like 10 to 12 miles. That one we have not yet put on the back supported seat. They also pedal great if you desire - but @ 16 to 19 MPH I cannot turnthe pedals that fast - so I just cruise and enjoy. We have acquired 2 each 26" Schwinn Meridian bikes and outfitted them with electric drive mechanisms. They are an excellent bike and we get just over 30 Miles on the one unit - no pedaling; and we get even greater distances on the second generation build. For this range we use a seat with a back support - if ranges are considerable less - like our second bike gets between 50 and 60 miles per charge but it is only used in small spurts like 10 to 12 miles. That one we have not yet put on the back supported seat. They also pedal great if you desire - but @ 16 to 19 MPH I cannot turnthe... » Read More We have acquired 2 each 26" Schwinn Meridian bikes and outfitted them with electric drive mechanisms. They are an excellent bike and we get just over 30 Miles on the one unit - no pedaling; and we get even greater distances on the second generation build. For this range we use a seat with a back support - if ranges are considerable less - like our second bike gets between 50 and 60 miles per charge but it is only used in small spurts like 10 to 12 miles. That one we have not yet put on the back supported seat. They also pedal great if you desire - but @ 16 to 19 MPH I cannot turnthe pedals that fast - so I just cruise and enjoy. « Show Less
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B. Williams says:I purchased the Giant dual fit the first week in June. I absolutely love it. It's quiet and the flywheel is much smaller than the airdyne. I have been using it since I bought it and have not seen any grease at all. I suggest you locate a schwinn dealership near you to check it out. That's where I purchased mine.
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i got to try both of them out in a store they both feel really smooth but i went with the Nautilus e514 it just felt a bit more sturdy and has a nicer display the schwinn 420 display was kinda hard to read as the Nautilus was light up bright with big nurbers and imo is the better buy ......i had my Nautilus e514 for 4 months now and i use every day and its still like the 1st day i brought it ....and im only 5"4 so we are pretty much the same hight 'good luck on your work outs and hope my review helps
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I weighed my blue/white Schwinn Volare 1300 bike a few days ago on a digital bathroom scale and the bike was 25.4 pounds. I'm going to upgrade some of the parts on the bike later on and that should take another 2 to 3 pounds off the bike.
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I have had the Schwinn for about 4 years and have never had any problems with the display, it usually stays on for about 2-3 minutes after I finish checking my results
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I have the same question. from the specs the one difference I can see is that this one is .2 pounds lighter than the old one. which is actually a pretty big deal, if you're using it for running like I did with the old one. at 1/3 the weight I'd expect it to stay clipped better during vigorous movement (not that the clip on the previous one wasn't adequate).
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That's a tough question. I bought my first dahon 5 years before I bought the 2nd one for my husband. I saw that Schwin one for cheaper and almost got it. I decided that I have had such good luck with mine....never a problem...and have rode it quite a bit. Also it is suppose to be such a good brand for a folding bike. But I will say my sister bought the Schwinn and seems to like it. It even comes with a carrying bag. Also Dahon one on Amazon only comes in black....not that pretty....but Schwinn comes in a pretty blue with beige, I believe. I think you ought to go for the Schwin.
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make sure to look at the 2013 model of this. It does not have the same computer as the 2007. Schwinn 130 Upright, again go to schwinnfitness.com/manuals