Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer
- Provides smooth upper- and lower-body cardiovascular workout with 16 resistance levels
- 12 workout programs, including 6 course profiles, fitness test and custom workout
- Integrated grip heart rate system for easy fitness monitoring
- Ergonomic handles for multiple workout positions; natural-feeling 18-inch stride
- 300-pound maximum user weight; 5-year warranty on frame, 1 year on parts and electronics
Product DescriptionThe Schwinn® 420A elliptical is engineered with biomechanically designed linkages for a comfortable and natural elliptical path. BioDyne™ performance features a perimeter-weighted flywheel with high inertia for smooth, consistent workouts. Amazon. com Product DescriptionIdeal for the home gym for fitness enthusiasts of any skill level, the Schwinn 420 provides an effective cardiovascular workout by combining upper and lower body flexibility and coordination into one impact-free motion. Elliptical trainers emulate the natural motion of your foot while supporting your heel throughout the stride, making them much easier on your knees and joints. In addition to feeling more natural while working out, regular use on elliptical trainers will increase heart and lung capacity while improving your health (and burning calories at the same time). The Schwinn 420 offers 16 computer-controlled resistance levels and 12 programs for workout variety, inclu. . . More >>
Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer
Saturday, 16. January 2010 23:11
I just purchased this unit from Amazon. The hardware is of excellent quality. The frame members all very robust. I did have alignment problems with frame bolt holes.
I pulled it into alignment with a block of wood and a large c clamp. One person can assemble the unit if you do a little planning. The assembly manual was very good compared to most products these days. The unit is very quiet and smooth.
Now the operations manual is another story. It is just about useless. Why would an old line USA company put its name on crap? I want to use the built in programs.
I managed to get them up once and I am not sure how I did that. The finest equipment in the world is useless without a GOOD manual. Also I did not see a parts list. Someday something WILL need to be replaced.
I am not surprised at all. Its become common place to get products that are substandard in some way.
Rating: 2 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 1:29
Good Elliptical, but where is the water bottle holder? And where can I find it?
Rating: 4 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 2:39
We bought this machine from Sports Authority to get an elliptical for the apartment and it was fairly easy to put together with two people. However, it stopped working after we turned it on twice. We didn’t even get a chance to work out on it before the console wouldn’t turn on, the very same day we bought it nonetheless.
We had to take the thing apart and still aren’t sure what’s wrong with it. Our theory is that the upper wire is broken, so we called Schwinn customer service to try and get a replacement part last week. We called again a week later and they still haven’t ordered the part because they don’t have a part number for it. So, now we have to wait a week for them get a part number and another week for them to ship the part. . . and we aren’t even 100% sure that it’s that part that’s broken!
We may return the machine because our experience with Schwinn customer service and the machine itself have been abysmal so far. . and we haven’t even used the elliptical yet.
Rating: 2 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 3:41
I ordered Dec 11 from AMAZON to take advantage of free shipping, unit arrived via ABF Dec 16, arranged for dock pick-up as opposed to scheduled home delivery since they were only a 15min drive and I have a small truck. People from ABF were wonderful to deal with, took calls no problem, and loaded into my truck via forklift. Box is 150lb plus, but no problem carrying pieces into basement from garage by myself. Schwinn does an excellent job of packing, no damage or issues from transit to the item.
Like other commentary, I was slightly hesitant of the 420 vs 430 due to limited reviews, however with largely positive feedback, took a chance on the 420. As I unwrapped and moved pieces to basement, I was impressed with components, heft, finish, etc. Assembled myself with no problem whatsoever and would make several recommendations (based on some other comments)as follows: Invest in a 6mm t-bar wrench or 3/8 drive and ratchet. Also 13mm wrench/socket make this a breeze as opposed to using the moderately crude (but sufficient I suppose) devices included. One axiom for assembling anything where multiple attaching points exist is DO NOT tighten until all of the bolts/screws have been started. Thus you avoid problems (as alleged by some) of difficulty in pieces fitting and requiring use of hammers, etc. This thing was drilled/jigged perfectly and all components fit with relative ease. I further suggest you assemble in very close or exact proximity to intended use, since leveling adjustments should be set prior to complete assembly. Set the adjusters on far ends of support cross bar all the way in (turn clockwise), then turn ONLY the ones needed (counter clockwise) to make contact with the floor. Next set the mid-cross bar, you will discover that these must be extended considerably more than the far ends in order to make contact with the floor. Tighten all lock rings and you have a very secure base, NO movement whatsoever on mine after final assembly. Much commentary seemed to exist about squeeks on the 430, I borrowed some “wheel bearing grease” this is a very heavy lube for automotive/industrial use and applied liberally to ALL points of movement/rotation on pins and grommets. The unit is virtually silent other than light hum from flywheel when operating.
Only draw back as most others indicated is seeming complexity of “custom” programs for work out, not an issue for me since I am more than content to use quick-start manual program, but would agree that the instructions for customization are somewhere between cryptic and confusing. One note about seemingly difficult “low level” resistance as mentioned in some reviews, the unit “defaults” to #3 level when first powered up, but when decreased to #1, it felt perfectly fine to me. Anyone who cannot facilitate use in the #1 setting is either so far out of shape that walking down hill pains them or they are unaware of the default start at #3.
Final score, solid 5 stars across the board, both for machine and purchase through amazon and free shipping, looking forward to many years of good use. One final note, called Schwinn to register the product and was connected rapidly to a wonderful young lady in the good old USofA, not Bangladesh or some other god forsaken country on the planet
Rating: 5 / 5
Sunday, 17. January 2010 4:49
We purchased the Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer on December 14, 2009 through Amazon. com. Shipping was speedy and the item arrived in good condition (box was fully intact, items had no visible scratches, dents, etc. ) Assembly was fairly easy and took approximately 1. 5 hours.
Once assembled I noticed the pedals were quite difficult to push. I attempted to change the settings, but the onboard computer would only display the elapsed time. I paged through the manual, read through the troubleshooting, disassembled the trainer to check for loose connections, yet nothing seemed to work. It seemed the resistance was stuck on the most difficult level and the magnets responsible for controlling resistance were not moving. In a last ditch effort I disassembled the trainer to expose the wires and sensors underneath the magnet housing and checked for crimped wires, loose connections, or anything suspicious of being broken. After reconnecting wires and straightening several wires I reconnected the AC adapter and to my dismay I heard the magnets moving and the trainer worked.
After about a month of use the elliptical trainer has been nothing but outstanding. Very quiet, sturdy, and easy to use. Easily a 4 star rating, but due to the “malfunctioning” computer I have to give it only 3 stars.
Rating: 3 / 5