Schwinn 112 or 113 Exercise Bike?

Question

I do not see a difference between the Schwinn 112 and Schwinn 113 save the fan. The features of the 112 seem to match up to the 113 with this exception. Am I missing something? If this is the case and there are no other issues such as quality, then the 112 seems like a better deal. Please Help!

Answer

It sure can be confusing when you start to compare different models of exercise bikes like the Schwinn 112 vs. the 113 uprights, or any other machines for that matter. Tha'ts why I'm here (someone's gotta do it).

As with most manufacturers, Schwinn makes a number of different models with seemingly small distinctions between them that may go unnoticed unless you really get in there and dig around (maybe they should do a better job on that, huh?).

Both the Schwinn 112 and Schwinn 113 upright bikes have the following features in common:

• 32" L x 20" W x 51" H dimensions
• Max user weight of 300 pounds
• Pulse grip heart rate sensor
• Display readout with Time, Interval time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance and alphanumeric prompts
• Quiet magnetic ECB (Eddy current brake) resistance
• and 16 levels of resistance

Where the bikes differ are in two key areas:

1. The Schwinn 113 has almost double the number of programs than the 112 (23 programs on the 113 vs. 12 programs on the 112)
2. The Scwinn 113 has an upgraded blue LCD console

Are the extra workouts and better display console worth $50 bucks? I'll let you decide that for yourself. For a complete review of each bike read my Schwinn 112 review and Schwinn 113 review on the main website filed under exercise bike reviews.