Schwinn 212 Exercise Bike Review

Exercise equipment expert's Schwinn 212 Exercise Bike rating and complete in depth review.

Comparable models to the Schwinn 212 Bike include the Edge 491, Ignite 746 Schwinn 201, Schwinn 203, and Schwinn 213 Exercise Bike.

Schwinn 212 Exercise Bike	Recommended: NO
	Reason: Schwinn 213 better value for the money
	Bike Style: Recumbent
	# Programs: 17 - 12 preset, 4 heart rate, 1 user-defined
	Resistance Type: Magnetic
	Heart Rate: Yes - Hand Pulse Grip
	Warranty: 10 years frame, 1 year parts
	Special Features: Backlit display, 2 heart rate controlled workouts
	Compare To: Ignite 746 Recumbent Schwinn 201 Recumbent Schwinn 203 Recumbent Schwinn 213 Recumbent Reebok rb 345 Exercise Bike

Schwinn 212 Exercise Bike Review

The Schwinn 212 recumbent bike is a step above the Schwinn 203 recumbent and rests just below the Schwinn 213 recumbent in the Schwinn exercise bike line of budget friendly bikes.

Moving up to the Schwinn 212 from the Schwinn 203 gives you more features and bang for your buck, without adding substantially to the price.

For starters, the 212 is loaded with programs including 6 profile courses with Calorie Goal, BMI Measurement, Recovery Test, Results Mode, Quick Start and 1 Manual Mode - all of which are displayed on an LCD display console you can easily read at a glance.

Schwinn 212 Recumbent Key Stats:

16 levels of resistance
Recumbent Bio-Fit Comfort wide seat with dual position lumbar support seat back and side bolsters
6 profile courses with Calorie Goal, BMI Measurement, Recovery Test, Results Mode, Quick Start and 1 Manual Mode
LCD computer display with complete workout statistics including Time, Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance and Alpha-numeric prompts
Recumbent handlebars with integrated grip heart rate sensors and micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider
Remote/cell phone holder, integrated coin/key tray and reading rack for ultimate convenience
Bottle holders positioned under the seat within easy reach
Transport wheels with integrated seat rail transport handles for portability

One problem with cheap recumbent bikes (that you won't have to hassle with on the 212) is the inaccurate magnetic resistance. The resistance levels are quite accurate and will gradually challenge you and make for an effective workout.

The Schwinn 212 is a good package for the money, but before you decide to buy one, read my review of the Schwinn 213 (my pick for best recumbent bike in this price range).

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