A wise choice, April 5, 2007

I am a soldier who has recently returned from deployment. While I was deployed I injured both knees and am unalbe to run due to the impact. I had tried ellipticals while I was deployed and was quite impressed with the work out I got. When I returned I went out and started searching for one of my own. My goal was to keep it under 00. I tried many different brands and discovered that not all ellipticals are created equal. Many of them are cheaply made and shake side to side or make alot of noise. The stride is very important. I am 6 foot tall and the 16 inch stride on some of them just didnt cut it. I ended up buying a Proform 160 from the Proform website since it had an 18 inch stride and seemed to be sturdy, however, after discovering how little they care about customer service, I cancelled my order. I ended up buying an Image 9.5 from Walmart. I used it for about 3 weeks and came to the conclusion that the foot pedals were spaced too far apart and it put pressure on my knees and…

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Differences between Schwinn 430 – 418 – 438, March 6, 2007

I didn’t see many reviews on the 430, much less details regarding the differences between this stripper model and its big brother brethren. So here goes my first real Amazon review:

Why I chose the Schwinn 430

-Price (esp on Amazon w/ mat and shipping)

-Space saving

-ECB resistance

-Forward + Backward

-25 lb flywheel (per manual)

-18″ stride

Why I’m happy after buying

-Feels solidly built, like it will last

-Relatively quiet

-Forward + Backward motion

-Bargain price, esp w/ Amazon mat + shipping

-I get a good workout

Why I’m not happy

-Manual subpar. Amazon acknowledges with email M8x25 error, but there are other (unrecognized by Amazon) mistakes.

-Fit is only 99% perfect. Some holes don’t line up perfectly, but what can you expect at this price point?

-”Heel rising” during motion despite “articulating foot plate” was a little more than I expected, but not…

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Performance Star / Assembly Nightmare, February 4, 2007

PRICE:

Amazon offered the best price at 0.00 and free shipping. With the lowest price and the confidence of buying from a recognized and established business rather than some online fly-by-night, Amazon was the obvious choice.

PURCHASE:

Online ordering was, of course, a breeze at Amazon. Shipment was done via “Eagle GL” shipper. Make sure your correct telephone number is included in the ordering process because Eagle will not deliver the product without an appointment. Delivery personnel were ahead of schedule, polite and helpful. The delivery is curbside only and you should make plans to move the 200 lb box to your indoor workout location. You may find it easier to unload the box at the drop point and carry in the individual pieces. The flywheel, however, may take two people or just leave it in the box and slide it up the steps.

CUSTOMER SERVICE / ASSEMBLY:

A real nightmare. Online reviews of other Schwinn…

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