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(More customer reviews)While I agree that this bike has many desirable features for the money, I'm a firm believer that you get what you pay for.
On the positive side, the bike is built of solid components. It is almost silent when in use. The electronic readout is well laid out, and the program features are plentiful for the pricepoint.
On the downside, the quality of construction is lacking. The main problem I had right out of the box was with the RPM/speed sensor. When I tried the bike out, the RPM readings would frequently peg at 199 RPM or drop to zero. This throws off the distance calculation too. Obviously this would be unacceptable for anyone on a training regimen.
A couple calls to the knowledgeable and helpful Nautilus/Schwinn customer support line sorted this problem out. Apparently this was not an uncommon problem. Turns out that the flywheel revolution sensor, underneath the plastic base cover, was installed in the wrong place. The sensor is attached to the frame by a couple machine screws. I was informed there was a bad batch of 113 and 213's that had the screw holes mis-drilled. (If this happens to your bike, move the black plastic sensor so that it lines up directly with the magnet on the flywheel, and is 1/8th an inch away from the magnet. By the way, it will take some doing to remove the plastic cover, and access is tight unless you remove the pedals - this is not a 10 minute fix.) This bike had not been QA tested, otherwise the problem with the sensor would have been discovered. Seems like Schwinn should have recalled these bikes rather than letting the consumer "find" them.
On a lesser note, the welds are a bit sloppy, and the paint job is smudged in several places. The electrical connectors look pretty cheap. What is ironic is that the bike has a "Schwinn Quality" badge on the front. The price is low becuase of low cost manufacturing overseas.
Overall, it's a good bike and I'll keep using it. It still seems like a good deal relative to a StarTrac or Life Fitness bike that is at least double the cost, but you get what you pay for.
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Schwinn 113 Upright Exercise BikeRugged engineering and a sleek, compact design make the Schwinn 113 Upright Exercise Bike a great addition to your at-home gym. It offers a smooth, magnetic resistance system and features 11 workout programs and 16 levels of resistance for maximum variety. Additional integrated components of the bike include a fan, reading rack, and transport wheels for easy mobility and storage. The bike's full range of workout programs and functions include ten profile courses with a calorie goal, body mass index (BMI) measurement, time trial with pacer, two custom user-defined programs, three heart rate programs, a recovery test, results mode, fitness test, quick start, and manual mode.
A backlit LCD computer display allows you to track your complete workout statistics and includes time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alpha-numeric prompts. Wide comfort Schwinn Bio-Fit pedals will keep your feet comfortable while a Bio-Fit comfort saddle with micro-adjustable fore/aft seat slider will keep you comfortable while sitting on the bike. The handlebars are angle adjustable with integrated grip heart rate sensors and micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider.
For added convenience and comfort while you take your workout to the next level, an adjustable fan will keep your temperature cool. Small yet important details, such as an integrated coin/key tray to stash your small items and a reading rack for staying current on news or catching up with your favorite novel, make the Schwinn 113 a deluxe choice in exercise bikes. Transport wheels allow you to move the bike around and stow it for easy storage while protecting your floors at the same time.
Feature Detail:
Magnetic resistance system
Computer controlled drive system
Sixteen levels of resistance
Ten profile courses with calorie goal, body mass index (BMI) measurement, time trial with pacer, two custom programs, three heart rate programs, recovery test, results mode, fitness test, quick start, and manual mode
Backlit LCD computer display with complete workout statistics including time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alpha-numeric prompts
Bio-Fit comfort saddle with micro-adjustable fore/aft seat slider
Schwinn Bio-Fit angle adjustable handlebars with integrated grip heart rate sensors and micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider
Adjustable louver fan to keep you cool during workout
Integrated coin/key tray
Reading rack for ultimate convenience
Transport wheels protect floors and make storage and relocation easy
Product dimensions: 32 inches long by 20 inches wide by 51 inches tall (81 by 51 by 130 centimeters)
Product weight: 80 pounds/36 kilograms
Maximum user weight: 300 pounds/136 kilograms
Power requirement: AC Adapter
Bio-Fit pedals with 1 millimeter inclination/3-piece crank with sealed bearing BB
About Exercise Bikes Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
What's in the Box? Schwinn 113 exercise bike, user's manual, warranty information
Manufacturer Warranty Frame - 10 years; mechanical and electrical - 1 year; wear items - 6 months, labor - 90 days
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