Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer
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Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer
Maximize the health benefits with a revolutionary new kind of fitness equipment. The Schwinn 460 Elliptical combines dynamic workout programs, an intuitive touch screen console, and Schwinn V-Stride technology to let you change stride lengths without manual adjustments or machine modifications. Features: Independent footplates let you target c …
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Worth it.
Not perfect but a very good machine. Better than a 4-star but not quite a 5-star but I don’t see a half-star option in the ratings. I would make this purchase again.
Note to new buyers: get this where you want it and assemble it there. The Schwinn 460 is very heavy – you won’t want to move it very far.
Pros:
Great workout.
Multiple user profiles.
Saves user-defined workouts.
Fair resistance at higher levels.
Running workout totals per profile – includes time, calories, distance.
Variable stride is a plus.
Cons:
Machine is very tall.
After a month of use, now have a squeaking noise coming from bottom right side.
Will not support sprint speed – becomes unstable at high speeds.
Few standard workouts.
Bottle holder mounted too low.
5 Stars Well built machine
This is my second elliptical machine. I basically wore out a standard pro-form elliptical machine and researched many of the new machines on the market. This Schwinn 460 with the variable stride looked to be one of the best. After purchasing and receiving the package.Which is over 200 lbs. Assembly was straightforward and only took about an hour. I am a technician by trade so it may have been easier for me than for some. I have been using the machine for about two weeks now and I am impressed by how well built it is. The variable stride feature adapts to your individual stride length automatically. My wife and I both are using it and would recommend this machine to anyone. It keeps track of two individuals workout history and has different workout programs to keep it interesting. All around a good machine and worth the price.
5 Stars Schwinn 460 elliptical
So far this product has met or exceeded my expectation. Item arrived intact, no damage. Instructions made it easy to assemble. Took about two hours. Using the elliptical it works as described as well as the electronics. It seems to have been well built and I anticipate getting several years of use from it.
5 Stars Great Machine at a Great Price
I have had the 460 for about a month now. It is a wonderful machine to exercise on. My Wife and I use it at least once per day and we find that it is smooth and easy to use. The variable stride makes all the difference. We tried other Elliptical Trainers that do not have that feature and they were harder for my Wife to use, since she is only 5 feet tall.
Assembly of the machine took about three hours at an easy pace. It was not too complicated. It was comforting to me that all the complicated mechanisms and all the electronics were allready assembled. Therefore, really all “assembly” consisted of was to bolt the chasis together and bolt on the features. I downloaded the detailed assembly manual from [...].
The machine pedals stand about 8 inches off the ground. We found that an old 4 inch aerobic step next to the machine (“The Step” which we bought on Amazon) provided a great small step that makes the machine easier to use. “The Step” is the same color gray as the 460 and actually looks like it was designed to be used with it. It does not interfere with the pedals at all and it makes it much easier for my Wife to use.
I’d recommend the Schwinn 460 to anyone.
5 Stars Excellent Elliptical Machine !!!
On Sep 28, 2009, after careful thought and consideration of other machines/brands that I have seen at sporting good stores, fitness centers and studied via the web online, I went ahead and made the purchase for the Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer. What sold me was the many positive reviews, the variable stride feature, the 2″-26″ stride capability, price and reputation. This is a very well constructed and well thought out, engineered machine. I am a 45 year old male, in excellent physical fitness, weigh 155 lbs. @ 5′ 8″. Recently I have been having pain in my hips from street running. Not wanting to hinder my fitness routine, I decided that an elliptical machine may be the remedy. I received my Amazon order via lift truck and had it placed in my garage. The machine is WELL packed in its box. In fact, it took nearly 30 minuets to unpack it as the machine is very well protected inside. I brought the pieces inside one by one which was not much of a hassle as each piece was light enough to carry with the exception of the body. My daughter, 5’2″ 95 lbs was able to help me lift one end of it to get it in. The instructions were very easy to read and understand. With the exception of needing a 17mm socket and ratchet, you will not need any other tools. It took me 1 1/2 hour to get this machine fired up (it may take others longer who are not as equipped mechanically). Oh boy, was I pleased. After 4 days of using this machine, I am soooo happy that I made this choice. My hip pain has subsided and I am loving this new fitness machine. The LED touch screen display rocks and the programming is top notch. My daughter who attends a major university said that this machine is better than the elliptical machines they have in their fitness centers on campus! I highly recommend this to anyone who is thinking about an elliptical and cannot make up their minds. This is a great machine and an excellent buy! BTW: Schwinn Fitness is a brand of Nautilus who’s other brands include Bowflex, Stairmaster and others!
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