Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer Review

OVERVIEW:

 The Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer is loaded with features for an elliptical priced under $1,000.  The significant feature is the variable stride offering stepping, walking, and running workouts.

Features
Stride Variable:  2″ – 26″ using V-StrideTM technology.
Drive-Type Front- drive – computer controlled.
Motion Forward and reverse.
Pedals Minimize heel impact.
Handle Bars Fixed and moving handlebars.
Resistance Levels 16 using Quiet Magnetic ECB (Eddy Current Brake) resistance.
Fan Yes.
Braking Eddy Current Braking system.
Maximum User Weight 300 pounds.
Transport wheels Yes.
Water Bottle Yes – 4″ diameter.
Reading Rack Yes.
Heart Rate Measuring System Handle grip AND chest strap.
Screen
  • Touch screen backlit LCD.
  • Display options:  time, interval time, RPM, Watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistence level, and/or course profile.
Preset Exercise Programs 16: manual, 11 profile workouts, and 2 custom workouts for 2 people.
Financing Available Yes, when purchased from Bowflex.
Dimensions 54″L x 34″W x 73″H / 137 x 86 x 185 cm
Schwinn 420 Weight 221 lbs.

Shipping Options

 Bowflex Shipping

  • Free shipping.
  • In-home delivery and assembly avaiable for $199.

Amazon Shipping

Benefits
  • Many premium elliptical features for a treadmill costing less than $1,000.
  • The Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical offers a low-impact workout in any weather.
  • Get a full body workout using an elliptical.
  • Workout when you want for as long as you want – no sign-up sheets or line-ups.

Reviews
  • … Whenever someone thinks outside of the box and creates a new machine to appeal to more people, they create a winning product that will set the standard. Schwinn/Nautilus and their engineers/experts have done it with the Schwinn 460 Variable Strike Elliptical Trainer… read more
  • This is a good buy for the price. Can I tell the difference between the Schwinn 460 and the $4000 Precor elliptical trainer at my local gym, sure, but the differences are tolerable, and not worth paying $3200 for… read more
  • Strong structure, great workout, excellent touch panel.  Instructions for assembly are great, too easy. – Victor DC

Warranty

 Frame: 10 years, Parts: 2 years, Electronics: 1 year, Wear Parts: 6 months.

Complaints
  • Assembly required.
  • No lifetime warranty on the frame.

Where to Buy

Talk about outstanding features offered by the Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer.  First off, the variable stride feature is highly desirable.  You can step, walk, run.  You can adjust the stride to fit your natural stride – whether tall or shorter in height.

I’m a huge fan of exercise equipment that offers a chest strap (or some non-handlebar grip) heart rate monitoring system because sometimes you don’t wish to maintain a grip on the handlebars.  If you’re doing a workout that is programmed according to your target heart rate, then when you take your hands off the elliptical handlebars, the workout program goes awry.  It’s not as bad with elliptical trainers as it is with treadmills; however, if you’re reading a magazine and turning pages, you have no choice to take your hand off the grip heart rate sensor.  The Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer’s chest strap heart rate means you can use a heart-rate exercise-based program hands-free.