Posted: 12/5/2007 6:16:00 AM EDT
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Wife is looking for a nice recumbent stationary bike, any suggestions? Currently leaning towards a Schwinn 231, based on googling reviews, but open to other ideas. Needs: <1K price range quiet recumbent (back issues) programs/interactive adjustments |
I had the same thought but the back issues knock it out of contention. I have a LifeCore 100 on order, should come in tomorrow. KallNoJoy, what part of VA are you in? If you're in NoVA there are several stores around that carry them so you guys can check them out first hand. Even if you go home and order it online at least you'll know what you'll be getting. Since I was looking for a rower is was difficult because most stores don't carry them or can only special order them. I finally tried Leisure Fitness in Tyson's Corner and not only did they have one I could try out but the price they gave me was $100 less than anything I could find online (and several hundred off what the price tag said). There are also several Fitness Resource stores around the area and while their prices are kinda high they have a nice selection so you can always see what they have then order online from some place cheaper. |
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Are you near a Conte's? The one on Laskin Road in VB used to have a good selection. If it is something you plan on using a lot you might want to up your price range. I had what I thought was a very nice recumbent bike, cost $450 back around 2001. Initially it was bought for my wife, but I would up really liking it and riding it almost every day. I had to change the bearings in it twice over a couple of years. In 2004 I bought a much more expensive model, one made by True. It is a professional model and has held up much better to everyday use. |
I do know where Conte's is... had no idea they sold stationaries! Thanks for the tip, I'll have to run down there and see what they have/recommend. |
I have the rower I linked to above and it's good stuff, we've had it for a few months now. It sure looks a lot like the other rower, I suppose there is only so much to a rower, but i wonder if it's rebadged. |
The LifeCore copies the air resistance+magnetic flywheel resistance design of the C2 and that's why they look similar. Definitely not rebadged though because there are several differences in the frame. |
Conte's wound up being an excellent suggestion. They had a good selection of top-end gear and the sales guy was actually helpful. After testing out all the models, my wife has now switched to wanting an elliptical, which is fine by me, as I prefer them to a stationary bike anyway. |