++ Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer

The Schwinn 460 is a great machine.

It came boxed up nicely in one big and heavy box. Make sure the delivery firm drops it off in the room you want to use it, the box is heavy. Well packaged and all hardware with clear instructions included. I assembled it myself in two hours, taking my time and using my own tools. The computer unit came with a cracked cover, I have reported this to Schwinn Customer Service but have yet to hear from them. The computer is fully functional, and the machine runs smooth and quiet. There is even an adjustable variable speed fan you can direct to your face. Love the equipment. I did not go to the store and test the machine, I bought it based on what I read. I looked at the Bowflex Treadclimber at first, but the steep price and reported failures and poor reliability made me look further. I have no regrets I ended up buying this Schinn 460.

4 Stars instead of five because:

The highest resistance level could have been somewhat higher for me.

The power plug is in the front of the machine, while I rather had seen this being in the back (that's where my pwr supply is).

The customer Service has yet to follow up on me

Made in China :(
(56 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=4.0 / 5.0

More Detail For Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer

• Lets you change stride lengths without manual adjustments
• Features 16-total programs, including 11-workout profiles
• Tracks results and programming for up to two users; articulating foot plates minimize heel impact
• Shows your time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance level, and course profile
• Measures 54 x 34 x 73 inches (L x W x H)

!$ Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer

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.



Assembly was fairly easy, once I got the machine into the house. (It weighs 240 pounds - borrow a dollie.) The manual is easy to follow and the parts are easy to identify in the assembly manual and on the packaging containing all the screws, bolts, and washers. Everything lined up perfectly and was easy to bolt together. This is not an IKEA bookshelf.



I tried the elliptical machine out for the first time this morning. I like the display, and the operating system is easy to understand and use. The movement of the elliptical's arms is smooth, but not so much for the footbeds. This may be where the difference between the Schwinn 460 and the $4000 Precor model comes in. The variable stride movement is not super smooth, but it suffices just fine for a piece of equipment with a MSRP of $1500. If you are looking for a machine to change your stride for you, this is not it. The machine will prompt you, e.g. "Short, fast strides," but YOU vary your strides, not the machine. If you watch the video posted on this site, the gentleman doing the demo is varying the strides by his own will, the strides are not programmed by the machine. I don't think I like this, but I may appreciate it in the future. As previously stated, I just received this trainer yesterday and tried it out once.



If you are tall, you may want to measure your ceilings, as this machine sets you higher off the ground than most ellipticals. I am 5'7". I think anyone over 6" should make sure they will have enough clearance at the uppermost height of the stride once on the machine. Measure your ceilings and contact Schwinn.



If you like a bit of cheerleading during your workout, you may like the "Keep it up!" and "Great workout!" messages of encouragement that appear on the console. The machine will also remind you to remain hydrated. The workout I had this morning was great, and I feel I made an excellent purchase. If you don't have $4000 to blow on a professional-grade elliptical, my guess is that this is the closest you can get to pro-grade on a lower budget.










(54 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=4.0 / 5.0

More Detail For Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer

• Lets you change stride lengths without manual adjustments
• Features 16-total programs, including 11-workout profiles
• Tracks results and programming for up to two users; articulating foot plates minimize heel impact
• Shows your time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance level, and course profile
• Measures 54 x 34 x 73 inches (L x W x H)