Customer reviews from Johnson Brands
Schwinn - 230 Recumbent Bike - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(41 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 41 reviews
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Star
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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38 out of
41)
Customer Reviews for Schwinn - 230 Recumbent Bike - Black
Customer Rating
4
Nice but a little small
on January 5, 2018
Posted by: Burt Z
from Wisconsin
I just took my first ride on this machine. I functioned well and gave a good work out. I am 6'03" and feel like i need 2 to 3 more inches of adjustment on the seat rail. My legs were to bent during the work out. I will keep using it and see how it goes.
Pros: Display was good, Smooth, quiet, fan feels good when sweating
Cons: Small for someone 6'03"
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Workout. Easy to manuever
on February 23, 2017
Posted by: General36
from Ephrata PA
I use this everyday for my workout. It took less than an hour to assemble and is solid and maneuverable. There are many options build in for different challenges. You can also program your own workout.
Pros: Easily Moved, Lots Of Workout Options, Solid Frame
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
5
Great bike
on July 20, 2017
Posted by: Mike
from Coquitlam, B.C., Canada
With a back injury and feet problems, this bike works great! Im 6'-1" tall and with the seat all the way back, I fit. Rides smooth and was easy to setup.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Dan
from El Cajon, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
The bicycle is intuitive to learn how to use. Because I am tehnologically challenged, I have yet to fully program the machine. But it works just fine through manual adjustments.
Pros: Comfortable, Easy Storage, Easy To Use, Quiet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Flyer
from Milwaukee
Verified Purchase:Yes
My husband and I use the bike for a workout that is easy on our joints but gives us the benefit of fairly intensive exercise. It is comfortable and easy to use. We leave it set up in a spare bedroom and it doesn't take up much room at all.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: The Recumbent Man
from Chicago
Verified Purchase:Yes
Phenomenal bike. I have used around 15 different recumbent bicycles and this is by far the smoothest and most quiet I have tried. I am an avid athlete and find the levels very challenging so I get a great workout. The fan is huge as I am in hot weather. Thanks for building such a great bike.
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
Cons: Heavy / Bulky
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
Hey there! We're so happy to hear you're loving your 230 recumbent bike and the features within! It's always a great feeling to find something you enjoy! Keep up the great work! --Bowflex Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Customer Rating
4
Mostly Pros with Two Cons
on May 13, 2019
Posted by: Cheryl
from FL
I had double complete knee replacement surgery and pedal about 15 miles every day to help with recovery and agility. The cons I mentioned are detrimental and wish Schwinn would consider a reading shelf that could be attached at various levels for height of users and eyesight varyiances. When I pedal at night I have to have the overhead light on, which reflects the light on my tablet, making an uncomfortable glare. If I turn off the light I can't see my progress because there is no backlight on the screen. This is a big deal to me. I like the fan and speakers, but would trade them for backlighting!
Pros: Comfortable, Durable, Easy To Use, Quiet
Cons: No backlight for display, Reading shelf is too high for bifocal wearers
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
Thank you for your review, Cheryl! We will certainly look into the suggestions you mentioned. Please keep us posted as you work towards your fitness goals and recovery! -- Schwinn Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands
Posted by: Kev
from Thornton, CO
Verified Purchase:Yes
Works really well, once it's put together. It was hard to get everything lined up and all the electrical connections made. It took two people to finally get it set up.
Pros: Easy To Use, Quiet, Strengthens
Cons: Flimsy, Hard To Set Up
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from Johnson BrandsBy bowflexpwr, bowflexpwr, November 10, 2025
Thank you for your review! Please keep us posted as you work towards your fitness goals! -- Schwinn Team
Written by a customer while visiting Johnson Brands