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"Bang for the Buck"
2009-10-23
- Reviewed By User: A1NHPZBZZO2DFW
I purchased the Schwinn 431 about one month ago. I spent about 6 months researching before the purchase. I'm glad I did. Assembly was simple, but took about 4 hours. I was in no hurry. I probably took an hour of breaks during the process. The assembly was simple, but a little time consuming. My daughter, grand-daughter and I have used the machine about 2.5 hours per day since assembly.
It is comparable to the elliptical I used at the YMCA for years. The 25 lb flywheel makes it feel very stable. It is whisper quiet. The noise level is very low. I used lithium grease during assembly.
It's a great exercise machine for a moderae price. I'd recommend it to my friends and family.
My unit arrived with chipped paint and broken foot treads. A call to Nautilus and 8 days of waiting for the new parts resolved the treads issue and I decided to live with chipped paint.
A prior reviewer posted images of extra steps (tightening some screws) to help the unit operate quietly. I followed the recommendation and the section around the flywheel is quiet. The unit still makes one squeak on the right side roller track.
Another review commented on the stability of the unit. I agree the unit is stable until you reach 7 to 8 Mph. At around 7 Mph the unit does have some wobble. I have noticed that above 8 Mph the wobble seems to go away. Note my unit is sitting on top of 3/4 inch plywood pad to prevent damage to the carpet and provide stability.
While the construction of the unit is solid and I was impressed with the screws that connect all the moving parts (8mm by 20 and 8mm by 25), the heart rate handles and display are mounted with 4 small (3/4 inch by #6) screws. Clearly the designer did not plan on a legs only workout.
One more sad point. The fan on the unit is worthless. At best it creates a soothing hum. Do not count on the fan to cool you.
On the upside, the unit works. It is smooth and predictable. The motions are not strenuous and the machine works nearly every body part. The display and programs are useful and the heart rate monitor seems accurate (as measured against a separate Polar chest strap device).
Overall I am happy with the machine but I am not sure I would buy another Nautilus / Schwinn product. Poor shipping, bad packaging, and poor quality control are deterrents for me. While the Nautilus customer support was awesome, I should not have needed to call.
"Great product!"
2009-10-20
- Reviewed By User: A3PFP3CZZENIVP
This elliptical trainer is great. I like how quiet and smooth it is, and it fits both my husband @ 5'8" and myself at 5'1" well. I would highly recommend it!
"Sturdy and Quiet"
2009-10-20
- Reviewed By User: A3172PUNVFONCZ
I have just set up my Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer and I love it already. It is really well made and feels sturdy and substantial. It runs smoothly with no background noise. My old Nordic Track was very noisy and shaky. The Schwinn takes up less space yet feels more solid. I don't know how I will feel 6 months from now but so far it is well worth the money.
"It's the Cadillac of Elliptical machines"
2009-10-20
- Reviewed By User: A37131X6TVKIJ
I purchased my Schwinn 431 Elliptical in September 09. I read all the reviews from prior buyers and decided to make the purchase. To this day I continue to be VERY glad I did. As the title of my review says "It's the Cadillac Of Elliptical Machines." It's smooth, quiet, sturdy,and well built. I also took the advice of another reviewer. As the box was huge and heavy. I just took it out piece by piece and into my basement. Once all pieces were in my basement I started assembling my elliptical. It took me about 2 1/2 hours. The parts are very well labeled and assembly was easy!!! If you're in the market for one, you won't be sorry if you buy this one. I'm 5'10 and weigh (before I started using it)250 pounds. I'm down 15 pounds already. My point is it easily handles my weight. It is VERY steady and gives a VERY smooth ride!!! ENJOY! I am.
Another satisfied customer! Alan Shepard Oak,Creek Wisconsin.
"Over weight, over 60, bad ankle"
2009-10-15
- Reviewed By User: AB7TWFTONZDB9
I really took a chance when I bought this machine 2 weeks ago, but I was desperate. In the past year my ankle has precluded me from most aerobic exercises, and I noticed that I was becoming increasingly out of breath when I climbed my stairs. I heard that elliptical machines were easy on the joints so I decided to take a chance on this machine after reading the good reviews. I am so glad I did.
In the first few days I was only able to exercise for a few minutes at a time, but once I got into the rhythm of the exercise I was able to exercise for a full 30 minutes (provided I had a good movie to watch). My ankle did not hurt after exercising and in fact I think the exercise is helping the ankle. After a few days I was even able to see a difference when climbing the stairs.
I used the "quick start" manual program and averaged around 3 miles an hour while working up a decent sweat. I hope to work up to some of the programmed exercise routines in the future.
The machine is amazingly quiet and smooth and the small foot print is a plus. I just tucked the machine into a corner of the seating area in my basement. My husband is very mechanically inclined and was able to put the machine together in a few hours. He was impressed by how well the various pieces were laid out and the quality of the instructions. We did use some lithium grease when assembling the machine (as other's suggested) and plan to keep some on hand for periodic maintenance. So far we have not heard any squeaks.
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"Bang for the Buck"
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