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Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer | 
| Brand: Schwinn
Category: Sports
Department: Sports and Fitness
List Price: $1,599.00
Buy New: $899.00
as of 9/3/2010 14:25 MDT details
You Save: $700.00 (44%)
New (3) Used (1) from $799.00
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 2327
Shipping Weight (lbs): 221
Dimensions (in): 54 x 34 x 73
MPN: 100145
Model: 100145
UPC: 708447505828
EAN: 0708447505828
ASIN: B001AS696K
Release Date: October 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 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) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Maximize your home workouts with the Schwinn 460 Elliptical Trainer, which features Schwinn's exclusive V-Stride Technology that allows you to change stride lengths without manual adjustments or machine modifications. The 460 provides a complete lower-body workout: step to target calves and quads; walk to work your thighs and glutes, and run to lengthen your strides and engage all muscle groups. Featuring a high-tech design, the Schwinn 460 includes 11 workout profiles built by the Nautilus Institute with instructional messages on utilizing stride lengths and foot/leg motions for maximized results. And the Schwinn Advantage workout system tracks results and programming for up to two users. You'll get heart rate feedback via the HR grips on the static handlebars, and heart rate telemetry using the included chest strap. The dynamic backlit touchscreen console displays workout and interval time, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance level, and course profile. Other features include an oversized water bottle holder (accommodates 4-inch bottle), adjustable cooling fan, and transport handle and non-skid wheels for easy storage. 
The Schwinn 460 combines dynamic workout programs, an intuitive touch screen console, and Schwinn V-Stride technology to let you change stride lengths without manual adjustments or machine modifications. | Features and Specifications - V-Stride technology, integrated in the cam/footplate, enables strides from 2 to 26 inches
- Independent footplates let users target core muscles while engaging both sides of the body
- 16 total programs: 1 Manual, 11 Profile, 2 Custom for two users
- Quiet, magnetic ECB (Eddy current brake) resistance with 16 levels
- Fly wheel: 25 pounds, steel
- Drive system: Computer controlled
- Fixed and moving handlebars
- Chest strap with telemetric and grip heart rate monitoring
- Heart rate grip on padded static handlebars
- Transport handle and non-skid wheels
- Articulating foot plates minimize heel impact
- Schwinn Advantage workout system tracks results and programming for two users
- Dynamic backlit LCD touchscreen console
- Display Readout: Time, Interval Time, RPM, Watts, Distance, Pulse, Speed, Calories, Resistance Level, Course Profile
- 11 workout profiles contain embedded fitness prompts to maximize results
- Oversized water bottle holder and angle-adjustable fan
- Maximum user weight: 300 pounds
- Dimensions: 54 x 34 x 73 inches (L x W x H)
- Unit weight: 221 pounds
- Power requirements: AC adapter
Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 10 years, parts - 2 years, electronics - 1 year, wear parts: 90 days
| Compare These Elliptical Trainers |
| Schwinn 430 | Schwinn 420 | Schwinn 431 | Nautilus E514 | Schwinn 460 | | Style | Front Drive Dual Action | Front Drive Dual Action | Front Drive Dual Action | Front Drive Dual Action | Variable Stride Dual Action | | Stride Length | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 2 to 26 inches | | Motion | Forward/
Reverse | Forward/
Reverse | Forward/
Reverse | Forward/
Reverse | Forward/
Reverse | | Resistance | Magnetic ECB | Magnetic ECB | Magnetic ECB | Magnetic ECB | Magnetic ECB | | Resistance Levels | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | | Dimensions (L x W x H) | 59" x 26" x 68" | 62" x 26" x 71" | 59" x 26" x 68" | 62" x 26" x 71" | 54" x 34" x 73" | | Product Weight | 152 pounds | 154 pounds | 172 pounds | 165 pounds | 221 pounds | | Maximum User Weight | 275 pounds | 300 | 300 pounds | 300 | 300 pounds | | Display | LCD | LCD | Backlit LCD | Backlit LCD | Touch screen, backlit LCD | | Display Features | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance, course profile | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval, time, resistance | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance, course profile | Speed, time, distance, RPM, watts, pulse, calories, interval time, resistance, course profile | | Heart Rate | Grip | Grip | Grip | Chest strap with telemetry; grip on handlebars | Chest strap with telemetry; grip on handlebars | | Programs | 1 manual, 6 profile, 1 calorie goal, results mode, BMI test | 1 manual, 8 profile | 1 manual, 10 profile, 2 heart rate control, 2 custom, time trial, calorie goal, fitness test, BMI test, recovery mode, results, mode | 1 manual, 11 profile, 2 custom for two users | 1 manual, 11 profile, 2 custom for two users | | Warranty | Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days | Frame--5 years, parts--1 year, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days | Frame--15 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, labor--90 days
| Frame--10 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, wear parts--90 days | Frame--10 years, parts--2 years, electronics--1 year, wear parts--90 days | | Other Features | Transport wheels, water bottle holder | Transport wheels, water bottle holder, magazine rack | Transport wheels, water bottle holder, 3-speed fan, MP3/iPod holder | Transport wheels, oversized deluxe footpads, water bottle holder, magazine rack | Transport wheels, fixed and moving handlebars, articulating foot plates, cooling fan, water bottle holder | |
About Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips. Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home. Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.
Product Description
The Schwinn® 460 elliptical helps you burn up to 2 times as many calories as a treadmill, and up to 15% more calories than on a fixed-stride elliptical. Schwinn® V-Stride technology allows you to change stride lengths without manual adjustments or machine modifications. 11 workout profiles built by the Nautilus Institute include instructional messages on utilizing stride lengths and foot/leg motions for maximized results.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 58
 Good up to a certain speed August 24, 2010
Los Gatos (Los Angeles, CA)
Although the arm workout is definitely diminished since the arms are not attached to the drive, I was generally happy with the machine for the first three weeks. However, when I started to push myself harder (above 50 RPMs) the ride got a bit rough and the machine noisier. Rubber wheels are attached to the bottom of the pedals and they roll back and forth inside a groove, so there's quite a bit of friction going on (unlike a rear-drive eliptical wheel that just spins). Due to the rougher ride at higher speeds, I felt I couldn't really push myself as hard as I wanted to.
 What a horrible machine! August 18, 2010
G. Duggan (CA)
The machine arrived with a broken knob on the top of the right handle. It wasn't a mission critical piece of the machine, so we kept it as is, but within 90 days of usage the pedals began making a horrible banging noise. Upon inspection, there is what appears to be little rubber shavings dropping down from the heavy center console where something is now grinding horribly.
(a piece that comes pre-assembled & bolted closed -- meaning it's not something I failed to properly assemble)
Schwinn/Nautilus customer service while certainly polite, are utterly useless. There is no service plan other than to let them listen to the noise it makes over the phone, and then try to guess what they need to send you -- so that you can try to fix!
For 1000.00 dollars I now have a clothes hanger that weighs several hundred pounds. Avoid this company at all costs.
Great machine June 25, 2010
bla
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 :(
 Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical June 21, 2010
Kathy P.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had been considering the Schwinn 460 Variable Stride elliptical for a long time, but was nervous purchasing it without trying it first. So far I'm very happy with it. There were some cosmetic problems (some deep scratches on the handle bars). I contacted customer service and immediately reached a human being, who offered to send replacement parts. I received them within 10 days. The unit is solid and looks well built. The packaging was impressive. All the little nuts and bolts were shrink wrapped on a sheet so you can't miss anything.
As far as the variable stride, it only took a few minutes to adjust to it. There's a stride that I'm comfortable with, and I automatically use that stride without having to think about it. But it's nice to go longer or shorter once in a while to break things up. Years ago I purchased an inexpensive ellipse from a department store, and I found the stride too short for me (I'm 5'3") and it was uncomfortable to use. I love the ellipticals at the gym (which are way too expensive for me) and the Schwinn is a good compromise. I'm glad I got the variable stride.
Closest thing to the gym without a $4000 pricetag May 28, 2010
Chicago Scientist (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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