Exercise in Your Senior Years!

This little jewel is small and compact, ideal for the hoe gym and for those wanting to get in shape or stay in shape. The Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer gives you that cardio exercise you need to lose weight and keep the heart in good condition. It does this by giving you an upper and lower body work out at the same time. Plus it is low impact which allows me to exercise fully without aggravating my arthritis. They help in relieving the stress on your knees and joints. Use this regularly and you will increase your heart and lung capacity.

What I like about it is the heart rate monitor that you use as you exercise.

I thought I might give you some feedback from satisfied users.

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review

Differences between Schwinn 430 - 418 - 438, March 6, 2007
By balefire
I didn't see many reviews on the 430, much less details regarding the differences between this stripper model and its big brother brethren. So here goes my first real Amazon review:

Why I chose the Schwinn 430
-Price (esp on Amazon w/ mat and shipping)
-Space saving
-ECB resistance
-Forward + Backward
-25 lb flywheel (per manual)
-18" stride

Why I'm happy after buying
-Feels solidly built, like it will last
-Relatively quiet
-Forward + Backward motion
-Bargain price, esp w/ Amazon mat + shipping
-I get a good workout

Why I'm not happy
-Manual subpar. Amazon acknowledges with email M8x25 error, but there are other (unrecognized by Amazon) mistakes.
-Fit is only 99% perfect. Some holes don't line up perfectly, but what can you expect at this price point?
-"Heel rising" during motion despite "articulating foot plate" was a little more than I expected, but not much more than other ellipticals
-I'm only 5'9", but I prefer a 20" stride (found on Sole Ellipticals), probly because I'm use to the gym but 18" is definitely ok
-Display is hard to read. Backlighting (on 418,438) would help.
-The "easiest" setting is a little hard for my wife, probly due to heavy flywheel
-My wife has tripped over the small power cord, so I can understand why battery power on the 418 is a nice option.

Differences between 430, 418, and 438

430
LCD display
AC Power
Grip HR Monitor
Preprogrammed Workouts 8
Max User Weight 275 lbs.
Warranty: Labor - 90 days

418
adds backlit LCD
adds Battery Power Option to AC
same Grip HR Monitor as 430
increases Preprogrammed Workouts 12
same Max User Weight as 430
increases Warranty: Labor - 6 Months; Wear Items - 6 Months

438
adds fan, multi grip handlebar to backlit LCD
deletes Battery Power Option of 418, only AC
adds Chest Strap HR Monitor to Grip Monitor
increases total Preprogrammed Workouts 21, 4 user settings
increases Max User Weight - 300 lbs.
same warranty as 418

Due to the price, I would buy the Schwinn 430 again in a heartbeat. Same award winning mechanics as the 418, 438 but a much cheaper price point. However, if you work out a lot at night and want a backlight, or don't want a power cord across the room, I would seriously consider spending the extra $200 for the 418 despite the problematic Amazon reviews.

UPDATE: Like others, I too had developed a small "squeaking noise" problem. However, my squeaking was located where the moving handlebars pivot, close to the flywheel. A quick call to Schwinn (hold time < 1 min) told me that I probably tightened the handlebars too much. I was told to back off by a quarter turn until the squeaking disappeared. Three quarter turns later, my squeaking is gone! Apparently my obsessive compulsiveness in tightening everything down was too aggressive. One month later, and I still love my Schwinn 430, and I was very happy with the customer service too.

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INTRO:
Shopping around for ellipticals, I look at the range of $150 to $5000. Obviously the fitness club versions are great, with the quiet operation, range of resistance, electronic analysis, durability, comfort and range of adjustments for stride. After shopping for several months (6 to be exact - riding dozens of machines), the MOST IMPORTANT thing to realize is that you have to be comfortable with the stride of an elliptical. This varies in 'orbit' from one manufacturer to another. The stride length is another consideration (ride it for at least 10-15 minutes to get a true feel). If you're not comfortable, it will become a $800-$5000 towel rack. Next, you need a machine that is solid and stable for your body weight.

As a homeowner, more important features were durability, quiet ride, comfort, general data about exercise (i.e. calories, speed, distance, cadence), and saving space.

I ordered from Amazon and it originated out of Pennsylvania. It took a week for delivery and delivery is only to your door. I was contacted when the shipment arrived and the delivery was on schedule. The condition of the box was good and there was no damage to the cosmetics of the machine when I received it. The box is massive and heavy (200 lbs) and it is difficult to push on high grade pile carpet.

SETUP:
After reading the reviews from this site, I decided to take a chance. After unpacking, I checked that all parts were correct and present. Outside of some inconsistencies with a couple of lines on assembly, the setup was easy and clear for 98%. The supplied tools made the job even easier (I was ready with my huge toolchest to decide on what I needed).

APPEARANCE:
Enameled coated frame, plastic housing for the brake, and pedals. The pedals are hard plastic and I would have preferred a higher grade pedal with rubberized grips. The handles are covered with comfortable 'rubber'. The heart rate monitor is only on the console handlebar but that doesn't bother me (I don't need constant instantaneous heart rate monitoring). The electronic monitor is lightweight plastic which is where the materials kind of skimp for the price.

The electronic display is well organized allowing simultaneous data to be displayed (Interval/time, RPM/watts, speed/calories). The caveat is that the display is not backlit but who wants to exercise in the dark? The water bottle holder is a nice touch but practically out of the way during the operation to be useful when riding.

The footprint is small (62" long x 27" wide) and there are rollers on the front to allow easier navigation if it has to be moved. This was the main attraction of this model over the more expensive Schwinns (saving space).

USE:
Quick start is a nice way to start using your machine. You can push the various parameters to display what you want. I personally find that the RPM (your cadence), calories, and time to be most important.

This is an extremely quiet machine for operation outside of the loud beeps that arise from the electronic console. The operation is smooth and comfortable, and I found it quite enjoyable. Being 200 pounds, I found the machine to be stable and did not rock or squeak, unlike many models in this price range and lower.

Warranty for labor is 6 months but, hey, you put it together. How can they cover your work?

SUMMARY:
For the price and features, given the smooth operation, features and solid feel (with the exception of the plastic pedals), I believe this machine is worthy of consideration. Like a golf club or even a shoe, the equipment has to fit the person: make sure that the stride length and elliptical motion fit you.

UPDATE:
After some use it started to squeak. My first thought was "You get what you pay for". I got off of the machine and tried to localize the sound but it only occurred with weight on the pedal. However, I adjusted and tightened two bolts and loosened one other on the left pedal, and it went back to quiet operation. Assembly is the first thing to consider if it starts to make noise. Localize where it is coming from and then adjust the screws. Keep the handle tools that came with the machine to make your adjustments. It is so smooth and so quiet, I cannot justify spending any more money unless you weigh more than the limits of the machine. Any more electronic features is just a wasted luxury.

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review
P. Stone

Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer

Excellent machine and value. We had a Proform unit that was given to us for free and it quickly turned to junk, started knocking after a few months use. Could not even replace the worn parts as they don't carry certain parts anymore. Resistance was awful as it used a leather belt for friction and no reverse. So I figured I'd spring for a club quality unit like a Life Fitness or Precor model that I'm used to from the clubs I've belonged to over the years. But they cost about 2-3 grand for the home units! And even the 3-4K club pro units many still broke down from time to time anyway.

My Son bought a 430 a year or two ago and I was impressed with it's build quality and smoothness of operation (He has had no issues). I thought I wanted a rear drive unit, but changed my mind after I used his. Some reviews say the front drive units give you an unwanted bunny hop stride, but I have not found this to be true. I was most impressed with the smoothness of the electronic resistance. Brings your heart rate up very quickly depending on the program and level chosen.

Unit went together very easy with the supplied tools (Allen wrench combo with Phillips head and a hex wrench). I think the typo error in the manual regarding which bolts to use for attaching the main unit assembly to the stabilizers (feet) has now been corrected for step 2. Amazon had noted there was an error in the manual for this step. Most of the bolts used are the button top ones that the allen wrench fits into makes assembly a breeze. Even taking my time it only took me about 1.5 hours from assembly to finish, which included unpacking the parts (great packaging) and laying them out before assembly.

A few tips. I sprayed a little extra white lithium grease on each moving part even though they were pre-greased. Spray can at Home Depot is only a few bucks. Same for a spray can of Teflon Silicone spray that I bought to spray on the track wheels and tracks. Don't use WD 40 as it attracts dust and dirt.
I picked up a 4 pack of these black rubber (24 inch by 24 inch) interlocking mats at Loews for $16. They are about 1/2 inch thick (t

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