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The Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer - a Solid, Well-Priced Machine
The Schwinn 430 elliptical trainer is a fairly new budget model made by Nautilus which has quickly become one of the best-selling, lower-end machines you’ll find online. The Schwinn 430 is a quality elliptical trainer that doesn’t stand out in any one area, but the solid frame, articulating footpads, and combination of programs/resistance are some of the features that make it well-priced at $650.
What You Get
The Schwinn 430 elliptical trainer offers eight workout programs: six profile programs, manual and calorie goal. Its size or “footprint” is compact enough to fit even a small workout room or apartment, or you can use the transport wheels to easily roll the 152-lb machine away and store it. Features of the Schwinn 430 include:
- 8 workout programs
- 8 resistance levels
- Pulse grip monitoring
- 18" stride
- Eddy Current braking system
- Front drive dual direction (forward, backward)
- Articulating footpads
- 275 lbs user weight capacity
- Warranty - 15 yrs frame; 2 yrs. parts; 1 yr. electronics; 90 days labor
The Word on the Street
A Schwinn 430 elliptical trainer rides smooth, quiet, and has been a pleasant surprise to many people who have purchased one. Our ears perk up anytime we come across a negative review, but there have been very few for this machine. The only negative Schwinn elliptical reviews we’ve heard about are by users who feel the LCD display is too small, or they had assembly issues.
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Testers found the computer display to be basic but sufficient, and as for putting it together, that’s never been a problem with the Schwinn 430 elliptical. Take it with a grain of salt, some people have “assembly issues” with artificial Christmas trees (3 pieces and a stand), so you’ll always find a user who’s been overwhelmed by the mysteries of a wrench and screwdriver. You shouldn’t worry - the Schwinn 430 cross trainer comes with an illustrated instruction booklet!
Our Thoughts
The Schwinn 430 elliptical is a surprisingly smooth and quiet machine for the low-budget end, and the first thing you’ll notice is that it doesn’t have a wobble factor for being a small, lightweight elliptical. It certainly puts the 115-lb Proform Spacesaver to shame. We need to mention that the articulating footpads are rarely seen as a standard item on sub-$1000 elliptical trainers, but the Schwinn 430 has them. It’s also got a slew of resistance levels, heart rate monitoring, and comes close to giving you that commercial health club machine quality. The Schwinn 430 elliptical trainer is a solid machine, and an excellent buy for $650.
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