Thursday 1 April 2021

Schwinn 130 2020 versus 2016 Upright Exercise Bike, Comparison Review


Schwinn 130 2020 Upright Exercise Bike with Bluetooth connectivity, features reviewed & compared with 2016 model
Ad >>Click here to buy the
Schwinn 130 (2020)
Upright Exercise Bike

at a LOW PRICE online
<<
The Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike has evolved over the years with new technology to make your workouts more exciting, helping to keep you motivated to reach and maintain your fitness goals. 


Both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes are well-built and utilize a high-speed perimeter weighted flywheel and ECB magnetic resistance system which combine to ensure super smooth and quiet operation throughout your workouts.

 

Both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Upright Exercise Bikes offer a good range of on-board workout programs and resistance levels to keep you challenged.  The older 2016 Schwinn 130 actually has more on-board programs and resistance levels than the 2020 bike – 22 programs on the 2016 model compared to 13 programs on the 2020 model and 20 resistance levels on the 2016 model compared to 16 resistance levels on the 2020 model.

 

Schwinn 130 2016 Upright Exercise Bike, features reviewed & compared with 2020 model, image
Ad >>Click here to buy the
Schwinn 130 (2016) Upright Exercise Bike
at a LOW PRICE online
<<

However, the 2020 Schwinn 130 Exercise Bike has the advantage of being able to offer you a wealth of additional workouts via its Bluetooth connectivity to a range of online training apps.  With its enhanced Bluetooth connectivity capability (a feature that the older 2016 model does not have), the up-dated 2020 Schwinn 130 Exercise Bike enables you to connect with exciting and fun online training apps on your tablet / mobile phone including:

 

·         Explore the World App* -  over 40 global routes that auto-adjust in real time to your speed

·         Zwift App* - 1000+ structured workouts & over 80 virtual routes

·         Other online fitness / tracking apps

 

*Subscriptions required for Apps

(Not available on the 2016 model, although you can transfer workout data via USB to some online apps such as SchwinnConnect and MyFitnessPal)

 

Bluetooth connectivity for online training apps on Schwinn 130 (2020 model) (subscription required for apps), image, Zwift, Explore the World
Bluetooth connectivity for online training apps
on Schwinn 130 (2020 model)
(subscription required for apps)

The 2020 Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike’s console has been up-dated and streamlined for ease of use.  It has a single large 5.5” LCD display screen compared to the older 2016’s dual display screens.  The main advantage of the 2020 console is its Bluetooth connectivity.  However, the older 2016 Schwinn 130 console has a few features that the 2020 model does not have, including: USB port, speakers with MP3 input, and a 3-speed cooling fan.

 

Schwinn 130 (2020) console, image, compare with 2016 console
Schwinn 130 (2020) console

The consoles on both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes track and display motivating workout stats such as Time, Speed, Distance, Calories burned, and Pulse heart-rate.  Both exercise bikes feature contact pulse grip sensors built into the handlebars but the newer 2020 model also offers telemetry heart-rate monitoring for more accurate stats.  Both consoles also feature a handy media shelf where you can place a tablet or mobile phone etc.

 

Schwinn 130 (2016) console, image, compared with 2020 console
Schwinn 130 (2016) console


For a custom fit, both the 2020 and 2016 Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bikes feature a height adjustable seat and angle adjustable handlebars which are easy to adjust for different users.  The seat is constructed with a contoured padded design for user comfort.  (The seat is easy to swap out if you prefer a different type of saddle.)

 

Height-adjustable, contoured padded seat on Schwinn 130 Exercise Bike, image
Height-adjustable, contoured padded seat

Additional features found on both the 2020 and 2016 Schwinn 130 Exercise Bikes include: standard pedals with adjustable foot straps for safety; water bottle holder; integrated levelers for added stability; and front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

 

Sturdily constructed, both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes weigh around 58.4 lbs and support a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

 

Both the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 Exercise Bikes are electric powered with AC adaptor included, and their dimensions measure around 41.3” long x 21.4” wide x 55.6” high.

  

Ad >>Click here to buy the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (Model Year 2020) at a LOW PRICE online<<


Ad >>Click here to buy the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (Model Year 2016) at a LOW PRICE online<<

 

Let’s take a glance at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn 130 2020 and 2016 laid out in the easy-to-read comparison tables below to help you decide on which is the best Upright Exercise Bike for you:

  

Main DIFFERENCES in features between the Schwinn 130 2020 versus Schwinn 130 2016 Upright Exercise Bikes:

 

 

SCHWINN 130 (2020)

UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

SCHWINN  130 (2016)

UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

Differences

MODEL YEAR

2020

2016

RESISTANCE

LEVELS

16

20

NO. OF PRESET PROGRAMS

13 on-board workout programs

22 on-board workout programs

CONSOLE DISPLAY

1 large LCD display window:

·         5.5”

2x LCD display windows:

·         3” x 5” main

·         1” x 5” secondary

BLUETOOTH

YES

NO

USB PORT

NO

YES

APPS COMPATIBILITY

Connect via Bluetooth to Apps on your tablet / mobile phone to:

·         Explore the World*

·         Zwift*

·         Other online fitness apps

 

*Subscriptions required

Transfer data via USB to online fitness apps including:

·         SchwinnConnect

·         MyFitnessPal

EXPLORE THE WORLD APP

40+ global routes that auto adjust in real time to your speed

 

(Subscription required)

NO

ZWIFT APP

1000+ structured workouts plus 80+ virtual routes

 

(Subscription required)

NO

HEART RATE MONITOR

·         Contact pulse grip

·         Telemetry enabled

·         Contact pulse grip

SOUND SYSTEM

NO

Acoustic chamber speakers with MP3 input

COOLING FAN

NO

3-speed cooling fan

  

Ad >>Click here to buy the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (Model Year 2020) at a LOW PRICE online<<


Ad >>Click here to buy the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (Model Year 2016) at a LOW PRICE online<<

  

SIMILARITIES in features between the Schwinn 130 2020 & 2016 Upright Exercise Bikes:

 

 

SCHWINN 130 (2020)

UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

SCHWINN  130 (2016)

UPRIGHT EXERCISE BIKE

Similarities

FLYWHEEL

High-speed high-inertia perimeter-weighted

RESISTANCE SYSTEM

Eddy Current Brake (ECB) magnetic

STATS DISPLAYED

·         Time

·         Speed

·         Distance

·         Calories

·         Pulse heart-rate

MEDIA SHELF

Media shelf on console to place a tablet or mobile phone

WATER BOTTLE HOLDER

Water bottle holder included

HANDLEBARS

·         Padded for comfort

·         Angle adjustable

SADDLE

·         Height adjustable

·         Contoured & padded saddle for comfort

·         Easy seat exchange system

PEDALS

Standard pedals with adjustable safety straps

USER WEIGHT CAPACITY

Supports up to 300 lbs user weight

STABILITY

Built with 2 integrated levellers for added stability

PORTABILITY

Front-mounted transportation wheels

POWER

Electric, AC adaptor included

DIMENSIONS

Approx.  41.3” long x 21.4” wide x 55.6” high

WEIGHT OF BIKE

Approx.  58.4 lbs

  

Schwinn 130 2020 Upright Exercise Bike, image, review features & specifications plus compare with 2016 model
Schwinn 130 2020 Upright Exercise Bike

Ad >>Click here to buy the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (Model Year 2020) at a LOW PRICE online<<


 

Schwinn 130 2016 Upright Exercise Bike, image, review features & specifications plus compare with 2020 model
Schwinn 130 2016 Upright Exercise Bike

Ad >>Click here to buy the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (Model Year 2016) at a LOW PRICE online<<

 

Summary:

 

Schwinn has a high reputation for producing quality bikes / exercise machines and the 130 Upright Exercise Bikes are certainly well-constructed and durable with new and up-to-date fitness technology.

 

The new 2020 model offers a wealth of fun and exciting training opportunities with its Bluetooth connection to online training apps and is offered at an amazing low price compared to most other bikes that feature this technology.  However, you do have to bear in mind that you will have to pay for subscriptions to the apps if you want to use them.  You don’t have to use the apps if you don’t want to and this model still has plenty of on-board programs to keep you motivated and you always have the option of subscribing to the apps later on if you find you want more variety as you progress.

 

If you’re definitely not bothered about the apps, then the older 2016 130 Schwinn Exercise Bike may be the better option for you as you get more on-board programs than the newer model and a few other features as listed in the comparison tables above that the newer model does not have.  You may be able to pick up the older 130 model for a real bargain while it’s still available!

  

Ad

 

Schwinn 130 2020 Upright Exercise Bike, review plus buy at low price 


Schwinn 130 2016 Upright Exercise Bike, review plus buy at low price

Ad >>Click here to buy the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (Model Year 2016) at a LOW PRICE online<<

 

 N.B.  It’s advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional before undertaking any new exercise regime.

 

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.

  

Related articles: 

 

Click here to go back to homepage

 


No comments:

Post a Comment