Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike, Review

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The Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike maintains the high build quality we’ve come to expect from previous Schwinn models but has been updated with enhanced Bluetooth connectivity to make it compatible with a range of online fitness tracking and training Apps on your mobile device, bringing this popular exercise bike into the modern era and making your training at home much more fun!

 

Compatible Apps include:

 

·         Explore the World* - 40+ global routes that auto adjust in real time to the speed you’re going at on your bike

·         Zwift app* - 1000+ structured workouts and 80+ virtual routes

 

Bluetooth connectivity for App compatibility with
Explore the World* and Zwift* Apps on your mobile device

*Subscription required for Apps

The Apps offer a wealth of training options and exciting global trails – there’s so much to choose from, you’ll never get bored!

 

However, you don’t have to subscribe to the Apps if you don’t want to.  The Schwinn 130 MY20 Exercise Bike’s console itself has 13 built-in workout programs and 16 magnetic resistance levels so there’s still plenty to keep you challenged and motivated even without the Apps.

Schwinn 130 MY20's Console
with 5.5" LCD screen

The Schwinn 130’s angle-adjustable console is straightforward and easy to use and features a large 5.5” LCD screen for easy viewing of your workout stats.  Basic data displayed includes: Time, Speed, Distance, Calories Burned, and Heart-Rate.

 

With the Schwinn 130 MY20’s Bluetooth connectivity, you can also use popular app-based tracking tools on your mobile device for more in-depth data and to set, track and monitor your workout progress.  There’s a handy media shelf integrated on the console to place your mobile phone/tablet and there’s also a handy water bottle holder located on the frame underneath the console so you can keep hydrated as you cycle.

 

The Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike now offers both Telemetry and Contact Pulse Grip Heart-Rate monitoring (the previous models only offered contact pulse grip), giving you a choice of heart-rate monitoring.  You do need to supply your own chest strap as it’s not included for Telemetry heart rate monitoring.  The Contact Pulse Sensors are integrated into the bike’s handlebars.

For user comfort, the Schwinn 130 MY20 Exercise Bike’s padded handlebars are angle adjustable and the padded contoured seat is adjustable up/down to suit different rider heights. 

 

Schwinn 130 MY20's
height-adjustable saddle

The Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike is electric powered, with the included AC Adapter plugging into a standard electrical wall outlet (110v-120v), and maintains the high-quality drive system from previous models with its high-speed high-inertia perimeter weighted flywheel and magnetic resistance system which combine to provide smooth, quiet and consistent momentum throughout the bike’s wide range of programs and resistance levels.

 

Sturdily built, the Schwinn 130 MY20 Exercise Bike features 2 integrated levelers for added stability and supports a high user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.  The bike itself weighs around 58.4 lbs and features front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation/portability.  The Schwinn 130 has a footprint of around 41.3” long x 21.4” wide.

  

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Let’s take a glance at the Schwinn 130 MY20’s features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read bullet-points below to help you decide if it’s the best Upright Exercise Bike for you:

  

Comparing Schwinn 130 versus Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bike, What's the Difference?

Both the Schwinn 130 and Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bikes look very similar to each other and offer you the same aerobic benefits that riding a bicycle outdoors offers, but in the comfort and safety of your own home!

Both the Schwinn Exercise Bikes are well-built and come highly rated, offering the user some great features. The Schwinn 170 Exercise Bike is the higher end model over the Schwinn 130, offering additional features such as extra workout programs (29 versus 22), more resistance levels (25 versus 20) more user profiles (4 versus 2), and Bluetooth connectivity which the Schwinn 130 does not have.

 

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Both the Schwinn 130 and Schwinn 170 utilize a high-speed high-inertia perimeter weighted flywheel together with ECB (Eddy Current Brake) magnetic resistance system for a smooth and quiet workout.

The Schwinn 130 and Schwinn 170's consoles have 2 LCD display windows but differ slightly in that the Schwinn 170 has a blue backlit display which the Schwinn 130 does not have.  Both consoles display motivating workout stats such as time, speed, distance, calories burned and pulse heart-rate.  The Schwinn 170 is also telemetry enabled for your own heart-rate monitor but the Schwinn 130 is not.

In addition, both the Schwinn 130 and Schwinn 170 feature USB charging and data export, along with performance tracking with Goal Tracker.  The Schwinn 170 has the advantage of being Bluetooth compatible for seamless transition of workout data to online fitness tracking apps (although the Schwinn 130 does not have Bluetooth, you can still transfer workout data via the USB port).

Schwinn 130 console with
standard LCD display

Schwinn 170 console with
blue backlit LCD display

The seat and handlebars are adjustable on both these Schwinn recumbent bikes.  The handlebars are angle-adjustable on both bikes.  Look closely at the pictures and you'll see that the Schwinn 170 has the addition of forearm rests on the handlebars which the Schwinn 130 does not have.  The seat on both bikes is height adjustable and is padded for comfort.

Additional features on both the Schwinn 130 and Schwinn 170 recumbent bikes include an acoustic chamber sound system, built-in 3-speed cooling fan, water bottle holder, and media tray.


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UPDATE - new models now available with Bluetooth connectivity - see reviews here:

• Schwinn 170 MY17 Upright Exercise Bike, Review
• Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike, Review

Fitness tip:  A 30 minute workout on an exercise bike could burn approx. between 207 and 345 calories for women, and between 252 and 420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the workout.


Let’s take a closer look at the features and differences compared between the Schwinn 130 and 170 upright exercise bikes to help you decide which is the right bike for you:

Schwinn MY16 130 versus Schwinn MY17 170 Upright Exercise Bike, Comparison Review

The Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 are both well-built Upright Exercise Bikes that are packed with features to keep your workouts varied and progressively challenging. Both bikes utilize a high-speed high-inertia perimeter weighted flywheel together with ECB resistance to give you a smooth and quiet workout.

The Schwinn MY17 170 Upright Exercise Bike is the higher-end model over the Schwinn MY16 130 and offers more ECB resistance levels (25 compared to 20) and more preset programs (29 compared to 22) plus has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of workout data to online fitness tracking apps.

    

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Being the higher-end bike, the Schwinn MY17 170 is constructed for more heavy-duty use and as such has some premium features over the MY16 130, including an upgraded crank system (3-piece compared to 1-piece) and over-sized pedals compared to standard pedals.

Both of the Schwinn upright bikes feature angle adjustable handlebars, but the Schwinn MY17 170 also features forearm rests for added comfort.

The seat on both bikes is contoured and padded for comfort with an easy seat-exchange system.  Both seats are adjustable up/down for different user heights, but the Schwinn MY17 170 has the advantage of also being adjustable fore/aft for a more custom fit.

The Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 exercise bikes come with an updated console compared to the older 2013 models and has been designed to be more user friendly, while still retaining all the high-end features.  Both consoles feature Dual Track LCD displays but the Schwinn MY17 170 has the advantage of being blue-backlit for better viewing and has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity which the Schwinn 130 and older models do not have.

Schwinn MY17 170 console with
DualTrack blue-backlit LCD
screens & Bluetooth

Schwinn MY16 130 console with 
DualTrack LCD screens

Both consoles display motivating workout stats as you exercise and offer performance tracking with Goal Tracker.  Both consoles also offer USB connection with a USB charging port which can also be used for data export to Schwinn Connect and My Fitness Pal for online tracking.  The Schwinn MY17 170 allows for more different user profiles than the Schwinn MY16 130 (4 compared to 2).

Both the Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 feature pulse grip heart-rate sensors in the handlebars to help you keep within your target heart-rate zone.  The Schwinn MY17 170 also offers telemetry-enabled heart-rate monitoring (wireless chest heart-rate strap available separately).

Additional features on both the Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 include acoustic chamber speakers with MP3 input, media shelf, 3-speed cooling fan, and water bottle holder.

The Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 exercise bikes are both well-constructed with 2 integrated levelers for added stability and support a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.  Both bikes come with transportation wheels for easy relocation.

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UPDATE - new Schwinn 130MY20 model now available with Bluetooth connectivity - see review here:

• Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike, Review

Alternatively, you may still be able to get the older 2013 models of the Schwinn 130 & Schwinn 170 Upright Bikes while they're still available at a low price:

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Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn MY16 130 and Schwinn MY17 170 to help you decide on which is the best Upright Exercise Bike for you:

2016 Schwinn MY16 130 Upright Exercise Bike, Review

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Updated for 2016/17, the Schwinn MY16 130 Upright Exercise Bike offers the same high-quality features of the previous model but with a new streamlined console that’s more straightforward and easy to use.

The Schwinn MY16 130 Exercise Bike is packed with features to keep your workouts interesting and challenging, including 22 preset programs and 20 ECB resistance levels.

Utilizing a high-speed high-inertia perimeter-weighted flywheel, the Schwinn MY16 130 operates quietly and smoothly with consistent momentum throughout the wide range of programs and resistance levels.

The new streamlined console of the Schwinn MY16 130 features Dual Track screens, i.e. 2 LCD screens that are easy to view and display motivating workout stats such as time, speed, distance, RPM, calories, heart-rate (measured via contact pulse heart-rate grip sensors in the handlebars) and more.

Schwinn MY16 130's console

The bike’s console allows for 2 separate user profiles and additionally there is a USB port that allows you to transfer your data to online fitness tracking apps such as Schwinn Connect, My Fitness Pal and more.

Other premium features on the 2016 Schwinn 130’s console include sound-speakers with MP3 input so you can listen to your favorite music as you exercise; USB charging port and media shelf to use your own mobile device such as a phone or tablet to keep entertained as you exercise; 3-speed fan and water bottle holder so you can keep cool and hydrated as your workout.

The Schwinn MY16 130 Exercise Bike is well designed with comfortable ergonomics in mind.  It features adjustable-angled padded handlebars and an adjustable height padded contoured seat so each rider can find the most comfortable riding position.  If you prefer a saddle of your own choice, the seat-post itself can easily be swapped out for any clamp-and-ride bicycle saddle.

Solidly built, the Schwinn MY16 130 Exercise Bike incorporates two integrated levelers for added stability, offering safe and stable cycling, suitable for a maximum user weight up to 300 lbs.  This exercise bike also comes with transportation wheels for easy relocation.

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UPDATE - new Schwinn 130 MY20 model now available with Bluetooth - see review here:u

• Schwinn 130 MY20 Upright Exercise Bike, Review

Alternatively, get the previous model at a lower price while it's still available, the Schwinn 130 Upright Exercise Bike (2013):

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Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications in detail of the 2016 Schwinn MY16 130 to help you decide if it’s the best upright exercise bike for you: