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:

2017 Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bike MY17, Review

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The 2017 Schwinn 170 MY17 Upright Exercise Bike retains all the high-end features of its predecessor, the Schwinn 170 2013, but with a newly designed console that’s more intuitive to use and now comes with the addition of Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of workout data to supported smart devices for online goal tracking.

The 2017 Schwinn 170 Upright Bike features a high-speed high-inertia perimeter-weighted flywheel together with ECB (Eddy Current Brake) electronic computer controlled magnetic resistance which combine to give smooth and consistent momentum throughout the resistance range.  This exercise bike offers 25 levels of ECB resistance to keep you progressively challenged and 29 programs to keep your workouts varied including profile, heart-rate, custom and fitness test programs.

2017 Schwinn 170's console

The 2017 Schwinn 170 MY17 Upright Exercise Bike’s new easy-to-use console features dual-track blue-backlit LCD screens (3”x5” and 1”x5”) and displays motivating workout stats including time, speed, distance, calories, heart-rate, intensity, goal achievement and % complete.

Your heart rate is measured via the built-in pulse grip sensors in the handlebars or alternatively you can use your own wireless heart-rate chest-strap with the telemetry enabled console.

The 2017 Schwinn 170 Upright Bike offers goal tracking and 4 user profiles so 4 different users can use the bike on a regular basis and keep track of their workout stats.  The addition of Bluetooth connectivity allows for easy transfer of data to online fitness tracking programs.

In addition, the 2017 Schwinn 170’s console offers all the high-end features we’ve come to love from Schwinn exercise bikes including USB charging port, acoustic chambered speakers, media shelf and 3-speed cooling fan.

The 2017 Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bike is ergonomically designed for user comfort.  It features a padded contoured seat that is adjustable both up/down and fore/aft for a custom fit.  The handlebars are also angle-adjustable and feature elbow rests for maximum comfort.

The 2017 Schwinn 170 Upright Bike features a 3-piece crank and oversized pedals with adjustable safety straps for smooth pedaling.

The 2017 Schwinn 170 MY17 is sturdily built with integrated levelers for extra stability and allows for a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.  It also features front-mounted transport wheels for easy relocation.

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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:

Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bike, Review

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The new Schwinn 170 Exercise Bike is the latest edition to the iconic Schwinn exercise bike range.  Packed with features, the Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bike offers the user a great low-impact aerobic workout in the comfort of your own home.

Using the Schwinn 170 exercise bike is a great way to get fit, burn calories and lose weight for people of all ages and fitness levels.  The aerobic benefits of exercising with the Schwinn 170 exercise bike is equivalent to riding an outdoor bicycle but without the headache of fighting with traffic and the unpredictability of the weather.

Schwinn 170's console

Exercise bikes come under the list of low-impact ways to exercise, helping to keep you fit, burn calories and lose weight without the impact on your joints that comes with other forms of exercising.

The Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bike comes packed with features, offering 29 workout programs and 25 levels of smooth ECB resistance to keep your workouts varied and challenging.

Advanced features of this impressive exercise bike includes performance tracking, an acoustic chamber sound system, USB charging and more! (See full features below.)

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UPDATE - New Schwinn 170 model with Bluetooth connectivity now available:

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Useful tip:  A 30 minute workout on an exercise bike will 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 specifications of the Schwinn 170 Upright Exercise Bike to help you decide if it's the right bike for you: