2017 Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike MY17, Review

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The 2017 Schwinn 270 MY17 Recumbent Bike offers the same high-quality features of the previous model (Schwinn 270 2013) but with a newly designed console that’s easier to use and has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of your workout data to your smart phone/tablet for online performance tracking.

Like the previous model, the 2017 Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike offers 29 programs and 25 ECB resistance levels to keep your workouts varied and progressively challenging.  The Schwinn 270 allows for 4 different user profiles and the wide variety of programs offered include profile, heart-rate, fitness tests, user defined and more.

2017 Schwinn 270's console
with Bluetooth connectivity

The 2017 Schwinn 270 MY17 Recumbent Bike’s console features dual track blue back-lit LCD screens for easy viewing of your workout data and goal-tracking.  It displays stats such as time, speed, distance, RPM, calories, heart-rate, intensity, % complete and more.

The handlebars on each side of the seat feature pulse grip heart-rate monitors and this recumbent bike is also telemetry-enabled for a wireless chest strap (chest strap not included) so you can easily keep track of your heart-rate to help you stay within your target heart-rate zone.

Additional premium features incorporated into the Schwinn 270’s console include acoustic-chambered speakers, a USB charging port, media shelf, and 3-speed cooling fan.

The 2017 Schwinn 270 is ergonomically designed and features a step-through frame design for easy mounting and dismounting.  The recumbent seat features a padded base for comfort and vented backrest for airflow.  The seat sits on an angled rail and is adjustable for different user heights via a simple to use lever with which you can adjust the seat either closer or further away from the pedals.

The 2017 Schwinn 270 Recumbent Bike’s ECB resistance system coupled with a 3-piece crank and large oversized pedals (with adjustable safety straps) allows for smooth pedaling motion.

The Schwinn MY17 270 Recumbent Bike is sturdily built, allowing for a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

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Let’s take a closer look at the features and specifications in detail of the 2017 Schwinn 270 MY17 to help you decide if it’s the best recumbent bike for you:

Schwinn MY16 230 versus Schwinn MY17 270 Recumbent Bike, Comparison Review

The Schwinn MY16 230 and Schwinn MY17 270 are both high-quality recumbent exercise bikes that are ergonomically designed for comfort and offer plenty of options to keep your workouts varied and progressively challenging.

    

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The Schwinn MY16 230 and MY17 270 Recumbent Bikes have a newly designed console over the 2013 models - the new console has been streamlined for ease of use, yet still incorporates the same high-end features as the previous models.  The Schwinn MY17 270 also has the addition of Bluetooth connectivity for seamless transition of workout data to online fitness tracking apps which the older models and the MY16 230 does not have, although they do have a USB port for transferring data via a USB stick.

Schwinn MY17 270 console with DualTrack
Blue backlit LCD Display & Bluetooth

Schwinn MY16 230 console 
with DualTrack LCD display

Both the Schwinn MY16 230 and MY17 270 feature dual LCD displays, but the Schwinn 270 is the higher-end model over the 230 and features a blue backlit display and offers more pre-set programs (29 compared to 22) as well as more ECB resistance levels (25 compared to 20).  The Schwinn 270 also offers 4 user profiles compared to the Schwinn 230’s 2 user profiles.  (See table below for full list of programs and other specifications.)

Both the Schwinn MY16 230 and MY17 270 feature a USB port for charging your own mobile device and both consoles feature acoustic chambered speakers with MP3 input so you can listen to your favorite music as you exercise.  In addition, both consoles also feature a 3-speed cooling fan and media shelf.

The Schwinn 230 and 270 both feature contact pulse grip heart-rate sensors in the handlebars by the side of the seat so you can keep within your target heart-rate zone.  The Schwinn 270 recumbent bike is also telemetry enabled (chest-strap available separately).

Ergonomically designed, the Schwinn 230 and 270 feature a step-through frame design which makes it easy to mount and dismount the recumbent bike’s comfortable seat.  The seat differs between the 2 bikes, with the Schwinn 230 featuring a vented contoured seat bottom with large vented backrest, while the Schwinn 270 features a thick padded contoured seat bottom with large vented backrest.

The Schwinn 270 also features a better crank system with a 3-piece crank and over-sized pedals compared to the 230’s 1-piece crank and standard pedals.

Build-wise, both the Schwinn 230 and 270 recumbent bikes are solidly constructed and feature 2 integrated levelers and large mid-frame support for added stability.  Both the Schwinn MY16 230 and Schwinn MY17 270 feature front-mounted transportation wheels for easy relocation and support a maximum user weight capacity of up to 300 lbs.

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NEW Updated Schwinn 230 MY20 Recumbent Exercise Bike now available with Bluetooth connectivity - see review here:

• Schwinn 230 MY20 Recumbent Exercise Bike, Review

Get the previous models, the 2013 Schwinn 230 & 270 Recumbent Exercise Bikes, while they're still available at a low price:

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Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Schwinn MY16 230 and Schwinn 270 to help you decide on which is the best recumbent exercise bike for you: