Schwinn 112 Upright Exercise Bike

Rugged engineering and a sleek, compact design make the Schwinn 112 Upright Exercise Bike a great addition to your at-home gym. It offers a smooth, magnetic resistance system and features 11 workout programs and 16 levels of resistance for maximum variety. Additional integrated components of the bike include a fan, reading rack, and transport wheels for easy mobility and storage. The bike's full range of workout programs and functions include ten profile courses with a calorie goal, body mass index (BMI) measurement, time trial with pacer, two custom user-defined programs, three heart rate programs, a recovery test, results mode, fitness test, quick start, and manual mode.

A backlit LCD computer display allows you to track your complete workout statistics and includes time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alpha-numeric prompts. Wide comfort Schwinn Bio-Fit pedals will keep your feet comfortable while a Bio-Fit comfort saddle with micro-adjustable fore/aft seat slider will keep you comfortable while sitting on the bike. The handlebars are angle adjustable with integrated grip heart rate sensors and micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider.

For added convenience and comfort while you take your workout to the next level, an adjustable fan will keep your temperature cool. Small yet important details, such as an integrated coin/key tray to stash your small items and a reading rack for staying current on news or catching up with your favorite novel, make the Schwinn 112 a deluxe choice in exercise bikes. Transport wheels allow you to move the bike around and stow it for easy storage while protecting your floors at the same time.

Feature Detail:

• Magnetic resistance system
• Computer controlled drive system
• Sixteen levels of resistance
• Six profile courses with calorie goal, body mass index (BMI) measurement, recovery test, results mode, quick start, and manual mode
• Backlit LCD computer display with complete workout statistics including time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance, and alpha-numeric prompts
• Bio-Fit comfort saddle with micro-adjustable fore/aft seat slider
• Schwinn Bio-Fit angle adjustable handlebars with integrated grip heart rate sensors and micro-adjustable fore/aft console slider
• Adjustable louver fan to keep you cool during workout
• Integrated coin/key tray
• Reading rack for ultimate convenience
• Transport wheels protect floors and make storage and relocation easy
• Product dimensions: 32 inches long by 20 inches wide by 51 inches tall (81 by 51 by 130 centimeters)
• Product weight: 80 pounds/36 kilograms
• Maximum user weight: 300 pounds/136 kilograms
• Power requirement: AC Adapter
• Bio-Fit pedals with 1 millimeter inclination/3-piece crank with sealed bearing BB

About Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don't take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.

Manufacturer Warranty
Frame - 10 years; mechanical and electrical - one year; wear items - six months; labor - 90 days

Customer Review: Schwinn 112 - practical review
I just got my Schwinn 112, put it together this morning, and had my first ride on it. Some of the concerns I had read from other reviews included the faulty parts. My box, like those of others, came with a few holes in the outer crate and the bike was not all that well protected inside. However, only one tiny accessory piece (not critical to the function of the bike) was broken. The assembly was easy and took about 1/2 hour. The bike is sturdy and sleek looking. Don't stand on the base of the bike to get on and off (it won't hold much weight). The bike is pretty comfortable with a smooth ride and the resistance is appropriate for beginners to advanced, stronger riders. Overall, I like it.
Customer Review: Great bike, apart from the seat
I wanted a quality bike, small enough to fit in the limited space I had. The Schwinn 112 fit the bill very well. It took me about an hour to assemble - the instructions were clear and all tools included. The bike works well and I am happy with it. The only problem is that the seat is a little uncomfortable but I think that is likely an issue with any bike.

I can remember when there was only a choice of maybe three or four different styles of tennis shoes now there are entire department stores filled nothing but tennis shoes in hundreds of different styles. With the popularity of cycling ever increasing there is now a plethora of specialty athletic shoes for cycling as well.

For those who are not avid cyclists and just use a bicycle for some leisurely recreation or just as a means to get from point A to point B, some decent tennis or running shoes can be a good choice for cycling shoes. Just about any athletic shoes that can give you a decent grip of the pedal can also be given double duty as cycling shoes. Just try to stay away from shoes that are not able to grip the pedal or those that have soles that are so worn down that they won't grip the pedal.

Many people don't think of the choice of shoes as that crucial but the reason it is so important is if your cycling shoes can not grip the pedal your leg can slip off of the pedal and cause an accident. One of the most essential factors in choosing cycling shoes is to make certain they have a stiff sole. A stiff sole will give more power transfer than a soft soled shoe.

For the avid cyclist or competition cyclist there is a diverse selection of many different types of cycling footwear on the market today. Many of these types of cycling shoes also have a clip that attaches onto the pedal of the bike to ensure that your foot doesn't slip off of the pedal. These types of clip-on cycling shoes are the best for serious road cycling as they give the best power transfer and the most efficient ride.

For those who are into mountain biking having shoes that clip to the pedals could literally be life threatening. When biking on big hills and mountains it is necessary to be able to get on and off of the bike easily and quickly. Since the chance of falling is much greater due to the rough and uneven terrain one needs to be able to jump on and off the bike as needed. You also want shoes that can double as hiking boots in case you have to do some hiking while on your mountain biking excursion. This is why many mountain bikers just go for a good quality pair of hiking shoes or boots.

Just like almost any type of footwear, the shoes that you use for cycling are also going to offer options for closures. Many cyclists really prefer laces, while most professional cyclists feel much more comfortable with Velcro. The only factor that you really need to keep in the forefront of your mind is how quick and easy is it for you to get the cycling shoes you buy on and off your feet.

Any kind of exercise is important for everyone and making sure that you have the right equipment can often be the main difference between having a great work-out or getting injured.

Gregg Hall is an author living with his beautiful wife and family in Navarre Beach, Florida. Find more about cycling as well as bicycle clothing at http://www.bicyclepartsandclothing.com

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