The sheer number of exercise bikes now on the market can make choosing between style, manufacturer, quality level and price range a daunting task.

The Schwinn Active 20 Series Recumbent Bike is not what you’d expect to see in a commercial gym, but the solid design, respected brand and essential features make it a good choice for those on a budget looking for an effective cardio workout.

The bike is easy to assemble, sturdy, quickly adjustable and does not take up much space. The belt drive system delivers a quiet and smooth ride and the electronics are not difficult to program. The LCD display is not bright and oversized, which helps keep the price down, but the numbers are crisp and easy to read.

The Schwinn Active 20 offers a wide range of available resistance levels but each step is relatively large compared to more expensive bikes that allow you to ramp up the difficulty more gradually. Very tall users may find the pedals too close for a comfortable workout motion, even with the seat adjusted all the way back. If you’re over 6′4″ we recommend testing out any exercise bike in a sporting goods store before purchase.

Recumbent bikes offer better ergonomic back support and create less pressure on the neck and shoulders than traditional upright bikes. They provide low impact, calorie burning workouts while allowing you to comfortably read, watch TV or even play video games.

• Recumbent home exercise bike for cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength
• Programs include 1 manual, 6 preset, 3 heart rate control and 1 target heart rate
• ECB (eddy current brake) magnetic resistance offers 8 levels of difficulty
• Grip rate sensors monitor heart rate
• Padded seat and transport wheels for easy movement and storage
• Integrated leveling feet for enhanced stability and floor protection
• 275-pound maximum user weight
• 58 pounds, 58.5″ x 26″ x 36″

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Also See

• Schwinn 230 Recumbent Exercise Bike | A Quiet Home Exercise Alternative
• Schwinn Stationary Upright Exercise Bike | Active 10 Series Compact Home Fitness
• Health Trainer 660r Aerobic Recumbent Bike| Ergonomic, Stationary Home Exercise Trainer
• Stamina 4545 Magnetic Fusion Stationary Recumbent Bike | Low-Impact Aerobic Home Exercise
• Marcy Recumbent Stationary Magnetic Bike | Compact, Quiet, Aesthetically Pleasing Exercise Machine