Schwinn brand treadmills are manufactured by Nautilus, Inc., one of the world’s largest producers of fitness equipment. Schwinn treadmills have received fair to average consumer reviews.
Nautilus has been making treadmills since the 1980s, but it is phasing out the Schwinn treadmill line. Two Schwinn treadmill models – the 840 and the 860 – are still available from the manufacturer. The company continues to develop other treadmills under brand names such as Nautilus, Bowflex, and TrimLine.
Where Can I Buy This?
Schwinn Treadmills can be purchased directly from their website at SchwinnFitness.com
What We Like
Compact & portable design: Both the Schwinn 840 and 860 treadmills can be folded to save space. SoftDrop technology makes this easy for most users. They also come with wheels for easy transport.
Consoles: Schwinn treadmills come with built-in book holders, water bottle holders, and fans.
Motors: The Schwinn 840 and 860 come with 2.5 and 3.0 HP motors, respectively. These will handle the needs of most walkers and light joggers.
Workout programs: The 20 built-in workout programs of the Schwinn 840 and 860 provide enough variety to keep exercise interesting.
What We Don’t Like
Brand outlook: Nautilus is apparently phasing out their Schwinn treadmill line in order to devote more resources to stationery bicycles and other equipment. Furthermore, the Schwinn brand’s owner, Nautilus, Inc., reported significant net losses in 2009. If you’re considering purchasing a used Schwinn treadmill, you might first want to make sure that it can be easily serviced.
Warranty: New Schwinn treadmills come with 10-year motor warranties, but some treadmill parts are only guaranteed for 90 days.
Track lengths: With only 55” and 58” tracks, the Schwinn 840 and 860 treadmills are too short for some users, especially runners.
Our Verdict
The combination of brand termination, corporate financial difficulties, less-than-stellar warranties, and mediocre reviews make it difficult to recommend purchasing a Schwinn treadmill.
Where Can I Buy This?
Schwinn brand treadmills can be purchased directly from Schwinn’s website at SchwinnFitness.com
