Schwinn 420 Elliptical
The predecessor to the 430, with a shorter 18-inch stride and a lighter flywheel.
We haven't written a full review of the Schwinn 420 yet. Everything here comes from the manufacturer's specs and our rating formula, which treats every machine the same way. A full review follows after we've tested one.
How we rated the Schwinn 420
- Stride and flywheel
- 3.1
- 18 in stride, 15 lb flywheel, 300 lb limit
- Resistance and features
- 3.3
- 16 resistance levels
- Warranty
- 2.8
- Warranty terms not published
- Fits a home
- 3.6
- Footprint not published
- Value
- 3.5
- You pay a premium for the name or the screen
Our rating is out of 5 and uses the same formula for every machine in a category: motor and deck, features, warranty, how well it fits a home, and value for the typical price. Until we bench test a machine, the score comes from its published specs. How we rate
What we measure
Bench test scheduledWe haven't measured this one yet. When our unit is set up, it gets the same checks as every machine, and the results go here:
- Noise from 3 ft at 3, 6, 9 and 12 mph
- Incline at the top setting, with a digital level
- Watts at the wall, idle, walking and running
- Assembly time for one person
- Folded size, measured with a tape
Schwinn 420 specs
| Specification | Schwinn 420 |
|---|---|
| Stride | 18 in |
| Flywheel | 15 lb |
| Resistance | 16 levels |
| User weight limit | 300 lb |
| Folded | Does not fold |
| Console | LCD console |
| Status | Discontinued · sold 2010–2014 |
Manufacturer's published specs. We check dimensions with a tape when our unit arrives.
How it compares
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| Schwinn 420(this review) | Schwinn 430 | Horizon EX-59 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 |
| Typical price | $699 | $799 | $599–799 |
| Belt | 18 in stride | 20 in stride | 18 in stride |
| Incline | — | 0% | 0% |
| Weight limit | 300 lb | 300 lb | 300 lb |
| Footprint | — | 70 × 28 in | 74 × 25 in |
| Folds | No | No | No |
| Warranty | — | — | Lifetime frame, 1 yr parts and labor |
Manufacturer specs. Measured noise is added once we've tested a machine.