Schwinn Review: 418 Elliptical TrainerSchwinn Elliptical Rating: 4 stars out of 5 for being nearly identical to the Schwinn 430 without the creaking
Price: $649.99
Buy The Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer
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Every time I hit publish on blogger to post another review I stick my neck out. My reviews are always my genuine, honest opinions. I’ll admit, I hate trashing a product, especially when I know that company has gone to great lengths to deliver quality equipment. But ultimately, my loyalty lies with the consumer. That said, here’s another of my candid, honest Schwinn Elliptical Reviews. I hope you find it helpful in determining the best elliptical trainer for you.
This is going to be so much a review as it is a comparison. The Schwinn 418 Elliptical is so similar to the 430 that the only way to properly review the two is compare them. I want to start off by addressing two key differences, first the 418 is not associated with the creaks and wobbling that made the 430 model infamous, and the 418 is just 50 bucks more. If I were in the market for an elliptical trainer, that alone would be enough to sell me on the Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer. I’m not saying the 430 will have problems if you bring it home, but I am saying the 418 is less prone to mechanical failure.
Next, what else are you getting for 50 bucks more? There’s a huge difference in frame size and weight. The 418 is 2 inches slimmer, which means it will fit through your doorway better if you have a pesky wife that demands the house be flipped upside down every 3rd Wednesday. Despite a smaller frame size, the Schwinn 418 is about 20 lbs. heavier, adding greater stability to the machine.
Unfortunately, the 430 Elliptical Trainer has the 418 beat in programs and resistance levels. This is a serious drawback, especially when Schwinn is asking $50 bucks more. It’s still a decent price and a deal, but if you’re patient you can probably catch on sale for $50 bucks off. Check back here and I’ll post an update on Schwinn Elliptical Trainer Prices if I ever see the 430 go on sale.
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