Comments on: Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/ treadmills elliptical trainers exercise fitness equipment Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:54:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Edom http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Edom Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:21:31 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-101 4.0 out of 5 stars Great Product - Questionable Quality Assurance We used to own a NordicTrak elliptical. This Schwinn 431 is much quieter and smoother. After 3 weeks of two people using it 3-4 times/week, we only have one little "creak" in... 4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product – Questionable Quality Assurance
We used to own a NordicTrak elliptical. This Schwinn 431 is much quieter and smoother. After 3 weeks of two people using it 3-4 times/week, we only have one little “creak” in…

]]> By: Jennis http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Jennis Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:43:22 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-100 4.0 out of 5 stars So far so good Well, I received the shipment today, it took about 3 hours to assemble, wasn't too hard at all. After I got it all done and pulled the AC adapter out of the box I saw that it was... 4.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good
Well, I received the shipment today, it took about 3 hours to assemble, wasn’t too hard at all. After I got it all done and pulled the AC adapter out of the box I saw that it was…

]]> By: Rafer http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Rafer Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:36:47 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-99 3.0 out of 5 stars well built, but several problems... Don't want to bore you with specs, so here is my 2 cents worth after using it a week or two. Positives: good price, free shipping from Amazon, ABF called ahead and... 3.0 out of 5 stars
well built, but several problems…
Don’t want to bore you with specs, so here is my 2 cents worth after using it a week or two.
Positives: good price, free shipping from Amazon, ABF called ahead and…

]]> By: Xenos http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-98 Xenos Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:23:59 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-98 5.0 out of 5 stars Good Eliptical My wife greatly enjoys the 431 Schwinn Eliptical. Instructions were easy to follow for assembly. Took me approximately two hours. 5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Eliptical
My wife greatly enjoys the 431 Schwinn Eliptical. Instructions were easy to follow for assembly. Took me approximately two hours.

]]> By: Wind http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Wind Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:56:32 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-97 1.0 out of 5 stars IT STARTS TO FALL APART RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES After approximately 5 months of irregular use by only one person, the Schwinn 431 ellipical has developed a terrible squeak in the flywheel, and the brake system is failing to... 1.0 out of 5 stars
IT STARTS TO FALL APART RIGHT AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES
After approximately 5 months of irregular use by only one person, the Schwinn 431 ellipical has developed a terrible squeak in the flywheel, and the brake system is failing to…

]]> By: Italia http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Italia Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:32:20 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-96 4.0 out of 5 stars Great machine--lots of squeaks This is a great exercise machine with lots of programming options. You can set this machine for a stroll in the park or really go for it with interval training. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Great machine–lots of squeaks
This is a great exercise machine with lots of programming options. You can set this machine for a stroll in the park or really go for it with interval training.

]]> By: Anonymous http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Anonymous Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:28:29 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-95 4.0 out of 5 stars Schwinn 431 - A good Value Product was shipped very quickly and arrived in perfect shape. I did go and pick it up from the transportation company, but then it was on the way home from work. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Schwinn 431 – A good Value
Product was shipped very quickly and arrived in perfect shape. I did go and pick it up from the transportation company, but then it was on the way home from work.

]]> By: Iorwen http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Iorwen Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:18:06 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-94 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Elliptical After our daughter bought the Schwinn Model 431 Elliptical, my wife and decided we really like it. A solid machine for the money and with 2-3 hours work, not difficult to... 4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Elliptical
After our daughter bought the Schwinn Model 431 Elliptical, my wife and decided we really like it. A solid machine for the money and with 2-3 hours work, not difficult to…

]]> By: Anonymous http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Anonymous Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:51:24 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-91 </div> I bought this machine to workout at home because I tend to keep strange hours and the idea of going to the gym is not appealing to me. The package was delivered by ABF Freight in perfect condition (as in no damage, the box itself was extremely filthy) but I opened it and put it together with no issues. I really like the way this machine looks and feels. I had an elliptical machine about 7 years ago that I had bought from Sears that wasn't near the quality of this machine. After assembly, I turned the machine on and it prompted me to select a program. I selected the program and when the machine went to kick on the motor/resistance, an message appeared on the screen. E-2. What does this mean? There is no troubleshooting section in the manual. After an online search of other Schwinn fitness equipment, I found out that E-2 is a pretty significant problem which involves changing the console and/or motor or who knows what else. I have emailed Schwinn/Nautilus regarding the error but have yet to receive a response. I think that I am mechanically adept enough to put this machine together but I don't know how to feel about the fact that I may have to replace the motor. I don't know if I'm that talented. I wish there was an easy fix and I hope they tell me there is one. I really like this machine and I would just like it to function. I will update with future news. <br/><br/>Update March 21 <br/>Sorry, It took so long to get this updated but I hadn't had a chance to devote time to this problem until now. So Schwinn/Nautilus emailed me and told me to check the wiring connection which I did and still did not fix the problem. So I called the customer service number and spoke with a very nice representative who sent out new wires and a new motor and told me a repair person would phone within a few a days. So the repair person called and scheduled the maintenance and he came and put the new parts on but he discovered an additional problem, which was the resistance wheel magnet, even when fully placed against the wheel created zero resistance. So he had to move and adjust the magnet wheel thing and said that he replaced all the parts that they sent but that the magnet thing was probably the problem the whole time because he said he could hear the motor whirring away when he initially checked it out. So, I think I was just unfortunate enough to get a defect in my machine but the Schwinn/Nautilus people were very nice and effective and my machine works great now. :) I bought this machine to workout at home because I tend to keep strange hours and the idea of going to the gym is not appealing to me. The package was delivered by ABF Freight in perfect condition (as in no damage, the box itself was extremely filthy) but I opened it and put it together with no issues. I really like the way this machine looks and feels. I had an elliptical machine about 7 years ago that I had bought from Sears that wasn’t near the quality of this machine. After assembly, I turned the machine on and it prompted me to select a program. I selected the program and when the machine went to kick on the motor/resistance, an message appeared on the screen. E-2. What does this mean? There is no troubleshooting section in the manual. After an online search of other Schwinn fitness equipment, I found out that E-2 is a pretty significant problem which involves changing the console and/or motor or who knows what else. I have emailed Schwinn/Nautilus regarding the error but have yet to receive a response. I think that I am mechanically adept enough to put this machine together but I don’t know how to feel about the fact that I may have to replace the motor. I don’t know if I’m that talented. I wish there was an easy fix and I hope they tell me there is one. I really like this machine and I would just like it to function. I will update with future news.

Update March 21
Sorry, It took so long to get this updated but I hadn’t had a chance to devote time to this problem until now. So Schwinn/Nautilus emailed me and told me to check the wiring connection which I did and still did not fix the problem. So I called the customer service number and spoke with a very nice representative who sent out new wires and a new motor and told me a repair person would phone within a few a days. So the repair person called and scheduled the maintenance and he came and put the new parts on but he discovered an additional problem, which was the resistance wheel magnet, even when fully placed against the wheel created zero resistance. So he had to move and adjust the magnet wheel thing and said that he replaced all the parts that they sent but that the magnet thing was probably the problem the whole time because he said he could hear the motor whirring away when he initially checked it out. So, I think I was just unfortunate enough to get a defect in my machine but the Schwinn/Nautilus people were very nice and effective and my machine works great now. :)

]]> By: Xaria http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Xaria Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:05:11 +0000 http://strengthfitnessequipment.com/elliptical-trainers/schwinn-431-elliptical-trainer/#comment-93 5.0 out of 5 stars More than I could have hoped for! I purchased this while my treadmill was dead. (loose belt, two weeks out of commision) WHile my repair guy was there I asked him for a suggestion for an elliptical. 5.0 out of 5 stars
More than I could have hoped for!
I purchased this while my treadmill was dead. (loose belt, two weeks out of commision) WHile my repair guy was there I asked him for a suggestion for an elliptical.

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