70 × 28 in openSchwinn 430 Elliptical
The best-selling home elliptical of its era, since replaced by the Schwinn 411 and 490.
We haven't written a full review of the Schwinn 430 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 430
- Stride and flywheel
- 3.9
- 20 in stride, 18 lb flywheel, 300 lb limit
- Resistance and features
- 3.5
- 20 resistance levels
- Warranty
- 2.8
- Warranty terms not published
- Fits a home
- 4.2
- 70 x 28 in
- Value
- 3.7
- Fair for what you get
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
Floor plan, from the maker's dimensions
Schwinn 430 specs
| Specification | Schwinn 430 |
|---|---|
| Stride | 20 in |
| Flywheel | 18 lb |
| Resistance | 20 levels |
| Incline | 0% |
| User weight limit | 300 lb |
| Footprint (L × W × H) | 70 × 28 × 71 in |
| Folded | Does not fold |
| Machine weight | 169 lb |
| Console | Dual LCD |
| Status | Discontinued · sold 2014–2021 |
Manufacturer's published specs. We check dimensions with a tape when our unit arrives.
How it compares
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| Schwinn 430(this review) | Schwinn 470 | Sole E25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 3.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Typical price | $799 | $1,099 | $999–1,299 |
| Belt | 20 in stride | 20 in stride | 20 in stride |
| Incline | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Weight limit | 300 lb | 300 lb | 350 lb |
| Footprint | 70 × 28 in | 70 × 28 in | 70 × 24 in |
| Folds | No | No | No |
| Warranty | — | — | Lifetime frame, 3 yr parts and electronics, 1 yr labor |
Manufacturer specs. Measured noise is added once we've tested a machine.