The Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike is still a favorite exercise machine even after 30 plus years in the Schwinn product line. Exercise bikes continue to sell well even though there are new exercise machines constantly coming on the market. Fad machines come and go, but exercise machines continue to sell simply because they work.
I have owned an Airdyne for over ten years and have put my machine through some hard use. Here are some of the reasons why Schwinn continues to sell a lot of these machines after all this time.
The design is simple. Minimum of gadgets to tear up and quit working.
Heavy duty construction. Used in many gyms.
No complicated drives or electronics.
Fan resistance for more resistance the faster you pedal.
Work both your legs and your arms.
Made to last.
Moderate price. Not cheap, but a good value.
No training required. Just get on and pedal.
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The newest version of the Airdyne is the Schwinn Airdyne Evolution Comp. This bike design is an attempt to improve on the weak points of the standard bike. One of the main weak points is the fan noise. It isn't easy to listen to music while you ride an Air dyne. The Evolution Comp has a much smaller resistance fan plus the drive is by belt instead of chain. It's quieter.
Another weakness of the Airdyne is the lack of electronics. Many electronic features of comparably priced exercise bikes are lacking on the Schwinn. Then again maybe you don't want or need pre-programmed exercise workouts, especially when you consider the cost to repair computers if they fail.
If you want a simple, durable exercise bike that will last for many years with little or no maintenance, the Schwinn Airdyne exercise bike should be one you look at.