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47 of 48 found the following review helpful:
 Great So Far Dec 23, 2009
By J. Olson
The box did arrive damaged, but everything appeared to be okay inside. It is fairly heavy yet easy to move on a level surface, but I'm not sure how getting it up stairs would work. The top of the console comes in three sections, there's one bag of tools, one bag for the cord, and then the rest of the unit. I was able to move the unit from my garage to my living room myself without too much problem, but I'm over 6' with enough muscle to do it, most people will need help moving it and all the directions call for two people to set it up. All the tools are included and it took only about 15 minutes to tighten a couple of bolts and unscrew a few screws, put on the console, and replace the screws. Fairly simple.
Just a test run today to see how quiet it is which I was concerned about, but it is very quiet, even more so than I'd hoped. So far it appears to be very solid and I hope to get a lot of use out of it. The instructions do say to use some silicon lubricant prior to use and after every 50 hours or 3 months, which I didn't know about.
42 of 43 found the following review helpful:
Great affordable Treadmill Dec 31, 2009
By Seong Il Song
"Com Med"
Pros
1. Quiet
2. Easy to assemble ( I did assemble by myself within 1 hour)
3. Stable (Good for running)
4. Variety programs and Quick start program.
5. Quick delivery
6. Easy to move after folding
7. Easy to fold and unfold.
8. Safety key (Stop treadmill when you lose control)
Cons
1. Only griping style heart rate (No telemetric heart rate)
I recommend it.
37 of 39 found the following review helpful:
Thank you Schwinn!! May 26, 2010
By Texas Rose
"Roseanna"
This is an amazing piece of equipment! I have been a typical "couch potato" most of my life, but over the last two years I've gotten healthier. This past year I trained and walked in a 3-day cancer walk for the Susan Komen Foundation. After that, I decided I wanted to continue my walking routines, but indoors. I've never had a treadmill before, so I was excited about getting one for all the regular reasons - walking indoors in the air, walking in a safe place, convenience of walking when I wanted, etc. But I was also a little nervous about having to put this piece of equipment together; however, it was a breeze!
First, most of it is already put together when it arrives. All I had to do was connect the arms/handlebars and console. The directions - unlike many other companies - were easy to understand and follow, and all the little tools and parts required to do the job were included. I am not especially handy at this sort of thing, but I had no trouble at all.
Next, using this treadmill is wonderful and easy. The deck or walking belt is very, very comfortable and the whole thing is on hydraulics so that with the push of a button the deck raises or lowers to increase or decrease the incline and level of work. I especially like the fact that the incline can be adjusted in small increments of only 1% at a time so that I can easily determine my level of work. The speed controls are also easy to use so that I was able to walk from a slow easy pace (my beginning level) to a brisk pace (I don't run). And my husband, the runner, loves it as well because the pace will boost to his level very quickly. It goes from 1/2 mile an hour to 10 miles an hour for the really fast folks!
The best thing about this treadmill is that it is a highly professional piece of equipment. It looks like and has all the functions of all the "high end" treadmills that I have seen or used in the local gyms - but WITHOUT the "high end" cost. The console provides multiple functions so that each user can program a personal routine and save it. The routine can be based on sex/weight/and type of program and later shows calories burned, AND the program can be converted to Metric standards easily. There are multiple course options to choose from so that beginners, intermediate users, and athletes can use the machine and get a great workout from it. For serious folks wanting to improve their health or train for personal or athletic goals, this equipment comes with a heart monitor and instructions in the book for setting goals to reach 65%, 75%, or 85% heart "rates".
Another favorite quality of this piece of equipment is that the walking deck can actually be folded upwards so that it is in a standing position instead of taking up floor space! That's right - it folds! Even though this is a heavy, professional weight and quality piece of equipment, the deck folds up into the arms/handlebars so that you can have the floor space for other uses.
So basically, I have had this treadmill for about 4 weeks now and I am no longer a "couch potato". I am back to a good walking routine, but indoors instead of in the 90+ temps and high humidity of south Georgia. My best walking time is 5:00 a.m., so I now have the safety of walking in my home instead of the dark outside, which previously kept me from walking at all. I also find that I walk more often since I have the treadmill right here. I can get on and do 30 or 40 minutes in the comfort of my own home - and I am loving it!!!
31 of 38 found the following review helpful:
 Great Product, Poor Customer Service, Poor Delivery Feb 17, 2010
By M. Hennig
"06shadeae"
The product itself is absolutely wonderful!!! I love having a treadmill in my own home. My husband loves it and we use it everyday. Since we live in Jersey, this keeps us from using the excuse, "it's too cold outside to go to the gym!" It's actually quite quiet and has all the basic functions my husband and I were looking for. Great product.
Problems- I was refused inside delivery when I was told otherwise the day before. Also the treadmill is missing one major component, one of the two bolts which are to hold the handlebars upright. (I am still waiting for parts) I have contacted customer service twice and still no replacement or even some kind of acknowledgement. Called and stood on the line for over 30 minutes without any answer. Product is great but be aware you will have to transport this item yourself into the house and pray you have all the parts.
Item 5 stars
Delivery- delayed.. 1 star
customer service- 1 star
12 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Great product, great price. Love this. May 22, 2010
By a.
"devoted reader"
I always wanted to have a treadmill at home. I've been a runner for thirty years and the worst part of running outdoors is the cold air in your lungs and the coughing that results. I hate to join a gym, tho -- the crowds at peak hours and the "wrong" music -- so the Schwinn 840 is a great choice for me. It's reasonably priced (even if you don't get yours as a reviewer) and it seems just as heavy-duty as the ones at the gym I've tried. It *is* heavy -- getting it in the house would be a problem if you have stairs, altho it is easy to move on a flat surface. As it was, the delivery man left it on my porch and I was able to get the box in the house by myself, tho I'm not saying it was easy. Assembly was easy enough -- It comes with the right size wrench. My friend helped, and then I disassembled and moved with it, and it did take two movers altho they did not seem to think it was a problem to carry. It was lighter and less bulky than the sofa bed, e.g.
I really like having the variable programs. I used to think that treadmills would be boring compared to being outside, but on cold, rainy days, it's much better to set a different program and be home listening to music (without the headset that keeps you from hearing oncoming cars). And, in a rural area, jogging outside is not even possible in winter as the roads are too icy. As far as heart rate, I'm not really that concerned about how well it measures it, because I've been running so long that I know where my optimum rate is and how it feels. I also can't compare it to any other type of heart-rate measuring device, because I haven't used them. I also don't keep track seriously of my distance and time, since I'm not working on improving them -- I have my routine, about 20 mins of jogging/running, but it's a nice feature to have. I use it for fitness, not for training, but I do vary the speed/program a little to keep from getting bored. I also like the "calorie count" feature. LOL.
It is quiet and won't disturb other members of the household (unlike, say, a Nordic Track), and very important -- it's easier on your joints than running on a hard surface. This is important if you've been running awhile or if you're older starting out, but younger runners should be thinking ahead -- I know, I didn't think ahead at the time, either, just ran on the pavement, but your knees will thank you if you do. Of course, you should still use good running shoes and be sure they are sized properly. OT: your running shoes often should be 1/2 size bigger than your other shoes, to make sure that your weight lands on the cushioned part of the shoe, not the narrow part toward the toe. For lubricating the treadmill, use Pure Silicone (comes in a spray can at a home improvement center or hardware store). It's very easy and low maintenance.
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