Bottom Line: The Schwinn 438 elliptical trainer builds upon the 418 that came before it. Among the enhancements are a wireless heart rate monitor and added resistance levels (doubled to 16 from 8).
Features:
Notes:
Rating:
Drive System
Front Drive
4
Resistance
Eddy Current
4
Feel/Motion
18" flat stride
2
Unit Weight
152 lbs.
5
Max User Weight
275
lbs.
5
Stability
Fair
4
Quality
Fair
4
Display
Blue Backlit LCD
4.5
Smoothness
Poor
3
Noise Level
Fair
4.5
Resistance Levels
16
6
Programs
Varied
7
Heart Rate Monitoring
Grip Pulse
5
Warranty
Frame-15
Years, Parts-2 Years, Electronics-1 Year, Labor-6 Months, Wear Items-6 Months
3
Overall Value
Fair
4
Average Rating:
4.33
Pros:
Pivoting foot pedals support the foot and ankle's natural movement through the entire elliptical stride.
Cons:
Schwinn is owned by Nautilus Group, which has been consistently ranked dead last in customer service for fitness companies.
Front drive system undermines the smoothness of the elliptical motion.
4