Schwinn 305p

Review Date
August 27, 2009

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Meghan(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker

Price Paid:  $450.00 at EEC

Summary:
This has been a good machine. Unfortunately, after several years, the shocks are shot and apparently no longer being made. If anybody knows a source for parts, I'd love to hear about it.

Review Date
February 22, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 4 votes

Reviewed by: Hilary(Unregistered User) ,  Day Hiker , from Los Angeles CA

Price Paid:  $299.00 at LA Gym Equipment

Summary:
I've had the Schwinn 305p for almost 2 years and I use it a few times a week (when I'm too lazy to go to the gym). I convinced a friend of mine to purchase it and she enjoys it as well. I thought that I had to spend $2,000 for a decent one; all the non-powered machines looked shoddy and they didn't have handlebars. But I think this Schwinn is the ideal choice for a stepper on a budget. You can really feel the (adjustable) resistance and there's a mini-computer to track time, calories, etc. Plus, it's a whole lot quieter and easier to move around the apartment! I think a professional machine might make you sweat a bit more and offer a more varied workout, but the 305p is a good compromise for home.

Customer Service:
The folks at LA Gym Fitness put it together for me and helped me get it into my car. (That's a plus -I was able to get it home in my Saab hatchback.) I haven't had to contact Schwinn directly in the 2 years I've had the machine.

Similar Products Used:
At the gym, I've used a number of Stairmaster and LifeFitness models.