As an all-weather home gym equipment, the Schwinn 860 folding treadmill provides fitness buffs with an efficient way of working out right in the comfort of their own homes. You can walk and run on this device and it will accurately record the speed, distance as well as the pace that you’re into.
Treadmills are considered to be a good cardiovascular exercise machine, as this type of equipment can workout the heart and lungs while benefiting the circulatory system as well. In fact, it is also an effective device for toning the muscles and burning fat calories too.
This particular model of treadmill from Schwinn comes with a cushioned walking surface and is therefore easy on the heels, feet, and joints. It can also be folded so as to accommodate easy storage.
Key Features
Powerful Motor – The unit is run by 3.0 Horsepower and can operate continuously for long hours.
Adjustable Design – You can run on the device up to 12 MPH and its inclination angle can be adjusted up to 12%.
Comfortable Technology – The walking area is cushioned to lessen the impact on the knees and joints during workout routines.
Workout Programs – The treadmill comes with 20 workout programs which include 9 profile courses and 2 customizable exercise routines.
HR Control – There are 4 heart rate control programs incorporated in this unit’s design.
Foldable – This model of exercise equipment can be folded and it even uses a “soft drop” technology.
Warranty
The Schwinn 860 comes with a 10-year warranty on its motor, 10-year warranty on the frame, 1-year warranty on electronics, 1-year warranty on parts, 3-month warranty on wear parts, and 3-month warranty on labor.
Specifications:
Equipment Dimension: 83 x 35 x 55.25 inches
Equipment Dimension (folded): 40.87 x 35 x 65.5 inches
Equipment Weight: 298 pounds
Maximum User Capacity: 300 pounds
Running Surface Area: 20 x 60 inches
Motor Power: 3.0 Horsepower
Speed: 0.5 to 12 MPH
Incline: 0% to 12%
How to Assemble the Schwinn 860 Folding Treadmill?
This model of treadmill is delivered pre-assembled (almost 85% completed) so you only need to put together a few parts to complete the set up. You can finish setting it up in less than an hour especially if there’s someone there to help you out as some of the parts on this device can be quite heavy. The instruction manual contains pictures and step by step instruction to serve as your guide in assembling the equipment.
It is strongly advised that this exercise machine is assembled right on the spot where it’s supposed to be permanently placed as moving it about can be quite tedious (it weighs around 300 pounds). However, you can still transfer its location if you want to, as it can be folded and equipped with transport wheels too.
How to Use the Schwinn 860 Exercise Equipment?
You can immediately walk and run on this treadmill right after assembly. However, you should read the directions on the instruction manual first as some of the programming can be quite confusing. Once you are acquainted with how the unit works, you will find that it’s easy to use and control the device as it has adjustable settings and programs.
After working out on this equipment, you might want to get it out of the way to save on space. This model of treadmill can be folded for easy storage and it can also be easily unfolded when it’s time to use the equipment again. The deck can be lifted up and it will lock into place to stay folded. And unfolding it will trigger the hydraulic lift to gently ease the running deck down on the floor.
Common User Issues and Concerns
Exercise enthusiasts are generally pleased with the performance of the Schwinn 860 folding treadmill and are giving it the thumbs up. While some customers have complained about the unit’s heaviness, it is still a manageable issue as the treadmill is equipped with heavy duty transport wheels.
There were also some users who found the machine’s response time to be a little slow during programming as you still need to hit “enter” to confirm certain functions. But this feature is intended to avoid making mistakes in programming certain tasks.
Some trainers also experienced receiving an error code on their consoles which renders the machine useless. But situations like this can usually be resolved by calling Schwinn’s customer service as the unit may simply need to be reprogrammed. Consumers have reported that the manufacturer’s customer service employees are always very helpful and friendly.
User Reviews
Customer reviews that can be found online have mixed comments of favorable and not-so-favorable feedback. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of this product.
Pros:
Solid construction – as this exercise equipment weighs around 300 pounds, it is very stable. It doesn’t wobble during use and operation.
Easy to assemble – the equipment comes 85% assembled, so it’s really very easy to set up.
Unfolds nice and easy – the unit’s unique drop down technology makes the device easy to unfold when it’s time to use it.
Great customer service – some consumers reported receiving error codes from the console; but upon calling customer service, matters are resolved quickly and professionally.
Cons:
Long process – some users found the treadmill’s response time to programming to be a little slow. The unit asks for a confirmation before executing certain tasks, and you need to hit enter in order to validate it.
Confusing programs – some beginner users found the programming method to be quite confusing, especially when the instruction manual is not read first.
