Schwinn 460 Variable Stride

1. Consumer Product Safety Commission

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a news release detailing Nautilus' recall of the Schwinn 460 Variable Stride; they warn that "the foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard."

Review: Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard, No author, Dec. 6, 2011

2. Fitness-Equipment-Source

Former fitness-industry executive Fred Waters is initially skeptical about the Schwinn 460's variable stride feature. He eventually decides that it's a plus, especially in light of strong positive feedback from users. Given the recent recall, he recommends the NordicTrack AudioStrider Pro 990 as a suitable alternative.

Review: Schwinn 460 Elliptical Trainer Review, Fred Waters

3. Amazon.com

About 100 reviewers give the Schwinn 460 an overall 4-star rating on Amazon.com. Most say they are very happy with the elliptical, but we found a significant number of complaints about broken components or the occasional jerky performance.

Review: Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical Trainer, Contributors to Amazon.com

4. Elliptical Trainer Superstore

More than three dozen reviewers award the Schwinn 460 an average overall rating of 4.5 stars. Owners cite the unit's thorough, clear assembly directions, and they are quite pleased with the flexible stride length.

Review: Schwinn 460 Variable Stride, Contributors to Elliptical Trainer Superstore

5. Sports Authority

About 14 reviewers give this elliptical trainer a 4-star average overall rating. Most say they are very happy with its smooth, quiet, sturdy operation, as well as how easy it is to use. One user points out, "My toes don't go numb after 45 minutes like other ellipticals." However, one user complains about a jolting, noisy ride, and another received a unit without a power cord.

Review: Schwinn 460 Variable Stride Elliptical, Contributors to SportsAuthority.com