A Schwinn 231 Exercise Bike is the machine many people choose for personal use.  Now it's one of Schwinn's more expensive bikes, but then Schwinn bikes are mostly mid-range so it's still not very expensive.  This recumbent bike is rugged and it's loaded with features for the price, plus it's from Schwinn.  Schwinn is known for value.  Here's the story...

It's A Recumbent.

The recumbent bike is a fairly new type of design.  Many people choose them over an upright for several reasons.  One of the main reasons is comfort.  See you're reclining when you ride, so your weight is not bearing down on two small areas on your pelvic bones.  That's why it's more comfortable than an upright.  Another recumbent feature that attracts many is the ease of getting on and off.  It's just a simple step through frame, so mounting is easy for most anyone even if you have an injury or disability.  This bike is noted for a comfortable seat.  It's wide, stable and includes lumbar back support.  But there's more...

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For the last 20 years of her life, Nancy came to Ball State home basketball games with a portable radio so she could listen to her husband's commentary. For three years he split his time between Muncie and West Lafayette, continuing to broadcast Ball State games while he worked on his degree. Nancy was a regular at home games and during basketball season, she could be found just behind her husband in the stands at midcourt wearing a pair of headphones, listening to Mannies on the radio. Even when Mannies is able to broadcast the games, he now is relying more on his analysts, Mark O'Connell for football and David Eha for basketball. She knew how much he liked his job and made him promise he would keep broadcasting Ball State games after she died. Spent eight years teaching at Muncie Central before returning to Ball State in 1968, where he taught in the communications department. Mannies went to just one football game on the road this fall, held back by various health concerns. Though Nancy died in 2003, she is the reason Mannies hasn't retired before.

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