Schwinn 430 is of very high quality elliptical, yet surprisingly sold at an affordable price.

As of 6/18/08 the Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer was selling at Amazon.com for $599, with shipping. The lowest price I've been able to find.

The two criticisms of the Schwinn 418, and the upgraded Shwinn 438, were the weak warranty and the single wheel rail design. These are front drive ellipticals that roll on rails. The single wheel design makes for a less stable feel. There is often a left to right shift. The new Schwinn 430 Elliptical Trainer has a concave wheel that reduces the shifting. Testing both the 418 and the 430 side by side, you could really tell the difference.

It was made with BioFit design with BioGlide technology to provide comfort to its users. This technology measures up to your body give out the best elliptical workout with maximum comfort.

The Schwinn 430 Elliptical also comes with 16 computer controlled resistance levels, so you can that excellent workout regardless of your fitness level. If you want to monitor your heart rate, all you have to do is have a good grip on the handlebars. The 430 also comes with a water bottle holder to place your drinks to make convenient for when you wish to replenish yourself during workouts.Overall the Schwinn 430 Elliptical is an excellent value. That is why it is the #1 selling elliptical trainer on Amazon.com. There is no question it is a better buy than comparable Icon and Horizon products. The price and the quality is making this a hot seller.

My one criticism is the warranty on the 430. It comes with a 90-day service warranty. After three months if you have any problems, it is going to cost you to fix it. Although you get a 2-year parts and 1-year electronics warranty, and ellipticals are less likely to have service problems in comparison to treadmills. Still, I recommend you consider the extended warranty option, it is not that much more.

I would not recommend this elliptical if you plan to use it for strenuous workouts, are over 6", have multiple users or weigh over 200 lbs. You need to consider a model in the $1,000+ range.