Schwinn A10 Bike AC Adapter Where do I purchase the ac adapter for the Schwinn A10 Upright Bike? Do I have to go directly to the manufacturer? It seems odd they dont offer it here on amazon. I just ordered this bike and although it is cool that is runs on batteries, I want to get the electrical plug. Has anyone purchased one yet? Schwinn A10 Bike AC Adapter Where do I purchase the ac adapter for the Schwinn A10 Upright Bike? Do I have to go directly to the manufacturer? It seems odd they dont offer it here on amazon. I... » Read More Schwinn A10 Bike AC Adapter Where do I purchase the ac adapter for the Schwinn A10 Upright Bike? Do I have to go directly to the manufacturer? It seems odd they dont offer it here on amazon. I just ordered this bike and although it is cool that is runs on batteries, I want to get the electrical plug. Has anyone purchased one yet? « Show Less
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Since this uses 4 D cells, a standard 6V 500mA adapter should suffice (each battery is 1.5V). Someone else mentioned that the manual states that a 9V adapter is required although I don't understand why. Regardless, most adapters let you switch voltage. A 500mA multi-voltage "universal" adapter costs as little as $3.75 on eBay.http://cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-AC-DC-ADAPTER-1-5V-3V-4-5V-6V-9V-12V-500mA-7P-/380314201945?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash;=item588c7e2f59
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tip = inner. FYI, I had it backwards at first and no harm was done so its a pretty safe procedure apparently. Also, for what its worth, my adaptor is 1000ma but I bet anything over 500ma will work.
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I thought the AC adaptor had a barrel on the end. Is the outer or innerpart positive?
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Eveyln,Pls see below: (I haven't purchased it yet but it's on my to do list)http://www.bowflexcatalog.com/bowflex_catalog/brands/schwinnfitness/accessories/prdcd~004-4150/Schwinn+Power+Adaptor.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302040902&bmUI;D=1292859249287&adID;=DCBSHW&gotoproduct;=1&sku;=004-4150
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Thanks, Ponderous Mike, I have a ton of wall warts and should be able to come up with a good one.Neal
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Hi Damon,Do you know the polarity of the AC adapter for the a10 schwinn?Neal
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Thank you, Evelyn. I cut and paste the http....and I went right to www.Bowflexcatalogue.com - and the power adaptorKen
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There is a hole in the back of the bike near the rear wheels. But, it doesnt come with the adapter, you will have to purchase that yourself. Hope that helps.
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Count me as wondering as well--I'm not going to buy it if it doesn't come with AC adaptor. The picture that someone posted shows it with one, or at least that's what it looks like to me.
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Hello Karen,Thank you for your e-mail. Unfortunately we do not carry just the AC adapter for separate sale. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with.Kind Regards,ElsieCustomer Service RepresentativeS&S; Worldwide
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Call Schwinn. Have the model number and stuff ready. You might be able to get them through a bike shop too.
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Because they expect you to use batteries and the adapter is not included in the package. It was about $20 to buy it separately--which I did and it works fantastically well. You will, however, have to locate the bike very close to an electrical outlet.
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Did you ever find out about this AC adapter? Does it come with that little Phoney battery insert or did they dispose of that to make you plug it into the USB connector on the side? It looks to me thats what they did to save money, but I'd rarther have it go into the batt compartment.
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oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website... » Read More oh man, I wish I had found these posts before ordering one of these as most of the reviews are positive. It's on the way, should I just immediately send it back and eat the shipping charge? I wouldn't be surprised that these are on sale now as Schwinn prob has fixed models out now. I am assuming that if I keep this bike it will crap out shortly. If I do keep it, should I immediately call for the new motor and then the control panel before even using it? Will the original motor work with the new panel? uggggh. not looking forward to this. Any chance we can convince you to put up a website with pics of the fixes?? ; ) « Show Less
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For those that purchased an ac adapter...where on the unit does it connect? I can't seem to find a plug connector anywhere. Also, what model adapter did you purchase? This unit would be perfect IF I can power it thru an outlet. Thank you very much! - Brian
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I recently bought a base plus an adapter for my 20 inch folding bike and it works wonderfully. I had a double knee replacement and soon as I could I was up on the bike. It rides quite high with the adaptor but iris as steady as can be. I'm away right now, but if this is helpful I write again on wed when I get back to my apartment and I can see the specs. I think it's a cycle ops but I'm not sure. Costs around three hundred dollars all together Carl
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I don't know. I went to battery tenders web site and chose the battery for my bike, then went to amazon because even tho it was still sold by battery tender, it was cheaper and faster shipping. So I think u can put in your make and model on their site. Or call them. I contacted customer service over a week ago and have had no response
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Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike I am looking for a manual or info regarding type of battery the computer uses and where I can buy one???
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I'm assuming you figured this out, but for future posters - the tiny plug goes into the back of the machine, near the bottom. It's quite hard to see and there are no assembly directions addressing this. Also be sure that the company sends you the correct adapter plug - they sent us the adapter for AC (for a different international market, I think China) and we had to call and get a replacement. Apparently this is a common problem.
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They are only available from the manufacturer directly. Trust me, this has been like pulling teeth to do. Called, emailed many many times, even offered to buy one outright, to no avail. I finally broke down and bought a peg perego battery at WalMart that was the same size and power, cut the peg perego connector off and soldered the connector from the kid trax battery onto the peg perego battery and heat shinkwrapped it and electrical taped it. Has worked perfectly for a year now. It sounds like a complicated process, but is really very simple. Forget your warranty, they don't honor nada. Stick with the big brands like power wheels and peg perego that honor warranties, and whose parts are readily available at big box retailers down the street. Good luck!
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Has anyone found anywhere else that you can buy the jogging kit? Looked at peferctly safe and they are out and they aren't being manufactured anymore from schwinn. Thanks for any input!
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It was a mistake on either Amazon or Schwinn's part. Call Amazon at 866-423-5355 and tell them that they sent you a UK model. I called them, the Amazon guy thought that it was a switch or something on the head unit but he called his Naitilus rep anyway and 3-way'ed us. The Nautilus tech guy said that the model with the UK plug won't work in the US even with an adapter. Amazon sent me another one free of charge and covered shipping the first unit back. I had to spend an extra 2hrs dismantling the first unit and building the 2nd unit but everything works now.
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Never got there....the harness for the dynamo was too small for the bike (shocks in the way).I did however notice that single wire and was also wondering how it connected.....I am sure you can call the manufacturer....or better yet. Look it up on youtube.