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| Review Date: August 24, 2010 |
| Reviewer: chelle84, |
| Don't waste your money like I did. The parts are so cheap and half of them are plastic. The digital display didn't work from day one. When we first put it together, it squeaked so badly that it was too annoying to use. We bought special glue to hold it together and stop the squeaking, which helped until tonight's workout when 5 different pieces flew off mid-workout and now the piece of junk is waiting to be taken to the dump. Back to free exercise in the good ol' outdoors. |
Ironic
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| Review Date: August 11, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Sean Buckley, |
So...I was just working out with this elliptical, considering the write up that I would do on Amazon. It would have gone something like this:
Cons: Had to tighten the screws once to eliminate some squeaking. Some of the plastic casing was damaged; Did not affect functionality.
Pros: Pretty easy (although greasy) to put together. Easy to use. Great value for money. Fast shipping.
At the same time as I was planning my review, the machine broke. Part of the screw attachment where the right hand and foot stand connects has been damaged so much that I cannot fix it. This was the 5th time I've used it, each time for approx. 30 mins. Of course, I can no longer give it 4 or 5 stars like I have previously planned. Now I'm not looking forward to the amount of time I know it'll take to try and take it apart and try and fit it all back in the box. Hopefully the manufacturer will replace the part instead of having to do refund / replace with Amazon. I'll update. |
Love it!
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| Review Date: July 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Semler, Baltimore, MD |
| I bought this about a month and a half ago. It took about 2 hours to put it all together. I use it about 6 times per week/15-30 minutes at a time. The size it perfect. I have a very cramped bedroom and this fit right into the corner. My only complaint is some squeakiness. I tightened the bolts/screws and it took away a lot. I do have it on a carpeted floor without a mat underneath it. I'm not totally sure that the calorie counter is correct either, however, I am not concerned with that portion. The workout is great and I can tell it's working (about 6 weeks in and I've lost 3 inches from hips, 3 from waist, and 8.5 lbs). Oh I also love that I got this for $199 and free shipping! My last piece of fitness equipment, I spent $50 just on shipping. |
Simple workout machine
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| Review Date: July 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Lena, |
I got this elliptical machine 10 days ago and chose it because of its weight and dimensions. I get a sufficient workout out of it and am already seeing some improvement: legs are getting more toned. It is quiet and can easily be moved (has some type of rollers on the bottom).
A couple of things.
- When putting it together, I realized that the axle bar in the middle is a little short. I had to take one of the washers out so there was enough room left at the end to secure the bar. It took the total of 3 hours for me to put it together, and I am not particularly mechanically inclined. The instruction manual is easy to read. The pictures are somewhat overwhelming - they show a detailed view of where every little detail goes, but the process is not hard.
- I do not notice any difference in the resistance level when I rotate the switch. Either I am in such a great shape that it makes no difference to me, or it does not work. It is most likely the latter. I hooked the tension correctly - there is not much room for error there. But I will have to open it up again to check if it has slipped.
Overall, it is a nice elliptical. It is perfect for me. However, if your fitness level is more advanced, then you might want to look for a training device that has a variety of functions.
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About 6 months later, it is no more.
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| Review Date: June 21, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Wonsuk Chang, |
I wrote a positive review when I first purchased this product about 6 months ago. Now, the piece of equipment is no longer with me.
It turns out that this product is just too poorly built! The materials are just below-average qualities.
First it started making squeaky noise from the rotor. It became so unbearable, that my wife stopped using this machine all together.
My wife only used this machine for about a month (if that) and she used this machine about three times a week, for about an hour each day.
I called the manufacturer about the noise and they sent me new sets of bearings because they suggested that the noise was coming from bearings, which were probably broken.
By then, though, it was a long time after the warranty expired, so I had to replace the bearings myself (the manufacturer sent me new bearings).
It wasn't too difficult to replace the bearings, except that it was a really messy job.
By the way, about the old bearings, there are two bearings in the rotor and when I opened the frame to get to the rotor, they were completely broken!
My wife and I weren't even putting this machine through vigorous cycles. So it was the first sign of using cheap materials.
After the new bearings were in, the noise seemed to go away for a couple of days, but after just a few days later, the noise came back.
Then a few days later, the cross-bar section in the middle of the machine came apart on its own!
The plastic parts at both ends cracked and came off the machine all together and thus the metal bar inside was sliding back and forth.
So here was another sign of using cheap materials.
I could have called the manufacturer again and have them send me another replacement parts, but to what end?
The noise didn't go away and the machine seems to deteriorate itself faster than anything built in modern days!
I paid $200 for this product and I certainly expected this machine to last more than just 6 months.
I still need an elliptical because I do not like running. So I went and bought an elliptical (not from the same manufacturer), again.
This time I paid more and I own, no, my wife owns a treadmill that's from the same manufacturer (pro form?).
The treadmill has been through more harsh cycles and lasted a lot longer than just 6 months. So I'm hoping this new elliptical will do the same for me.
So here is my second review on this product.
If the machine starts to make noise from the rotor section, be prepared to replace the bearings and get your hands all dirty and greasy.
And you'll still have noise. Isn't that sad? Then the machine breaks down and tries to go back to nature.
I will not suggest this machine to any of my friends... and you!
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