Cybex 425A Elliptical

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: David Hu

MSRP: $4995, Price As Reviewed: $4745, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Sturdy treadmill

320 lbs. Solid-steel construction.

Has light commercial warranty

Suitable for fitness centers.

Good belt and motor combination

3.0HP motor for a 20x60 belt gives you a powerful motor and longer running space but there are other treadmills that has a better belt/motor combination.

Reversible deck

Deck can be flipped for extended life.

 

Cons

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Expensive price tag

Priced at $4555. If not for being a commercial treadmill, there are more affordable options out in the market.

No fans and audio support

Although not all users prefer to have these features, these add-ons are very common in most treadmills.

Limited programs

Only has 9 programs. Electronic programs aren't very expensive nowadays. Many treadmills offer around 10-14 programs.

No wireless heart monitor

As most high-end treadmills come with feature, it is notable absent from the LCX-425T.

Basic Components – 72.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 68.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 70.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 19"-22" 20 20 100% Stride length is 23\" (58 cm).
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Levels not defined but lower model 360A features 20 resistance level at 400watts so 600watts should be better. This is a safe assumption.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp 11% to 20% (powered) 6 15 40% Has 11 levels of incline.
Main component Programs 10 15 25 60% Comes with 10 preset programs.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Doesn\'t have fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Comes with a single water bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Adjustable Pedals 7.5 30 25% The 425A is a 3-in-1 machine. skier, elliptical, and stepper.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Features long input arms that produce a more linear path and also has side handrails.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion Yes 10 10 100% Reverse arc motion technology engages the quads and glutes to burn more calories.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Elliptical displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Product brochure states that console displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Product brochure states that console displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with a modern console.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Does not have Fitness test/Goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% User profiles ot mentioned.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Elliptical has both wireless and contact grips on moving handlebars.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No MP3 support. CYBEX Personal Entertainment Monitor is optional.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Elliptical does not have TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon.com provides a 30-day money back guarantee on its products.
Main Component Bonus Adjustable Strides two (three total including original) 7     Stride height is adjustable. Works as a skier, elliptical, and stepper. Stride height is adjustable.
Main Component Bonus Secondary Functions Ab Trainer 15     Works as a skier, elliptical, and stepper.
    Subtotal 1: 196.5 270 72.78%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 7 years to 12 years 17.5 25 70% Amazon description states frame comes with a 10-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% 5 years on parts. No brakes warranty mentioned.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Comes with a 5-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Has a 1-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) more than 288 40 40 100% Elliptical weighs 380 pounds
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Has a user capacity of 300 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel not stated.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     Flywheel not stated.
Quality and reliability Bonus Light Commercial Warranty/Light Commercial Claim Yes 10     Flywheel not stated.
    Subtotal 2 : 175 255 68.63%  
    Overall: 371.5 525 70.7%