Cybex 750A Arc Trainer Elliptical

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

MSRP: $7795, Price As Reviewed: $6995, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 89.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 67.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 78.5% [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% Max score for the 24\" stride length.
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Levels not defined but lower model 360A features 20 resistance level at 400watts so 900watts should be better. This is a safe assumption.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp 21% to 30% (powered) 8 15 53.33% Has 21 incline levels.
Main component Programs 20 21 25 84% 20 products total: 8 Preset, 9 Custom, 2 Advanced, and 1 User selectable Heart Rate control based on product manual.
Main component Fan Yes 10 10 100% Has a dual speed fan.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Comes with dual water bottle holders.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Adjustable Pedals 7.5 30 25% Amazon describes the 750A Arc trainer as 3 machines in one: Skier, elliptical, and stepper.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Has enhanced handrails.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion Yes 10 10 100% Comes with a reverse arc motion technology engages the quads and glutes to burn more calories.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Has time readout on console.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Product brochure states that console displays distance, calories, calories/hr, METs, watts, strides/min, heart rate, time, incline and resistance level.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console has full split-level display.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Fitness tests not mentioned.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Nike+iPod enabled so users can track their workouts and upload them to nikeplus.com.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Comes with both grips and wireless chest strap.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Full iPod support so users can charge their iPod while listening to music or watching video from their iPod.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Optional CYBEX Personal Entertainment Monitor. No built-in TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee provided by Amazon.
Main Component Bonus Adjustable Strides two (three total including original) 7     This 3-in-1 machine works as a skier, elliptical, and stepper. Stride height is adjustable.
Main Component Bonus Secondary Functions Ab Trainer 15     Described as a 3-in1 machine: skier, elliptical, and stepper.
Main Component Bonus Addon Program Downloads or Additional Online Features Interaction Yes 15     Nike+iPod enabled so users can track their workouts and upload them to nikeplus.com.
    Subtotal 1: 241.5 270 89.44%  


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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% Frame warranty is 10 years.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% 3 years on parts. Brakes included.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Amazon description states parts comes with a 3-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Manufacturer gives a 1-year warranty on labor.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) more than 288 40 40 100% Unit weight is 412 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight more than 375 pounds 40 40 100% Can accomodate users up to 400 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.
    Subtotal 2 : 172.5 255 67.65%  
    Overall: 414 525 78.5%