| Category |
Ranking Criteria |
Scored As |
Points Awarded |
Points Possible |
Percentage |
Explanation Notes |
| Main component |
Max Stride Length |
19"-22" |
20 |
20 |
100% |
User-defined stride length up to 26\" (66cm) maximum. |
| Main component |
Resistance Levels |
20 or more |
20 |
20 |
100% |
Has 26 resistance levels based on owner\'s manual. |
| Main component |
Max Incline/Ramp |
None |
0 |
15 |
0% |
Elliptical has no incline. |
| Main component |
Programs |
27 |
23.25 |
25 |
93% |
Elliptical features 27 workouts, including 5 zone Training+™ workouts and
Fit Test protocol. |
| Main component |
Fan |
No/Not Stated |
3 |
10 |
30% |
Cooling fan feature not stated. |
| Main component |
Water Bottle Holder |
No/Not Stated |
3 |
10 |
30% |
Water bottle holder shown on photo. |
| Main component |
Foot Pedal Motion and Type |
basic |
3 |
30 |
10% |
Comes with basic pedals only. |
| Main component |
Handlebar Grips |
Enhanced/Side Handrails |
10 |
10 |
100% |
Comes with side handlebars. |
| Main component |
Reverse Stride Motion |
No |
3 |
10 |
30% |
Reverse stride feature not mentioned. |
| Main component |
Time Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Console dislays time readout. |
| Main component |
Distance/Strides Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Readout includes
elapsed time, total calories burned, calories burned per hour, watts, METs, resistance level, seed, distance, workout profile. |
| Main component |
Calories Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Readout includes
elapsed time, total calories burned, and calories burned per hour, |
| Main component |
Console Design |
Modern or Intuitive |
10 |
10 |
100% |
Comes with E3 Integrated LCD™ System with Touch Screen Technology. |
| Main component |
Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Goal-based workouts allow users to set personal goals. Also has fitness tests. |
| Main component |
Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History |
No/Not Stated |
1.5 |
5 |
30% |
User profiles not clearly stated. |
| Main component |
Heart Rate Monitor |
Grip |
10 |
20 |
50% |
Comes with hand sensors and Polar® telemetry but requires separate chest strap. |
| Main component |
MP3 Player Support |
Standard |
20 |
20 |
100% |
MP3 support not stated but comes with built-in FM radio. |
| Main component |
TV |
Standard (Less than 17") |
20 |
25 |
80% |
Features an E3 integrated LCD™ system with touch screen technology up to 180 available TV channels. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Aesthetics |
awesome console and frame aesthetics |
10 |
|
|
Has a buit-in TV with touch screen control. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Adjustable Strides |
four (five or more total including original) |
15 |
|
|
Has given emphasis on 26\" adjustable stride. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Secondary Functions |
Works as a Motion/Arc Trainer |
15 |
|
|
With 5 unique training positions. Works as stepper and motion trainer. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Handlebar Design |
Fixed and Moving |
5 |
|
|
Has both fixed and moving handlebars. |
| |
|
Subtotal 1: |
211.75 |
250 |
84.7% |
|
| Category |
Ranking Criteria |
Scored As |
Points Awarded |
Points Possible |
Percentage |
Explanation Notes |
| Quality and reliability |
Frame warranty |
6 years or less |
10 |
25 |
40% |
2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components. |
| Quality and reliability |
Brakes warranty |
6 years or less |
5 |
10 |
50% |
Has a 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components. |
| Quality and reliability |
Parts warranty |
less than 1 year |
10 |
60 |
16.67% |
Comes with a 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components. |
| Quality and reliability |
Labor warranty |
1 year |
20 |
60 |
33.33% |
Labor has a 1-year warranty. |
| Quality and reliability |
Unit Weight (lbs) |
more than 288 |
40 |
40 |
100% |
Weighs 351 lbs based on owner\'s manual. |
| Quality and reliability |
Max User Weight |
more than 375 pounds |
40 |
40 |
100% |
Has a maximum user capacity of 400lbs. |
| Quality and reliability |
Flywheel Weight (lbs) |
not stated, less than 16.5 |
10 |
20 |
50% |
No mention of flywheel weight.
|
| |
|
Subtotal
2
:
|
135 |
255 |
52.94% |
|
| |
|
Overall: |
346.75 |
505 |
68.8% |
:
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