| 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 26\" (66cm) maximum. |
| Main component |
Resistance Levels |
20 or more |
20 |
20 |
100% |
Has 25 resistance levels based on owner\'s manual. |
| Main component |
Max Incline/Ramp |
None |
0 |
15 |
0% |
Incline feature not stated. |
| Main component |
Programs |
27 |
23.25 |
25 |
93% |
Has 27 workouts, including 5 zone Training+™
workouts and Fit Test protocol. |
| Main component |
Fan |
No/Not Stated |
3 |
10 |
30% |
Doesn\'t have cooling fans. |
| Main component |
Water Bottle Holder |
Yes |
10 |
10 |
100% |
Water bottle holder shown on photo. |
| Main component |
Foot Pedal Motion and Type |
basic |
3 |
30 |
10% |
Only comes with basic pedals. |
| Main component |
Handlebar Grips |
Enhanced/Side Handrails |
10 |
10 |
100% |
Elliptical has side handlebars. |
| Main component |
Reverse Stride Motion |
No |
3 |
10 |
30% |
Reverse stride feature not stated. |
| Main component |
Time Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Has time readout on console. |
| Main component |
Distance/Strides Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Has distance readout on console. |
| Main component |
Calories Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Elliptical displays calories burned. |
| Main component |
Console Design |
Modern or Intuitive |
10 |
10 |
100% |
Features a modern console with Alphanumeric message center, workout profile and lower level time/level display. |
| Main component |
Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Has goal-based workouts which 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 pulse grips only. |
| Main component |
MP3 Player Support |
No/Not Stated |
5 |
20 |
25% |
MP3 support not mentioned. |
| Main component |
TV |
No/Not Stated |
5 |
25 |
20% |
Compatible only with Attachable TV System.* |
| Main component |
Money Back Guarantee |
Yes (30 days or less) |
15 |
20 |
75% |
Amazon gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
|
| Main Component Bonus |
Adjustable Strides |
four (five or more total including original) |
15 |
|
|
Product decription has given emphasis on 26\" adjustable stride. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Secondary Functions |
Works as a Stepper |
15 |
|
|
Works as stepper and motion trainer with 5 unique training positions. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Handlebar Design |
Fixed and Moving |
5 |
|
|
Has both fixed an moving handlebars. |
| |
|
Subtotal 1: |
193.75 |
270 |
71.76% |
|
| Category |
Ranking Criteria |
Scored As |
Points Awarded |
Points Possible |
Percentage |
Explanation Notes |
| Quality and reliability |
Frame warranty |
6 years or less |
10 |
25 |
40% |
Warranty on frame not stated. 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components. |
| Quality and reliability |
Brakes warranty |
6 years or less |
5 |
10 |
50% |
Comes with a 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components. |
| Quality and reliability |
Parts warranty |
less than 1 year |
10 |
60 |
16.67% |
Has a 2-year limited warranty on all mechanical and electrical components. |
| Quality and reliability |
Labor warranty |
1 year |
20 |
60 |
33.33% |
Comes with a 1-year labor warranty. |
| Quality and reliability |
Unit Weight (lbs) |
more than 288 |
40 |
40 |
100% |
Unit weight is 345 lbs based on owner\'s manual. |
| Quality and reliability |
Max User Weight |
more than 375 pounds |
40 |
40 |
100% |
Amazon states max user weight is 400lbs. |
| Quality and reliability |
Flywheel Weight (lbs) |
not stated, less than 16.5 |
10 |
20 |
50% |
No information provided on flywheel weight. |
| |
|
Subtotal
2
:
|
135 |
255 |
52.94% |
|
| |
|
Overall: |
328.75 |
525 |
62.4% |
:
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