Life Fitness Club Series Elliptical

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

MSRP: $3595, Price As Reviewed: $3595, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 71% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 60.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 65.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 18" 18 20 90% Maximum stride is 18\" (46 cm).
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Has 25 resistance levels: Chapter 7 product manual, based from amazon too.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp Built In, Non Adjustable Incline/Non specified Incline 3 15 20% No mention how much % incline. Product has EZ incline/resistance.
Main component Programs 25 22.75 25 91% Comes with 25 programs according to owner\'s manual. Chapter 7.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Doesn\'t come with cooling fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Has a 16\" x 7\" oversized pedals.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Features ErgoGrip stationary handlebar that provides stability during lower-body-only workouts.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion Yes 10 10 100% With reverse motion based on manual.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Electronic readouts: Distance, Speed (mph/kmh), Calories, Level, Time, Heart Rate, METs, Watts
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories readout.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Has LEDa but looks modern.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Workout description suggests similarity to goals qualifier.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Comes with 2 user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Comes with both wireless and Lifepulse™ digital contact heart rate monitoring system. (wireless chest strap included).
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 player support not mentioned.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% No built-in 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.
    Subtotal 1: 191.75 270 71.02%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 13 to lifetime 25 25 100% Frame has a lifetime warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% Only has a 3-year parts warranty. No brakes warranty stated.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Manufacturer gives a 3-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Has a 1-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 226-237 27.5 40 68.75% Amazon description states unit weight is 235 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Has a user capacity of 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Information on flywheel weight not provided.
    Subtotal 2 : 155 255 60.78%  
    Overall: 346.75 525 65.9%