| Category |
Ranking Criteria |
Scored As |
Points Awarded |
Points Possible |
Percentage |
Explanation Notes |
| Main component |
Max Stride Length |
19"-22" |
20 |
20 |
100% |
Stride varies from 18\" - 24\". |
| Main component |
Resistance Levels |
20 or more |
20 |
20 |
100% |
Has 20 resistance levels based on product manual chapter 7. |
| Main component |
Max Incline/Ramp |
None |
0 |
15 |
0% |
Elliptical has no incline. |
| Main component |
Programs |
18 |
20 |
25 |
80% |
Features 10 workout programs, 2 user profiles, 2 custom workout. Total of 14. |
| Main component |
Fan |
No/Not Stated |
3 |
10 |
30% |
Elliptical doesn\'t have fans. |
| Main component |
Water Bottle Holder |
Yes |
10 |
10 |
100% |
Elliptical has bottle holder. |
| Main component |
Foot Pedal Motion and Type |
Cushioned and ergonomical |
22.5 |
30 |
75% |
Features FlexPedal™ shock absorption system. |
| 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% |
Possible to pedal backwards as mentioned in Chapter 2.2 and 4.2 of the user\'s manual. |
| Main component |
Time Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Time feedback displayed on console. |
| Main component |
Distance/Strides Display |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Console 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% |
Features an LCD with blue background and white characters. |
| Main component |
Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals |
Yes |
5 |
5 |
100% |
Amazon mentions of goals workout. |
| 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% |
Contact heart rate hand sensors on the ErgoGrip™ stationary handlebar and wireless chest strap included. |
| Main component |
MP3 Player Support |
No/Not Stated |
5 |
20 |
25% |
Has no built-in sound system. |
| 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 gives a 30-day money back guarantee. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Handle Bar controls |
Yes |
10 |
|
|
Photo shows handlebar controls. |
| Main Component Bonus |
Aesthetics |
awesome console aesthetics |
5 |
|
|
Console looks attractive with the \'Activity Zone\". |
| Main Component Bonus |
Adjustable Strides |
three (four total including original) |
11 |
|
|
18\" to 24\" with 2\" increments. 18\", 20\", 22\".24\". |
| |
|
Subtotal 1: |
221.5 |
270 |
82.04% |
|
| 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% |
No mention of brake warranty but has parts warranty of 3 years. |
| 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% |
Elliptical has a 1-year labor warranty. |
| Quality and reliability |
Unit Weight (lbs) |
238-250 |
30 |
40 |
75% |
Weight of machine is
250 lbs. |
| 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% |
None mentioned on weight of flywheel. |
| Quality and reliability Bonus |
Brake/Resistance System |
Eddy Current |
5 |
|
|
None mentioned on weight of flywheel. |
| |
|
Subtotal
2
:
|
162.5 |
255 |
63.73% |
|
| |
|
Overall: |
384 |
525 |
72.9% |
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