Lifecore CD400 Elliptical

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

MSRP: $1999, Price As Reviewed: $1849, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 65.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 53.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 59.6% [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% 21-Inch ergonomic stride length based on product description.
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Has 20 levels of magnetic resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% No incline feature.
Main component Programs 12 16.5 25 66% Comes with 12 Programs: http://www.lifecorestore.com/compareproducts/elliptical-machines.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No cooling fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Water bottle holder clamped on frame.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Has an oversized 18.5-inch cushioned foot pedals.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Has contoured, comfort grips.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Reverse stride motion not stated.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Distance displayed on console.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a modern looking console.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% No mention of Fitness tests/Goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Features 2 custom user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features contact heart rate grips.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 support not stated.
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% Accepts return but with conditon based on FAQ. No metion how many days.
Main Component Bonus Footprint Compact Design (Less than 52" for length)/Folding 5     Length is only 42”.
    Subtotal 1: 176.5 270 65.37%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 6 years or less 10 25 40% Frame warranty not mentioned on Amazon description.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% Brakes warranty not mentioned. Parts warranty is 5 years.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Comes with a 5-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Warranty on labor is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 213-225 25 40 62.5% Amazon description states unit weight is 225 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Maximum user weight is 300lbs.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel not stated.
Quality and reliability Bonus Wheel Location Center -5     Flywheel not stated.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     Flywheel not stated.
    Subtotal 2 : 137.5 255 53.92%  
    Overall: 314 525 59.6%