Lifecore CD550 Elliptical

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

MSRP: $2599, Price As Reviewed: $2599, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 74.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 52.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 63.8% [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% Amazon states that stride is up to 25\".
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Comes with 20 levels of magnetic resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Incline feature not specified.
Main component Programs 12 16.5 25 66% Features 12 Programs: http://www.lifecorestore.com/compareproducts/elliptical-machines
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Cooling fan feature not mentioned.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Has a water bottle holder clamped on frame
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Features an oversized cushioned footpads.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Comes with comfortable handlebars and side handrails.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Feature not stated.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% ElliptiCal displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console is modern looking.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Does not have Fitness test/Goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Elliptical comes with 2 custom user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Comes with both contact grips and wireless chest strap.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No MP3 player support.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% No TV on console.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Manufacturer accepts return but with conditon based on FAQ. No metion how many days.
Main Component Bonus Adjustable Strides four (five or more total including original) 15     Strides are adjustable from 17”-25” with 2” Increments. 17,19,21,23,25.
Main Component Bonus Footprint Compact Design (Less than 52" for length)/Folding 5     Compact design with a length of just 46 inches.
    Subtotal 1: 201.5 270 74.63%  


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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% Warranty on frame not stated.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% Brakes warranty not stated but parts warranty is 5 years.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Elliptical has a 5-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Comes with a 1-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 251-262 32.5 40 81.25% Machine weight is 262 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Can accomodate users up to 300lbs.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Weight of flywheel not discussed.
Quality and reliability Bonus Wheel Location Center -5     Weight of flywheel not discussed.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     Weight of flywheel not discussed.
    Subtotal 2 : 135 255 52.94%  
    Overall: 336.5 525 63.8%