Lifecore V.S.T/VST-V8 Elliptical

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

MSRP: $2999, Price As Reviewed: $2999, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 67.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 55.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 61.7% [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% On the Go Stride Adjustments from 18\"-26\".
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% Comes with 16 levels of magnetic resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% No incline feature.
Main component Programs 12 16.5 25 66% Has 12 Programs according to website. http://www.lifecorestore.com/compareproducts/elliptical-machines
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No fans stated in product description.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Features a close, ergonomically-correct pedal spacing, cushioned for extra comfort.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Has comfortable handlebars with side handrails.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Does not have a reverse stride feature.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% displays time, speed, distance, calories burned and more
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays distance.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Display readout includes calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with a modern-looking console.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% Elliptical doesn\'t have Fitness test/Goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Comes with 4 custom user profiles.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features dual-handle bar 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% TV feature not mentioned.
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 Adjustable Strides four (five or more total including original) 15     Stride variees from 18\"-26\".
    Subtotal 1: 182.5 270 67.59%  


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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% No mention of brakes warranty but allot 5 years for parts.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Elliptical has a 5-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Has a 1-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 238-250 30 40 75% Weight of machine is 238 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Product description states maximum weight capacity is 300lbs.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel weight not stated.
    Subtotal 2 : 142.5 255 55.88%  
    Overall: 325 525 61.7%