Lifespan EL3000i Elliptical

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

MSRP: $1499, Price As Reviewed: $849, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Basic Components – 75.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 57.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 66.6% [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% 20-inch maximum stride length.
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% Features 16 levels of resistance based on console picture.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Doesn\'t have an incline feature.
Main component Programs 20 21 25 84% 20 programs based on amazon and owner\'s manual page 5. Manual, Preset (17), User Set-up (2), Heart Rate Control (2)
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Does not have fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Elliptical console has bottle holder based on picture.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Cushioned and ergonomical 22.5 30 75% Elliptical comes with an oversized with pivoting pedal plus blue gel pad built into each pedal for cushioning.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Has standard grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Doesn\'t allow you to pedal backwards.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Console dislays time readout.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Distance displayed on console.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Calories burned displayed on console.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a multi-colored LCD console.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Comes with LifeSpan Fitness Club online account.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% The EL 3000i comes with LifeSpan Fitness Club online account.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Has contact grips.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Features a built-in sound system.
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.
Main Component Bonus Addon Program Downloads or Additional Online Features Interaction Yes 15     Integrated USB storage device automatically saves your exercise data for online analysis.
Main Component Bonus Footprint Compact Design (Less than 52" for length)/Folding 5     Product dimension qualifies for compact design. 52 x 19 x 61 inches.
    Subtotal 1: 203.5 270 75.37%  


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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% Manufacturer warranty is lifetime on frame.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Elliptical has a lifetime brakes warranty.
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% Amazon description states labor comes with a 1 year warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 188-200 20 40 50% Manufacturer description states elliptical weighs 200 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 40 56.25% Has a user capacity of 300-pound capacity.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% Flywheel weighs 11 KG / 24.2 lbs according to owner\'s manual.
Quality and reliability Bonus Brake/Resistance System Eddy Current 5     Flywheel weighs 11 KG / 24.2 lbs according to owner\'s manual.
    Subtotal 2 : 147.5 255 57.84%  
    Overall: 351 525 66.6%