Livestrong LS13.0E Elliptical

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

MSRP: $2099, Price As Reviewed: $1299, Model Year: 0

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Basic Components – 87.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 73.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 80.7% [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% Max stride length is 20 inches.
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Has 20 levels of resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp 91% to 100% (powered) 15 15 100% Incline range varies from 0-100%.
Main component Programs 12 16.5 25 66% Comes with 12 programs.
Main component Fan Yes 10 10 100% Features CoolFit™ fitness fan.
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% Has cushioning and has a unique ergonomical pedal motion.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Has premium handlebars that help you find the position that\'s just right for your body.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% No mention of reverse stride motion.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays elapsed time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Has distance readout on console.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays elapsed time, Speed, level, calories, heart rate, distance.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with a backlit LCD and 2 LED feedback windows.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Comes with with Livetrack Interactive™ technology.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% The LS13.0E with Livetrack Interactive™ technology.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features contact heart rate grips.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Elliptical comes with audio player support.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Doesn\'t have a TV feature.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Elliptical comes with a 30-day money back guarantee from manufacturer.
Main Component Bonus Aesthetics awesome frame aesthetics 5     Has an attractive frame design.
Main Component Bonus Addon Program Downloads or Additional Online Features Interaction Yes 15     Has an online Livetrack Interactive™ technology.
Main Component Bonus Handlebar Design Fixed and Moving 5     Comes with both fixed and moving handlebars.
    Subtotal 1: 237 270 87.78%  


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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% Elliptical has a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Manufacturer warranty is lifetime on brakes.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Parts warranty is 5 years.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 2 years 30 60 50% Manufacturer warranty is 2 years on labor.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 213-225 25 40 62.5% Manufacturer description states weight is 214 lbs.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Elliptical has a max weight limit of 350lbs.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) 30 or more 20 20 100% Weight of flywheel is 30 lbs.
    Subtotal 2 : 187.5 255 73.53%  
    Overall: 424.5 525 80.7%