Livestrong LS8.0E Elliptical

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

MSRP: $1499, Price As Reviewed: $799, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 69.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 50% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 59.9% [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\" based on website.
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% Elliptical has 16 levels of resistance.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp 91% to 100% (manual) 10 15 66.67% Elliptical has 5 Manual Positions (0-100%).
Main component Programs 9 13.5 25 54% Has 9 programs.
Main component Fan Yes 10 10 100% Comes with built-in fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Has bottle holder based on photo provided.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Has an ergonomical stride motion but doesn\'t mention of cushioning.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Has standard grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Reverse stride motion not stated.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Console displays elapsed time.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Has 2 LED feedback windows.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% None stated to qualify for this category.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% None stated to qualify for this category.
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 TV on console.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Manufacturer provides a 30-day money back guarantee.
Main Component Bonus Aesthetics awesome frame aesthetics 5     Merits extra points for atractive frame design.
Main Component Bonus Handlebar Design Fixed and Moving 5     Ellitical has both fixed and moving handlebars.
    Subtotal 1: 188.5 270 69.81%  


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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% Frame warranty is lifetime.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Elliptical has a lifetime brakes warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Warranty on parts is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Warranty on labor is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 188-200 20 40 50% Weight of machine is 192lbs.
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) 22.6-24 15 20 75% Manufacturer description states flywheel weighs 23 lbs.
    Subtotal 2 : 127.5 255 50%  
    Overall: 316 525 59.9%