Nordictrack A.C.T. Pro Elliptical (Out of Stock)

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $1999, Price As Reviewed: $1999, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Nordictrack.com

 

Basic Components – 81.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 62.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 72.2% [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% Website states that stride is up to 22\".
Main component Resistance Levels 20 or more 20 20 100% Features 20 resistance levels.
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% No incline feature.
Main component Programs 20 21 25 84% Elliptical features 20 programs.
Main component Fan Yes 10 10 100% Elliptical has cooling fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Comes with bottle holder as shown on picture.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Ergonomical because of the natural stance positioning pedals.
Main component Handlebar Grips Enhanced/Side Handrails 10 10 100% Comes with full length handrails.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Doesn\'t allow you to pedal backwards.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Has time readout on console.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Has distance readout on console.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout includes calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with Grafixx™ high resolution display.
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 No/Not Stated 1.5 5 30% iFit Compatible only. Disabled until after purchase of iFit module.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Comes with pulse grips only.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Has a compatible iPod port.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Doesn\'t have TV.
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 Shipping and assembly Inside the house, room of choice and unpacking, no assembly 13     Purchase comes with Gold delivery. Elliptical brought inside the house and unpacked in your room of choice.
Main Component Bonus Adjustable Strides four (five or more total including original) 15     Comes with an adjustable stride from 18\" – 22\". Has 5 positions.
Main Component Bonus Footprint Compact Design (Less than 52" for length)/Folding 5     Length is only 51\".
    Subtotal 1: 220 270 81.48%  


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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 has a lifetime warranty.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 7 years to 12 years 8 10 80% Brakes has a 10-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Manufacturer gives a 5-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 2 years 30 60 50% Has a 2-year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 125 or less/not stated 5 40 12.5% Weight of machine not discussed.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Can accomodate users up to 350 pounds.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% No mention of flywheel on product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus Wheel Location Center -5     No mention of flywheel on product description.
Quality and reliability Bonus Light Commercial Warranty/Light Commercial Claim Yes 10     No mention of flywheel on product description.
    Subtotal 2 : 160.5 255 62.94%  
    Overall: 380.5 525 72.2%