Body Rider BRD2000 Elliptical

Pros

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Affordable price

Priced for just $139.99, the BRD2000 lets you have a dual function exercise machine. This elliptical may not offer many features but it can still be a good starter elliptical machine.

2-in-1 design

The BRD2000's 2-in-1 design lets you have an elliptical machine and a stationary bike on the same machine. This unit comes with an adjustable stool and fixed handlebars when you prefer to use it as a stationary bike.

Compact elliptical machine

Just measuring 3 feet long, you don't have to worry if you have a limited space in your home.

Amazon's 30-day money back guarantee

Since this brand only provides a short warranty on frame and parts and may have potential issues with quality and durability, you may just want to try it out first and see if it's the exercise machine that'll suit your needs. If not, send it back to Amazon within 1 month with its original packaging and avail of their 30-day money back guarantee.

Cons

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Questionable quality with poor warranty

While most elliptical machines offer 10years up to lifetime warranty on frame, you only get 1 year with this model. When it comes to parts warranty, we're expecting at least 1 year but the BRD2000 can only give you 90 days which is as good as no warranty at all. A product's warranty is a good indication of its quality and based on what you get with this elliptical, be ready for potential expenses on parts and labor should you want to keep this machine after the 30-day trial Amazon trial period.

Very light elliptical machine

For an elliptical weighing just 69 pounds, you may wonder how it can accommodate heavy users. For ellipticals priced $700 and below, we're expecting it to weigh at least 150lbs but 69 lbs is just too light.

Lacks many features

Even though its product description states that it has a blade connected to the flywheel that gives you gentle breeze, it's among the few features the BRD2000 can offer. This model doesn't have contact grips found on other models, also lacks cushioning, grip enhancements, incline features and other add-ons seen on other brands.