Body Rider Magnetic Elliptical

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

MSRP: $399, Price As Reviewed: $244, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Most affordable Body Champ product

If you're in dire need of an elliptical trainer and has a very limited budget, the Body Rider Magnetic elliptical is perfect for you for just $100. This is the most affordable elliptical machine from Body Champ and probably among all elliptical machines available in the market today. Just take note that while you’re spending just a hundred dollars, you don't get any warranty from the manufacturer.

Amazon 30-day money back guarantee

Since this model doesn't come with any warranty from the manufacturer, what you can rely on is Amazon's 30-day money back guarantee for you to try this product if it's the machine for you. If not, just send it back to Amazon with its original packaging and avail of a refund.

Comes with pulse grip monitor, fixed an moving handle bars and 8 resistance levels

Among the very few features you’ll find useful with this elliptical are 8 resistance levels to give you an added challenge. It even comes with both fixed and moving handlebars allowing you to train your upper body as well. The fixed handlebars have contact grips so that you can monitor your heart rate. Just don’t bet on this too much contact grips too much since it’s only battery-operated and may give you an inaccurate reading.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

No warranty mentioned

While this elliptical only costs $100, warranties were not mentioned and most probably, it doesn't have one. That's the main drawback when you buy this elliptical.

Weighs 71.6 pounds only

This elliptical model probably weighs lighter than you so we don't expect this treadmill to be sturdy enough. Based on customer experience, this brand's elliptical machines move and turn while in use. One probable reason is that its frame is made of low quality and light material.

Lacks basic features

Of course with this price, don't expect this model to give you those features you'll commonly find in other exercise machines. It's just really a basic elliptical machine without incline features, doesn't have programs, has a small battery-operated console and basic pedals and handle grips. It doesn't even have a water bottle holder.

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Quality and Durability – 21.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 29.8% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 15" or less or not stated 12 20 60% No mention of stride length.
Main component Resistance Levels 8 8 20 40% Features 8 levels of magnetic adjustable resistance,
Main component Max Incline/Ramp None 0 15 0% Doesn\'t have an incline feature.
Main component Programs 1/manual only 1.5 25 6% Manual only. No programs stated.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Doesn\'t have cooling fans.
Main component Water Bottle Holder No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Elliptical doesn\'t have water bottle holders.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type basic 3 30 10% Comes only with basic pedals.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Handlebar grips are just standard.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion No 3 10 30% Reverse stride motion not mentioned.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Electronic exercise console displays time, speed, distance, calories burned, and pulse rate.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Electronic exercise console displays time, speed, distance, calories burned, and pulse rate.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Calories burned displayed on console.
Main component Console Design Clumsy or Outdated 3 10 30% Console is very simple.
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% User profiles not stated.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% A hand pulse heart rate monitor is included.
Main component MP3 Player Support No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 player support not mentioned.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% TV feature not mentioned.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon website gives a 30-day money back guarantee on its products.
Main Component Bonus Handlebar Design Fixed and Moving 5     Picture shows both fixed and moving handlebars.
Main Component Bonus Footprint Compact Design (Less than 52" for length)/Folding 5     Length is only 47-5/8\".
    Subtotal 1: 102.5 270 37.96%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame warranty 6 years or less 10 25 40% Frame warranty not discussed on Amazon description.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 6 years or less 5 10 50% Warranty on brakes not stated.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Parts warranty not mentioned on Amazon description.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% No labor warranty mentioned.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 125 or less/not stated 5 40 12.5% Assembled weight is 71.6 pounds.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 5 40 12.5% Maximum user capacity not mentioned in product description.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% No information provided on flywheel weight.
    Subtotal 2 : 55 255 21.57%  
    Overall: 157.5 525 29.8%