Yowza Largo Elliptical

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

MSRP: $1699, Price As Reviewed: $854, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend YowzaFitness.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

60-day money-back guarantee

Yowza provides a 60-day money back guarantee for the Largo. Considered as the longest in the industry, this is a definite benefit for you as a user. If you're buying something online and you don't have the time to test the product, you want to make sure that if you're not satisfied with it you can return it and get a refund.

Lifetime frame and brakes, 3 years on parts, and 2 years on labor

Yowza also provides strong warranties for this model - a lifetime frame and brakes warranty, an above-average 3-yr warranty on parts since many of its counterparts in this price range only offer 1 to 2 years. The Largo also comes with a 2-year warranty on labor. As a consumer, these warranties show you that the manufacturer is ready to stand behind the quality of their product thus giving you more value for your money.

Built-in sound system with MP3 player support

Music can definitely be a good motivator for some users. If you're the type of person who would want to move to your favorite beat while you exercise, then this feature is something that you would want to consider. We're happy to see the Largo come with a sound system that also has an audio input port letting you connect your MP3 players.

9 users profiles

When you have multiple users in your home, the Largo's 9 user profiles can help you personalize the settings of this machine. User profiles are not usually offered in many ellipticals. Even those that do provide you with just 2 user profiles but with the Largo, you get 9 and that's something you don't see every day.

Reverse stride

This machine allows you to pedal in reverse giving you maximum benefits if you need to concentrate on different muscle areas.

12 programs

12 programs are considered above average, considering that ellipticals in the same price range only offer 7-11 programs. More program options mean more variety to meet your work out needs.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Light elliptical, weighs just 121lbs.

The Yowza Largo only weighs 121 lbs. but has a maximum user weight capacity of 331lbs. We're seeing more than 100-lb difference here and we feel that the machine might not be able to operate efficiently with that much load. At the same time, if you weigh 331 lbs then your safety and comfort as a user might also be compromised.

Basic Components – 70.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 52.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 61.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Max Stride Length 18" 18 20 90% Stride length is 18\" .
Main component Resistance Levels 16 16 20 80% The Largo comes with 16 levels of resistance .
Main component Max Incline/Ramp Built In, Non Adjustable Incline/Non specified Incline 3 15 20% Has a built in \"ramp-less\" incline.
Main component Programs 12 16.5 25 66% Comes with 12 preset programs.
Main component Fan No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Console doesn\'t show cooling fans. No mention of fans on product description either.
Main component Water Bottle Holder Yes 10 10 100% Comes with bottle holders.
Main component Foot Pedal Motion and Type Ergonomical stride motion/Oversized Pedals 15 30 50% Comes with Sure-Fit™ self-pivoting pedals.
Main component Handlebar Grips Standard 3 10 30% Comes with standard handlebar grips only.
Main component Reverse Stride Motion Yes 10 10 100% Has an 18\" roller-less elliptical motion that is reversible.
Main component Time Display Yes 5 5 100% Readout displays time.
Main component Distance/Strides Display Yes 5 5 100% Distance displayed on console.
Main component Calories Display Yes 5 5 100% Console display tracks calories burned.
Main component Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Elliptical\'s console looks modern.
Main component Self Improvement: Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 5 5 100% Has endurance programs with adjustable intensity levels comparable to competition and goals.
Main component Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History Yes 5 5 100% Features 9 user memory profiles which store the weight, height and sex for each user.
Main component Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Comes with grips only. Has receiver but wireless chest strap not included.
Main component MP3 Player Support Standard 20 20 100% Has an iPod docking station and built in Hi-fidelity speakers.
Main component TV No/Not Stated 5 25 20% Elliptical does not have TV.
Main component Money Back Guarantee Yes (longer than 30 days) 20 20 100% Comes with a 60-day money back guarantee provided by Yowza.
Main Component Bonus Handlebar Design Fixed and Moving 5     Has 2 handlebars, fixed and moving.
    Subtotal 1: 189.5 270 70.19%  


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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% Manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Brakes warranty 13 to lifetime 10 10 100% Comes with a lifetime brakes warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Parts has a 3-year warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Comes with a 1 year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Unit Weight (lbs) 125 or less/not stated 5 40 12.5% Unit weight is 121 lbs.
Quality and reliability Max User Weight 326 to 337 pounds 30 40 75% Can accomodate users up to 331 lbs.
Quality and reliability Flywheel Weight (lbs) not stated, less than 16.5 10 20 50% No information provided on flywheel weight.
    Subtotal 2 : 135 255 52.94%  
    Overall: 324.5 525 61.6%