ISO: Home elliptical machine recommendations

[Anonymous]

We are looking to buy an elliptical for under $2,500. We prefer something much cheaper but not at the expense of quality.

What do you recommend and where should we buy it?

Thanks.

[Anonymous]

gym membership = cheaper with better workouts.

I only say this because we purchased a high end treadmill and it's still mostly unused and b/c it weighs hundreds of pounds it’s not going anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:gym membership = cheaper with better workouts.

I only say this because we purchased a high end treadmill and it's still mostly unused and b/c it weighs hundreds of pounds it’s not going anywhere.

Not in my world. Trying to get to the gym with little kids is much harder than having a machine to hop on for a half hour during nap time or after bed. I'm also looking for recommendations op. We have a treadmill we use a lot and would like to add an elliptical.

[Anonymous]

Anything under 2k is going to fall apart.

[Anonymous]

I bought an elliptical 7+ years ago and use it an average of twice a week and it's been great. There is a small crack in the plastic part of the pedal and some of the buttons lately take more than one press to respond, but overall it's great considering all the use.

It's a Schwinn 430, no clue whether still on the market...

[Anonymous]

I researched this a few months ago and went with the Sole E55. I would have gone with the E85 but wanted the shorter footprint for the smallish room we needed to put it in.

I've used it several times per week since getting it in January and have been quite happy with it. The machine is solid and I feel the workout is similar to the Precor and Life Fitness machines I am used to from all my years of going to a gym. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles related to entertainment (screen is not like a TV or able to stream anything or give me pretty hiking workouts, but the machine feels good and I'm happy with the workout options. I would recommend it and buy it again.

One tip if you do but a Sole: the price was the same on their website and at places like Dick's and Amazon, but the delivery & assembly fee was much lower through the company compared to paying for it to be put together through one of the 3rd party sellers. The guy who came to set it up told me that he does the set up for most retailers, so it's not like I got any different service for the lower cost to me. I would definely pay for assembly again as he clearly knew what he was doing but it still took him 1+ hours. He said the ellipiticals are the worst to put together.

The only other machine that he recommended (and said is a really easy assembly and a very small footprint) is the Bowflex Max Trainer. I had researched it but felt that it might feel more like a stair master than an elliptical (which I did not want).

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thank you!

(And in response to others above, I have young kids and can't leave the house easily. I need something for when they're asleep.)

[Anonymous]

Got a Schwinn 430 on Amazon for $500.
Really happy with it...high quality feel.
Wasn't too hard to put together.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anything under 2k is going to fall apart.

I'm sure that's what the salesman told you.
I don't remember the model number offhand, but I got a Schwinn about 5 years ago for $600 and it's still working great.

[Anonymous]

I really like mine. Got it at Dick's Sporting Goods and opened up a credit card for like 10% off. Sole E25.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I researched this a few months ago and went with the Sole E55. I would have gone with the E85 but wanted the shorter footprint for the smallish room we needed to put it in.

I've used it several times per week since getting it in January and have been quite happy with it. The machine is solid and I feel the workout is similar to the Precor and Life Fitness machines I am used to from all my years of going to a gym. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles related to entertainment (screen is not like a TV or able to stream anything or give me pretty hiking workouts, but the machine feels good and I'm happy with the workout options. I would recommend it and buy it again.

One tip if you do but a Sole: the price was the same on their website and at places like Dick's and Amazon, but the delivery & assembly fee was much lower through the company compared to paying for it to be put together through one of the 3rd party sellers. The guy who came to set it up told me that he does the set up for most retailers, so it's not like I got any different service for the lower cost to me. I would definely pay for assembly again as he clearly knew what he was doing but it still took him 1+ hours. He said the ellipiticals are the worst to put together.

The only other machine that he recommended (and said is a really easy assembly and a very small footprint) is the Bowflex Max Trainer. I had researched it but felt that it might feel more like a stair master than an elliptical (which I did not want).

Pay for assembly if you are not very handy. My husband put ours together and it was very difficult.