16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Jonduong
Brought this from Amazon for $1,080 - Assembly not included. The Costco has the XTERRA® FS5.3e Elliptical with Assembly Included for $999 and you can return anytime.
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Pros.
- Easy to setup, stable and look nice
Cons
- Very quiet on the first day and start getting noisy on the second day.
- 3 position adjustable manual incline instead of power incline feature that most of the new Elliptical machines have.
- 5' dot display LCD that is hard to read. With this price I would expect a better digital LCD display.
Feel guilty to return but not happy to keep it.
Read this review before you make your own decision.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Amos Streeter
In the event I can save someone a headache, let me just say a few things about the Xterra line of ellipticals: they _may_ be appropriate for people with extremely small frames, but mine broke after just a few uses, and I'm not obese -- just tall. I've been working out, fairly regularly, with another brand of elliptical trainer for several years, and when the electronics on that panel started to go, I purchased one of these Xterras from Costco, along with white glove delivery and installation.
The installers seemed to know what they were doing, and were professional, but I noticed that the highest level of resistance still made me feel like a chipmunk on a wheel. If you prefer a high resistance workout over a high RPM workout, this is not the machine for you. Also, if you are over 6'2", you will feel as though you have to bend over, or lean into the machine, in order to use the hand grips.
The panel design is annoying in the extreme. After it powers up, instead of flashing an instructional message, it wipe-transitions a message from the right, making you wait to read the instruction. And this behavior repeats itself, for each step of a workout program. The "levels" programming is also confusing in that the bar chart doesnt' register any distinction, graphically, between an 18 level and a 20 level. You have to look over at the digital readout for that.
After a few workouts, the machine literally broke, despite factory on site installation. The wheel went off the track and the foot pedal broke in half.
If it were not for Costco, I would have been high and dry with this machine, because emails to Xterra have gone unanswered.
They may make other models that are more sturdy, and if you are a small framed woman, it might be all you need. For big guys, it is NOT the ticket.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By maf1854
Just bought this elliptical yesterday... I will update this post if anything I say here changes.
I love it -- it is exactly what I've been needing. I researched a lot of elliptical machines and read many reviews, so I hope this helps someone. I found my machine from a "Scratch and Dent" store in Denton, TX (Secondhand Sports). So, the box was dented and there was a small scratch on the very back of the plastic cover that the dealer had to point out to me... But, it only cost me $500 (with a warranty and already assembled!)
PROS --
*Stride length: The 20" stride length was absolutely necessary for me to be comfortable while using the machine. I am a little over 5'6". My husband also feels comfortable and he is 6'.
*Stability: We have used this machine 4 times now.Neither of us felt wobbly or unstable. Much nicer than I anticipated having for a home gym at a decent price. It is also very quiet thus far, but I know the dealer puts plenty of grease on all the moving parts as they put them together.
*Screen: My screen is extremely easy to read and provides all of the necessary information to me during my workouts.
CONS --
*Weight: It is very heavy. I liked that it has wheels on the front to be able to move it around and out of the way; however, you basically have to have it standing straight up to engage those wheels.
*Fan: As with every elliptical it seems, the fan is pointless. It does nothing essentially. However, this doesn't bother me at all. It beats running outside in 110 degree heat!
Product Feature
- 3 Position Adjustable Incline
- Ergonomic 20? stride length provides a smooth, comfortable elliptical motion forward and reverse
- Large bright blue backlit LCD electronics are large and easy to read - keep you updated on all the necessary information (time, speed, calories, program, rpm, level, distance, watts and pulse)
- 19 lb heavy duty steel flywheel offers premium, fluid motion
- Audio jack and speakers for MP3 player built into the console (MP3 player not included) and swivel fan to keep you cool
Product Description
XTERRA FS5.25e Elliptical 3 Position Adjustable Incline, Ergonomic 20” Stride, Audio Jack & Speakers for MP3 Player What inspires you? Discover XTERRA and see why pro triathlon competitors are training and seeing results using the very best XTERRA Fitness Products. For elliptical training it’s all about comfort and smooth operation. And that’s why the XTERRA FS5.25e elliptical offers a long 20” stride, three position adjustable incline and a large easy-to-read Blue Backlit LCD display. Designed and engineered for optimal performance, yet sleek and stylish for you to achieve a lifetime worth of health and fitness goals. Stride away inches and increase your cardiovascular conditioning on the premium XTERRA FS5.25e elliptical trainer. Features • Non-impact total body workout features synchronized upper and lower body movement • Ergonomic 20” stride length provides a smooth, comfortable elliptical motion forward and reverse • 19 lb heavy duty steel flywheel offers premium, fluid motion • Sealed commercial bearings and premium bushings in all pivot points ensure superior smoothness and durability • 3 position adjustable manual incline for workout variety • 4 concave, high durometer wheels ride effortlessly on dual aluminum rails for premium motion, stability and durability • Large bright blue backlit LCD electronics are large and easy to read - keeps you updated on all the necessary information (time, speed, calories, program, rpm, level, distance, watts and pulse) • 7 pre-set, 2 user customized programs, 2 heart rate programs and a manual program • Audio jack and speakers for MP3 player built into the console (MP3 player not included) • Swivel fan to keep you cool • Hand grip pulse sensors (monitor your heart rate) are conveniently mounted on the handlebars to keep your workouts safe and effective • 20 levels of resistance provide a variety of exercise options for all fitness levels • Magnetic resistance system is friction-free for smooth, quiet, and maintenance-free operation • Can be used in forward or reverse direction to utilize multiple muscle groups • Extra large self leveling pedals • Integrated 2 degree inward pedal tilt for comfort • Front transport wheels for moving your equipment • Heavy-duty steel frame • Water bottle holder and bottle included • 110v plug-in required • Weight limit: 350 lbs • Assembled dimensions - LWH: 68.5” x 24” x 63” • Assembled weight: 236 lbs • Warranty: • Lifetime frame and brake • 3 years parts • 1 year in-home labor
Product Detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #926082 in Sports & Outdoors
- Size: One Size
- Color: black
- Brand: XTERRA
- Model: FS5.25e
- Released on: 2012-05-24
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 63.00" h x24.00" w x69.00" l,
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