can anyone tell me how to adjust the stride length on this machine? i can't find any info re: this in the manual. cheers!
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You can't adjust the stride length. You can only adjust the stride incline (which may slightly increase stride length by perhaps 2 inches at max) and the resistance. Stride length is not a feature that elipticals have unless you can somehow find one with interchangeable fly-wheels. (hint...no such eliptical exists)
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I have found this to be the case for me too. I have not been able to use the programs, other than the lowest setting. I also have strength in my legs. Otherwise I like the machine a lot. I do wish we could reduce the resistance to enjoy the workout programs. Maybe Xterra could answer this issue???
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You have to get off the machine to adjust incline. Theres a lever you lift up and hook into a higher slot. It only takes a second. You can adjust the "level" through computer eithout stopping. I find that I usually leave the incline in the middle and its perfect
358705
I would recommend having the machine on the lowest setting if you are not a constant exerciser. Then slowly increase the speed little by little until you are comfortable with the results.
276497
Mine wobbled too due to very poor construction. After carefully assembling the cycle 3 separate times the upper right and lower left feet could not reach the floor-they missed it by at least 1/2 inch. Again, this was due to poor construction, a frequent problem with this cycle according to the Amazon reviews. I sent mine back for a refund, perhaps you might want to do the same. I then replaced it with a stepper from Gaiam. The stepper isn't perfect but I do use it every day.
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I have a question - Im shorter than all of you at 4'9". I recently spent an evening putting together a reclining bike only to find my feet went nowhere near the pedals even on the lowest setting! Reluctant to buy another one.. Any ideas?
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Hey John, I don't think you can adjust the speed, but try to tighten the belt, see if that works. Otherwise this is just a manually balance cheaper version of a treadmill.
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Hi Rebecca! I purchased the Schwinn Elliptical 431 and I am just 4'11" tall and found that this trainer is perfect for me. I cannot use most of the elliptical trainers at my club because of their long stride. This is a perfect fit for me. I grab the center part of the handlebars rather than the ends (though I am able to do both) and have found it to be quite comfortable. The stride is perfect for the petite person! This trainer would not be the best for a really tall person. My husband is 5'11" and finds the stride and handle bars to be terrific. Lee
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I haven't had a problem with mine and haven't looked at the mechanism that adjusts it. But, here is a link to a CMM1200 that might help you http://www.fixya.com/support/t13893004-repair_height_adjustment_cmm1200
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I have no idea but I would look for a different foot. The one I bought literally fell apart after less than a month of owning it and using it maybe 2-3 times.
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The foot pedals are not adjustable. It is an easy transition between bike & elliptical. I found the pedal stroke a little short for elliptical, works better as bike.
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no it seems the machine doesn't work in that sense, at least not for me. They lied about that. I haven't used it since a week after I got it because it's too easy and can not be adjusted. I would not recormend buying this machine...
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I'm 5'5" and can lengthen my stride quite a bit, and still have plenty of room left where I'm not bumping against the front or getting near the back of the treadmill. You could take the measurement of your stride at your normal brisk walking pace and see how long it is. I just measured the belt and there's 43" of free space between the front and the back. That's a lot of room.
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I think ours is a bit shorter as well - it is not possible to make the track layout as shown in the picture. However, we can make other layouts, so I haven't expended the energy to try to get Amazon to fix it...
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there's a black knob in the front just tighten it, but actually better not increasing it a lot, as it will get hot and start whistling. I had the problem of it making noise until I used my head and figured it was because i had it too tight. It now works beautifully and I use every day for 30 minutes. Had had knee surgery and and I went thru therapy afterwards and one of the other people in there said she had one and loved it, so I asked the therapist and she said by all means when you finish your therapy here, just continue using the Stamina. I love it. Been using about 1 month now and not only does my knee feel better but both legs love the exercise, as i'm not an outside walker, great little machine and great price. Good luck !
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Hi, I am able to extend the machine fully by pulling the short knob out, but the seat won't slide. What am I missing here ?
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We have two of these - an '07 model and a ~2012 model, and on these the stride length is fixed. That said, I am 6'4" and my wife is 5'1" and we both find the stride length to be very good.