How high does it raise you off ground? Need something for very low ceilings in basement.
901173
I believe the manual says the platform height is 16". I am 6'4" and am working with only an 8 foot ceiling. I have about 6" tp spare when working the machine. It poses no issues for me.
901174
The highest point of the pedal is almost inconsequential because when one foot is at the high-point the other foot is at the low point, which drops your height below where you would be when the pedals are even (at mid stride). My observations show that mid-stride is approx. 5" lower than the highest point. In this case, a high pedal height of 17" would mean the mid-pedal height is 12". This is the number to add to your height to determine the highest point that your head will go when using the elliptical. If that point is lower than your ceiling height, then you should be ok.
901175
From Schwinnfitness.com "The maximum height of the footplate is 17" (43 cm). Add that to your height, plus several inches for comfortable clearance, to calculate the minimum ceiling height." I have an old 431 elliptical with the same 17" petal height, our basement ceiling tiles are at about 80" (6" 8").. I'm 5'6" and have enough room without removing any ceiling tiles. (My 431 has started making some noises after many years of use so am researching new models for a similar size/footprint.)
2031037
My husband installed it on 9ft ceiling. It is too high, but I can hung laundry. I like it very much, but I have lower individually too. I like both.
2124980
We have 8' ceilings and I'm just under 6 feet tall and I'm far enough from the ceiling (probably at least 8-10 inches). However, be careful if you have a fan!
975998
I bought it to use at a high counter. I originally had trouble getting it up, but I've never needed to lower it.Sorry not to be of help.
296725
Using the machine will raise you up over a foot. You may just clear the ceiling but it's a close call. I would put it in a room with at least an 8' ceiling.
1128634
absolutely just make sure your ceiling is high enough... I think it's 9' high.we LOVE IT!
1110909
I am 5 10 and the room where I use this has an 82 inch ceiling. I cannot raise the incline of the machine without hitting the ceiling. It's still acceptable for me. If you have a sporting goods store that carries this, go with a friend and bring a tape measure to measure height.
1124126
You really don't want this thing coming down. 10 is a good number and won't weaken a 2x6 (or greater) ceiling joist. I threw out the lag bolts that they supplied and replaced them with 3 inch long 1/4" diameter lags. What they supply is useless for a garage with a finished ceiling. You have 5/8" sheetrock, then 3/4" firring strips(not good for holding this lift up at all). Considering that the 2 inch lags they supply have a head plus the bracket thickness, that leaves you with less than 5/8" of penetration into the stud. That is stupid dangerous in my opinion. I have 2 of these lifts installed, one is heavily loaded and has been up there for a month now. You really really really want to read the installation instructions from various customers before buying (I did). I also posted what I did.
2081553
The machines is 80 inches tall. So I would say you'd want a ceiling that is at least 81 inches high. You'll probably put it on a matt that is a half-inch thick, so your absolute minimum ceiling height should be 81 inches. My celing is 83 inches high, and this machine has about an inch and a half clearance (I have a half-inch thick matt on the floor.)
1371039
The ceiling in my main bath is 8 feet & it works fine but is a bit 'shaky'. I wouldn't go higher than that.
112172
Mine is attached to my I beam in my basement (7 feet from floor). Hooked on a 6" carabiner and is still one foot off the floor. Works great for me.
2128301
I used it in a room that had 10 foot ceilings and I would say that it is a least 8' high when adjusted, perhaps a bit taller. It is a really great set up. I used it initially for head shots for a church photo directory which turned out great.
1380414
It's difficult to know without information about your basement ceiling. The 4 inches refers to the diameter of the "can" that these lights fit into. I believe the height of 4 inch cans exceeds 4 inches. If you have 2 x 8 joists, you can use the 4 inch or you can get the compact 6 inch cans (Halo) at a big box store. Its your choice.
580877
I would think that it raises your feet about 12" off the floor. It is very useful for individuals who have evacuation difficulties. Worth every penny
1313200
It's a little over 6 feet tall. Normal ceilings and you won't have a problem...
701770
Don't forgt the incline... at 10% it will reduce your ceiling clearance by around 3-4 inches
1060748
We Don't have a basement but I have very long house and it's on the opposite ends and it works great. Hope this helps