How high must basement ceiling be? Does anyone know how high the deck is off the ground at the lowest and highest level without an incline?
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My ceiling is 83". I am 5'6" and have plenty of head room. So does my husband and he is 5'10". We even tested at 12 incline (the highest) and there's still plenty of head room for both of us.
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We too have 7' ceilings...I am 6' tall and at 40% grade I still have clearance.This has been a great machine for our family. No issues at all.
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Hi AMT,Thanks for the question. This fan requires a minimum ceiling height of at least 94.52" in order to meet building codes. If your ceiling is 8ft then it is 96", so you should be fine. We hope this helps. If you need anything else, please reach out to one of our awesome experts. Not only do they know everything, they're also literally sitting right next to their phones right now :)Hansen Wholesale1-800-201-1193
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I just bought mines yesterday and spent about 4 hours putting it together in my 1st floor basement. I made the mistake of measuring the height of the machine in the store and comparing it to the space available where we wanted it. There was only a one inch clearance between the height that I measured on the Bowflex and the height from my floor to the ceiling. Without thinking it out further, I purchasd it and thought the one inch should be enough space... wrong answer! Due to the nature of the design, you will need at least a half a foot of clearance to allow for the machine to be constructed per the instructions (the pieces interlock and require extra space to allow the main verticle beam to be assembled together). If you insist on forcing the Bowflex into a restricted location (83 inches or thereabouts), you can do what I did (not recommended). You can build the Bowflex according to the manual right up to where you need to install the main verticle beam... and then de-construct one half of the interconnecting parts to allow this main beam to be slid into place (after piecing it together horizontally). A tricky manuever at best... but it worked. Good Luck.
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The pedals are not horizontal when inclined to the maximum angle. The uppermost point, where the back of your heel may be is 22.5 inches from the floor. I have eight foot ceilings and my 5'10' son has no problem. If you are taller than that, a 7'8" ceiling may be an issue.
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I am 5'10 and my wife is 5'6 and we have it in our basement with a 7 ft ceiling height. I have to use it with my shoes off but my wife can do it with shoes. I will say this that if I get on my tip toes with it on the highest incline I whack my head pretty good. My hair will hit the ceiling on a regular basis on any setting. But like you I really didn't have any other options so I just deal with it. I lean forward a little when using it and haven't had a problem yet. I have been using it for about 3 weeks but I am careful to pay attention to not whacking my head.
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Yes, it's just a matter of hanging it correctly. Put the large "eye" screw thingees in place, and then, to level it, use a home depot purchased chain at the topmost part to level it with the bottom. I've got a related situation where I'm thinking about putting another one in a different location, but there is no proper beam to connect it to in the basement. So, I'm going to connect it a beam partially recessed under the ceiling, and get a chain to connect to the "eye" screw thingee, then level it. I'm sorry if I'm not clear. But I think it's workable for you with a vaulted roof.
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You are 34" off the ground at the top step so 9' ceilings should be fine for almost all users. 8' or less could be an issue.
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That's what my 8.5 year old is doing! The limiting factor is the basement ceiling.
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I have 7' ceilings on my front porch and I have mine hanging there. I chose to have the swivel bracket and the spring and can still sit with about 8" to the ground. I would prefer it a bit higher but wont give up the spring to do it. I love this thing and spend a lot of my summer in it. I take it camping and hang it in a tree nearby too. Next accessory for me will be the bracket that goes into my class II receiver.
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Wow, that's a low ceiling. I don't think it will accommodate. Our ceiling where we used to have our old elliptical is 7 feet, and my husband who is 6'6" was able to manage, but your feet with this elliptical are really high off the ground.. almost 2' at highest level. I am 5'7" and would just be able to fit with that room. But because it doesn't for my husband, we moved it to our unfinished part of the basement, and his head has to go between the rafters!
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The question is what is your ceiling height. It can be used with any ceiling height, from 8' up to 22' as long as you have the space under it for lower ceilings (8'). Higher ceilings are more challenging over 12' because you would have to use a ladder to get the bicycles down, which could be dangerous without assistance. That being said my customer love their Saris Cycle Glide. - Indy Monster Garage
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I heats the basement well. I keep it set at 50. Keeps the pipes and floors warm. It is only 7 foot ceilings. Not sure how warm you need it. Quite costly on the electric bill. This last month it went up $100 and it isn't really cold yet. Not sure if this helps. I ran it all summer to keep circulation in the basement. I have three partitions (partial walls).
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Mine is mounted in the garage, so my ceilings are at 10 feet. The bikes sit high enough that you can easily walk under them.
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You'll need at least 7 to 8ft for the ceiling. I tried to put it in my basement which was 6 and a half, no good.
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We have 8'2" ceilings. I am 6'1" and have it mounted above a doorway so I cannot touch the ground with my toes when fully extended. When I pull up, my head still misses the ceiling by about 1". All pretty close, but perfect. Keep him in the basement!
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Hi Ed,Thanks for the question. This fan requires a minimum ceiling height of at least 92.5" in order to meet building codes, so you should be fine because 8.5 feet measures 102". Also, this fan cannot be flush mounted, but again, you should be just fine with your ceiling height. We hope this helps!Ed, if you have any other questions, or would like to place an order, please reach out to one of our awesome experts. Not only do they know everything, they'll also be able to give you the best price over the phone. Oh, and they're literally sitting right next to their phones right now :)Hansen Wholesale1-800-201-1193 Hi Ed,Thanks for the question. This fan requires a minimum ceiling height of at least 92.5" in order to meet building codes, so you should be fine because 8.5 feet measures 102". Also, this fan cannot be flush mounted, but again, you should be just fine with your ceiling height. We hope this helps!Ed, if you have any other questions, or would like to place an order, please reach out to one of our awesome experts. Not only do they know everything, they'll also be able to give you the best price over the phone. Oh, and they're literally sitting right next to... » Read More Hi Ed,Thanks for the question. This fan requires a minimum ceiling height of at least 92.5" in order to meet building codes, so you should be fine because 8.5 feet measures 102". Also, this fan cannot be flush mounted, but again, you should be just fine with your ceiling height. We hope this helps!Ed, if you have any other questions, or would like to place an order, please reach out to one of our awesome experts. Not only do they know everything, they'll also be able to give you the best price over the phone. Oh, and they're literally sitting right next to their phones right now :)Hansen Wholesale1-800-201-1193 « Show Less