How difficult to assemble? What is the limit that I need for (1) setup and (2) operation of a bowflex machine?
1653795
I assembled mine today and it took roughly 2.5 hours. I could have done it faster as I was also moving furniture around the living room to situate everything properly while i put it together.
740695
used this to upgrade a PR-1000 unit (the one that cannot be upgraded). Bowflex designed this machine in a way intended to pysically prevent the 310 and 410 pound upgrades. All that is required to perform the upgrades is to remove the welded on piece of metal on the upright that covers the plastic-plugged holes for the 310 rods, and the up-curved piece of metal at the back end of the bracket the rod box sits in to attach the 410 rods (which come in their own mini rod box). Five minutes with an angle grinder fitted with a cutting wheel removed the offending metal bits. Attaching all four upgrade rods took about another 10 minutes.
740697
I believe your PR1000 Bowflex can handle 300 pounds. If you do not have it already.If you have a spare set of approx. 1" diameter holes in rod holder base your set. Upgrade it's worth it. Of course you may have to remove the rod holder from the holding area, lay it on the side & stuff the rods in the holes and screw/secure them to the base. Flip it back upright place back into it's space and enjoy new resistance. No Pain No Gain!
6308
Assembly is not difficult -- it is easier with 2 people, but it can be done by one person. I recommend reading the instructions carefully. If you follow the directions, you should not have any problems.
1014582
Not to hard. It took me and my husband about 10-15 minutes to set up the first time. Considering it's size, it's not bad at all.
2021223
I hired a company in my area that specialized in assembling exercise equipment - I found them on Google. They sent over 2 guys that carried it downstairs to the basement, assemble it and teach me how to use and maintain it.
463875
$499 is a maximum amount off.. If you read the details of the offer, it's really 10% off the price of the machine and free shipping. You would only get the full $499 off if you buy the most expensive model, the Bowflex Revolution ($2,999.00 + shipping). If you put the promo code (FIT2015) in Bowflex's website, it shows that for the Xtreme 2 Se, you would save $159.90 off the machine (10%) and $169.99 to offset the shipping cost. The total after discounts is $1,439.10 which is $110.10 more than Amazon's current price of $1,329.00
111121
This elliptical is also available from retailers and they can deliver it fully assembled if that's what you want. I did the assembly myself, and it was not so bad, although it did take about 3 hours.
1570207
I managed an exercise equipment store for 21 years. If I had a dollar for every customer that got hurt because they didn't assemble something right, I would be a wealthy man. Tighten until the bolts push through. Otherwise, you are crazy to hang upside down from this thing. If you can't tighten them enough yourself, ask someone to help you. If you still can't do it, send the thing back. I don't think breaking your neck is going to help your back any.
587567
It is not difficult to assemble. Follow directions and takes about 30 minutes. If I remember correctly, they supplied needed Allen wrenches.Just make sure to use correct bolts for each step to avoid having to take back apart to correct mistake.
1101269
The basic assembly was not too hard (handle bars, pedals, training wheels). Getting the brakes adjusted is impossible. I am taking it to a bike shop to get the brakes adjusted by a pro. This was frustrating to me because I am pretty good at building and fixing things.
885867
I would be glad to provide a copy, but I'm not at my vacation home where the unit is located. As I remember the assembly is rather intuitive. I would suggest contacting Amazon customer service. Someone should be able to provide a copy of the instructions. Good luck!
666855
Doesn't take long. However, if you're unfamiliar with bicycle assembly or at least comfortable with basic mechanical assembly, I'd have a shop assemble it for a fee so they can align everything and adjust the brakes and gears. It could be a safety issue if not assembled properly.
1236704
Not difficult, but you do need 2 people for certain parts as it is long and heavy. Get everything together loosely and then tighten it up
938826
It can be assembled by one person. It took me about 2 hours to leisurely assemble.
915228
The assembly was simple with easy to follow instructions; just unpack it, read the instructions, locate the parts and insert/place parts as shown. It is also adjustable for height that works great for shorter individuals. It took me 5-10 minuites. Hope this helps.
698090
Sorry, I didn't mean to offend anyone but putting this together is as simple as lacing your shoes. Why don't you contact the manufacturer if its causing you such a headache. Maybe their support team will walk you through the setup,