Could it be that some thiongs have changed already, like getting sore feet or the squeeking?? Maybe even the hard way of putting it together?
1873917
I haven't gotten sore feet from using unless barefooted on it. Mine does make a little noise but it still works fine.
1873918
I use the gazelle as a cheap good aerobic workout,with music headphones I do not hear a squeak. I am on my forth gazelle they all squeak, and if you use them regularly they do fall apart in about 3 yrs. The gazelle is a good but cheap machine
1873919
Any exercise equipment that you stand or walk on is not going to stop sore feet, the only thing that helps that are walking shoes with good support or cross trainer shoes and of course losing the excess weight. The squeaking that some have with the Gazelle, I've not experienced with mine. Maybe retightening the screws/nuts/bolts? would help and some WD-40 or any other metal lubricant
1873920
I'm on my fourth Gazelle. Periodically I have to lubricate the places where the foot platform is attached to the cable and the cable is attached to the back posts. This seem to stop the squeeking when it occurs. Squeeking means parts are rubbing together without lubrication. If you are new to the Gazelle and you get sore feet maybe you are overdoing it. Make sure that you do the stretching and stop if you start getting pain and resume another day. I have been using a Gazelle since 2003.
1924621
check to see if steam is coming out, should be easy enough with some effort on a shiny smooth floor, might be a little rougher if on a floor that has an upraised pattern. ive never had trbl with ours but our floors are smooth.
903110
I would think they are pretty stiff..but with time it should get better..but I dont have your situation..I LOVE THEM...
2130451
Hi,I don't experience this as mushy, at the same time it is not too hard.But compare to the one we see here it is hard.
172440
It's sure possible. That's what was happening to ours. Paper had a 'wrinkled' look to it. A new fuser fixed the issue.
526927
some of mine are that way too. i think they could have put more time into the product. when i got mine, Michelangelo's foot was detached. i have since bought more turtles and kept them in the box.
1316266
Its been almost a year since I put mine together. I suggest you try the website for the company. I remember it wasn't too intense to put together. I'm sorry I can't offer more help, I don't want to steer you in the wrong direction.
2040989
Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors and friends are impressed. Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors... » Read More Haven't experienced that...but then I'm always wearing shoes when I'm outside! Through my shoes, they don't feel any hotter than anywhere else on my property (driveway, slate sidewalks, etc.) BTW, they went through their first winter in great shape (and it was one unusual winter around here...coldest in decades, so temperature on my feet wasn't a consideration from November through April!) ...still look like I just installed them yesterday (I covered my 300 square foot deck with them). They were a bit expensive, but the finished look is worth it in my opinion. Even my neighbors and friends are impressed. « Show Less
1702175
It was somewhat hard. The directions are not up to date. Some of the parts were already assembled and the paperwork was saying to put them together. Also I had a lot of the hardware missing from my shipment. The company did send another package to me but it took several weeks and several contacts to them. Hope this helps.
1332352
That is really strange. I remember they were pretty detailed and there were lots of little parts. Even with the directions we joked that we put everything wrong the first time. The trick is to line up the holes and the slots where things slide. I will look around on the outside chance we may have something. There has to be a way to contact the manufacturer.
2131480
I just remember when I went to put my chair together it was like the springs were backwards. It took my husband using extreme force to get them to work. I would have to look at my chair to see how many springs total and were they are located, unfortunately it's at work. I will check tomorrow.
735003
So Far, not at all. I would check the bolts now and then to make sure they are tight, though. Always a good idea.
1080479
Sounds like you need to loosen the bar that holds your feet in place one notch.
1378636
Hmm... Ours wasn't stiff but it takes kids a bit to get used to it. It's hard at first then once you get in the rhythm its great. We did buy ours about 5 years ago so it's possible they changed the way it's made. Sorry not much help.
889445
Not sure if it is just me or not, seems to me it is inconvenient to fix it every time even though it don't take that much time....it comes in loose parts and you have to connect it every time before use and after use to put it back, if you are planning to leave it assembled in a spot, it is a good one for the price....does that answer your question?
519442
Mine squeek horribly. Called manufacturer and was told it was a known defect in the assembly process. I am waiting for replacements to be made.
278731
It's been a while since we put it together. But if I recall correctly it doesn't work right away. You have to let it sit for a day or so. I know the proper way to do it is in the instructions. Just lemme know if you need any more help.