Good value.  Mounted to Elliptical.
597925
This mount is straight forward.  It would have been better if it could fit the width of my Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (GT-P7500, circa 2011).  I had to improvise when mounting this to our elliptical (see pics).  I paid for this.
3714455
Exactly what I needed for my elliptical.  Easy to install.  One minor issue is that initially when the full water bottle was in the holder, gravity took over and it didn't hold the bottle straight.  I remedied that by putting a strip of "non skid" shelf liner between the pole and the clamp.  Works great now.
2854375
My wife loves these phones for elliptical and stationary bike exercising while watching TV. Hold a charge well, and sound is fine. Pairing with a cheap transmitter plugged in the cable box audio out is a drama free exercise. Recommended!
612860
This machine exercises more muscles than flat-lander elliptical machines. Its cost makes me very happy that I use the machine at my YMCA.
2791378
Pretty much what I expected, with none of the problems I feared. It went together fairly easily,  but I did have someone help hold bits and hand me parts. Because I have a bad back, I did have to do about 3/4 of it and finish it later (getting up and down from the floor is hard for me, as is any twisting or bending). Back when I was well, I estimate it would have taken me between a half hour and forty-five minutes. I also have hand and wrist problems, so I went back and retightened all the bolts at the end of the assembly.

The main reason I chose this machine is that it can be used both as a stationary bike and as an elliptical machine. Since I have back issues, I thought it would be good to be able to change positions if the one I was in began to aggravate my back. It turned out to be a wise idea. I can move from the bike to the elliptical and  back to the bike with barely a pause.  Each position bothers me in a different way, but because I can switch back and forth, I can actually get some use out of the machine before having to quit. If I'd gotten either a stationary bike or an elliptical machine, I probably would have never used it because I'd only be able to use it a few minutes at a time, which would be frustrating.

One thing I don't like about the machine is that the seat can only be adjusted up and down, not forward and back. I'm quite short, and so when seated, I have to lean forward significantly to reach the arm poles. This position is a no-go for me, particularly with the slight twisting that accompanies the arm movement, so when I use it as a bike, I don't use the poles. They are fine for me when using it as an elliptical, though. It's a nice feature that they can be fixed in a stationary position, too.

The tension knob doesn't seem to do much to actually change the resistance, but it's the kind of trade off you make when getting one of the less expensive machines.

I found all the parts to be pretty heavy-duty, and they went together fairly easily, with the exception of the pedals. I found it fiddly to get the bolts in at just the right angle, but once they were, they screwed in securely. Be sure to remember that the left pedal bolt will screw in like it would on a bicycle -- tighten turning to the LEFT, or counterclockwise, the opposite from most everything else. The instructions, particularly for the second step, weren't the best written, but they were adequate once I'd puzzled over them and looked at all the parts.

The little computer that reports your time, speed, etc., is extremely flimsy. The mount for it on the front of the machine is slightly too bulky for the slot on the back of the plastic unit, as if the slot were designed to fit over the mounting bracket before the machine was painted. As a result, the unit never feels securely mounted. Because it's also very lightweight and feels like very thin plastic, I am concerned that pressing the button will at some point cause the unit to fall off the machine and break.

The machine is fairly quiet, seems sturdy overall, and provides a basic workout at a basic price. No buyer's remorse yet!
1859407
We've only had it a month or so, but it certainly works fine so far. If anything worth mention develops, we'll say something. We're using it for a Nordic Track front drive elliptical. Center positive, by the way. We had a bit of trouble determining that before ordering.
2238615
Placed under new elliptical.  Length is perfect as.  Nice amount of cushioning.  Flexible length if you do not need entire length.  Appears to be well made.  Was a little concerned when purchased as it was noticeably cheaper than others out for sale, that were smaller.  Reviews were good so decided to take a chance, and glad I did.
2611211
I really like my LifeSpan EL1000 elliptical and feel it is well worth my money. It's very smooth and gives me a fluid motion as I exercise. The walking stride and the arm movement are very natural. The elliptical console is colorful and tells me everything I need to know. The small size of the elliptical is great too. It is compact and doesn't take up much floor space, and even though our ceiling height is only 7 feet, my husband who is 6 feet tall can use it too. I've tried other elliptical trainers and this one is the best. My LifeSpan is easy to use and just feels good when I use it. It has helped me be healthier - I've lost weight and strengthened my arms and leg muscles. I got my elliptical within days of ordering. Assembly was faster than I expected with good instructions. One of the plastic covers over the handlebar joint didn't fit tight originally but I got it fixed quickly. I would recommend this elliptical.
3561635
After reviewing a number of upright exercise bikes (Schwinn Active 10, 120, 140 Upright Series Upright Exercise Bikes)both on Amazon and at my local sporting good stores (Dick's, and Sears), I chose this bike for the following reasons:
- # of pre-loaded workout programs (11+ the ability to create custom ones),
- the look and feel,
- the display offered the ability to track time, interval time, RPM, watts, distance, pulse, speed, calories, resistance,
- the brand, and
- the Polar heart rate program.

The unit arrived quickly to my home and I was able to assemble it easily within 2 hours.  The instructions were easy to read and had a reasonable level of detail.  In all, not a bad experience with setting up the unit.

My wife, daughter and I have spent the past three days exercising on the unit and have found it satisfactory for someone no taller than 5'9".  My wife's reaction was that the unit was smaller than she had anticipated, but found nonetheless, performed greater than expected.  The unit gives one the ability to set up user profiles and I did find that this part of the documentation was not as detailed as it should be especially in terms of setting up custom workout programs.  However, my daughter - 14 years old was able to within five minutes, navigate the menus to quickly start a work out.

At this point, I would recommend this product to a friend or colleague.
3068100
Received the Schwinn 420 Elliptical (2012) a few days ago. First, the assembly of the machine CAN be done by only one person.  I know, because I did put it all together myself.  Took about 4 hours, but I took my sweet time and included in that time was the sorting out of the parts and the nuts and bolts.  I do things like this because I am very well organized, takes a bit longer, but less hassle looking for this and that during the assembly process. I am a senior and put this thing together myself, I am sure a younger person would have no problem putting it together alone without any help.  I do think probably the hardest part was attaching the MAIN FRAME to the FRONT and REAR stabilizers, especially because I did this on a carpeted floor.  This would be the only time a 2nd person would of come in handy, because of the weight of the MAIN FRAME(Flywheel). Once that was attached securely it was just a matter of following the directions and attaching the rest of the parts.  Parts that needed to be labeled Right and Left were marked very plainly.  Some parts had a light coating of oil or lightweight grease on them.  I sprayed on a light coating of white lithium grease on these parts to make sure they were well lubricated before assembly.  The instructions do not say so, but depending on how much the machine is used, I would re-lubricate these parts a least once a year with a quality lithium based grease.  Once you put this machine together you will know the parts that need the grease and un-assembly is simple to do this little bit of maintenance. The nuts and bolts are made of good quality material even though the machine was made in China.  Tools are supplied, but honestly you should use tools of better quality that you have in your tool box to speed up assembly.  You only need a 6mm hex wrench (Allen Key as we used to call them), a 11mm socket and ratchet or an 11mm open end or box wrench.  If you attach the bottle holder you will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver. They are the only tools I needed for assembly. The instructions provided were good, just a slight more detail on some things would of been better though.  The machine is constructed of very good materials and looks like the unit should last a long time.

Drawback and fix.  Well there is no fix for the useless fan that is attached to the console, I do suppose it does move some air around, but not enough to do any good during a workout.  Has 3 speeds and even at the highest speed the fan does just about nothing.

The other drawback is the inability to see and read the LCD screen.  It is NOT back-lit and reminds me of LCD screens from the early 80's or before.  I do think the person in charge of designing the console for this unit was either half asleep or fully asleep when he/she designed it.

I am not returning the unit just for the poor choice of consoles Schwinn decided to use on this unit.  Mechanically the unit as good as units cost a lot more.

To fix the LCD readout I went out and purchased a clip on light.  The one I bought is a Tensor LED Clip Lamp, the LED type of light is perfect for reading the LCD display.  I just clipped it on the top of console and the flexible goose neck allows you to position the lamp over the display for easy reading. It stays in place perfectly while the machine is in use and really makes a big difference in the ability to read the display.  I know, I know, your really shouldn't have to go out and buy this, but sometimes you have to do what you have to do to make things work.  So instead of griping and complaining about the cheap console and read-out, I fixed what some reviewers complained about the most.

The console is powered by an AC adapter that plugs into the unit.  Some earlier units I think were powered by a 9 volt battery.  I like the idea of using AC adapter over a battery.

All in all, my wife is happy with this elliptical machine and for the price paid is more than well worth the money.
3957138
I did lots of research on elliptical's before deciding to buy this one. I bought this one, because A) I tested it at a sporting goods store and thought it was amazing for the price, and B) there were no reviews of it available anywhere, because it was new. No reviews in my mind, meant, no negative reviews to turn me off from it like there were for every single other elliptical I considered.

Cutting to the chase, it works well. It has adjustments so you can set the pedals between 16 and 20", whereas I typically use mine at 19" and I'm only 5'5". There is a total of 18 program settings, 9 that focus on how many calories you want to burn, and 9 that focus on how long you want exercise. There is also a manual setting.. just start peddling, increase resistance and go until you want to stop. This is the setting I typically use, at resistance level 6, for 20 minutes. Burns me 250 calories. Not bad.

Other capabilities are the myfit option, which excited me when I bought it, but you have to purchase some things separately for about another $100, which I will probably never do. It also has a build in Ipod dock, that i have not tested. I prefer to watch a video on my laptop off to the side while exercising.

Now the cons, and honestly, this will be enough to make me wish there were reviews before I bought this. These cons may or may not, only apply to MY elliptical, however.
-It rocks back and forth. And again, I'm small, light, and am not using a lot of resistance or effort, so it's a structural issue. As you see in the picture of it, it doesn't have a lot of support at the front to keep it down.
-Mine squeaks like crazy. Although I know why, and I'll tell you, it is the most annoying thing ever. Although I can get away with dealing with it because I have a hearing loss and just keep my hearing device off. The reason for the squeaking is because when I was putting together the leg with the arm on the left side, the leg, or arm, piece was off in its design. You have to insert a metal rod into the front end of the leg that attaches to the arm, then back to the leg, so it glides like it does, and I had to push down on the leg to get it aligned with the arm to get the rod in. And when I use the machine, I can tell this is where the squeaking, and maybe even the rocking issue, is coming from, b/c when peddling, it's forcing itself in and out of the appropriate alignment to deal with this. Otherwise, this does not seem to have a negative impact on it's capabilities and its usage, nor will it probably cause structural issues someday. It is just an annoyance that if it turns out the squeaking is more common than with mine, no one would buy this. Again though, the one I tested at a store, didn't speak...and didn't rock.. that I recall.

But otherwise, for only $600, it's not a horrible elliptical. But I've definitely read enough reviews to see many in this price range break down within a year, come with broken parts, have limited electrical options (setting the resistance or time, etc) and so on.

The one thing I wish it had though, as a free, built in BMI took where you simply enter your age, weight, and height, and it'll take a more appropriate guess at how many calories you burn. I assume that would come with the MyFit program if you buy it, but it's not built into this.
3549650
This treadmill is a good value. You get a good work out because of the incline.

 Im 60+ and it only took me about half an hour to assemble. The directions were very clear, all the nuts and bolts were clearly labeled, and they even included a combination wrench and Phillips screwdriver. Those were the only tools needed.
2294665
I researched different trainers after our treadmill stopped working. I had not used elliptical before but had heard that they are less stressful on your joints and my creaky knees need a break. Some of the other reviews that I read spoke about the weight and difficulty assembling the unit. The thing does weigh 200 or 300 pounds (you can check it is in the specifications), so it is not something one person can carry and the box is much to big to move alone. It was delivered to our door and I took it piece by piece down to the basement were we use it. I was able to assemble the unit in about 2 hours without any difficulties, all parts were present and the fit and finish were well done. We have been using the machine for a couple of months and enjoy it and get a good workout from the machine. It operates very smoothly and with very little noise. Compared to our treadmill I would almost say it is silent. I can comfortably watch TV and excise without blaring the volume on the TV. Happy with the unit and look forward to using it.
762431
overall not a bad value.  The band system is pretty simple to use and is very effective at isolating muscles with varied levels of resistance, etc.  The handles are a little flimsy, but you could easily sub in your own more decent pair.  The bands themselves are great though and the door apparatus is clever and effective.  It is awesome for when I'm not in the mood for going to the gym.  I can still get a great workout in at home between the bands and the pullup bar.

The pullup bar on the otherhand was a little bit of a pain.  First off the package arrived damaged and the parts bag was split open so I only received about half the hardware necessary to put the thing together.  That didn't matter though because the holes in the poles weren't fully drilled out, so I couldn't fit the screws they provided me in anyway until I broke out the ol' dewalt and drilled holes myself.  Once I did that and found some extra screws lying around it went together fairly easily.  I must say the one piece long bar is a more sturdy base than that of the iron gym, and being a 200 pound guy I feel much safer using this pullup bar instead.  The pieces are pretty much interchangable oddly enough.  I'm a little slow perhaps, but I couldn't figure out the door mount hole drilling latch thing, so now I've just got a couple useless black hooks in my wall, and a few rather decent sized holes to spackle.  Overall, not the best product or delivery, but still very pleased considering the price.  Like the title goes, you pay for what you get.
4754353
This is a nice low cost exercise bike.  I was able to get the free shipping and it arrived fairly fast.  I put it together myself in less than an hour.  I followed the included instructions with no problem.  I had prior experience putting together an elliptical machine, this was MUCH easier!  It had all the parts and is extremely sturdy.  It is very quiet which makes for a good workout while watching TV.  The one small inconvenience is the computer screen is not back-lit.  I fixed that by placing a lamp nearby.  The seat is adjustable which allows various family members to use the bike. It has multiple programs that provide a variety of workouts.  Not gym quality of course but well worth the cost and effort to put it together.  Well pleased with Horizon quality.

Have had the exercise bike since December 2011.  Bike 30 minutes to an hour daily.
3998919
Assembly: About 10 minutes (would have been 5 minutes but the illustration for the very first step is completely inaccurate. Supplied tools work fine. Even though there are minimal parts, a parts ID page would have been very helpful.
Now for the important part, usage: . I'm a tall man and was a little concerned about the stability of the design. As long as I'm careful, I shouldn't have any problems. The resistance is, of course, supplied by one's own body. I have concerns about the impact on the base, as I exercise. I think I'll rig a rubber absorber. I like the concept of this low-impact exerciser and I want it to last for a long time. I think it has a lot of potential and so far it's a decent workout. Given the small amount of horizontal space it takes and the reasonable price, I think it's a good solution for a quick supplemental workout.
NOTE: Ensure there is sufficient overhead room. For a taller person at full extension, 8 feet would be a good height. It can be used with a shorter arm extension, just mount the upper handlebars a little lower to avoid bashing one's knuckles on the ceiling.
573676
This elliptical is probably the most well reviewed based on price and build quality. If you can assemble it your self or can have a mechanically apt relative then by all means purchase it locally rather than having it shipped. The 270 lb box can be removed from a PU truck bed and moved via dolly by one strong guy. Unbox it in a convenient spot then join the fly wheel side to the track side and lay the rollers on their guides(at this point it moves like a long but manageable wheel barrow). Finish the assembly wherever its going to live. Considering you just dropped a grand and a half go spend 20 bucks on a 8 piece ratcheting box wrench set and throw the included wrench in a dumpster.

On to the performance- the workout provided by said equipment is Very Efficient. You will be fortunate if you make 10 min on your first session!
It is very stable and quiet as well.

My primary reason for choosing this machine over other local choices was the dedicated firmware interface. Nearly all of the Android powered interface ellipticals in two stores were hung in some manner or incommunicative with the hard ware. Granted they may have a rough exsistance on a showroom floor but it seems that is a probable and likely fate(thankyou but no). I can see why it is so well reviewed and would not hesitate recommending it.