Bowflex Max Trainer Series Bowflex Original Series
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About Bowflex Max Trainer Series Bowflex Original Series
Overall Feedback:
72% positive
65% praised the adjustability, while 35% found it complicated
I find it difficult to use the arm bar position and step size as there is no adjustment available. A second position for the arm bar could be provided by another set of mounting holes, which would be better.
I am short and find that there is no flexibility in the position of the arms, which one would assume were placed in position for someone of average height. I placed a 9x6x4 inch Yoga block on top of each pedal to raise myself up enough to make the arm position comfortable without affecting anything else.
69% liked the informative display, while 31% encountered issues
The display arrangement is well done and the dial display for calorie burn rate is more readable than just the typical digital display of numbers.
A new cable is required as the display suddenly died.
The display on my elliptical-training-machine burned out 4 times and looked like squiggly lines.
69% praised the ergonomics, but 31% experienced discomfort
I find it difficult to hold onto the arm bars of the elliptical trainer as they are not shaped intelligently and do not provide an ergonomic grip.
66% liked the quiet operation, but 34% found it noisy
I tighten the bolts and oil the glide bars once a week to keep the noise level low and the machine feeling solid.
I don't hear the noise that many reviews have mentioned.
The fan on my elliptical machine is somewhat loud and makes more noise when pushed harder.
The machine is quite noisy with both the fan and the steps movement. It will be difficult to listen to a show on TV unless the volume is very high.
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69% appreciated the resistance levels, but 31% desired more
At almost any resistance, the workout is fairly tough for me, but the 8 levels of resistance are sufficient.
I am disappointed with the resistance levels of the elliptical machine. The resistance levels stopped working and then the HIT training setting stopped working. Now, at level 8 (the highest resistance), it feels like I am at level 2.
I complained that the resistance level is made out of cheap plastic and when I tried to adjust the knob, it popped off.
63% praised the stride length, while 37% found it short
The elliptical machine is built for someone a couple of inches shorter than me.
68% appreciated the high weight capacity, but 32% found it limited
I weigh 233 lbs and move smoothly on the machine without any problem, indicating its good weight capacity.
Due to my height, it's almost impossible to hold onto the arm bars without moving into a non-ergonomic shape.
