Advice on Home Ellipticals

[kirbydog48]

Hi all. DH and I have decided to purchase an elliptical and was wondering others' experiences with what brand, how you liked it, etc. Right now we're looking at the Nordic Track Audiostrider 990 and the Sole E35, which were highly rated in CR. We want to stay below $1,500 (some are over 5K!!).

 

[gottaluvPluto]

We did a lot of research on ellipticals and with that knowledge we purchased an
Octane. We have had it for over two years and it is used daily with no problems. They come in different levels, but you can get one for around $1800.00. I know it is a little more than what you want to spend, but in the long run it is worth it (if you use it).

 

[golfgal]

We have the 800 whatever Audiostrider and really like it. I am 5'4" and DH is 6' so finding one that had a comfortable stride length for both of us was hard. It is a little better for me then him but he still uses it just fine. We never use the mp3 attachment thing because neither of us have IPods but the kids do and that is a nice feature. Our's fold up but we have never used that because we have a "place" for it. We have had ours for about 5 years now.

 

[joviroxx]

Ive got the Sole E35 and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I did a lot of research myself and tried a lot of the ellipticals. Ive had it for about 18 months and have no complaints. Its even quite. Its in my bedroom and there are mornings I get up and do it and my DH sleeps right through it! If you can, go take a look at it though, as it takes up a lot of space.

 

[kirbydog48]

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Mermaid02]

We have a Kettler- great machine!

 

[gracie1]

I have a Proform elliptical, and bought it at BJ's for like $300. Had it going on 3 years now and it is awesome. Mine probably doesn't have everything the Nordictrack does, but it works good for the money! My mom and I also put it together.
I love, love, love my elliptical! I use it an hour everyday. Hope you enjoy it!