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(More customer reviews)A few years ago I severed ties with my gym and bought an elliptical machine for home. This one in fact: Schwinn 438 Elliptical Trainer [Discontinued]. At the time I paid twelve hundred bucks for it. I moved to a smaller place and had to sell it.
Now, having moved to a larger place, I decided to buy this elliptical machine (heavily discounted as it is a model from a prior year). It cost me less than half of what I paid for the Schwinn in 2007 . There are more current versions of the Schwinn currently available. This for example: Schwinn 431 Elliptical Trainer, which is cheaper than the one I had, but seem to be of similar, if not better quality.
The Diamondback Fitness 500er, is vastly superior to my previous elliptical machine in terms of build, smoothness or any other metric I can identify; particularly in terms of design & looks. It is also superior to every other machine I have tried myself, which cost less that a couple of grand. Why there are no other reviews of it I'm not sure.
The box it came in was a bit beat up, but everything was well packaged inside and there was no damage or scratching. There are not too many parts to put together. Once I managed to haul it upstairs (It really is a two person job, but I was impatient), it took me less than two hours to have everything assembled. I'd recommending taking your time and doing everything right.
A mat for this to stand on is unnecessary; it has four silicone 'feet' (think of the stuff roller-blade wheels are made of), which elevate everything else an inch above the ground.
The machine is amazingly silent, unlike any other I have ever used, including the Precor or Life Fitness models I've used at the gym (which offer a superior workout, but cost ten times as much). Controls and programs are fairly standard, but nothing fancy; I like it that way. The heart rate monitor works, but I prefer having one on my wrist. The motion is smooth and silent. There is no variability or adjustment to stride length (which is ample), but it works fine for me and my wife; I weight over 250lbs, and she's about half of that :-)
I've only had it for a few days, but the machine currently seems to be built like a rock, no squeaking or twisting. I'm fairly amazed how good it is and give it 5 enthusiastic stars. I'd happily pay twice of what I did.
Keep in mind that a more current model is now available: Diamondback Fitness 510Er Rear Drive Elliptical Trainer.
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