Thanks for this review! So i am the luckiest lady! I had a older 7.1 model and happened on bidding on this model on an auction and it said "didn't power up when plugged in" I took a chance. They obviously didn't know that there is a power switch. So i got it for $5 the only thing wrong is the tv was broken off and wasn't included!! I have a nordic track spin bike and nordictrack treadmill and love all of them!
Just purchased the newer commercial 14.9 elliptical (little bit of a different version) from Best Buy...your review sold the deal! BTW, you can probably have someone disassemble and move it to your basement. Great job with the weight loss!
Thanks. It is a great machine. I considered taking it apart but I would have to strip it down a lot to make the 90 degree turns on my basement stairs. Given that my wife would have pain when using it, we opted to get the Cybex Arc trainer which she had used at the gym. Since it was smaller, it was easier to get into the basement. I do like it but I miss some of the features of the Nordic Track as it is such a good machine.
Literally just got the 12.9 yesterday; I wish I would have seen your review first. I will be grateful for what I have , for now, lol. The 14.9 looks amazing😔 Thanks for sharing!
Awesome review. Just picked mine up 2 hours ago used for $500. Replacing the cheap (price isn’t) made Bowflex M5Trainer I had which broke. This thing is a beast/beautiful machine for a home gym.
I recently found out that the model he has in the video is the special “Elite” version. They only offer these when the regular ones run out of stock, or for special promotions. The newest version of this machine is about $2k and has a very nice built in 14” display (his has a 7” display). Not sure with the new upgraded version if they will go back to offering the Elite one, as I think most do what he stated he did and mount a larger TV on the wall in front of his machine. Great review though RR!
Thank you for a great review. My wife and I have started thinking about buying this exact unit and was excited about your video until you mentioned your wife's meniscus tear. My wife has had one surgery already and is scheduled for another one just next week. :-( Might have to rethink this purchase.
Yes, it was just a bit much for her knee injury. I bought a Cybex Arc Trainer about 1.5 years ago (around the time I made this video) and she can use that without issue. This has also proven helpful for me as I took a bad spill on my dirt bike and messed up my knee a little. I was traveling for work a few weeks ago and tried getting on the elliptical they had at the hotel and it messed up my knee for a few days, yet the Arc trainer doesn't bother my knee at all. I can still burn just as many calories as the Nordictrack but without pain in my knee. I did a review of the Arc Trainer as well here...ruclips.net/video/Gl0m9_Eq7oM/видео.html. You can find them used at a reasonable price but new they are pretty expensive.
I bought a Nordic treadmill some 12 years ago and that's the EXACT same touch screen. Exactly the same. I can't believe they've changed nothing. The whole console is also just the same as my treadmill, but a bit narrower. You would expect some kind of upgrade in picture quality. Granted, it's not for entertainment, but still.
As I am not familiar with what they did previously, I cannot really add much. However, I work in tech as an Engineer. The touchscreen is basically a 7" android tablet just like you would buy online or at Best Buy. It just has a custom s/w interface application running on top. You can actually kill the application and get to the base Android operating system (looks like it may be running Kit Kat). Android tablets all look pretty much the same over the years so I'm not really surprised that the design hasn't changed much. I would expect that they refresh the application running on top but it's functional and works pretty well and certainly better than a lot of current machines that still use crappy LED block lights.
Hi, thank you for this informative review. I would like to ask if buying a 7-year old used elliptical with the same unit you had in this video is worth it? According to the seller it is in good condition. It is my first time buying a used fitness equipment like this that’s why I’m not sure if I will get the deal. I will appreciate your advice. Have a great day!
I believe mine was 7 years old when i got it. I think you just need to look it over carefully and see how well it was taken care of. Look for rust anywhere, see if the bearings are smooth when you get on it. See if the buttons on the control panel and handles feel worn. Mine was in near new shape so it was very well cared for and everything worked smoothly. If there is anything that gives you pause, there is probably a reason for that so it may be best to walk away unless you feel like it is easily repaired.
I just picked one of these up used and the TV display doesn't seem to work. Does that have anything to do with the elliptical or is it strictly a TV monitor? Is it integrated at all or just basically mounted to the machine?
got mine today and had assembly team assembled it for me. assembly team was quick to leave the scene before I can test anything by telling me, I should contact support team if I ever run into trouble. but damn, they are right. as soon as I get on and start pedaling, left pedal starts to squeaking. I can pin point the location but I checked all bolts on left pedal and they were tightened up. i am so pissed coz I just dropped $1800 for this and it starts to squeaking from day one. i am 280lbs but and pedal doesn't squeak when pedal it with my hands without getting on elliptical. can my heavy weight causes squeaking noise even though I am 70 lbs under supposedly 350lbs weight limit or there is something wrong with my elliptical?
What Is The Best Exercise Machine If Your Goal Is To Lower Your Blood Pressure? I was thinking of getting a stationary bike or an elliptical from NordicTrack. I have high blood pressure and currently do 0 exercise and was recommended by my doctor to do at least 30 minutes a day.
Let me start by saying I am not a fitness/health expert. However, I too have high blood pressure and exercise is part of how iI control it. As I travel a lot for work, I get to try different machines on a regular basis based upon what equipment the hotel has. I don't know if one machine is better than the other for this type of stuff. So I think it comes down to why type of machine are you most comfortable on for exercising. I personally don't like stationary bikes, I've owned one in the past and it just didn't work for me. I switched to an elliptical and found I liked it more. I tried an Arc Trainer from Cybex and liked it more than the elliptical. So the Arc Trainer is my primary machine now along with weights. I have found that this has helped me control my blood pressure and I do a min. of 30 mins a day but more often 45mins to an hour on the Arc Trainer and then weights every other day. I think the point is find a machine you like as it will make it easier for you to work out (making less excuses). Cardio machines of any type will help improve your health, you just need to find out what you like. Hope that helps.
Can you make a video showing how the incline adjusts? My friend has one and hers takes a long time to reach the desired setting and we are thinking that hers may need repair but maybe it’s normal? Thanks!!
Unfortunately, I don't have this elliptical any longer. I have upgraded to a Cybex Arc Trainer. I tried one at a hotel and really liked it so I sold the elliptical and bought the Arc Trainer.
I bought mine used. With the pandemic, any fitness equipment is hard to find and expensive. I did sell this earlier this year and replaced it with a Cybex Arc Trainer. It does not have a TV on it so I picked up a small TV and just mounted it on the wall in front of it. Not sure if that is an option for you or not but might see if that will work.
Thanks for stopping by. I think it helps to understand what I did and why in order to understand the results. My goal was to lose weight without radically changing my diet. Now, I don't eat a ton of fast food nor a bunch of junk/candy, etc. but I'm also not the healthiest eater either. I wanted to see what I could do about my weight without doing any diets because I do enjoy the foods I do eat. When I first started, I could barely do 5 mins without getting winded and out of breath. However, I stuck to it every day and was able to go longer and longer. The machine was in my home office so I would jump on it for 5 mins in between emails and phone calls a few times a day and then do a workout in the evenings of 30-40 mins. So, my daily total was somewhere between 40mins and an hour. The resistance level and inclination slowly increased as well. Before I sold it (bought a Cybex Arc Trainer to replace it), I was at about a 5-7 degree inclination and a resistance level of 5 (out of 25 levels). Hope that helps.
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, there are wheels on the front so moving it around isn't too bad. There are handles on the rear so you can pick it up, but it is still heavy. I just bought a Cybex Arc Trainer 2 weeks ago and will be posting a comparative review on that shortly. Want a bit more time with it to get to know it better but stay tuned.
Are you asking if you can put the pre-programmed workouts on the TV? No, those are displayed on the tablet screen. However, the TV does have an HDMI input so if you want to hook up a source with workouts on it, you can but not sure that does any good because they won't change the incline or resistance on the elliptical. Hope that helps.
You mentioned that it is heavy, what is the actual footprint size. More concerned about the length it takes up from front to back? Are you able to move it yourself or do you need help?
I found mine used on Craig's List. As far as I know, Nordictrack still makes this model...it has some updates but overall it's still the same unit. It currently looks like they are currently out of stock. www.nordictrack.com/elliptical/elite-14-9-elliptical
This is the “Elite” version, which is only occasionally offered. But with the newest version released, which has a whopping 14” HD display built in, you basically don’t need the TV mounted on it. Better to simply mount a much bigger TV on the wall, since TVs are so inexpensive now.
This model actually comes with the TV and mount already on it. I have since replaced this elliptical with an Arc Trainer that does not have a TV. Therefore, I just mounted a 40" TV to the wall in front of it. If you really want to mount a display to the elliptical itself, you would probably need to have a local machine shop design fabricate a mount of some sort.
@@RoughRidersTV Thanks for the reply I ended up not getting it - Its hard finding a tv monitor to mount. The location of the workout equipment and the wall are not parallel plus the wall may not be strong enough to mount on. Currently, using a spin bike & lap top not the best but it works for now - Thanks again for the feedback.
I'm not really interested in all the i fit stuff. I've read that there's 35 pre set programs. But I'm looking for a machine that I can program my own workout into. Is there an option for that on this?
Sorry, I don't remember. As I don't have this machine anymore, I don't know if you can program your own routines. Most of the time, I did this on the fly depending on how I was feeling at that moment. I would increase the ramp and the resistance for a bit and then lower it back down. I would also increase my pace for a few mins.
@@andreaj2621 A couple of reasons. 1) my wife has bad knees and could not use the machine. 2) I could not get it down into my basement where the rest of my weights and exercise equipment resides. I have 2 90 degree turns and a low ceiling and this was just too large to make those turns. So I picked up a Cybex Arc Trainer which I could get downstairs and it was easier on the knees so my wife could use it as well. Getting it down into the basement was the biggest reason. I loved having it in my office so I could do short, quick workouts throughout the day but all my other stuff was in the basement so I didn't like working the elliptical, then running downstairs to do weights, then back up stairs for the elliptical, then back down for more weights. It was all just too inconvenient. Hence, getting a machine that I could get down the stairs was critical.
I just got my 14.9 Nordictrack elliptical and it came broken. I had professionals put it together for $250.00 and ICon is charging me a return and restocking fee of $440.00. I am fighting this fee because the machine came broken and why would they restock a broken machine. I must have gotten someone else's restocked broken machine. Now I have to have someone come to disassemble it for another $120.00. I'm out $850.00 and no elliptical, I'm sure I'm just one of the unlucky one's as I bought this because of all the good reviews, but if you look at the consumer affairs reviews the last few months they must be mass producing these because a lot of people are having the same problem. Also, they make money when you send the machine back.
Sorry this happened to you. I can honestly say, this was not my experience with the machine but it was also about 5 years old when I sold it to get the Cybex Arc Trainer and it worked fine for me for the years I had it. I did buy it used and not directly from NordicTrack. Seems like you have a strong case to pursue some form of compensation.
@@RoughRidersTV I have to sue them now. I have been waiting on hold for over an hour every time I called them and had to hang up to go back to work. I have been emailing them also but they just have automatic messages. I will have to pursue a case. I think because of the pandemic this company is overwhelmed with business and mass-producing its products and can't keep up with supply and demand and I was just told some of the parts I needed are even out of stock and other been waiting months before me to get their machines fixed. I'm so disappointed and frustrated at this point. I liked your review and that is one reason why I bought mine...but had to post this so others know what can happen. It seems their reviews are getting worst since March 2020...They are selling restocked machines, if your lucky you can get a great machine if unlucky you will get mine or one like it. Thank you Rough Riders for getting back to me. I have to look into the Cybex Arc trainer but not sure if I could afford it unless they don't charge me these fee's.
@@lujohn1008 I typically buy used fitness equipment. I found a used Cybex Arc trainer for 900. I know this was a steal because they are normally 1500 and up used. It is about 6 years old but so far (4 months) it is holding up well and getting used every day. I did post a review of that as well. Best of luck in getting your issue resolved.
I always used headphones when I worked out on that machine. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the console. There is also a vol. up/down button on the console. Likewise, I could also use the remote for the TV to turn up/down the volume. If I didn't use the headphone port, the sound would come out of the speakers on the TV.
Thanks for dropping by. So, the machine is 70" high with the TV. As you can see in the video, I pop up about an extra 12-18" above that and I am 5'8. Hope that helps.
The TV came with the unit. You can remove it if you want but the mount is built in and bolts onto the machine. When I was using this at my old house, I removed the TV and mount and instead, mounted a larger TV on the wall in front of the machine.
I am not sure. I don't really track my calorie intake so that I can compare it to what I was burning on the machine. My philosophy has been that working out allows me to eat what I want and not worry about calorie intake...as long as I am working out everyday anyway.
I purchased one of these directly from NordicTrack. Many of the parts were damaged and the quality of the product is terrible. Even though the unit is within the 30 day return window, customer service refused to even create a return ticket. I've had a NordicTrack treadmill and elliptical in the past. Both were excellent but I will never buy another product from them again. Customer service is terrible and the fit and finish doesn't meet historical standards for this brand. Buyers Beware!
I bought mine used. Overall, it was a solid machine. Fit/finish seemed fine. Did have a s/w bug that could stand to be fixed but other than that, it was fine. I don't know how old it was though so it is possible that the current quality is not on par with the unit I had. I did end up selling it though when I bought the Cybex Arc Trainer. It was easier on the knee than the elliptical.
Not sure I would say it's really bulky but it's definitely not designed to fold up and slide under a bed or anything. This is a commercial grade machine made to withstand a lot of use and therefore uses heavy gauge steel tubing with strong welds. If you need a space saver design, this is not the model for you but if you want something that will last, this is a pretty solid model.
Thanks for this review! So i am the luckiest lady! I had a older 7.1 model and happened on bidding on this model on an auction and it said "didn't power up when plugged in" I took a chance. They obviously didn't know that there is a power switch. So i got it for $5 the only thing wrong is the tv was broken off and wasn't included!! I have a nordic track spin bike and nordictrack treadmill and love all of them!
Just purchased the newer commercial 14.9 elliptical (little bit of a different version) from Best Buy...your review sold the deal! BTW, you can probably have someone disassemble and move it to your basement. Great job with the weight loss!
Thanks. It is a great machine. I considered taking it apart but I would have to strip it down a lot to make the 90 degree turns on my basement stairs. Given that my wife would have pain when using it, we opted to get the Cybex Arc trainer which she had used at the gym. Since it was smaller, it was easier to get into the basement. I do like it but I miss some of the features of the Nordic Track as it is such a good machine.
Literally just got the 12.9 yesterday; I wish I would have seen your review first. I will be grateful for what I have , for now, lol. The 14.9 looks amazing😔 Thanks for sharing!
No problem. Thanks for watching. Enjoy that 12.9.
Awesome review. Just picked mine up 2 hours ago used for $500. Replacing the cheap (price isn’t) made Bowflex M5Trainer I had which broke. This thing is a beast/beautiful machine for a home gym.
That's awesome, sounds like a great deal. Glad you liked the review.
I recently found out that the model he has in the video is the special “Elite” version. They only offer these when the regular ones run out of stock, or for special promotions. The newest version of this machine is about $2k and has a very nice built in 14” display (his has a 7” display). Not sure with the new upgraded version if they will go back to offering the Elite one, as I think most do what he stated he did and mount a larger TV on the wall in front of his machine. Great review though RR!
It was not specifically marked Elite but it very well could be. I know it was the higher end model.
Thank you for a great review. My wife and I have started thinking about buying this exact unit and was excited about your video until you mentioned your wife's meniscus tear. My wife has had one surgery already and is scheduled for another one just next week. :-( Might have to rethink this purchase.
Yes, it was just a bit much for her knee injury. I bought a Cybex Arc Trainer about 1.5 years ago (around the time I made this video) and she can use that without issue. This has also proven helpful for me as I took a bad spill on my dirt bike and messed up my knee a little. I was traveling for work a few weeks ago and tried getting on the elliptical they had at the hotel and it messed up my knee for a few days, yet the Arc trainer doesn't bother my knee at all. I can still burn just as many calories as the Nordictrack but without pain in my knee. I did a review of the Arc Trainer as well here...ruclips.net/video/Gl0m9_Eq7oM/видео.html. You can find them used at a reasonable price but new they are pretty expensive.
@@RoughRidersTV Thats awesome, thanks. I'll look at your review right now.
SOLD! Thank you for this honest review.
Thanks for stopping by. Glad the video helped
I bought a Nordic treadmill some 12 years ago and that's the EXACT same touch screen. Exactly the same. I can't believe they've changed nothing. The whole console is also just the same as my treadmill, but a bit narrower. You would expect some kind of upgrade in picture quality. Granted, it's not for entertainment, but still.
As I am not familiar with what they did previously, I cannot really add much. However, I work in tech as an Engineer. The touchscreen is basically a 7" android tablet just like you would buy online or at Best Buy. It just has a custom s/w interface application running on top. You can actually kill the application and get to the base Android operating system (looks like it may be running Kit Kat). Android tablets all look pretty much the same over the years so I'm not really surprised that the design hasn't changed much. I would expect that they refresh the application running on top but it's functional and works pretty well and certainly better than a lot of current machines that still use crappy LED block lights.
Hi, thank you for this informative review. I would like to ask if buying a 7-year old used elliptical with the same unit you had in this video is worth it? According to the seller it is in good condition. It is my first time buying a used fitness equipment like this that’s why I’m not sure if I will get the deal.
I will appreciate your advice. Have a great day!
I believe mine was 7 years old when i got it. I think you just need to look it over carefully and see how well it was taken care of. Look for rust anywhere, see if the bearings are smooth when you get on it. See if the buttons on the control panel and handles feel worn. Mine was in near new shape so it was very well cared for and everything worked smoothly. If there is anything that gives you pause, there is probably a reason for that so it may be best to walk away unless you feel like it is easily repaired.
I just picked one of these up used and the TV display doesn't seem to work. Does that have anything to do with the elliptical or is it strictly a TV monitor? Is it integrated at all or just basically mounted to the machine?
got mine today and had assembly team assembled it for me. assembly team was quick to leave the scene before I can test anything by telling me, I should contact support team if I ever run into trouble. but damn, they are right. as soon as I get on and start pedaling, left pedal starts to squeaking. I can pin point the location but I checked all bolts on left pedal and they were tightened up. i am so pissed coz I just dropped $1800 for this and it starts to squeaking from day one. i am 280lbs but and pedal doesn't squeak when pedal it with my hands without getting on elliptical. can my heavy weight causes squeaking noise even though I am 70 lbs under supposedly 350lbs weight limit or there is something wrong with my elliptical?
Thk u for your honest review
You are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Fantastic review, thank you and well done on the weightloss, just wondering can you turn the monitor on top outwards ?
You are welcome. As for the monitor, not an option. Thanks for stopping by though and sharing your thoughts.
What Is The Best Exercise Machine If Your Goal Is To Lower Your Blood Pressure? I was thinking of getting a stationary bike or an elliptical from NordicTrack. I have high blood pressure and currently do 0 exercise and was recommended by my doctor to do at least 30 minutes a day.
Let me start by saying I am not a fitness/health expert. However, I too have high blood pressure and exercise is part of how iI control it. As I travel a lot for work, I get to try different machines on a regular basis based upon what equipment the hotel has. I don't know if one machine is better than the other for this type of stuff. So I think it comes down to why type of machine are you most comfortable on for exercising. I personally don't like stationary bikes, I've owned one in the past and it just didn't work for me. I switched to an elliptical and found I liked it more. I tried an Arc Trainer from Cybex and liked it more than the elliptical. So the Arc Trainer is my primary machine now along with weights. I have found that this has helped me control my blood pressure and I do a min. of 30 mins a day but more often 45mins to an hour on the Arc Trainer and then weights every other day. I think the point is find a machine you like as it will make it easier for you to work out (making less excuses). Cardio machines of any type will help improve your health, you just need to find out what you like. Hope that helps.
Can you make a video showing how the incline adjusts? My friend has one and hers takes a long time to reach the desired setting and we are thinking that hers may need repair but maybe it’s normal? Thanks!!
Unfortunately, I don't have this elliptical any longer. I have upgraded to a Cybex Arc Trainer. I tried one at a hotel and really liked it so I sold the elliptical and bought the Arc Trainer.
Is there a power adjustable incline or do you have to get off the machine and manually adjust it???
Yes it is powered. I believe I show that in the video as well
Great review! Thank you
Thanks for watching
Thank you for sharing!
You are very welcome. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment, very much appreciated.
I really like the review but I’m looking to buy one and can’t find one with the 15” tv monitor. Do you know where to purchase it?
I bought mine used. With the pandemic, any fitness equipment is hard to find and expensive. I did sell this earlier this year and replaced it with a Cybex Arc Trainer. It does not have a TV on it so I picked up a small TV and just mounted it on the wall in front of it. Not sure if that is an option for you or not but might see if that will work.
Excellent review - thanks.
Just wondering how much time you spent on the machine and on what resistance level to achieve your weight loss?
Thanks for stopping by. I think it helps to understand what I did and why in order to understand the results. My goal was to lose weight without radically changing my diet. Now, I don't eat a ton of fast food nor a bunch of junk/candy, etc. but I'm also not the healthiest eater either. I wanted to see what I could do about my weight without doing any diets because I do enjoy the foods I do eat. When I first started, I could barely do 5 mins without getting winded and out of breath. However, I stuck to it every day and was able to go longer and longer. The machine was in my home office so I would jump on it for 5 mins in between emails and phone calls a few times a day and then do a workout in the evenings of 30-40 mins. So, my daily total was somewhere between 40mins and an hour. The resistance level and inclination slowly increased as well. Before I sold it (bought a Cybex Arc Trainer to replace it), I was at about a 5-7 degree inclination and a resistance level of 5 (out of 25 levels). Hope that helps.
@@RoughRidersTV Thanks a lot for this. 👍
Nice video m8 !
Thanks.
Great review. Does this have wheels to help move it to a different space?
Thanks for stopping by. Yes, there are wheels on the front so moving it around isn't too bad. There are handles on the rear so you can pick it up, but it is still heavy. I just bought a Cybex Arc Trainer 2 weeks ago and will be posting a comparative review on that shortly. Want a bit more time with it to get to know it better but stay tuned.
Nice review 👍
Thanks! 👍
Can you put the workouts on the tv?
Are you asking if you can put the pre-programmed workouts on the TV? No, those are displayed on the tablet screen. However, the TV does have an HDMI input so if you want to hook up a source with workouts on it, you can but not sure that does any good because they won't change the incline or resistance on the elliptical. Hope that helps.
Legend! Excellent review, subscribed and hit the bell button! ;)
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for subscribing.
Thank you for this! I will get it!
You are welcome. It's a nice machine for sure. I think finding a used one can be affordable as new ones are pretty pricey.
You mentioned that it is heavy, what is the actual footprint size. More concerned about the length it takes up from front to back? Are you able to move it yourself or do you need help?
I can move it but you need a strong back to lift it up on the front wheels to move it. Measurements are in the video.
Where Can I Purchase This Very Unit? I Couldn't Find It... Please Send Link
I found mine used on Craig's List. As far as I know, Nordictrack still makes this model...it has some updates but overall it's still the same unit. It currently looks like they are currently out of stock. www.nordictrack.com/elliptical/elite-14-9-elliptical
This is the “Elite” version, which is only occasionally offered. But with the newest version released, which has a whopping 14” HD display built in, you basically don’t need the TV mounted on it. Better to simply mount a much bigger TV on the wall, since TVs are so inexpensive now.
I'm in the process of getting an elliptical but want to mount a tv monitor on it. Any suggestion?
This model actually comes with the TV and mount already on it. I have since replaced this elliptical with an Arc Trainer that does not have a TV. Therefore, I just mounted a 40" TV to the wall in front of it. If you really want to mount a display to the elliptical itself, you would probably need to have a local machine shop design fabricate a mount of some sort.
@@RoughRidersTV Thanks for the reply I ended up not getting it - Its hard finding a tv monitor to mount. The location of the workout equipment and the wall are not parallel plus the wall may not be strong enough to mount on. Currently, using a spin bike & lap top not the best but it works for now - Thanks again for the feedback.
I'm not really interested in all the i fit stuff. I've read that there's 35 pre set programs. But I'm looking for a machine that I can program my own workout into. Is there an option for that on this?
Sorry, I don't remember. As I don't have this machine anymore, I don't know if you can program your own routines. Most of the time, I did this on the fly depending on how I was feeling at that moment. I would increase the ramp and the resistance for a bit and then lower it back down. I would also increase my pace for a few mins.
@@RoughRidersTV gotcha. Thank you so much for answering.👍
@@RoughRidersTV why did you got rid of it?
@@andreaj2621 A couple of reasons. 1) my wife has bad knees and could not use the machine. 2) I could not get it down into my basement where the rest of my weights and exercise equipment resides. I have 2 90 degree turns and a low ceiling and this was just too large to make those turns. So I picked up a Cybex Arc Trainer which I could get downstairs and it was easier on the knees so my wife could use it as well. Getting it down into the basement was the biggest reason. I loved having it in my office so I could do short, quick workouts throughout the day but all my other stuff was in the basement so I didn't like working the elliptical, then running downstairs to do weights, then back up stairs for the elliptical, then back down for more weights. It was all just too inconvenient. Hence, getting a machine that I could get down the stairs was critical.
I just got my 14.9 Nordictrack elliptical and it came broken. I had professionals put it together for $250.00 and ICon is charging me a return and restocking fee of $440.00. I am fighting this fee because the machine came broken and why would they restock a broken machine. I must have gotten someone else's restocked broken machine. Now I have to have someone come to disassemble it for another $120.00. I'm out $850.00 and no elliptical, I'm sure I'm just one of the unlucky one's as I bought this because of all the good reviews, but if you look at the consumer affairs reviews the last few months they must be mass producing these because a lot of people are having the same problem. Also, they make money when you send the machine back.
Sorry this happened to you. I can honestly say, this was not my experience with the machine but it was also about 5 years old when I sold it to get the Cybex Arc Trainer and it worked fine for me for the years I had it. I did buy it used and not directly from NordicTrack. Seems like you have a strong case to pursue some form of compensation.
@@RoughRidersTV I have to sue them now. I have been waiting on hold for over an hour every time I called them and had to hang up to go back to work. I have been emailing them also but they just have automatic messages. I will have to pursue a case. I think because of the pandemic this company is overwhelmed with business and mass-producing its products and can't keep up with supply and demand and I was just told some of the parts I needed are even out of stock and other been waiting months before me to get their machines fixed. I'm so disappointed and frustrated at this point. I liked your review and that is one reason why I bought mine...but had to post this so others know what can happen. It seems their reviews are getting worst since March 2020...They are selling restocked machines, if your lucky you can get a great machine if unlucky you will get mine or one like it. Thank you Rough Riders for getting back to me. I have to look into the Cybex Arc trainer but not sure if I could afford it unless they don't charge me these fee's.
@@lujohn1008 I typically buy used fitness equipment. I found a used Cybex Arc trainer for 900. I know this was a steal because they are normally 1500 and up used. It is about 6 years old but so far (4 months) it is holding up well and getting used every day. I did post a review of that as well. Best of luck in getting your issue resolved.
Thank you!
You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
How do u get volume for bigger screen to come on ?
I always used headphones when I worked out on that machine. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack on the console. There is also a vol. up/down button on the console. Likewise, I could also use the remote for the TV to turn up/down the volume. If I didn't use the headphone port, the sound would come out of the speakers on the TV.
How much height does it need? i have a room with a lowish ceiling
Thanks for dropping by. So, the machine is 70" high with the TV. As you can see in the video, I pop up about an extra 12-18" above that and I am 5'8. Hope that helps.
@@RoughRidersTV Yes it does, thanks. Sounds like I need roughly 8 feet headroom minimum then.
I really think you should have demonstrated using it . I am googling everywhere and can not find a demonstration yet. Frustrating
Actually I did in the video. It's not a long demo but it is in there. Check around the 7:25 mark in the video.
How did you mount the TV to the elliptical?
The TV came with the unit. You can remove it if you want but the mount is built in and bolts onto the machine. When I was using this at my old house, I removed the TV and mount and instead, mounted a larger TV on the wall in front of the machine.
@@RoughRidersTV Does the TV have an HDMI in?
Joseph Karmo yes. The Roku on the wall is connected to the hdmi input.
Calories spent? Is it accurate?
I am not sure. I don't really track my calorie intake so that I can compare it to what I was burning on the machine. My philosophy has been that working out allows me to eat what I want and not worry about calorie intake...as long as I am working out everyday anyway.
How's the stride length?
It's 20". It feels good and quite natural for me. I just wished I could get this in my basement with the rest of my stuff.
I purchased one of these directly from NordicTrack. Many of the parts were damaged and the quality of the product is terrible. Even though the unit is within the 30 day return window, customer service refused to even create a return ticket. I've had a NordicTrack treadmill and elliptical in the past. Both were excellent but I will never buy another product from them again. Customer service is terrible and the fit and finish doesn't meet historical standards for this brand. Buyers Beware!
I bought mine used. Overall, it was a solid machine. Fit/finish seemed fine. Did have a s/w bug that could stand to be fixed but other than that, it was fine. I don't know how old it was though so it is possible that the current quality is not on par with the unit I had. I did end up selling it though when I bought the Cybex Arc Trainer. It was easier on the knee than the elliptical.
It’s so big and bulky 😭😭😭
Not sure I would say it's really bulky but it's definitely not designed to fold up and slide under a bed or anything. This is a commercial grade machine made to withstand a lot of use and therefore uses heavy gauge steel tubing with strong welds. If you need a space saver design, this is not the model for you but if you want something that will last, this is a pretty solid model.