ProForm Hybrid Trainer Review
| Product Code | B009R51HLA |
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| Price | $399.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4443 in Sports & Outdoors
- Brand: ProForm
- Model: PFEL03812
- Released on: 2012-11-01
- Dimensions: 149.00 pounds
Features
- Recumbent Seat; Upper-Body Workout Arms; Oversized Pedals
- 15" Stride Length; 14 Workout Apps; 14 Digital Resistance Levels
- Target Pacer; RPM Meter; LCD Window; Inertia-Enhanced Flywheel
- Adjustable Leveling Feet; Transport Wheels; Dual-Grip EKG Heart Rate Monitor; Water Bottle Holder
- 350 lb. Weight Capacity; 90-Day Parts & Labor Warranty.
- Recumbent Seat; Upper-Body Workout Arms; Oversized Pedals
- 15" Stride Length; 14 Workout Apps; 14 Digital Resistance Levels
- Target Pacer; RPM Meter; LCD Window; Inertia-Enhanced Flywheel
- Adjustable Leveling Feet; Transport Wheels; Dual-Grip EKG Heart Rate Monitor; Water Bottle Holder
- 350 lb. Weight Capacity; 90-Day Parts & Labor Warranty.
Product Description
Delivering the benefits of an exercise bike and an elliptical, this trainer offers comfort, variety and a low-impact cardio workout. Featuring upper-body workout arms and oversized, adjustable pedals, the hybrid trainer offers total-body elliptical training. And, with a comfortable, chair-like seat, you can get a convenient cardio workout on an exercise bike. Adjust the pedals to accommodate an elliptical or bike position. Plus, the console adjusts so, whether you’re sitting or standing, you can easily monitor your workout on the large, LCD window.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
42 of 46 people found the following review helpful.
Elliptical / Recumbent Bike... an Easy Work-out
By PinkJourney
Shipping was crazy-fast. Received in two-days; took a while for us to assemble (we aren't handy like that). However, it was not difficult at all. I'm typing on this as I'm doing the recumbent exercise. I've been reading a book and watching t.v. for over an hour while using the bike. I'm just over 50 - the only exercises my body is used to - is low intensity walking.I'm glad to have taken the plunge.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful.
Assembly is your first workout! Proform Customer Service is horrible.
By Rick
This product arrived in just one gigantic box the size of a small refrigerator. The UPS guy had extreme difficulty getting it up the stairs in front of the house and we had to go out and help him. It took the 2 of us 4 hours to put it together on a Saturday afternoon. I have assembled many products out of boxes and this was by far the most difficult one. If you have a power screw driver it might help. You should also consider paying a handyman to do the assembly for you. The product comes with an 800 number to call for a professional assembly but I am sure it will cost quite a bit. We were unable to get the heart rate monitor to work so I will try to use the manufacturer's warranty for that. Keep in mind that it will be very difficult to return this product due to it's weight and repacking challenges. We had to put a lamp near the trainer because the monitor has no back light. The trainer is completely silent and works well. The conversion from one to the other requires the removal of a hard to turn piece so you may have to keep some pliers handy.If you are really motivated for in home exercise that you can't go wrong with this hybrid trainer. I removed one star for the very difficult assembly. If the trainer could be delivered completely assembled I would give it 5 stars for sure. Very sturdy material and looks great in just about any room. Used it a few times so far and love it.UPDATE: Apparently it is impossible to use the manufacturer's warranty. I tried calling Proform and was on hold for 30 minutes before a live person answered. He then put me on hold for another 15 minutes and hung up. The same thing happened a second time. I called Amazon Customer Service and the Rep was treated the same way. His Manager also tried and was unsuccessful. I was told that Amazon may delete this item from the website until this problem can be resolved. The warranty is only for 90 days anyhow and Proform is apparently trying to discourage the customers from using it until the warranty expires.UPDATE: The shipping weight of this product is 148 pounds according to the UPS label. The Amazon description has the wrong shipping weight.UPDATE: It has been 6 weeks since the delivery and still no repairs. Every time I call the parts are on back order.UPDATE: It is now over 2 months and I am still unable to get any service for the trainer. Parts were on back order all this time but have finally been received. Now the problem is the authorized service agent - Mac Services. Each time I call Mac there is no answer and I just get voice mail.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Nice, but the stride is too short
By Snowbvi
Not great, but not bad.I just got this for my wife and myself.So, some quick stats on the two users for thisMe 6'2' 175 LbsWife disabled with a 5 lbs weight limit.We have had this unit for less than a week.Ordered this and the first hiccup was the "free shipping" was only available if you had amazon prime...So I signed up for the free trial. To bad the joke is on them, that box weighs 150 lbs give or take and we live in Hawaii, go go $12 for two day delivery.Box was delivered on time, but getting the FedEx guy to bring it inside just to inside the door, less than fun.The instructions were very easy to follow, its only 20 pieces give or take that need to be snapped together. I was able to put it together solo in just under two hours, after working a 32 hour shift.One of the fun parts of this machines layout is this: In places where if it breaks, you could sue, everything is very well made, to the point where you dont even need the three screws per join.In places where if it breaks, you could not sue, its so bad its not even funny. ( cup holder, monitor)They say it has a stride of 15", WATCH OUT, I work for people that are 80+ years old and have a longer stride than that. When I use it, its like I am shuffling, very uncomfortable. Over time I will get the hang of it, but make sure you take a look and see what a normal stride is for yourself.Livestrong.com has a nice article about stride length.AllEllipticals.com recommends 16- and 18-inch stride lengths for users 5 feet 3 inches or shorter. If you are between 5-3 and 5-7, select an 18- to 20-inch stride length. If you are over 5-7, select a stride length more than 20 inchesYou can still get a good work out, but wow does it feel odd.The resistance works well, im not sure how fast it will burn up the AA batteries it needed.Testing it before my wife got on it, I did a resistance 1 shuffle as fast as I could, maxing out the RPM speed. The unit was very stable.The heart monitor does not work, so I will give them a call this weekend and see what hoops I have to dance thru.With the size of the box and all the little boxes that goes in side of it, its a one way trip, shipping it back..would be more than it cost I would think.Pros: Works well, feels safe, does what it says. Wife likes itCons: non vital parts are poorly planned, 15" stride means I can't run to work out, but I can shuffle really fast!
