Horizon Fitness EX-69-2 Elliptical Trainer Review
| Product Code | B008PQIKNU |
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| Price | $799.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #15435 in Sports & Outdoors
- Color: Grey
- Brand: Horizon Fitness
- Model: HEP0385-01
- Released on: 2012-10-01
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 66.00" h x
24.00" w x
75.00" l,
Features
- SixStar Certified platform, low 10-inch sure step step-on height, cool fit fitness fan
- 14.3-pound flywheel, magnetic brake resistance, 1-20 electronic resistance range
- 20-inch FLATellipse foot path, oversized footpad with traction edges, 300-pound user capacity
- 10 program options, Goal Center workout tracking, contact grips, sonic speakers with MP3 input and headphone output
- 300 pounds user capacity, Lifetime warranty for frame and brake, 1-year for parts and labor
- SixStar Certified platform, low 10-inch sure step step-on height, cool fit fitness fan
- 14.3-pound flywheel, magnetic brake resistance, 1-20 electronic resistance range
- 20-inch FLATellipse foot path, oversized footpad with traction edges, 300-pound user capacity
- 10 program options, Goal Center workout tracking, contact grips, sonic speakers with MP3 input and headphone output
- 300 pounds user capacity, Lifetime warranty for frame and brake, 1-year for parts and labor
Product Description
Enjoy a smooth, natural elliptical workout with the SixStar Certified EX-69 Elliptical from Horizon Fitness, featuring a longer stride length for a wider range of motion and a multiple-position manual incline for more workout options. Track your progress daily with the Advanced Goal Center while you workout to your favorite playlists on the iPod/MP3-compatible speaker system.
Customer Reviews
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Loving it so far
By Jeremy Berquest
I read hundreds of reviews about the various Horizon Fitness products listed on Amazon, and finally decided to purchase the EX-69-2, the successor to the EX-69 elliptical. The EX-69 had a lot of favorable reviews- at the time there were no reviews for the new model so I was hesitant. My initial impression with this model has been excellent. First, take the reviewers seriously when they say this is a large package! The box arrived on a pallet and weighed over 200 pounds, be sure to have some help moving it. I ended up doing what one reviewer suggested in other reviews and moved the parts individually into the room where it would be assembled.The box had some dings on the outside, but upon opening the package, its clear a lot of thought went into packaging it. The top of the box is reinforced with a wooden support, presumably to add structural strength to such a bulky item. There was no damage to any of the components inside. The parts themselves are labeled L and R, easing assembly. The instructions were pretty straightforward, I'd suspect anybody who has ever assembled Ikea furniture will be able to successfully put this together. I took other reviewers advice and applied some white lithium grease to all moving parts. During assembly it will be pretty evident areas that will be moving. So far I haven't experienced any of the dreaded squeaks that other users have complained about.I found the overall quality of the Elliptical to be outstanding for a sophisticated exercise machine priced so reasonably. All parts appear to be strong and well welded. I didn't experience any of the thread issues other reviewers had with some of the older versions, everything went together very smoothly. Perhaps Horizon took a hint from all the Amazon reviews and is more observant to quality control.The interface is basic monochrome green but very functional. There are several programs built in, though I typically just opt for the quick-start and adjust the resistance as desired. The built-in fan is a nice touch, it aims right at my face, though other users might have a different experience based on their height. The heart rate monitor works well and is very responsive. I cannot attest to the accuracy it provides, however. A previous reviewer noted the beeps the console makes. I agree that the elliptical is very loud to start, however there are volume controls built in that turns this down. A tip- if you press and hold the volume button, it will continue to turn the volume down, instead of hitting the button repeatedly and having it beep with each button press. The volume adjustment will not holdover after the machine goes into "energy-save" mode though.Exercising with the elliptical was very similar to my experiences with elliptical machines I have used at the gym. Initially I thought the stride might be 1/2 to 1 inch shorter than commercial machines, but the stride wasn't bothersome after a minute or two. Admittedly, its been a while since I've been to the gym, so my recollection of my experience with those machines might be hazy. The only downside if I were to name one so far is that this elliptical feels slightly less stable than commercial models. I suspect that since this is a more compact machine that it just doesn't have the bulk and width that stabilizes more expensive machines. With that being said, it didn't impede my workout at all. Incline adjustment is simple. I haven't used it too much in my workouts so time will tell how useful the feature is.So far I have been very pleased with this purchase. I hope to have many years of trouble free use out of it. If I experience any issues I will update accordingly.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
good so far
By Gregg Korbon
The new model has a smaller flywheel and makes loud beep whenever you touch a control (no way to turn off) -- disturbs family when they are sleeping.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Smooth operation, feature packed!
By SuzieB
My son has the Horizon Fitness EX-69 Elliptical. I'm lucky enough to live near him and use this 3 times a week! It works very smoothly and we have not experienced any knocking or other problems common with less expensive ellipticals.I was there when the elliptical arrived and I helped him put it together. It took a little while to assemble, but it was not difficult.It's really easy to get on and off of this model, because it was designed with a lower profile. The foot pads have a good grip that makes it easy to use.The console lets you select targets based on calories, distance, or time. You can program it with custom targets, including resistance. There are built in workouts, including one that feels like you are rolling up and down hills. It's a real workout, but it's also fun!The Horizon EX-69 is much nicer than than the brand he used to own. His old one made a knocking sound when it was in use, and it didn't have as many features. The EX-69 is packed with features for the price!It isn't as high quality as the ones in the gym, but it doesn't cost much either. It comes with a one year parts and labor warranty, which is better than many other similar items these days. If something bad is going to go wrong, it will probably happen while it's still under warranty.Overall, we think this is a fantastic machine. It's smooth, offers all the features we looked for, and it seems to be holding up very well after 3 months of daily use.
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