Happy so far! In this pandemic/working remote/gyms open and close, I had to find a solution. I live in a condo and I don't have the space to fit a traditional elliptical/treadmill and I don't think my neighbors downstairs would appreciate! This piece of equipment fits the bill. It is sturdy so does not move when you use it, but a bit on the heavy side to transport, if you are not strong (+/- 25lbs). It is low-vibration, but the heels make a clonking noise on the way back. Since I live in a condo, I had to buy soundproof pads so it won't bother my downstairs neighbors. Will receive them tomorrow. Hopefully, this will reduce the noise. It is not required to get yourself soundproof pads, but I'm mindful of my neighbors especially because I use this while working and I work a lot. So, if the noise is something you need to be mindful of, know that the pedaling makes a clonking noise when it resumes its initial position. If you use this while working in front of the computer, make sure you have enough leg room (I do, I measured prior) and you block your computer chair if it has rolling wheels. Mine did and it rolled backwards while I was using it. I just got myself blocking pads on Amazon. Hopefully, this will work. Again, not mandatory if your chair is sturdy and does not move around. Even when I put my chair on the back wall completely, it moved from side to side, so rolling wheels AND this machine is not a great combo. Otherwise, you'll have to hold onto your table while doing this and it defeats the purpose of training while working. I also used it yesterday while watching a bit of TV and carrying it around is not impossible but like I said, it's a bit heavy so if you move it around back n' forth multiple times a day, I'd suggest switching arms and you'll get your arm training in between!! If your couch/chair/loveseat is deep, and you don't have super long legs, beware that you might put a cushion between your back and the sofa as you'll need support to avoid slouching and bad posture. This tip also applies to any other chair you'll use. Make sure you put your desk, table, keyboard and monitor in a way that won't affect your posture in the long run. You can't use this while standing. It is mentionned in the instructions but figured I should let you know if the website is not clear. No assembly required, you only pull out a piece of paper where the monitor is. Once you pull it out, the LCD monitor will activate automatically. It has calories, time, speed and distance. It is not bluetooth so of course, if your watch is smart enough to detect your workout, good. Mine was not smart enough to realize I was moving, so I manually entered the calories into my fitness app. There are no straps to hold your feet onto the pedals so you could always wrap your feet with elastic cables if it bothers you. I doesn't really bother me as I find I have the same problem with my feet on a traditional elliptical. Resistance goes up to 8 and believe me, after 10 minutes, you feel the burn. However, I'm not the fittest of them all, so you might plateau'd quicker than I will. This piece of equipment alone is not enough to get a proper training and loose tons of weight, but it is a great addition to pump your heart and get leg training (top it off with lunges and squats and you're in business). Keep in mind that it does not replace traditional gym, or even running or walking, but it is good enough to assuage my guilty conscience of sitting at a desk 12 hours a day. So far, I'm happy with this purchase. It is well made, solid, and the price point is reasonnable comparing to other brands. Of course, because the price point is a bit lower, the color is ugly and styling makes it look like a piece of equipement from the 80's. The price point justifies those small hiccups so I won't complain. If I had wanted all the smart tech features, it would have set me back an extra $100. I imagine you can also put resistance bands underneath the pedals and do some strength training with your arms while you pedal. I will have to try. For this price point, a lot more pros than cons but the manufacturer could surely upgrade the style (at least the color... and the font) without affecting the price. Small tweaks that could increase their profitability. All in all, I would recommend.
