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Overall the product is very good. I use it almost daily and unlike reviews I have read regarding other machines, this one does not sqeak and make all kinds of noise. The only thing I did not like was the there were many, many parts for assembly and they were not labeled. That made assembly take longer than I would have liked.

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This machine glides very smoothly however the resistance while working out is very light. Consequently, it's very difficult to get heart rate up to aerobic or ae narobic levels. To increase the tension you have to disassemble the vertical tubing which is very cumbersome. It entails removing six screws and then holding the vertical framing up while trying to tighten the adjustment screw.

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So the average of these reviews are correct. Building the machine takes a while. While the directions could be clearer, it was helpful to lay everything out and the entry about the tension wire didn't make sense until I got to that step and it was helpful as well. Supposedly there's a problem with parts that don't fit correctly, I did not have that problem. It does sway a bit, but for less than 300 dollars, you can't expect perfection. True, it does squeak a little, but not enough to annoy me or my roommate. I get good workouts on it, and I'm glad I purchased it. A good value! Note: I've had the machine for a month now. I don't foresee any mechanical problems where the machine would be unusable.

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I just bought this product and I cant put it together because some of the parts don't fit. It appears as though when drilling holes into certian parts they did not measure the size correctly. It's very frustrating. I've called the customer service number for the product twice so far and both times I have been put to voicemail with no call back.I can't imagine taking this thing apart and sending it back to OverStock after all the time and work I've already put into building it.***Lay out the parts as others recommended and take the time to figure out which parts matchs the part described in the manual. They weren't joking when they said parts are hard to distinguish. Not to mention the drawings on the instructions look nothing like some of the parts that were included. Ugh!So far, it's been a dissapointing experience. I'll update this if it get's any better/worse.Good luck to you if you buy it.

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My husband put this together for me, and it took about 3 hours. It comes completely in pieces, so be prepared to spend some time putting it together.As for the machine itself, I think you get what you pay for, and it could be a lot worse for the price. It makes really loud creaking/squeeking noises when in use - we've fiddled with tightening the screws and such, but it hasn't gotten much better. It also wobbles quite a bit when you really get going on it, which is a little scary. Also, the heart rate monitor doesn't seem to be very accurate, (even after a long workout, it tells me my heart rate is about 76, you have to keep holding on to the sensors for a good minute or two before it will show your accurate heart rate). The resistance also isn't that strong, and there is little difference between the 1 and the 9 on the resistance.The good points are that the machine is relatively small, so it doesn't take up too much room in our small apartment. It's also easy to use, and doesn't put any stress on your knees opposed to running around the neighborhood or using a treadmill. Overall, I'm glad I bought it, just wish I could have afforded one a little better made.

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reviews i read before buying this machine were definitely helpful and accurate. It is a good deal for the cheap price, and while it's not the best machine in the world, it gets the job done. Laying out all the pieces before attempting to put it together was a big help, but it still took about 2 hours to put together. A couple washers and screws didn't fit together perfectly so they make a noise when I'm working out, but they stay in place. The difference between the highest resistance and the lowest resistance isn't especially great, and the resistance just doesn't go that high. But it's a great work out still and gets the job done! I'm definitely glad I got this machine and still think it was worth the amount that I paid for it.

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I had minimal trouble putting the machine together. It does rock somewhat, but not enough to hamper the workout. Good product for the money.

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I purchased the Crescendo Fitness CrossTrainer Elliptical Machine due to the reviews that I read about the product. I do enjoy the machine however it does take up a lot of room and does not fold up to be stored under a couch or in a closet. It was a bit time consuming putting it together and the instructions were not the easiest to read.

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As a previous reviewer stated, the Crescendo Fitness CrossTrainer Elliptical Machine is a great value for the money. However, the machine shakes as the speed increases and therefore cannot be used on hardwood floors. I would recommend this elliptical machine.

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I purchased this for my wife. She loves the ease of use. Putting the elliptical together is a bit difficult, specifically the tension wire. As mentioned in one of the other reviews, you MUST loosen the nut at the bottom before you can attach the tension wire at the top. In addition, set the resistance setting (using the knob) to maximize the length of the tension wire before trying to make the connection.

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I was looking for something not to expensive or big and this machine is it... it's not as bulky as some models that we've looked at. I use it every morning it's very quiet and I feel better already. Great buy.

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The elliptical is nice and smooth but it takes a little getting use to because it is wobbly. When I received it the computer part of it did not work so I contacted Overstock and a couple weeks later they sent me one in the mail and now it works fine. It is easy to use and read. Its not the nicest but it does the job for what little money you pay for it. If you want something nicer you just have to pay more.

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As for looks, sexy and it dosen't take up alot of space. As for durability, it rocks slightly from side to side but not to the point it feels like your're going to fall. You can get a good rythim hearing the mechanical parts work together as you work out. The resistance level does increase but you can't really tell once you start. You can still get a great work out and feel the burn if you be consistent. It will get the job done. So its not like you won't get results, you will.

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I love this machine...it is well worth buying. Also at a great price! I hve recommended this machine to numerous people!

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Great buy for the price. Put together myself with no problem as long as you read directions. Had problem with one screw but i e-mailed the manufacturer and they sent it to me right away!

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I am pleased with the overall quality with the product for the price. Had a few challenges putting it together, but with the help of my husband, had it assembled in a couple of hours. It's small & lightweight enough, I can push it in the corner when I'm done & pull it closer to the TV when I want to use it. Does make some noise & isn't as steady as a heavier piece of equipment, but can't beat the price.

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We were looking for something not so pricey. Came across this wonderful product on Overstock and love it! Great Value. Very Durable. We keep it in our living room, towards the back, its good appearance doesn't make it an eye sore for our living room. We are very happy with our purchase!

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Not so hard to put together, but I like to do that kind of stuff, does rock while using but so far holding up fine and I am not a small girl, provides a decent workout

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I purchased this machine for my home. It is small compared to other ellipticals which is good for confined spaces. It is overall a good machine; it tends to wobble a bit when you get going on it. and the resistance needs to be set on the highest level for a good workout. Not sure if the heart rate monitor is accurate. But for the price it is a good machine!

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I thought it would be prudent to give some advice to people about this machine. While I recommend it, it is a bit tricky to put together. I recommend laying all the parts out including the smaller parts in a tray and group like parts together, some parts look alike but ARE different. With my machine I assumed I had a broken part (the tension control wire) so I called the company (expecting to be an hold or get the runaround) but that wasn't the case, someone answered on the first ring, and immediately offered to send out the part I needed. When I got the part I realized the my part was not broken, but the bolt was too tight around the upside down L shape of the tension control wire. I could loosen the bolt underneath and then slip in the other tension wire. This is important, because it does control the effectiveness of your resistance--if you make that bolt to loose on the L shape the tension will be lax, if it's too tight you won't be able to get together. Make sure to turn the tension control to one, loosen the L all the way down and then put together and then try to tighten it back up some. As for the product, it does rock back and forth and does require some retightening, but this is small price to pay for it's price and it's relatively small and sleek size. Both my girl friend and I have been using it daily several times a day and we are different sizes and both of us feel the machine serves us well. This is a good product that was thoughtfully designed, even the manual is far to hastily written. With a better manual and perhaps some shock stabalizers for the rocking so the bolts don't loosen this would be a 5 product. I recommend this for people with not tons of time space or money.