Koolatron 401800 Elliptical Strider

After reviewing a number of inexpensive elliptical trainers, I chose this one because it had post extensions to the legs versus wire. Plus, I didn't feel that I was paying extra for some guy's name. The online buying process was simple and painless. The only complaint that I have is the tracking capability. Amazon only gave a date range for delivery, whereas many other web stores will actually let you track your package with UPS/FedEx etc. Regardless, my package did arrive in the middle of the date range given. The unit was completely assembled in the package, and took about five minutes to set up in my room. The monitor needs to be plugged in, and batteries installed. The unit itself is fairly sturdy. I've had it three weeks now, and I've used it everyday for 20-40 minutes as part of my overall workout. This elliptical isn't going to be a "get thin quick" unit, so if that is what you are looking for I wouldn't suggest buying it. I bought it because I have bad knees, and ... Read more

This is a nifty, inexpensive machine. It came assembled! One knob was broken in shipping and the company replaced it in a very timely manner with no hassle. The machine is easy to use and takes up little space. It is quiet in use and seems to perform what level of exercise we were looking for. Nice bargin!

I ordered this product with high hopes and determined plans. I received a product that is impossible to assemble, due to assembly instructions that seem to be written by monkeys. There is a page and a half of assembly instructions - this product really should have more like four pages. When I called the company's customer service line, they were incredibly rude and non helpful, suggesting that I was out of luck and that there was something wrong with me for not being able to assemble the product. I've contacted Amazon to return this product immediately.

i bought item but when it arrived i was so disappointed. it is not easy to assemble and when i called the customer service for help the person was not helpful at all. there were so many srews and parts and they were not well labeled at all. besides the product was not well produced at all for example i can see green gluey greases on a few parts of the product.