Horizon Fitness EX-77 Elliptical Trainer Review

Smooth and quiet!

I had Horizon Fitness EX-77 Elliptical Trainer delivered to my house after returning a proform unit to Sears, because it wouldn't go together, missing parts or something. I got this one and it went together very easy. The motion is smooth and its so quiet I can have the TV volume on low, so I don't wake the kids. It has all the buttons I need and I would recommend this to anyone. If you need a low cost elliptical, this is the one to get!

It's a good buy...

I bought this elliptical around 2 weeks ago. My wife and I use this regularly. The build is very sturdy with no vibration even at high speeds. The frame is solid. No squeaks (yet). The workout is very smooth. Now come the cons. The display is not so useful without backlight. The heart rate monitor doesn't seem to be working properly. It takes a very long time to report the correct heart rate (if at all). I am 5'8 male. For me handrails are not so comfortable because they are a bit far away. There is no switch to turn the display on/off. So, everytime I workout, I have to plug in the adapter manually. Overall its a good buy especially with 1 year warranty (including labor).

Product Report
Horizon Fitness EX-77 Elliptical Trainer Review
	The Horizon Fitness EX-77 Elliptical Trainer offers a lot of training options and premium features in one compact unit. It’s designed with over 14 workout programs, up to 16-degree elevation, multi-position handgrips, contact heart rate grips, and power include so you can make workouts even more challenging and target specific muscle groups. The orange LED screen keeps track of your progress and the MP3 port, speakers and headphone jack help make your workout more enjoyable.
Feedback & Overview
	Actual Customer Feedback: Smooth and quiet! I had Horizon Fitness EX-77 Elliptical Trainer delivered to my house after returning a proform unit to Sears, because it wouldn't go together, missing parts or something. I got this one and it went together very easy. The motion is smooth and its so quiet I can have the TV volume on low, so I don't wake the kids. It has all the buttons I need and I would recommend this to anyone. If you need a low cost elliptical, this is the one to get! It's a good buy... I bought this elliptical around 2 weeks ago. My wife and I use this regularly. The build is very sturdy with no vibration even at high speeds. The frame is solid. No squeaks (yet). The workout is very smooth. Now come the cons. The display is not so useful without backlight. The heart rate monitor doesn't seem to be working properly. It takes a very long time to report the correct heart rate (if at all). I am 5'8 male. For me handrails are not so comfortable because they are a bit far away. There is no switch to turn the display on/off. So, everytime I workout, I have to plug in the adapter manually. Overall its a good buy especially with 1 year warranty (including labor). Verdict - just short of gym quality and with a couple of flaws (mainly the heart rate monitor), but relatively easy to put together and very comfortable to use. I am extremely pleased with this item and feel particularly secure with the one-year parts and labor warranty that's included. I strongly recommend this elliptical to anyone looking to go for the reliable and substantial "home gym" feel or just have a solid piece of equipment that won't break your budget.
Product Details
Company Info:	Horizon is part of Johnson Health Tech, one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. The company is committed to designing, engineering, and manufacturing superior products for health clubs and homes. Horizon's manufacturing facilities rank among the most sophisticated in the industry, with an intricate mix of robotics and skilled workers that maintain the highest standards of accuracy and quality. Every stage of manufacturing undergoes a testing phase, and 10 percent of Horizon's products go through a rigorous quality inspection that includes completely taking them apart and reassembling them.
Product Specifications:	* Resistance: Electronic * Resistance range: 1 to 16 resistance levels * Flywheel: 14-pound flywheel for fluid, quiet motion * Step-on height: 16.5 inches * Stride length: 18 to 19 inches, variable * Pedal spacing: 2.4 inches * Screen: 1 orange LED alphanumeric with scrolling text (0.6 x 3.15 inches) and 2 orange 4-digit LEDs (0.71 x 2 inches) * Programs: 14-plus * Program type: Your choice of 3 goals and 4 terrains can be modified at any point during workout, plus 2 custom programs * MP3 port: Yes * Audio in/out jacks: Yes * MP3 holder: Yes * Contact heart rate grips: Yes * Weight capacity: 300 pounds * Dimensions: 26 x 76 x 72 inches (W x H x D) * Weight: 220 pounds * Warranties: Lifetime on frame and brake; 1 year on incline motor, parts and labor
Price:	$999.00
Return Policy:	Warranties: Lifetime on frame and brake; 1 year on incline motor, parts and labor And you can certainly trust Amazon...
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