Smart Compact Sit and Stand Elliptical

Great machine, lousy tools

It's a great little machine! Fits perfectly in my small condo. Assembly wasn't too bad, but the disposable tools aren't great. One of them stripped before I could finish, and I had to borrow a socket set to finish properly.

Okay but wish I could have tried it first

First thing is that the assembly was not easy. I live alone and there’s one step which requires 2 people to attach the tension cable. The piece to attach it to was put on too low and it required adjusting and I had to call a friend over to help me troubleshoot. I’m grateful that we finally got it together but it was very frustrating. About the ride, the seated position glides smoothly and with the exception of my crotch going numb on the seat after 10 minutes it works as expected. The standing position is a big disappointment. Every time you pedal down towards the floor you arrive with a thud. So the ride is like thud, thud, thud. Nothing like the smooth elliptical ride from the gym machines. If I had had the chance to test it beforehand, I would not have purchased this equipment because of that, but what’s done is done, it’s not going back now. I do like the look and the size of the equipment though, only wish it was a smoother ride.