Customer Reviews

Ab Circle Pro

5 star:		(31)
4 star:		(25)
3 star:		(17)
2 star:		(25)
1 star:		(90)

 

 

I posted a review for this piece of junk that has now been removed. It's curious that all of the reviews that are now out there say the same thing and I find them highly suspect.
With less than an hour's use, the left kneepad had a lateral crack that ran across the mounting hole. By the time I sent an Email to report the problem, the Right kneepad cracked in almost the identical place.
The paint was flaking after the first use, and I at first thought that it was wax because it was sticking to the rollers, and making them not roll smooth, but after cleaning the rollers and wiping the unit down, I ccould see that the paint was coming off where the rollers were tracking. Note: the position of the rollers is welded, and unadjustable, and they are not centered on the rolling surface. All of the users weight rests on less than half of the roller surface.
The counter sets on a bracket that doesn't quite fit the slot it goes into, and after several reps on the machine, the counter fell off several times until I taped it in place.
The spacer bar for the arms that the kneepads set on, pops off, and you have to stop your exercise routine to put it back in place.
I posted pictures of what it looked like with only three weeks use, but they have now been pulled, and different pictures of models on the machines are in their place.
Don't waste Your money.
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Two years 9/19/2011 later and I can't believe they're still marketing this thing. I read through the comments as I'm sitting watching reruns on a rainy day. I saw it at Sears a few weeks ago, and they haven't changed a thing. Maybe they're just selling off remaining stock, since the box looked like it was two years old or older. Just goes to prove there's no quality merchandise control, and if you have a hot body advertising a turd, people will buy it.

I bought it on Sept 1 and it is already broken. One of the wheels that makes the thing work developed a chip in the wheel. It will cost 34.95 to send it back and another 34.95 for them to send it back to me. I only had it for a week before the problem developed and now it's going to cost me 70.00. Rip-off

I bought this machine despite the reviews online being some what mixed...I thought might as well buy it for myself and see how it works for me. I received the ab circle pro yesterday and It will be going back hopefully tomorrow...I put it together very easily with in 15 mins so that was nice. I have used the machine for about 20 mins and it is already warped and not running correctly on its tracks, the logo on the machine is a cheap sticker that was already peeling off as soon as I took it out of the box...and there is paint chipping...with less then 20 minutes of use!! most of the positive feedback on this machine here on amazon seems to be fake and by someone from the company or something. It would be a great addition to my work out with diet and additional exercise if I was positive it would last longer then a month but I doubt it would last longer then a week If I use it as I intended. I did break a sweat and it worked out my arms shoulder and the sides of my abs but I give this machine 1 star due to its poor quality and price. I am better off purchasing a bike or elliptical machine that will last for years rather then a few days and continue with palates and other floor ab work to obtain the results I want. If this review is not enough do addiontal research online and don't make the mistake I did. And do not purchase the gel filled knee pads that are being offered with this machine because they do not even fit into the knee supports on the machine...I am keeping the knee pads tho because they are great for me when I am working on large paintings or anything like that :) Thank you amazon for processing headache free refunds!!!

I like this machine but the rollers wear out quickly and are of a poor quality material for the purpose they are meant to serve. The rollers are in short constructed of substandard material. I feel that if AbCirclePro was serious about marketing this equipment and concerned about their reputation they would offer replacement parts - rollers more specifically which wear out quickly. It's a shame to create such a great product and to let one design flaw ruin the chances of developing credibility in the excercise equipment market. I am dissapointed this design flaw makes this product a fragile piece of equipment. Excercise equipment should stand up to repeated uses which this does not. The very least this company should do is make this product one that can be upgraded with replacement parts which would raise the reputation of the company that makes AbCirclePro. When a company makes a good product they should take into account the fact that their reputation rides on the general opinions of the people who spend their money on their product. In constructing this piece of equipment the designers should have spent more time and money on research and development which they probably did not do. The material they chose for the rollers were obviously not the right material for the function they were meant to acheive. I want AbCirclePro to step up to the plate and start offering replacement rollers so I can write a review extolling the product as the answer to abolishing love handles and strengthening the core.

I bought this item new in-the-box on e-bay. Was excited to use it, but disappointed when it arrived. The other reviews are correct. The quality is sub-standard, cheap materials, and the counter and locking pin continue to fall out during use. Don't get me wrong. I LOVE the idea of this machine. It's fun to use, and would probably be good for my weight loss, but it's not going to last longer than a week or two. (If the company ever decides to make this machine with better, long lasting materials, I WOULD buy it again)

If I could give this item a zero rating, I would. I have had the Ab Circle Pro for about 4 months. The concept is great. However the product was manufactured VERY cheaply. The paint on the rollers will rub off onto the red disc. It will leave a black ring round the disc (or whatever you call it) in approximately 4 to 5 days. You could try using WD40 like I did. It will remove the paint, but you will have to do it every other day. The roller will not glide smooth once the paint comes off the rollers. Over time, the rollers began to make a small hole in the red disc, which I think is fiberglass. Also, the padding for the knees is a joke. I am now tossing mine. Becareful also of good reviews for this product, the spokesperson for the Ab Circle Pro gave things like E-books and protein powder for leaving a good review. Don't waste your money. It really is ashame. If this product had been built with better materials, it would be a great exercise alternative to the Ab Coaster. What a waste of a design.

This is a piece of junk. Purchased in June and having same issue with rollers wearing and pitting on the disk. Abcircle Pro's customer service department is of no use. They said since it is still in warranty, they would replace it, but I have to pay shipping to and from when it is replaced. I can understand if it wasn't in warranty, but not when it's not even been a year! And of course shipping is about $35 so that's $70 to ship to and from. Plan to contact corporate, but I'm probably wasting my time. I am filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Others may want to think about it.

WOULD NOT BUY IF I WERE YOU!!!!!!

just now came opened her up put her togather the little teflon wheel under the knee didnt roll now have flat spots and will never roll, i called circle pro needing the two wheels she told me $39 and return it, all i need is the rotten little wheels they dont have them, there all in china dont buy the little crap

lasted 2 weeks paint chips everywhere rollers will not work, from the paint chips accumulating on them and rollers will not move. don,t waste your money like i did.

I could not be more disappointed in the Ab Cycle Pro if I tried. The equipment is, for lack of better words, a piece of junk. It does not deliver as the commercial promises. The equipment started falling apart after the first usage. I would not even try to give this thing away to my worst enemy!! I rated this a one only because it required me to rate at least one star!! If given a choice, I would give it minus five stars!!