Customer Reviews

Confidence Fitness Elliptical Cross Trainer

5 star:		(36)
4 star:		(37)
3 star:		(17)
2 star:		(9)
1 star:		(38)

 

 

I bought it reluctantly because it was only $89.00 then I got $10 off so 79, but paid 44 shippping, total was 124.00. We put it together in about a half an hour. At first it felt like I was leaning forward too much on the down stroke so we put a 30 inch two by four under the front part of the frame. Cheap fix, excellent motion, I love it. Computer actually works the way I would have designed it myself. Glad I bought it, encourage anyone not wanting to spend a fortune on one to get this one.

I just got the machine last week, it is easy to set up, and it feels sturdy enough when using it, although even at 5'9", my knees almost hit the handles.

The problem I have with it, is that the back end is way too high, so you're always sliding downwards into the foot rests until your toes get crammed and you have to wiggle back. I think this is due to the frame being a stationary bike, thats been slighty tweeked to be an elliptical.

Updating my review on this wonderful product having owned it for almost a year now. We both use it regularly, 3-6 times per week. While reading newer reviews, I came across one that was very helpful to all who purchase this product: TIGHTEN ALL NUTS/BOLTS/SCREWS from time to time. Had a bolt let go on the right footpedal and immediately remedied the situation with a wrench. Decided to tighten all connections to find that they had all loosened up with the constant use. I did not put this machine together when it arrived, my fiance did, so I do not know if he used the wrench that was included or his own to tighten the fittings. But anyway, it's still an AWESOME machine for the money. Just be sure to tighten up all the connections from time to time and it should continue to be a great little work-out machine.

I bought this product based on good reviews here at Amazon. Don't repeat my mistake. First of all, a small plastic thingy that served as a sensor for the computer and therefore came into direct physical contact with the flywheel or some other moving part started making this incredibly irritating, loud whining noise after about 3 weeks of use. OK, it took some doing but I finally figured out exactly where the noise was coming from, broke the thing off and voila - the noise was gone. But a couple of weeks later the metal base simply cracked. I noticed that the machine was wobbling underneath me, and when I took a closer look, I saw the crack on the bottom metal frame, at the back. I weigh 180, and I used it for 30 minutes a day, so it's not like I abused it. The thing is obviously built very cheaply. Believe me, if it sounds too good to be true - a legitimate $100 elliptical - that's because it is. You will end up wasting money and time, don't bother with this thing.

bought this machine, based on the reviews on Amazon. It was okay at first. I workout regularly with tapes, outdoors activities and started using the machine twice a week. By the 3rd week it started to make noises as if the wheel was rubbing against the plastic cover of the chain. We tried to see if we can fix it, but it didn't work. I can't use it anymore, mainly because the wheel is not rotating properly and rubber/plastic is rubbing against each other somewhere. You get what you paid for!!! Now I'm looking to invest in something more sturdy. If you exercise once every month this is the machine for you!!

i was skeptical when i purchased this, because it is just a picture, and you dont know the quality. some other reviews left me uncertain, but i bought it because it was reasonably priced. not too high, but not too cheap to where i thought it might be junk.

i've used it for about a month now, almost every day. i love it. i did attach a 2x4 under the front, so im not leaning forward. i have it in my basement, so the squeeking (occasional) does not affect the rest of the house. i dont know how well the calorie counter or distance works, but it does keep time, which is a nice feature.

i'd recommend it to anyone starting to get back in shape that doesnt have time to start a gym routine just yet. the way my schedule is now, i cant routinely go to a gym (no 24 hour gyms around here) but i can head down to my basement for an hour each day.

i'd recommend it!

I had concerns when I ordered this machine. Like the fact that I am so short. I didn't know if it would be designed for taller people. It worked fine for my height as well as my husbands height. (I am 5') I also had concerns because I have arthritis but I was able to do this without causing flare ups all the time and I am able to set goals and get a decent workout. I am able to adjust the machine to more difficult tensions so this is something that will last a very long time for me. The only drawback that I have found with this machine is that it hurts the toes a bit. Mine are starting to get use to it a bit. This machine is worth the money. I would highly recommend it to anyone especially those suffering with bone disease such as I am. It is a wonderful way to get healthier without compromising on pain.

At first, I was a bit leary ordering a piece of exercise equipment through the mail, and an inexpensive one to boot, but I could not be more pleased. This peice was relatively easy to put together (I did it one evening while my husband was out of town.)It is a great peice of exercise equiment too--the first I've ever stuck with using--now for almost three months. The only criticism I have is the instructions did not provide any information about the computer--it works, but I'm not sure if the measurement is in meters, etc.

Overall, a great value!!

I wish I can give it a 0 star. Machine broke after less than a month of light use--about 40 minutes a day--by a 120 lbs person. The two nuts holding the big front wheels in place fell off so the machine literally fell apart. I didn't expect it to last over a year but it fell way short of my expectation. You decide whether $150 (including shipping) is worth a month of use. Oh, I asked about the warranty service but got no response thus far.

I've run outside and at gyms several miles a day for 15 years, and I got this machine 2 years ago to try at home thinking it'd have to do for days I just wanted to run inside at home, but I've been amazed that it's a great workout, better or as good as on expensive gym machines, and I've run on it almost every day for 2 years now and it's still in great shape, as am I. I don't think it's too loud. I really am amazed by it.