Customer Reviews

Merit 710E Elliptical Trainer

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Simply put, this is a great elliptical trianer. I was impressed upon taking it out of the box. It was the easiest piece of equipment that I have ever put toghether. Each step had its hardware in a separate bag (bag 1, bat 2, etc.) and all of the tools needed to complete the assembly were included.

I wasn't sure if I would enjoy the workout after years using a stationary bike that finally bit the dust, but it provides a much better overall workout. The only complaint that I have is that I don't like the location of the water bottle holder.

The warranty is also much better than any elliptical in the same price range, which was the primary reason I bought it.

If you're in the market for an elliptical, I urge you to consider the Merit Fitness 710E.

My husband and I were looking at some ellipticals to buy before we decided to buy this one. We didn't buy it from amazon but from local sports store, Dunham's Sport.

We were eye balling at Horizon EX-65 before but stumbled by the price that is too far from our cash range. So, we were trying this model from them.

After trying for a while in the store also compare them with other ellipticals on the display, we finally agree to bring home this one.

The feeling from both of them almost the same. We barely feel any difference, of course the EX-65 have more features but since we only wanted to have something to help us exercise instead make our wallet empty, we choose this one.

All the parts needed including hardware and instructions are very clear. We assemble this only within 1 hour. The warranty is not that bad either.

After using it for about 1 week now, we can say that this is really nice for the price. We got it little bit less than from the price in here and we also bought the mat from the store + taxes.

You might experience sore knees and ankles, specially if you never exercise or working out before. My husband and I were both enjoying it though. When our knees and ankles hurt, we pause and continue immediately.

This thing really makes you sweat! and red like tomatoes!

Conclusion: this elliptical is perfect! and definitely make us really working out! We recommend this to everyone who looking for something that is not too much to pay for but yet give the same impact.

After having this elliiptical trainer for several months I must say I am very dissapointed with this product and this company. After a month there was a problem with one of the pedals. I called the service line because it is under warranty and the company never answers calls. I was "on hold" waiting for the next availbale operator for over an hour. I finally decided to give up and leave a message and an operator did not get back to me two days! Finally after another week Merit did send a technician. The problem was fixed for about a month until the same problem reoccurred. I called Merit again, waited days for a call back, only to be told that my machine is no longer under warranty and would have to pay for all further repairs.

This company has no customer service and their products are substandard.

I have been using this Merit 710E Elliptical Machine for approximately 8 months and it has been a pure pleasure to use. It is very solidly-built and glides as quietly and smoothly today as it did the day I got it. Since durability was the biggest factor in what machine I purchased, I am pleased that this machine's build quality has lived-up to my expectations.

The display (Pulse, Calories, Miles, & Time) is powered by two AA batteries, which means there is nothing to plug-in and nothing to get in the way, and the machine - though not small - is cleverly compact. The one drawback about the display is that it resets all counters to zero after 60 minutes. For many people, this won't be a problem - but some might find if frustrating. Since I use an Oregon Scientific PE 830 Pedometer with USB PC link, I really don't pay much attention to the display anyway, but others may and I wanted to point that out.

Assembling the machine is not as hard as I was anticipating, but expect to spend about an hour or so. The moving parts (articulations) come already pre-lubricated, but a few were only slightly lubricated from the factory. I ended-up taking some clean, new motor oil and then rubbed it onto those joints with my finger and everything still rides smooth and quietly today.

As for the actual workout, it hardly gets better than this! I am also a jogger and even light jogging has impact you can feel on your joints, but I feel great after a long workout on this machine.

All-in-all this has been a great machine and a great investment in my health. I still enjoy getting on it every day!

I think this is a great starter piece of equipment. It was very easy to put together. Was only missing one washer, that was just for looks. Took me 3 hours to put together, but that counting how long it took me to get it upstairs by myself. It took two guys to bring it in, and just little old 5'2 160 pund me to bring it up that stairs. My dogs were no help!
Husband likes it he 6'5 and I am 5'2 it works for both of us. Timer box little cheap but it works. Not impressed with the thumb print pulse , but for the price can't ask for to much!

Update 2/14/08:

Still loving machine, use it everyday! Have started to hear a little noise but going to try WD40!

This is an excellent machine for the money. Truly, it is a good machine for any price. If you research the bowflex treadclimber, you will find that their low-end/no-frills machine costs far more than this one. With financing, it would cost far more. This machine is affordable and can be paid for in one shot. Most importantly for $395, you are getting a machine that you can keep for at least five years vs. $1200 in a year at the gym.

Putting this together, well, I am a girl and I did it all by myself - it was frustrating at times but due to my own errors. I was never able to attach the resisitance knob but I find the machine works fine without it. (I'm sure you'll be able to attach the knob I just gave up and then misplaced it.) The machine comes in easily labeled sections and includes all of the tools that you need.

I find that I have to tighten the bolt on the main console every once in a while but its truly not a big deal. (The long silver piece under the main console.)

The machine works well. It tracks your calories and I can see results. It was a good investment.

quick delivery and easy assembly...very clear and simple direction with parts in separate bags. Only took an hour to assemble. Great workout!

This purchase has been a great one. . . easy on the knees, doesn't take up alot of space and still going strong after having it over 3 yrs. I've been able to lose the weight and have not had to workout like a dog.

The Ellipitcal Trainer FINALLY arrived on 1/2/08. It was to be a Xmas gift and shipped on 12/12/07. Contacted Amazon and was given credit when it still did not show up by 12/28/07. Made several phone calls to shipper with no results. Received no type of compensation from Amazon for all the phone calls made trying to find out where item was. As stated it did show up on 1/2/08 and we are satisfied with Trainer. I just ordered a Grizzly Table Saw which I could have gone through Amazon to buy but after problem with shipping I went directly to Grizzly to buy saw.