 Great value for the money |
| Review Date: March 21, 2006 |
| Reviewer: T. Wagner, San Diego, CA |
| It's no Precore, but considering the price, this elliptical is probably one of the best values out there. It's got the features that really matter (quiet, smooth operation, 20 resistance levels, heart-rate monitor, calorie counter, etc.) and none of the gimmicks (like a fan or speakers). It took about an hour to assemble, and has performed great. If you're looking in the under-$1,000 range for a good elliptical, you can't wrong with the Horizon E-52. |
Almost perfect
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| Review Date: June 13, 2005 |
| Reviewer: D. Nash, Raleigh, NC United States |
This elliptical is a great starter-level machine to have in your home gym. It's nice & solid, built out of sturdy parts. It's heavy (150 pounds), meaning it won't rock back and forth much as you exercise (I'm 6'5, 210 and it hardly moves). Best of all, it came with decent directions and only took maybe 30 minutes to put together. Time and again when I was researching ellipticals I came across reviews stating how hard xyz machine was to put together; that's not the case with this one.
I have a couple minor annoyances with the machine. 1) The display is rotated slightly off center, I think due to poor craftmanship of my particular unit rather than design. 2) There doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the loud beep that sounds every time the machine changes workout levels. On some workouts, that's every 20 seconds! Admittedly I haven't combed through the manual to see if there's a hidden way to mute the thing, but there's no obvious way at least. Kind of amusing considering the two stickers on the unit that say "Speakers not included on this model".
All said and done, I'm very happy with my purchase & I think that the e52 will help keep my wife and I in shape for some time to come. Oh btw, Amazon had it to me inside of a week of ordering it. |
Some headache getting it but a GOOD machine
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| Review Date: September 10, 2005 |
| Reviewer: Amit J. Patel, Rutgers, Pharmacy |
I don't know what had happend to this order. Usually Amazon is good with their shipping; however I odered this machine on the 24 of Aug. and recieved it on the 8th of Sep..
The assembly came with some problem, the main shaft was bent and it did not allow me to place the mast inside, so I resorted to a hammer and pliers. After that everything was a breeze (it also helps if you have your own tools, it would make it a lot faster than those provided).
When I finally got onto the machine, it was GREAT. I'm used to using a Precor machine at the gym, and this does not stand up to it; but for a home gym at a resonable price I'm definately glad I bought this. I have it on a level floor (that helps a lot) so it does not "wobble", the resistance is great, NEEDS a water bottle holder, few but effective programs, and it's quiet.
I would recommend this to someone. |
Awesome for the $$$$$
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| Review Date: March 21, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Lynn Gaetano, Virginia Beach, VA |
I purchased the Horizon E52 after much research. They have one of the BEST warranties for this level of product. Amazon had it delivered earlier than expected. In fact, I received it even before the original ship date! You will need help with assembly but all in all I think it took us less than 2 hours.
I've used the machine for a little longer than a month and it runs great! I would suggest an equiment mat when you purchase an elliptical just for vibration purposes. But it's not too noisy. I do have to turn up the TV a bit, but no big deal. The resistance levels are great too. And there are four different programs which I enjoy too. Obviously this is not a PRECOR gym level machine. But I don't think I could have gotten a better product for the $$$. |
Not bad in the long run
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| Review Date: April 26, 2006 |
| Reviewer: C. S. Anderson, Columbia SC |
I purchased a like model back in 2003. I have used the machine on a daily basis for about an hour a day (sometimes two)(I used to run track until arthritis set in). For the price this machine excels. This machine is really designed for light to moderate use, anything more, and you will learn very quickly that is can't handle the stress. If I had to choose from all of the current selling models that Horizen sells, this series would be my first choice.
I have spent a considerable period of time maintaining my machine. Upon my purchase both arm bearing burned out within about six months. Horizen supposedly redesigned the bearing to be more durable, and since that time I haven't had any problems. One thing I can say is buy a bottle of silicon, and occasionally disassemble the arms from the machine, lubricating where the arms connect with the body of the machine. This will save you a whole lot of hassle and down time. The main reason, I recommend this machine over the new models, is for the ease of maintenance. I'm not the best handy man, but a simple wrench and silicon are all you need to maintain the machine (the first time you take it apart, you will have to find a special pair of pliers for a small ring. Leave the ring off, and maintenance is a lot easier, just be forewarned not to push out, away from the machine to hard). The newer models are more encased in layers of added material. They also have more parts, which adds to the complexity of any repairs that might need to be done. The tracks and wheels can be lubricated with silicon, and that will cut done on the noise considerably. The fan on the machines will burn out withen a year, if you need a fan, get a cheap one to hook onto the machine, don't rely on the one provided.
Be forewarned, that Horizen parts and maintenance guarantee, is nothing to be excited about. They will ship parts for a year, but when it comes to getting a person out to your house to fix it, it might take two to three weeks (they rely on local people and sometimes it take a while to find somebody that will fix it). Learn yourself to fix the machine, or find somebody that will. For your future reference: if you need parts after that, then you will have to purchase them. Its not to bad price wise, but just be forewarned that you will have to buy parts, such as bearing etc (looked all over the place for similar padded washers, and was never able to find anything like the ones on the machine).
The only other recommendation is get a mat to put under it. The silicon and dust associated with that, can make quite a mess.
Overall, for the price, it is an investment for your health well worth it. |
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