I purchased the online and received the shipment within about 6-7 business days. The elliptical is delivered in a large heavy duty box with multiple inner boxes that contain all the various parts. Assembly requires about 1 1/2 hours and will be easier if a helper is available in some sections. The instructions are well written, but the assembly is fairly involved and will be challenging for even experienced product builders. The HealthRider Stride Trainer 900 elliptical is well built and operates very smoothly and quietly.

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I typically watch TV while training and have no problems hearing the TV audio while exercising. The built in fan works well and provides a gentle breeze to help you feel a bit cooler during intense workouts.

The built-in speakers are easy to use with the included patch cord for music players but the sound quality is far below what you'll hear through even average headphones. The training programs include different workouts for toning specific body areas or increasing performance. Unfortunately, these programs are either short and easy, or hard and longer. Workouts longer than 30 minutes reach extended intensity levels that even fit people under 150 lbs will find difficult to complete without frequent adjustments to the resistance. A 45 minute workout with a few brief peaks above the mid-range of intensity would be a very welcome addition. The heart rate monitor is very inconsistent with swings of 50 - 80 beats in a matter of a couple of seconds.

The manual claims that the reading gets more accurate if you hold onto the handles longer, but the heart rate reading is preempted every 60 seconds when the workout program reports and/or changes the intensity settings. The left hand sensor is also non-functional on my unit but warranty service claims the HealthRider Stride Trainer 900 is designed to work this way. Response to questions asked via the support web site have been acknowledged within a few hours and answered within a day or so. Healthrider H70e Elliptical by Ronald (Georgia, USA) I love my. I am very dissapointed that it did not come with a power cord. I called to purchase one and was on hold for over an hour waiting to talk to someone. Vocarstvo Knjiga Pdf.

I eventually hung up because I was tired of waiting. I think that is sad to be placed on hold for so long. Poor customer service. Editor's Comment: We read a consumer review on Buzzillions.com where someone tried for 6 months to order the power cord - online and by phone - and never got an answer. When he finally managed to talk to someone they charged him $25 shipping and handling for the $9.95 power cord!