[BODY POWER] 2nd Generation Patented 3-in-1 Home Gym, Upright Compact Exercise Bike, Elliptical Machine & Recumbent Bike, Trio Trainer with Heartrate Monitor, Safety Brake Pad. BRT5088

This is a quality machine. I recommend it over just an elliptical because it gives you the chance to sit and pedal when your thighs are burning. That being said, you get what you pay for. It is all mechanical so yes it's a little noisy, There is a belt that spins around a wheel. Not recommended for the upper level of an apartment building but it's fine for the user. This machine is not for a large person. I am 5"7", 170. Anything much more than that I can feel it would be unstable. Also, I wear a size 9 women's shoe. There is only an inch or so remaining on the pedal so a man with large feet would not be able to fit his foot on the platforms. The led display is a joke. You can't really see it but you don't really need it. Just set a timer and take your own pulse. Those things aren't accurate anyway. Assembly would have been impossible without the video. I did it myself, as a woman, but it wasn't easy and took hours. Had to label all parts first and then take things a step at a time. I would suggest you have someone who has general knowledge of tools and assembling things. And if you had to return it, it would be impossible. Luckily mine works fine. Been using for 30 days. No problems. You can get a sufficient cardio exercise and it's more diverse than just a bike or just an elliptical. But again, this is an inexpensive piece of equipment. It is home-grade and nowhere near the quality of gym equipment. Plus side is it has a very small footprint. And I received in 3 days. Good Luck!

I'm writing this review after using the Trainer for a total of about 15 minutes on day 1. I'll update if something changes significantly with further use. The item arrived broken. As shown in the picture, the "encased" flywheel is surrounded by brittle plastic that cracked and shattered during shipping. The pieces in the second picture were inside the "encasement" when I took it out of the box. It's not a significant enough breakage to warrant packing this beast back up and lugging it around to return it, and it doesn't seem to have any effect on the operation, but it was less than optimal. That's really the only negative thing I can say about this. It is sturdy and operates very smoothly. Initial impression is very positive. Assembly was a workout on its own. It wasn't difficult, but it was pretty physical with bending and kneeling and maneuvering. I'm at about a 7 on a 1-10 scale of handiness with a fairly decent set of tools, and it took me about two hours from opening the box to hopping on. I watched the assembly video that was attached to this listing when I purchased the item to kind of get a feel for what the process would be like. I think that helped. The instructions themselves are very clear and straightforward, though, and the parts are well laid out and labeled right down to the individual bolts and washers. You'll get a little messy because things are pre-greased. If you've ever put furniture or other semi-complicated equipment together before, though, you'll find the process clear overall. Where you really get the "low cost" feel of the item is in the "computer." It's a very basic timer/distance/pulse thing. It's not going to give you a structured work-out or anything like that. That said, it does what it sets out to do well. Just don't expect more than it is. As for the actual mechanical aspect, this trainer really seems to outperform its price. When you're on and doing your thing, it doesn't feel cheap at all. It feels very sturdy and stable. I'm not a big or heavy guy, though, so YMMV according to body type, etc. For me, it's perfect and very stable. It makes very little noise when you're using it - just a woosh. I was very happy with that. I like to listen to music when I exercise, and this unit's silent operation lets me focus my attention on the music rather than on any annoying clicks or bangs. It is very smooth in operation. It adjusts at all the important points: The elliptical bars, the seat forward and back and the seat up and down. As long as you're in the range of sizes given in the description, it seems you will be accommodated. Except for the breakage during shipping, I am very pleased and impressed with this trainer.

I have owned and used various ellipticals and stationary bikes over the years. If you are looking to not spend a lot and get both of those machines in one, buy this one. I have had it for a month now. It gets used almost daily by my son and I. It's holding up perfectly. As far as the noise factor other people have mentioned, sure it has had some sounds come and go. But nothing that I haven't experienced with all equipment like this. If you are trying to find something "silent" I wish you luck! I'm always listening to music or watching something anyway as most people do. So it's just not an issue for me. This is a sturdy piece, meaning the parts are mostly pretty well constructed. But it is not sizable, meaning is doesn't have a large base or excess weight. I can move it around fairly easily which I like compared to the last beastly elliptical that I had. So anyway, I would think twice if you are a very large person. Stick to the weight recommendations. As far as smaller people. I am a 5'4" female and I use it set at the smallest settings. But I am also just 120lbs so if you are a little shorter but have a bit more in the trunk it should work fine. Assembly, did it by myself took 2 hours for everything, unpacking and complete assembly. The instructional video online was awesome. It gives clear and accurate instructions. Best I've ever seen. Printed instructions were perfectly fine too.

Works well and easy to assemble, took about an hour. I had a spine injury years ago that left me a paraplegic for 6 months and this is very handy on days I don't feel like going to a therapy gym. I have read some bad reviews on the assembly, particularly the pedals. Common problem with all bikes if you are unaware the right and left pedals are different direction threads. The right side is a typical clockwise rotation to tighten but the left is counterclockwise rotation to tighten for safety issues because it would loosen when in use. I've seen these complaints on researching bicycles for my family also. I am ok with the Elliptical, but the arms are rotated a little far out placing you in a position angled slightly forward instead of being upright (my wife feels the same). I will probably rotate them into a more comfortable spot, mark the hole location and drill a new one. But I am using it without any modifications and it does make for an easy workout at home.