Highest Rated Review by the Community
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May 07 '03
Pros: The right price for a starter exercise machine
Cons: Doesn't hold up well over long-term, regular use
Summary: The Purchase Back in the summer of 2000 or so, I had seen the OrbiTrek several times and began wondering if I could stick to a workout program if it were as fun as the infomercial made it look. They promised no stress on the joints and even had a ...
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Oct 11 '06
Pros: Price, compact size and durability.
Cons: None.
Summary: I bought the original back in '98 after seeing the infomercial. I used it regularly (3-4 times a week for 20 mins. per use) for about 2 years. I trailed off over the years using it less and less because I stared to get away from working out. For the last ...
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Feb 13 '05
Pros: inexpensive. can get workout initially
Cons: falls apart without any help from you; waste of money
Summary: I am very disappointed that I did not take the time to research, and purchase a reliable elliptical home exerciser. I knew that I intented to use it daily, but, still I chose to try to save a few dollars by buying an inexpensive machine, the Orbitrek. ...
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Aug 20 '04
Pros: Gets your heart rate up, easy to use, no mechanical problems.
Cons: Assembly could put off some, not the highest quality, not exceptionally stable, weak customer support.
Summary: I've been using the older model Orbitrek for at least four years now, and while it suits me just fine, I can understand why it wouldn't be accepted by hardcore exercisers. Without recapping others' reviews, which all sound reasonable, IMHO the unit is of ...
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Jul 03 '03
Pros: you can build up a good sweat
Cons: causes pain, choppy movements, tips at fast speeds
Summary: Where to start on this thing, I guess in the beginning. About four years ago while my wife and ...
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May 20 '03
Pros: The Orbitrek is affordable, easy to move (has front wheels), and takes up little space.
Cons: VERY poorly made/dangerous(falls apart within 1 yr), has high shipping charge-$50
Summary: I had joined a gym and truly enjoyed the use of elliptical trainers, so I opted to buy one for my home. I had seen the infomercial for the Orbitrek awhile back and had forgotten about it, until researching ellipticals online. I had purchased a stationary...
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Jan 09 '03
Pros: Versatile; challenging
Cons: Not for those with high blood pressure
Summary: I bought my Orbitrek almost two years ago as part of my New Year's resolution to lose weight. After using it for a few times, it went into the garage, not to be seen again for almost another year! This year, I started the Body-for-LIFE program, in...
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Sep 23 '09
Pros: It Gives a good workout
Cons: Pity its not made to last
Summary: I have had 2 machines in the last month, the right handle broke off from the structure because the metal used was cheap. I had to return the prodcuct at my expense twice as I was told that head office dont do coeections. I weigh 70ks and my daughter
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Jan 02 '09
Pros: easy to use/understand
no stress on joints
Cons: cant think of anything bad pertaining to the machine itself
Summary: I purchased one new. I am a heavier person (200 lbs). This was a great machine for me and I have not had any issues with it at all. The only difficult part is it is and can be an intense exercise so I could only do acouple minutes to
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Jun 26 '06
Pros: light weight
Cons: many
Summary: I had used the Orbitrek for about 2 months when the bearings started to fail. User weight about 135 lbs. Also the foot peddles are very slick and you spend all your time trying to keep your feet on the peddles. I knew it would not be the best machine
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Oct 26 '05
Pros: Good price
Cons: Poorly made, breaks easily, noisy
Summary: I thought it was too good to be true when I saw the Orbitrek advertised on TV for such a good price.....and after buying it I was proven correct! It never seemed very sturdy and would make an awful high pitched noise no matter how much I oiled it. So
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Sep 25 '05
Pros: product works good at first,
Cons: poor quality machine, outrageous s/h return costs for their faulty product
Summary: I'm working on my 3rd machine. It falls apart after about 10 months.First tension knob and resistance go then the black welded arm from rear falls off now the wheel is loose and clanging in front making loud noise. The company wanted to charge me an
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Jun 21 '05
Pros: NOT ONE
Cons: BREAKS AND THE warenty may as well be written on a piece of toilet paper!!!!!
Summary: I had the machine for 4 months and 2 major pieces broke .the peddle bolt was stripped and would fall off in middle of session I fell of about 3 times. the the one handle part cracked and is breaking !!!! 4 months and almost 200 bucks down the drain,I
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Jan 06 '05
Pros: Light weight, practically impact free.
Cons: Didn't take long to become noisy, less fluid, and then, to fall apart!!
Summary: I bought an Orbitrek, used it to compliement 3 days of weight/resistance training! Loved it, dropped weight with the 2 workouts combined and was able to notice stamina increase also. THEN THE PROBLEMS 13 months to the day it started falling
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Dec 06 '03
Pros: Lightweight
Cons: Poor quality, no support
Summary: I have owned two Orbitrek ellipticals, the older version that is black and has a large plastic flywheel, and the newer version which has fan blades enclosed in clear/blue plastic. The older unit lasted for a year and then the sprocket bearing came
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