This review pertains to the 'Niceday' Elliptical Exercise Machine with 19" stride, Model CT11-19 for $800. The box arrived in good condition with several dings in it. The interior packaging of the box cushioned each individual part very well so there was not even a scratch of damage. It took over an hour to unpack it and discard all the packaging and about 2 hours to assembly it. The assembly was very easy, but I took it slowly to make sure it was done right. Every part was well labeled in the manual. They even included two wrenches, so all I needed to add was my Phillips head screw driver. I was impressed by the quality of the hardware and the parts. This is well made. Once assembled it was very stable, and the operation was whisper quiet and smooth. It does come with a simple control panel to monitor time, heart rate, etc. I love that it is simple. Some machines you need a degree in computer science to figure out. Not this one – very easy to use. Plus, it needs no wires and no electricity. The control panel runs on 2-each AA batteries. A simple knob adjusts 16 levels of tension – the control panel is not needed for that. To top it off, it weighs 125 pounds, so it is easy to move via the front two wheels. I specifically wanted the 19” stride. I am 5’ 8” 170 pounds. Smaller strides (15” to 18”) are not as effective and are awkward to use unless your body is smaller than mine. This unit supports a person up to 400 pounds and 6’6” tall. If you need an adjustable incline, this does not adjust. You will need to spend about $500 more to get that feature made by some other manufacturer. I am more price conscious and can easily do without the incline. The base is 42” long x 20” wide. The legs swing an additional 12” to the front and 6” to the rear. The handle height is 63”. To top it off this company offers Lifetime service for assistance & parts. Their phone, email, and physical address is on their website, https://nicedaymoves.com at the bottom of the page. In conclusion, I love this unit and would buy this again in a heartbeat. It is very gratifying when a company does everything right. Read more
The 18" stride is perfect for us. So smooth and quiet. Very sturdy, no wobble at all. Plenty of resistance levels. There was minimal assembly as it came mostly assembled which was nice. I recommend following along with the step by step assembly video which made it very simple and quick to finish assembling. Read more
Wasn’t too difficult to put together. Took about an hour for me, solo. Works as described. It’s a few months old and holding up well with someone who is 300 lbs :). Not noisy at all. Doesn’t feel as comfortable as a commercial type, in a gym, but it gets the job done and stores well inside my house. I don’t really notice a lot of difference in the resistance settings. Read more
Arrived in just a few days. Came mostly assembled. A male friend assembled the rest for me. I'm 63, and I just wanted all bolts to be secure. Quiet and smooth. Easy for me to move around and reposition when needed. I have psoriatic arthritis and wanted something for cardio and resistance. A better and more healthy alternative to walking. I live in Texas on a farm, so my choices are gravel or fields. It also can be too windy, cold or hot. So this elliptical is a great alternative. I highly recommend. Read more
Pros: - Strides are smooth, long, and quiet. - Doesn't take up too much space. - Easy to assemble. The proper tools and instructions are provided. Not too many steps and not difficult to figure out. - Easy to move after you put the wheels on. - Everything works (at least at a very basic level) Cons: - Pulse is on separate handle and starts at around 70 and only goes up by 2 about every 2 seconds until it reaches the correct number - Resistance not connected to computer. Is separate piece and requires significant adjustment while exercising if you want to change resistance level. - Calorie burn is extremely low. Think around 1/10th of what it should be. Probably related to the resistance not being included in the equation. - Machine shakes heavily with an intense workout (not bad at all if you take it slow). - Shakiness and small area for electronic devices means your phone will fall off very easily. Read more
I don't normally like writing reviews. I mostly write them when I have issues with a product and want to warn others. As you can imagine, I've written many lately. I enjoy writing this one because much to my surprise everything they advertise is absolutely true! Before purchasing I read many of the reviews and watched the videos. There is only one minor issue I saw in the reviews and it may be an issue for you if you don't use the eliptical in a well lit room. The display is not backlit so it makes it harder to read in low light conditions. I was ok with that so I purchased it. This eliptical is sturdy, well made, easy to assemble, and quite (no sound at all). I am 5'8" and my husband is 5'11" so I wasn't sure about the 15.5 stride but it is perfect. The tension adjustment moves easily and can be adjusted while working out, no need to stop. The range of the tension is amazing, from a casual stroll to climbing a very very steep incline. I'm out of shape so it actually feels like climbing a mountain. For it's size, it really gives you as good a workout as one you'd find in a gym. I put it together in one room and very easily moved it, across carpeting, by myself with very little effort, to another room. I am truly amazed! On top of all that, it was supposed to arrive 12/27/24 but surprised me by arriving on 12/23/24. What a great Christmas present. Thank you for selling a quality product at a fair price and fast shipping. Read more
