This consumer report provides actual feedback from buyers of the Ironman Achiever Elliptical Trainer.
Product Description
“The Ironman Achiever Elliptical Trainer provides a revolutionary design with its patented center drive technology. The Achievers unique structural design puts the user in a biomechanically correct position to enhance performance. A more natural, upright positioning during a workout means better balance, stability and ultimately better performance - exactly what Achiever users can expect due to the centered flywheel and balanced inertia. Additionally, improved positioning and overall balance reduces the opportunity for injury, as minimum stress is placed on weight bearing joints. Setting a new and higher performance benchmark, the Ironman Achiever redefines the elliptical category, creating a new class of performance ellipticals!” Amazon
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We purchased this product over a year ago. It works smoothly as an elliptical. The heart monitor strap will not work even after the company replacing the console and sending a new strap unit. The transformer receiver plug on the main unit broke. I fixed it although I had to jury-rig the cheap plastic design to do so. If you want an accurate heart monitor don't buy this elliptical. I would not purchase it again. FYI-it is a very heavy piece and moving it is not easy after assembly.
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Very poor customer service, August 11, 2008
Delivery and construction of the unit went smooth. However, when I went to testing it out, I quickly encountered a problem. Part of initializing this eliptical to work requires entering the year, month, day, and time. This is supposed to be done once, and the data is supposed to be maintained until the unit is unplugged. However, I would enter the data, and a few minutes later (without unplugging the unit) it would ask me to AGAIN enter the year, month, day and time. The data was not being stored. This data, along with the room temperature and some other things, are supposed to be displayed when the unit is in sleep mode, which is entered when the unit is unused for 5 minutes. However, my unit does not display anything in sleep mode, only a blank screen.
Other than the above issue, the unit is quite solid and I have no problems with using it to exercise and do get a good workout. The unit is quiet but not silent. I too (like another reviewer) get a click on the right side which is most noticable when working out fast with no magnetic resistance.
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Great elliptical - close to gym quality, January 14, 2008
This elliptical is fantastic! It's very smooth and very quiet. The machine was easy to assemble. It's almost gym quality... great programs and wireless heart rate monitor -- just missing the incline!
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Bottom line: Only 3 out of 5
The Ironman Achiever is a solid unit but the feedback suggest it's problematic and the customer service isn't the best
* Friction-free magnetic resistance
* Adjustable cooling fan
* Molded comfort grip handles with finger grooves
* Oversized 18.5" (47cm) padded foot pedals
* Sealed commercial bearings at main pivot points ensure smooth operation
* Can be used in forward or reverse directions
* EKG pulse grips offer the efficiency of monitoring your heart rate
* 16 levels of resistance for a variety of exercise options
* AC adapter powers computer controlled magnetic resistance brake
* Heavy gauge steel frame
* Built-in reading rack
* Front transport wheels
* Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds
* Assembled Dimensions: 119.4 x 74.9 x 172.7 cm
* Assembled Weight: 226.9 pounds