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(More customer reviews)I purchased my ironman Adventure eliptical at a good price from [...]. 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. I called Keys fitness (the manufacturer of ironman) help line. I was told (after some checking) that I apparently had one of the latest Adventure Elipticals. The older ones worked as stated in the owners manual. However, a screw-up was made during a software update such that the neweat Adventure Elipticals no longer works as stated in the owners manual. Rather than correct the problem, by updating the Software again to fix the bug they themselves introduced, I was told that they planned to issue a new owners manual stating that the way the machine works with the buggy software is now the "normal" operating mode. I see on some other web sites a new ironman elliptical called the Achiever. This looks exactly like the Adventure, with similar specs, but I think that it has the correct software mine should have. It's been about a month now and I'm still waiting for the new owners manual with the proper description of how my unit should work, including which features I've lost because of their error. I am totally disappointed in the way a large company like this treats quality issues with their products. My advice is if your considering an Ironman product or any other product by Keys Fitness Co, you particularly need to practice "buyer beware".
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.
Update: (7/28/09)
To their credit, Keys fitness did eventually make the problems I described above right. I think it helped to keep calling them. The problems with the console not retaining data turned out to be a defective console. They never did send me the "revised" instruction manual. After I called several times to inquire about the manual, they had me send in the original console and sent me a new one, which worked. I was still bugged by the clicking noise on the right side though. I kept calling and eventually got a tech who could hear the noise as I exercised with him on the speaker phone. He had a professional service tech in our area come out and go through everything. Part of the problem was that I did not tighten some bolts enough during installation. Another problem was that one side of the unit did not have any grease and needed greasing. Ever since then the unit works liked I expected it to originally.
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Ironman Achiever Elliptical TrainerEnjoy an efficient full-body workout without leaving the home with the Ironman Achiever elliptical trainer. The Achiever sports a unique structural design that puts you in a biomechanically correct position during the workout. As a result, you'll enjoy better balance and stability, which not only improves your workout performance, but also reduces the opportunity for injuries, as the machine places minimum stress on your weight-bearing joints. The Achiever is distinguished by its patented center drive technology and friction-free magnetic resistance system, which combine to deliver smooth, quiet, and maintenance-free operation. The oversized blue and yellow LCD, meanwhile, gives you constant feedback on your workout by tracking your time, speed, distance, RPM, calories, pulse, program number, and intensity level. And users on a strict training regimen with love the built-in software, which monitors your body fat percentage and BMI while also storing the progress of up to nine users at once.
The Achiever comes with 18 built-in programs, including 12 preset, four heart rate, one pulse recovery, and one user-customizable program. To improve your workout efficiency, Ironman included a wireless chest strap transmitter, which lets the trainer monitor and regulate your workout intensity to keep you at a specified target heart rate. Finally, the Achiever is notably comfortable thanks to the oversized 18.5-inch foot pedals, which accommodate several workout positions, and the molded comfort grip handles with finger grooves. Other features include an ergonomic 21-inch stride length, an adjustable cooling fan, 16 resistance levels, a heavy-gauge steel frame, a built-in reading rack, and front transport wheels for easy mobility.
The Achiever, which offers a capacity of 300 pounds, measures 29.5 by 68 by 47 inches (W x H x D) and carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, two years on parts, and one year on labor.
Specifications:
Includes wireless chest strap transmitter for efficient and safe workouts
Friction-free magnetic resistance
Adjustable cooling fan
Molded comfort grip handles with finger grooves
Oversized 18.5" (47cm) padded foot pedals accommodate more positions and a more comfortable workout
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: 47 inches long x 29.5 inches wide by 68 inches tall (119.4 x 74.9 x 172.7 cm)
Assembled Weight: 226.9 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty Frame - lifetime, parts - two years, labor - one year
About Ironman Fitness Engineered for endurance, strength, speed, stamina, and performance, Ironman Fitness is continually striving to define the fitness industry. Their collection features top-of-the-line treadmills, stationary cycles, elliptical trainers, weight benches, and single- and multi-station exercise machines. The features on Ironman's fitness equipment introduced over the years have become the standards of today. With superior components, multiple patents, and award-winning products, Ironman's fitness products have consistently exceeded the expectation of customers and are the heart of a true champion.
About Elliptical Trainers Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.
Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.
Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.
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