Eclipse Elliptical Manual

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A Low-End Machine

Brought to you by the company that sells the Tony Little Gazelle, the Eclipse 1100 HR elliptical trainer is a low-end machine sold through various mass merchants. In general, I do not review cheap machines like the 1100 HR, but considering how popular it is, I felt it necessary to mention the pros and cons.

What are the pros? Primarily the price. Like Proform, Weslo, Image and other low-end brands, the Eclipse elliptical trainer appeals to a growing market of overweight and out of shape Americans. They want to change, but lack the funds to buy quality fitness equipment. Many feel it is too risky to spend too much, since there is a good chance the machine will end up being a clothes hanger.

I can appreciate their concern, but the question is, “Do you want an elliptical trainer that will last and contribute to your overall well-being?”

Here are some of the issues with the Eclipse 1100 HR Elliptical Trainer:

Elliptical Stride – The 1100 HR has a 15″ stride. By industry standards that is very small. Rather than a long elliptical stride, you get more of a restricting and bouncy stride. For taller individuals this will be particularly noticeable and uncomfortable.

Machine Weight – The Eclipse 1100 HR weighs in at a mere 90 lbs. That does not provide considerable weight for overall stability, particularly to individuals who are overweight. There are moderate price ellipticals that weigh 190 lbs. If you plan to do rigorous workouts you want a machine that is solid and stable.

Compact Size – This goes hand in hand with the short elliptical stride. The Eclipse 1100 HR is very compact, which is nice if you want to store it in your closet. But the size contributes to a restrictive motion for both the lower and upper body. One customer mentioned that the upper bars were too short for his size.

Warranty – If you go to the Fitness Quest site, all they state is that the 1100 HR comes with a limited 1 year warranty. I could not find any details, and that always makes me leary. I did find another site that broke down the warranty. Surprise, there is no service warranty. It is an additional purchase. In comparison to ProForm, the 1 year parts warranty is generous, but ProForm at least gives a 90 day service warranty.

Customer Reviews

I checked out a number of customer reviews at various web sites, including SportsAuthority.com, Epinions.com and Amazon.com. In general there were complaints about the Eclipse ellipticals being noisy.

Considering how cheap the Eclipse is, many customers were satisfied with the overall performance and quality. There were several comments about the limited stride and upper body workout. And it is apparent that with rigorous use you will need to maintain this machine.

One customer complained about the foot pedals cutting off his circulation, but he was 250 lbs. working out on a 90 lb. machine.

I would recommend as an alternative the Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer.

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Eclipse Elliptical Trainers have one important selling feature, their price. They are dirt cheap. Their primary market is individuals who wish to get back into shape and lose weight. That represents a significant portion of the American population.The Eclipse ellipticals compete for the low-end market with ProForm. They currently have four models that cost between $350-$550. If you are considering purchasing an Eclipse, the question you have to ask yourself is whether this is a value or a cheap substitute for a real machine?

Fitness Quest is recalling about 23,000 of its Eclipse 1175e Elliptical Trainers. The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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Short Stride and Light Weight

With a 15″ stride you have a very limited elliptical stride, that tends to be bouncy. The elliptical stride is more circular than elliptical, which is not ideally what you want in an elliptical trainer.

These machines are not built for tall users. Anyone that is above average height will find the elliptical stride and the upper body motion restricting. One customer stated, “The movable arms are too short for my hands so my hands are never fully stretched.”

The various models weigh around 90 lbs. And the designs are very compact. This can impact the stability of the machine, especially if you weigh more than average and you plan to do some rigorous workouts.

The warranty is very suspect. I can’t find specifics regarding the warranty, except that it is a 1 year limited warranty. One retailer that sells Eclipse ellipticals states that there is no service warranty, only parts. Service and extended parts warranties can be purchased. Actually this is the first time I have run across an elliptical trainer that did not come with at least a 90 day service warranty.

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One comment I see over and over regards the noise. Apparently these machines tend to be noisy, but at these prices what do you expect.

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There are two concerns with the Eclipse elliptical trainers. First, they are cheap machines built with cheap parts. Therefore they are more likely to breakdown when subjected to regular, rigorous use. Second, they are compact and light weight machines. For some, the workout will feel restricted and uncomfortable.

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If you are use to working out on a commercial elliptical trainer at the gym, you are going to find the Eclipse very disappointing. Of course, the cost is about a tenth of the commercial grade models. But reviewing numerous customer comments, there are a number of satisfied customers.

I would suggest before you make a purchase, go out to one of the large sporting goods stores and try one out. Sports Authority sells Eclipse. Compare their ellipticals to other models in the $1,000 price range, like Sole and New Balance. See if the feel of the workout is comfortable to your size and weight.

ConsumerSearch Review

Consumer Search gave the Eclipse 1110 HR/A a “Best Buy” in the budget category. They stated:

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While reviews warn that machines in this price range won’t hold up like Precor or Life Fitness elliptical trainers, the warranty and variety of programs might make the Eclipse worth a look.

Customer Reviews – Various Eclipse Models

The customer reviews I found are very mixed. Some users found the machines to provide a satisfying workout at a bargain price. While others were disappointed by the quality of the machine and the service.

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“After 2 years of use the machine developed a irreparable mechanical problem!!!!”
“The machine is sturdy and the controls only take a minute to figure out. It assembled easily, with all tools needed in the box. The unit is quiet enough that I can use it with my 20 month and 2 month old asleep in the same room. The only draw back is the short stride. Great for my wife but took a bit for me to get used to.”
Epinions.com Customer Reviews Superb Workout – Pros: Compact, solid construction
Cons: NoisyAlthough the unit is relatively compact, it is VERY solid. It does not rock or sway even when I’m going at it really hard. The biggest downside to this nifty piece of machinery is the noise. It wasn’t that noticeable in the first 2 months or so, but after that I noticed that the crank mechanism makes a lot of squeaking and creaking noises about 10 minutes into my workout.Great elliptical for the price –Pros: Very compact, fits just about anywhere and is on wheels. Relatively inexpensive.
Cons: Foot pedals cut off your circulation to your feet after awhile.
“Alright, first off, I’m probably bigger than most people that would use this machine. When I got this machine at the first of the year I was 250lbs. Now I’m down to 240lbs after a month. This might be the cause of the problems I have had, but they aren’t serious enough to make the machine bad.”
“The machine does require some maintenance. I had to regrease it after a month and after 2-3 weeks I had to open it up and tighten the bolts holding the pedals on.”

One last note on customer comments. One customer raved about the customer service and how attentive they were. Another was in rage over the misinformation and delays they encountered. They stated they ordered a model that was no longer available and were sent out a cheaper model. Between the two customers it sounded like they were dealing with different companies.

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