I saw these moving elliptical bikes first on TV and then on
some popular magazines and think that these are a great combination of fun and workout.
So, I decided to research more on it online and found great things about it. There
are only a few brands that I found but the popular ones are the StreetStrider
and the Elliptigo.
I decided to go for the StreetStrider outdoor elliptical
bikes because of the positive reviews it is getting. Their main products
include the Summit 8r, Sprinter 3r, and the Eclipse. They also have the Jet for
kids which I think is awesome as there are a lot of families who workout
together and its a good way to spend family time together.
The Summit 8r is my favorite and it also happens to be their
top-selling product. It has a weight capacity of 400 pounds or around 181
Kilos. What I really like about it is its 8-speed Shimano Nexus Transmission
which allows you to go almost anywhere from the open road to steep slopes. You
can adjust the 8 gears using the Twist Grip Shifter.
And as for its brakes, it has a 90mm dual front drum brakes
and a rear caliper brake. Also, the front brake is equipped with a lock
mechanism so it will not move when you park it.
At first, I was kind of having doubts if I will learn how to
ride it, but after using it a couple of times, I fell in love with it. It may
take a few practices to get a hang of it, but it is not like your learning to
ride a bicycle all over again.
In fact, I also learned that there are many seniors who use
it. And since it has 3 wheels, it is very stable and safe. It also requires
less bending on the knee and very safe on the back, but you still enjoy the
benefits of a full workout from an elliptical.
My other concern was putting it together. I had to ask a
friend to help me assemble it. It is quite confusing with all the parts, but I
found in forums that there are videos available online that would help.
This moving elliptical bike has a dimension of 70 x 29.5 x
54 (inches) but it is fold-able so you can easily store it even inside the
house. It also weighs approximately 51 pounds. There are 3 colors to choose
from but I went for the Galaxy Black because it is more appropriate for men in
my age. The other color combinations available are Breakwater Blue and Solar
Yellow.
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Watch this 79-year old use a StreetStrider
