Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer Review
After reading how great this elliptical trainer was from consumer reports, we had to give this one a try!
What We Experienced:
While using the 1260EF elliptical trainer, we immediately noticed how sturdy the machine was. Weighing 245lbs, it’s definitely not one of those light weight machines that feel wobbly while using. Even with a 245lb product weight, the machine has a user weight capacity of 325lbs, which is low compared to other machines we’ve reviewed in the past.
The 1260EF also has a magnetic brake that makes the stride incredibly smooth, no more heavy, bouncing movement as experienced with other machines. The machine provides a nice little break on the knees!
There are 13 preset programs, including manual, random, interval, hill climb, sprint, target HR, HR interval, fat burner, HR hill, cardio, glute burner, quad builder, and total trainer.
Putting the machine together was quite easy, but we would recommend using two different people since the 1260EF is so heavy. It took a few hours to assemble, but was incredibly sturdy once complete!
For its price range, it’s one of the more advanced machines we have tried as far as features go.
The unit, which measures 69.5 x 65 x 27.5, is compact enough to fit in any exercise space while giving you the same intense workout you would find with much larger machines!
The ride is not only smooth, but we were completely impressed with how quiet the machine was!
Key Features: (as per website)
- · Electronically controlled magnetic brake with 20 levels of resistance
- · Green LED dot matrix profile
- · Alphanumeric message display with program instructions
- · Four data display windows with individual select button for each data group
- · Easy-to-select program buttons with LED indicators
- · Heart rate bar graph display
- · Polar-compatible heart rate receiver and hand held contact heart rate receiver
- · Built-in reading rack
- · Console feedback includes time, segment time, watts, level, incline, % of maximum heart rate, calories, heart rate, calories, calories per minute, speed, pulse, RPM, and distance
- · Workout summary shows the workout total of time, calories, distance, maximum heart rate, minimum heart rate, and average heart rate
- · Dot matrix profile display of intensity profile, incline profile, and heart rate profile
- · Pause mode with 5 minute Program Saver
- · Heart rate bar graph display for % of maximum heart rate
- · Five classic programs with Quick Start option: manual, random cross, interval, hill climb, and sprint
- · Five heart rate interactive programs: target heart rate, heart rate interval, fat burner, heart rate hill, and cardio
- · Three cross-training programs: glute burner, quad builder, and total trainer
- · Heart Rate Lock function to quickly enter target heart rate program
- · Personal Trainer function to enhance the total body workout
- · Custom programs
- · Built-in Warm Up and Cool Down modes
- · Customized hand held pulse sensor
- · Built-in Polar compatible heart rate receiver
- · Chest strap is included
- · 19-inch stride length
- · 10 ellipse angle electronic adjustments
- · 25 to 130 SPM step rate
- · 20 to 130 RPM pedal rate
- · 20 to 700 watts resistance range
- · Welded heavy gauge steel frame
- · Anti-rust powder coating
- · High impact ABS plastic side cases
- · Poly-V Belt drive
- · Sealed ball bearings and permanently lubricated polymer bearings
- · Aluminum extrusion incline structure with ball bearing rollers
- · Krayton rubber comfort grips
- · Extra wide EVA foam cushion foot pads
- · 325-pound weight capacity
- · Assembled Dimensions: 69.5 inches long by 27.5 inches wide by 65 inches tall
- · Product Weight: 245 pounds
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Frame – limited lifetime, brake – limited lifetime, parts and electronics – 5 years, labor – 1 year, wear items – 90 days
Final Thoughts: Obviously, we’re most impressed with how sturdy the 1260EF was. The 19” stride was smooth and quiet thanks to the magnetic brake. Assembly is quite easy, but since the unit is so heavy, we recommend having at least 2-3 people to move the unit into the home. The pre-set programs are similar to what you’d find on any other elliptical trainer, but keep in mind; there are 13 preset programs which provide a good variety of workouts for any user.
Diamondback Fitness 1260Ef Elliptical Trainer
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Product Description
The 1260EF Elliptical Cross Trainer by Diamondback Fitness. Better by Design. Expect top-of-the-line features, technology and comfort in Diamondback Fitness' most exclusive elliptical. You simply have to try it to believe the feeling! The 1260Ef Elliptical Cross Trainer features an incline motor to emulate stepping or uphill jogging. Couple that with smooth as silk electromagnetic brakes for fluid resistance and a patented linkage design exclusive to Diamondback Fitness and you're sure to see why many believe this unit is hands down the best in it's class - TRY IT ONCE, TRAIN ON IT FOREVER. The console's cutting-edge programming delivers 13 programs, custom workouts and the most advanced heart rate interactive programs. Combine all this with comfort footpads, grips and a value price -- and you have the most advanced elliptical in it's price range!
Details
- Recommended by the leading consumer magazine; elliptical trainer with 20-level electronically controlled magnetic brake
- Offers smooth, natural stride and dual-action handgrips for full-body workouts
- Easy-to-read console tracks your time, pulse, calories, speed, and more
- Includes Polar-compatible heart rate receiver; built-in reading rack
- 325-pound capacity; measures 69.5 x 65 x 27.5 inches (W x H x D)
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