Ellipticals Discussion Board

NordickTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro.

chubster — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:17:16 GMT

Thanks for your input, I appreciate your feedback to my concerns about assembly. Some manufacturer instructions are vague and/or parts are missing. I will give it a go!

NordickTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro.

madgolfer — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:08:40 GMT

Assembly is just tedious, allow a couple hours to lay out all the parts, bolts and washers then do a step-by-step, start the bolts by hand to make sure the threads are lined up. The box is @45x45x24, but the individual pieces are manageable, maybe 2 people for the flywheel housing. Good luck.

NordickTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro.

chubster — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:03:14 GMT

Is professional installation/ assembly recommended for the Nordic Track AudioStrider 990 Pro? The installation cost seems steep. Need it taken down a flight of stairs too....

Nordic Track Audiostrider 990 Pro Vs. Sole E25

NiecyShea — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:13:41 GMT

I am looking to purchase the E25 in the next few days from Dicks sporting goods store, does anyone have any negative experience with this equipment. I have read reviews that compare one machine with the other but I want feedback on the E25 Sole neg or positve.

Thanks for your feedback.

Dee

Nordic Track Audiostrider 990 Pro Vs. Sole E25

jake20 — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:38:08 GMT

Hi,

I am using the IFIT live, and its very cool when it works correctly. The big issue I am having (and I have read other people have as well) is that mine and my wife's workouts don't always get logged on the ifit live page which is really frustrating, as it kind of throws your whole "automated" workout routine off.

You can still go in manually to the ifit live site and add the next workout to your profile and the Elliptical will download it when you turn it on, but this should happen automatically if the software was working as it should.

Right now the Ifit live service is free due to s many issues they are having, and it should be because I would never pay for this service if it can't even reliably track my workouts.. that is kind of the point with this whole ifit live thing.

But for now, I can at least select from the large selection of Jillian Michaels workout programs, and add anyone I want to my routine for free, so that is cool, even though it doesn't always track my progress.

She talks to you alot and, and its just better and not as boring as the built in workouts.

But they have to get the workout tracking fixed before going out of BETA mode.

Nordic Track Audiostrider 990 Pro Vs. Sole E25

Harrisburvidash — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:31:00 GMT

have you started using the ifit live yet? and how is going so far? I just purchased the Audiostrider pro myself from Nordictrack website, it is a better deal than at sears, and also purchased the 3yrs premium warranty for $199.99 which is also a better deal comparted to the $260.00 sears charges you for. Let me know how the Ifit live goes, I would rather pay the $129.00 without the monthly fees anyways cause it amounts to the same thing I think. Thanks.

NordickTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro.

livinpromise — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:26:36 GMT

Just FYI. The company that does the installations is OWNED by sears. Its still a SEARS company, but hires out contractors to complete the work. If the contractor does not complete the work correctly they will not do service with him anymore. However, if the product was not delivered the contractor can see that in the system and is not required to come to the job because there is nothing to setup.

NordickTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro.

beckygardens — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:06:23 GMT

And I don't know what I'm talking about? *amused*

the 3 year warranty from nordic track is after the one year it comes with, so it's the very same "4" year sears offers, for about 100 less.

Nordic Track Audiostrider 990 Pro Vs. Sole E25

jake20 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:41:30 GMT

I tried both (Sole & Audiostrider Pro) and actually liked the Nordictrack better. My heels were lifting off of the pedals on the Sole, while they did not do this on the Nordictrack.

I ended up buying the Audiostrider 990 Pro from the NT website.

I got $75 off the price, no tax, no delivery fee, and a 3yr ext warranty for $149, and they threw in a free IFIT live module.

I also tried the Pathfinder at Sears, and it felt incredibly smooth. Actually better than the 990 Pro.

But I called up Nordictrack sales and asked a couple of guys which model is better (Audiostrider 990 Pro vs Pathfinder), and both said the 990 Pro was the better built unit.

I also read that the built in shocks can take away from the resistance, and incline of your workout.

To me, its just another part that can potentially break, so I just went with the Audiostrider Pro.

NordickTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro.

jake20 — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:32:10 GMT

the 3yr extended warranty though Nordictrack was $149 , and they also threw in an IFIT Live module for free.. Sears was not even in the ballpark price wise..

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gettingthere — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:51:03 GMT

Also, please consider upkeep! Treadmills have belts that need to be maintained, cleaned, lubed and replaced. Also, treadmills have motor strength, so read review VERY closely about different weights, if you aren't that heavy it might not be bad, but if you are, you can really burn it out pretty quick, and it seems that the companys don't give fair weight ratings all the time, but base it more on the frame. A treadmill is fun because you can generally see how many actual miles you have run but unless you get a crosstrainer model you aren't engaging anything more than your legs really. You need to stand on one in a store as well, it the running deck isn't wide enough for you to run comfortably with a treadmill or long enough your kind of in trouble.

Elipticals take some research too though. They vary in quality so much that it seems unfair sometimes. The stride length can again be an issue, but it seems that it matter more for quality of work out. There are many that feel almost as if they drop you the last half inch to inch, which I feel is every bit as jarring as a treadmill, but there are plenty with nice smooth strides.

My old eliptical of many years just died a while back and I was in your position, after a LOT of research and price shopping and soul searching, I went with a Nordictrack Audiostrider 990. Believe me, I am thrilled and absolutely in love!

You may even be able to find the actual 990 instead of a pro if you actually go into a couple stores, you might be able to get a floor model that is already assembled and you can try, or you can buy it on closeout off of nordic track's website. The pro is cool with the IFit live if you're going to use it, but otherwise it simply costs you a couple hundred more. The price range is what matters though, if you want any quality in either, prepare to pay around $1,000+ after everything. My feeling is if you can't swing that much then keep your eyes on craiglist and move as quickly as you can for soemthing cheap, these things resell amazingly well and for way more than you would expect. Good luck!

Nordic Track Audiostrider 990 Pro Vs. Sole E25

madgolfer — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:55:00 GMT

Has anyone else tried the Nordictrack Pathfinder at Sears? Similar to the 990 Pro but with shock absorbers. The 990 seems to "lean" towards the front to me. Its all about the feel.

some one help

madgolfer — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:47:58 GMT

Hi Lakisha, ellipticals are more strenuous than treadmills but feature quieter operation with less impact on joints. You should stop by a Sears store to try some various models. Find the one that feels right for you. Good Luck.

some one help

LakishaPerry — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:32:34 GMT

i want to start working out but i need to know if an elliptical is the way to start. I dont know if i should get this or a tradmill. Need help someone PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nordic Track Audiostrider 990 Pro Vs. Sole E25

Fredericks — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:29:05 GMT

I guess it comes down to if you prefer the front drive or the rear drive. I personally love the front drive and believe that is where the elliptcial category has evolved. It's more compact and upright and a better motion. We tested both models as well and we've absolutely loved the Sole E25!!

A.C.T. Elliptical

wmthomp22 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:07:54 GMT

BTW I have had 3 surgeries and multiple injections on my back. Take it slow. I would encourage 15 mins 2-3 times a day and increase the time and decrease the session amounts if desired

A.C.T. Elliptical

wmthomp22 — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:06:03 GMT

I am 25 I have back problems leg hip and knee. I have arthrists and disk disease and nerve problems. I have finally been cleared to start doing more exercise then the 5 mins at physical therapy. Now at phys therapy they put me on an ellipitical for 30 -60 mins a visit. At 45- 60 dollars a visit twice a week for minimal exercise it seemed ridiculous to contiue to pay this at PT when I could have my own at home machine. If you DR suggested and approved an elliptical then I would advise the Norid Track A.C.T. It normall sells for 1999 but it is on sale for 899 on their web site. The bike actually causes more issues with my back and knees then the elliptical.

dimensions?

AdamO — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:03:21 GMT

In the stores.

Around the displays.

I'm sure at least one sales associate will be happy to measure a display for you, when you come visit.

dimensions?

darnsocks — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:12:16 GMT

when shopping for such a large piece of equipment we need the measurements. where can i find them?

NordickTrack AudioStrider 990 Pro.

WallyP — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:34:33 GMT

Yeah, I quoted the wrong price bracket. In their brochure it says ""Under $1000" and lists the prices I stated. Even I sometimes miss/forget the fact that in finer print it says "Regular Price". So, because that one is regularly over $1000, it falls in to that higher warranty category.

In the context of that conversation though, we still offer a lower price. Since that treadmill is in the $1000-$1499 bracket buying the service through NT would cost $329.99/$449.99 rather than $254.99/$374.99 for the 3/5 year.