Ceiling Height: How much headroom will I have once I get on the footplates?
1709739
I think you'll be fine. I have 8 foot ceilings. I'm only 5'4, however, my elliptical sits under my ceiling fan and I don't feel in any danger of hitting the fan. Does this help?
37842
I am 6ft and have mine in a room that is 7' 10" where my head is. There is a 4" space above my head. So a 7' ceiling maybe too low for you.
825557
I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am shocked that Schwinn could not help you with this. I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am... » Read More I am surprised at how hard it is to get this type of info. Surely lots of people want to put these machines in their basements which might have relatively low ceilings. I got an answer from Vision Fitness that makes sense to me but you'll need to know the mid-height pedal measurement (average of lowest and highest measurements). Add the mid-height measurement to your height and add a few inches for a safety zone. You are never actually as high as the highest pedal position when you're working out, but you definitely go higher than the "step-up height." I am shocked that Schwinn could not help you with this. « Show Less
2054719
You are 34" off the ground at the top step so 9' ceilings should be fine for almost all users. 8' or less could be an issue.
2081553
The machines is 80 inches tall. So I would say you'd want a ceiling that is at least 81 inches high. You'll probably put it on a matt that is a half-inch thick, so your absolute minimum ceiling height should be 81 inches. My celing is 83 inches high, and this machine has about an inch and a half clearance (I have a half-inch thick matt on the floor.)
992486
We had originally planned to put ours in a room with a 7 foot ceiling. I am 6 feet tall and my head was skimming the ceiling, so we had to move it to the main floor in our home with higher ceilings.
960792
I'm 5'8", and am able to use it comfortably with 7' ceilings. It leaves plenty of room between my head and the ceiling. I have a ceiling fan in the room, and would probably even be able to use it under that, although that would be a bit tight for my liking.
2253892
I have mine on a nine ft ceiling and it is about right so I would probably do just fine at 10ft. I doesn't move a lot of air if you have a large space though.
1906016
I have mine at 4 feet because I have room. My first setting was at 2 feet and you can probably go even closer.
453030
I think the minimum height is somewhere between 6-7 ft ceiling. You should be fine.
2006700
We have 8'2" ceilings. I am 6'1" and have it mounted above a doorway so I cannot touch the ground with my toes when fully extended. When I pull up, my head still misses the ceiling by about 1". All pretty close, but perfect. Keep him in the basement!
1524022
My daughters ceiling is 8ft and I would think you would want to be at that height at the minimum.
2056696
Hello, I was wondering if you could tell me just how much extra room you had. My husband is 6'1" and our ceiling in 7'10". Can you please tell me the height of the foot pads when they are even? Thanks very much.
360183
Our fan is about 14" from the ceiling. We have 8' ceilings and there seems to be plenty of head room. Get it--you will love it.
1378900
I would say no, it will not work. The foot pedal at its highest point is almost 19 inches off the floor. Add a person 70 inches tall,, that equals 89 inches. If the ceiling is truly 7 feet/84 inches, then you need 5 more inches for clearance. Or you could lean forward a little, but probably not the best idea.
689099
You shouldn't have any issues with a 9 ft ceiling. Self assembly isn't too bad considering I am not all that handy and I was able to get it put together.
2166923
My ceiling is 7' 6"" and it's no problem. I think you should be ok with a 7' ceiling.