How is Sole Fitness's customer service? I don't mind spending $1k+ on a machine, but I expect it to last years. Schwinn machines have initially positive reviews, but their machines tend to break down fast, and ttheir CS is apparently atrocious..
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I have had my Sole E35 for a couple of years. I called service recently because one of the aluminum rails had broken. Service was extremely helpful. They helped me locate the serial number (which is a challenge to find if you don't know where to look). They sent the replacement part quickly and since there is a 5 year warranty, there was no cost! Very pleased.
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I wouldn't bother with a warranty. They are solid machines, just take care of the resistance rods and it will last years. Even if one breaks a replacement is cheaper than the warranty.
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I had a 1000 and wore it out......the 1000 does not have the required holes in the rails to hold the units and if I remember correctly the rails are a different shape so even drilling holes through the metal may not work.........look online like craigslist for a used total gym with the crunch......for not that much more you can get a heavier duty machine that either has the cruych attachment or can accept it......
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Honestly I didn't like the commercial bench I found on Amazon. I went to eBay and found a used flat/incline bench by cybex. Pretty stout bench. Then I found a nice used decline bench by precor on a fitness website that sells equipment from gyms that discard old equipment. Also in nice condition. Both worth great for what I need. This squat rack is ok and works. But if I had to do it all over again I would look for a small used one from a gym that is selling off its professional equipment. My two cents
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' not sure about the bike you've been using at the gym. I used the bikes at the gym for about 6 years. About a year ago we moved to southern Arizona. There isn't a gym that has spinning within 50 miles. I was very Reluctant to buy a bike for home. This bike has been great. It's solid, easy to put together ( a little patience and 45 minutes ), and so far works well. I'm happy with it... I'm sweating and getting a good work out again. My recommendation... Get it.
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I've had the Sole E35 for almost a year and have not had a problem. It is solid and the closest I could get to gym quality for $1100. It's only used by my wife and I, so the use has not been too heavy.
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Well if you like recumbent bikes the Schwinn 220 is a great choice. If you buy it at Academy you can get it for just $299.00, which is about $50 lower that what it sells for online and you don't have to pay postage, just local tax. It's gotten excellent reviews and you won't be disappointed.
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I have the same problem with my total gym 1500. I came across your amazon.com post while searching for a replacement wheel. I found a store that sells replacement parts for the total gym 1500 model if you are still looking for rollers. I don't know if they are legit, but they say they sell wheels and other replacement parts for the total gym. Also, one thing that was indicated by them on their site is that "Our parts are very high quality after-market replacements and are not official or endorsed by Total Gym Fitness, LLC®." I hope this helps you because I know how frustrating it is when looking for a round plastic wheel and finding out that no one sells them. I have the same problem with my total gym 1500. I came across your amazon.com post while searching for a replacement wheel. I found a store that sells replacement parts for the total gym 1500 model if you are still looking for rollers. I don't know if they are legit, but they say they sell wheels and other replacement parts for the total gym. Also, one thing that was indicated by them on their site is that "Our parts are very high quality after-market replacements and are not official or endorsed by Total Gym Fitness, LLC®." I hope this helps you because I know how frustrating it... » Read More I have the same problem with my total gym 1500. I came across your amazon.com post while searching for a replacement wheel. I found a store that sells replacement parts for the total gym 1500 model if you are still looking for rollers. I don't know if they are legit, but they say they sell wheels and other replacement parts for the total gym. Also, one thing that was indicated by them on their site is that "Our parts are very high quality after-market replacements and are not official or endorsed by Total Gym Fitness, LLC®." I hope this helps you because I know how frustrating it is when looking for a round plastic wheel and finding out that no one sells them. « Show Less
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I don't remember, I think it might have been a year.I was more concerned with how complaints were handled by the company if something did go wrong. I checked their website and also customer responses that were on Amazon, and I also check the Better Business Bureau. All complaints were handled in a short amount of time and the customers were satisfied with how they handled the complaints about things not working right with the treadmill or parts that were missing. I got mine in March, and I use it everyday and my sister uses it too. I've had no problems with it. I love it, it was easy to put together I only had to have some help holding some of the parts while I screwed the screws in, and I'm only 5'1 and I'm not very big. You will need at least two men to carry it to where you want to put it in your house, and make sure the place you put it together is where you want it to be because after you put it together there is no moving it unless you take it apart again.they recommend getting I'm at to put underneath of it to absorb the shock, I got a horse stall mat to put on your mind which works wonderful and there's no chance of it wearing a hole through it.
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I have used the machine a lot and everything still works well. The Bowflex is very durable. I had to replace one 50 lb rod shortly after I bought the machine (many reviewers complained about this). I called Bowflex directly, told them what happened and they sent me a replacement immediately with no questions asked. I never bought an extended warranty.
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I had a Total Gym 1000 a few years ago. It folded up but it was a bit of a job (I'm 6', 205 & fairly strong.) This product seems slightly heavier than the current Total Gyms in this price range, but is half the cost. If you can afford the price difference maybe you should go with what you know. When you get used to either and in decent shape I bet either will be a snap. I think I'm going to try the Weider.
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I think the answers by others are good, but I say no. Go to a good sporting goods like Dick's or [my favorite] Academy Sports and try out theirs. I like my bike but if I was starting all over I think I might go for an eliptical machine.
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The standard warranty for TR1200-DT7 treadmill:Frame: LifetimeMotor: 3 YearsParts: 2 YearsLabor: 1 YearI know Lifespan Fitness offers two extended warranty programs to extend the warranty to either 3 or 5 years at $199 and $399 respectively. They allow you to purchase these options within the first 90 days I believe.
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I thought about it. The problem is this... my membership (that was completely dysfunctional) was free for the first year of ownership for my stationary bicycle. I don't know if I'd have recourse toward something I didn't pay for... except for the fact that when I purchased the bike, it came with iFit and has never worked as promised. I know this, when my free one year membership expires in August, there is no chance I'd ever spend a single cent on iFit or any iFit product. I'm just a lost customer...
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Glad to help, not sure how I started but ended up here at a Schwinn page with this URL that has an exhaustive list of products by category. Here is what you need though: http://www.schwinnfitness.com/schwinn_fitness_us/customerservice/manualsen.jsp and don't worry if this link is not up to date, it should at the very least get you to categories of products that are up to date now compared to the link I provided and bookmarked over a year ago. Schwinn changes their site over time, but I just tested the URL I provided and found the category for recumbent bikes and then re-found the manual. In fact just tested it before posting so I know it is very close. Also, I had bookmarked a site or two from their Canada site which I must have been led to by a google search and this works as well: http://www.schwinnfitness.ca/schwinn_fitness_ca/customerservice/manuals.jsp The KEY here is these 2 sites are FREE sources of manuals, so do NOT sucker for one of those sites that sells other companies products because these for profit companies have such a presence when we do our searches now that we forget sometimes that real companies like Schwinn do have Support pages too. And by the way I noticed when I clicked on the download link tonight - the URL was identical to the one I bookmarked in Chrome well over a year ago, and viola I was presented with my Owners Manual in PDF format. So u can try this direct link too and save some steps although I would say the 2 previous URL's are safer bets to ensure you have an exact product and year match. http://download.nautilus.com/supportdocs/AM_OM/Schwinn/SCH.220.MY12.AM-OM.EN.pdf Good luck, md
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So far I haven't needed any warranty work, support, or parts, but I can tell you that the machine works great. I can say that it will give you a real work out, but than I am 72 years old so take it from that.
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The bike comes disassembled but it is easy to put together and if there is a problem, Schwinn is excellent about sending out a local technician at no charge to you to sort it out. That was my experience when a part was defective.