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- Durable (7)
- Easy to use (7)
- Quiet (7)
- Comfortable (6)
- Easy to set up (5)
- Strengthens (4)
- Easy storage (2)
- Compact (1)
- Smooth (1)
- Smooth operation (1)
- Ball-bearing pivots (1)
- Bouncy (2)
- Short stride (2)
- Uncomfortable (1)
- Flimsy (1)
- Heavy / bulky (1)
- Difficult setup (1)
- Missing instructions (1)
- Very heavy to move (1)
- Small wheels (1)
- No written warranty (1)
- Unintuitive console (1)
- Cheap plastic encasement (1)
- No lcd backlighting (1)
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Bouncy and uncomfortable stride
- Ball-bearing pivots,
- Durable,
- Easy to set up,
- Quiet,
- Smooth
Pros:
- Bouncy,
- Cheap plastic encasement,
- No lcd backlighting,
- Short stride,
- Uncomfortable,
- Unintuitive console
Cons:
Big disappointment - piece of junk!
"Workout daily for 1 hr on an elliptical. Wore out my previous Taiwanese-made product and bought the Mondeo because of its so-called "German Engineering," which was so highly touted. Except for the bearing construction, the quality of the Mondeo is no better than my previous Taiwanese special. It's not as sturdy as I was led to believe and the hardware is cheap stuff. The stride is short, bouncy, and unnatural. The instruction manual omits a very critical step -- that of inserting a plastic sleeve in the mast frame before inserting the mast. As a result of this omission, the threads on the bolts holding the mast were stripped and the mast cracked. I later read that this has been a long-term issue with previous Kettler ellipticals. Kettler also omits any kind of written warranty when the product is shipped, so be careful with this company. Lifecore and Multisports are much better products in this price range."
- Easy to use
Pros:
- Bouncy,
- Flimsy,
- Missing instructions,
- No written warranty,
- Short stride
Cons:
- Frequent exerciser
This is a great elliptical!!
"I had ordered an elliptical from another store and had to take it back as it pitched my weight forward and stressed my knees. A friend of mine had the older version of my elliptical so I tried his and found it to be ergonomically good. I am very pleased with my machine and as physical therapist assistant I would recommend this machine to anyone."
- Comfortable,
- Durable,
- Easy storage,
- Easy to set up,
- Easy to use,
- Quiet,
- Strengthens
Pros:
A solid performer
"This is a great elliptical trainer. It's very smooth and quiet. Very stable, compact and well made. Currently the heart rate monitor is not working properly; this is not a big issue for me.[...]"
- Comfortable,
- Durable,
- Easy to use,
- Quiet,
- Strengthens
Pros:
- Small wheels
Cons:
Kettler Mondeo Elliptical Trainer by Ket
"I use the Kettler Mondeo Elliptical Trainer to get ready for competitions that require physical conditioning, endurance, and strength."
- Comfortable,
- Durable,
- Easy storage,
- Easy to set up,
- Easy to use,
- Quiet,
- Strengthens
Pros:
- Competitive athlete
Beautiful Machine
"Great equipment and great look. Everyone who comes to visit jumps on and starts exercising. Great fit for our exercise room and easy to use."
- Comfortable,
- Durable,
- Easy to set up,
- Easy to use,
- Quiet,
- Strengthens
Pros:
- Occasional exerciser
Good trainer; lousy seller
"Instructional manual was not very helpful; took quite a bit of trial and error to decipher pictogram instructions.[...]"
- Comfortable,
- Durable,
- Easy to use,
- Quiet
Pros:
- Difficult setup,
- Heavy / bulky,
- Very heavy to move
Cons:
- Weekend warrior
Best Trainer on Market for Home Use
"No Additional Comments Needed"
- Comfortable,
- Compact,
- Durable,
- Easy to set up,
- Easy to use,
- Quiet,
- Smooth operation
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"General comments: I am only 5'8" and am very uncomfortable on this machine with its short 16-inch stride. The flywheel has a very large diameter, which causes the skis to slant down at a very steep angle, putting pressure on the lower back, knees, and hips. There is tremendous vertical motion in the elliptical cycle, providing for a very bouncy and unnatural stride. The LCD display is difficult to read in ambient light because there is no backlighting. The computer console is also very unintuitive to operate. If you are over 5'3" and want to avoid hip, lower-back, and knee problems, I would not recommend this machine."