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onetwo_threefour · 03-29-2011, 06:42 PM

http://www.allellipticals.com/images...th-trainer.jpg

I've got Pro-Form CrossXover elliptical trainer you can have for free!

A couple of caveats. The elliptical part is currently broken, although it is fixable as I have fixed it a few times. The elliptical part is pretty meh. I used it to lose a whole bunch of weight last year and used it a lot but it broke down three times with the steel axle first bending then snapping off at the end. Ultimately, it costs about 30 bucks to fix if this happens and you can order the parts from the manufacturer easily enough but it's a hassle. If you want it I'll show you exactly what's broken and what you need to do to fix it.

With the bad out of the way, the resistance training it offers is actually pretty decent. It uses electro-magnetic resistance pulleys which give resistance up to about 240 pounds with intervals of 1 lb. Each pulley moves independently so it allows you to work out both sides independently. I've never had any issues with resistance aspect of the machine and it allows for dozens of exercises with its setup including stuff like lats, bench press. leg curls and extensions, triceps etc.

I'm getting rid of it because it's too tall for my basement and I can't use the top part of the machine. Also, with the elliptical being busted, I used it mostly for that as I've never been a big weights guy. Aesthetically it's in good shape without any major damage although it's partly disassembled right now. I can put it together for you so you can see how it goes together and what parts are going to be needed to repair it if you want to get the elliptical part functioning, but I would warn that I think a design flaw will cause the elliptical to break down again and probably wouldn't bother fixing it for that reason. You don't need the elliptical to be functional for any of the resistance training so you can just use the machine for resistance training.

If you want it PM me and we'll set up a time for you to come take a look and take it if you want it. You'll need a pick-up truck for sure if you want to take it assembled, and you'll want some help at your place to unload for sure. If we disassemble into the large sections I believe we can get into the back of a decent sized SUV with seats folded down. If nobody takes it I'm going to be giving it away at the Fairview community cleanup in May.

Here's a review...

http://www.ellipticaltrainerreview.c...l_Trainer.html

03-29-2011, 06:42 PM	#7
onetwo_threefour Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mahogany, aka halfway to Lethbridge Exp:	http://www.allellipticals.com/images...th-trainer.jpg I've got Pro-Form CrossXover elliptical trainer you can have for free! A couple of caveats. The elliptical part is currently broken, although it is fixable as I have fixed it a few times. The elliptical part is pretty meh. I used it to lose a whole bunch of weight last year and used it a lot but it broke down three times with the steel axle first bending then snapping off at the end. Ultimately, it costs about 30 bucks to fix if this happens and you can order the parts from the manufacturer easily enough but it's a hassle. If you want it I'll show you exactly what's broken and what you need to do to fix it. With the bad out of the way, the resistance training it offers is actually pretty decent. It uses electro-magnetic resistance pulleys which give resistance up to about 240 pounds with intervals of 1 lb. Each pulley moves independently so it allows you to work out both sides independently. I've never had any issues with resistance aspect of the machine and it allows for dozens of exercises with its setup including stuff like lats, bench press. leg curls and extensions, triceps etc. I'm getting rid of it because it's too tall for my basement and I can't use the top part of the machine. Also, with the elliptical being busted, I used it mostly for that as I've never been a big weights guy. Aesthetically it's in good shape without any major damage although it's partly disassembled right now. I can put it together for you so you can see how it goes together and what parts are going to be needed to repair it if you want to get the elliptical part functioning, but I would warn that I think a design flaw will cause the elliptical to break down again and probably wouldn't bother fixing it for that reason. You don't need the elliptical to be functional for any of the resistance training so you can just use the machine for resistance training. If you want it PM me and we'll set up a time for you to come take a look and take it if you want it. You'll need a pick-up truck for sure if you want to take it assembled, and you'll want some help at your place to unload for sure. If we disassemble into the large sections I believe we can get into the back of a decent sized SUV with seats folded down. If nobody takes it I'm going to be giving it away at the Fairview community cleanup in May. Here's a review... http://www.ellipticaltrainerreview.c...l_Trainer.html __________________ onetwo and threefour... Together no more. The end of an era. Let's rebuild...