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| Model | Ironman 250E | Eclipse 4100 HRA | ProForm XP 420 Razor | Nordictrack CX 938 | Schwinn 430 | Proform 650T SpaceSaver | Ironman 420E | Body Solid Endurance E4 | Schwinn 418 | Proform 20.0 | NordicTrack CX 985 | Reebok RL 645 | NordicTrack SpaceSaver | NordicTrack CX 1055 | Spirit ZE50 | Tunturi C30 | Tunturi C35 | BodyCraft ECT-2100 | Proform Crossover | Healthrider 8.5 EX |
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| Upper Body
Workout |
Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Synchro Stride Motion Arms) |
Yes |
Adjustable Upper-body Workout Arms | No | Dual-Action™ Upper Body | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Upper Body
Workout |
| Resistance |
16 Levels of Friction-free Magnetic Resistance | Electromagnetic Resistance | Digital Resistance | SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance | Eddy Current Brake System/ 8 Levels of Resistance | Silent Magnetic Resistance | 16 Levels of Friction-free Magnetic Resistance | 15 Levels Magnetic Resistance | Eddy Current Brake System/ 8 Levels of Resistance | SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance |
SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance |
SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance |
SMR™ Silent Magnetic Brake System |
SMR™ Silent Magnetic Brake System |
16 Levels Computer Controlled Magnetic Resistance |
Magnetic/ Resistance Levels |
Servomotor Controlled Permanent Magnetic Brake |
Eddy Current Electro Magnetic Resistance |
Magnetic |
Electro Magnetic Resistance |
Resistance |
| Programs |
12 Preset Programs | 8 Programs; 6 Preset and 2 Heart Rate | 6 Workout Programs | 10 Workout Programs | 8 Workout Programs | 10 Workout Programs | 11 Workout Programs | None | 12 Workout Programs | 9 Targeted CrossTrainer™ Workouts |
8 Built-In Workouts |
8 Workout Programs |
10 Workout Programs/ |
19 Workout Programs |
12 Built-In Programs |
Not Specified |
8 Scaleable Pre-set Profiles |
Not Specified |
9 Programs |
20 Preset Programs |
Programs |
| Display |
Oversized LCD Display | 8 x 16 Dot Matrix LED Display | Not Specified | LCD ClearView™ Backlit Console | LCD Screen Display | Blue Backlit Display | Oversized LCD Display | LCD Display | LCD Screen Display | LCD ClearView™ Backlit Console |
LED Club-Style Navigator™ Console |
LCD Instant Feedback Display |
ClearView™ Backlit Display |
LED Displays |
5 Data LCD Display Windows |
LED Display |
LCD Display |
LED Dot Matrix Display |
LCD Display |
LCD Display |
Display |
| Model | Ironman 250E | Eclipse 4100 HRA | ProForm XP 420 Razor | Nordictrack CX 938 | Schwinn 430 | Proform 650T SpaceSaver | Ironman 420E | Body Solid Endurance E4 | Schwinn 418 | Proform 20.0 | NordicTrack CX 985 | Reebok RL 645 | NordicTrack SpaceSaver | NordicTrack CX 1055 | Spirit ZE50 | Tunturi C30 | Tunturi C35 | BodyCraft ECT-2100 | Proform Crossover | Healthrider 8.5 EX | Model |
| Heart Rate
Monitor |
EKG Grip Pulse Heart Rate Monitor | Pulse Grip Heart Rate Monitor | EKG™ Heart Rate Monitor | CardioGrip™ Pulse Sensors | Integrated Grip Heart Rate Sensors | Dual Grip EKG™ Heart Rate Monitor | EKG Grip Pulse Heart Rate Monitor | Pulse Grip Heart Rate Monitor |
Integrated Grip Heart Rate Sensors |
Dual-grip EKG™ Heart Rate Monitor |
CardioGrip™ Pulse Sensor |
EKG™ Grip Heart Rate Monitor |
CardioGrip™ Pulse Sensors |
EKG™ Heart Rate Monitor |
Contact Heart Rate Sensors |
Pulse Grip Heart Rate Monitor |
Pulse Grip Heart Rate Monitor |
Hand Grip Pulse Monitor |
Hand Grip Pulse Monitor |
EKG™ Grip Pulse |
Heart Rate
Monitor |
| User Weight |
275 lbs | 275 lbs | Not Specified | 250 lbs | 275 lbs | 275 lbs | 300 lbs | 250 lbs | 275 lbs | Not Specified | 250 lbs | Not Specified | 250 lbs | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | Not Specified | 300 lbs | 300 lbs | 250 lbs |
Not Specified |
User Weight |
| Stride
Length |
14" Stride | 15" Stride | Adjustable Stride | 18" Stride Oversized Pedals |
18" Stride/ Articulating Foot Plates | 13", 15" and 18" StrideSelect Technology | 16" Stride/ Non-Slip Foot Platforms |
14" Stride Extra Large No-Slip Pedals | 18" Stride/ Articulating Foot Plates | 18" Stride Oversized Gel Grip Pedals |
18" Stride |
Not Specified/ SoftStep™ Cushioned Pedals |
StrideSelect™ Technology |
18" Stride |
18" Stride |
Not Specified |
Not Specified |
14"-16" Adjustable Stride |
Not Specified |
18" Stride/ Oversized Gel Stride Pedals |
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| Extra Perks |
Reverse Action/ Front Transport Wheels |
Dual Action (Forward, Reverse)/ Transport Wheels |
Target Pacer/ Perfect Motion Technology™/ Narrow Stance |
iFIT® Compatibility/
Carb Counter™ |
Oversize Flywheel/ Dual Wheel Rollers/ Water Bottle Holder |
iPod/MP3 Compatibility/ |
Reverse Action/ |
Precision Balanced 15 lb Flywheel |
Oversize Flywheel/ Dual Wheel Rollers/ Water Bottle Holder |
Interactive Audio and Fitness Games |
iFIT® Compatible/
1 Step™ Power Incline™ 0-10/ CoolAire™ Workout Fan |
IFIT® Interactive/ Power Incline™ Ramp/ DMX™ Impact Absorption System |
CoolAire™ Fan/ |
1 Step™ Power Ramp™ |
FREE Ekho E-10 Heart Rate Watch |
Foot Plates Horizontal and Height Adjustment |
Adjustable Foot Pedals |
Adjustable Pedal Placement |
Resistance Weight Training & Cross Training |
Built-in 7" Television |
Extra Perks |
| Warranty |
Lifetime on Frame, 1 Year Parts |
One Year on Parts, Motor, Electronics, Frame and Labor | 90 Days Parts & Labor | 1 Year on Motor, Parts and In-Home Labor | 15 Years on Frame, 2 Years Parts, 1 Year Electronics, 90 Days Labor | Lifetime on Frame; 90 Days on Parts and Labor; 7 Years on Resistance Mech/Flywheel | Lifetime on Frame, 2 Years Parts, 1 Year Labor |
Lifetime on Everything! 1 Year labor |
15 Years on Frame, 2 Years Parts, 1 Year Electronics, 6 Months Labor & Wear |
90 Days |
90 Days |
90 Days |
1 Year on Parts, Labor, Frame, Motor |
1 Year on Parts, Labor, Frame, Motor |
Lifetime on Frame, 2 Years on Parts, 1 Year on Labor |
3 Year Parts |
1 Year Warranty |
Lifetime on Frame & Welds, 3 Years Parts, 1 Year Labor |
90 Days |
Lifetime on Frame, 7 years on Brakes, 1 Year Parts & Labor |
Warranty |
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