The Precor EFX 5.21 si Elliptical -- If You Can Afford It ... Buy It!
by Patrick
I bought my Precor 5.21 si Elliptical machine roughly ten years ago. The price tag is high but what you get is a machine that is bullet proof and performs like a commercial quality elliptical machine. No squeaks or parts wearing out or falling off. The motor mechanism is absurdly simple which is great: not likely to break down and it delivers a smooth stride and solid feel. I took off the plastic motor shroud once....4 screws holds it on, and tightened a bolt with an Allen wrench...loose bolt on the crank...that is it!!! The computer display is large and shows me all the info I would ever need. I bought the optional heart rate strap so I could use the heart rate program....nice touch. The cross ramps are great. When you use the incline feature you can really feel your glutes burn. This model doesn't have the arm extensions. I use 2 lb hand weights and swing my arms while striding. The motion is natural and I get a great workout. I learned a long time ago you get what you pay for. I bought a cheap Weslo treadmill and it spent more time being broken than being used.
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