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COMMON ELLIPTICAL TRAINER QUESTIONS
Q: Are the sounds my Elliptical Trainer make normal?
A: Our Elliptical Trainers are some of the quietest available because
they use belt drives and magnetic resistance. We use the highest
grade European bearings and top quality belts to minimize noise.
However, because the resistance system itself is so quiet, you will
occasionally hear some slight mechanical noises from the drive
train. Unlike older, louder technologies, there are no fans, friction
belts, or alternator noises to mask these sounds on our Elliptical
Trainers. These mechanical noises, which may or may not be inter-
mittent, are normal and are caused by the transfer of significant
amounts of energy to a rapidly spinning flywheel. All bearings,
belts and other rotating parts will generate some noise which will
transmit through the casing and frame. It is also normal for these
sounds to change slightly during a workout, and over time, because
of thermal expansion of the parts. Keep in mind that while you
work out you’re sometimes exerting the equivalent mechanical
energy of a washing machine or dryer!
Q: Why is the Elliptical Trainer I had delivered louder than the one
at the store?
A: All fitness products seem quieter in a large store showroom
because there is generally more background noise than in your
home. Also, there will be less reverberation on a carpeted concrete
floor than on a wood overlay floor. Sometimes a heavy rubber mat
will help reduce reverberation through the floor. And finally, if a
fitness product is placed close to a wall, there will more reflected
noise.
Q: When should I be worried about a noise?
A: As long as the sounds your Elliptical Trainer makes are no
louder than a normal conversational tone of voice, it is considered
normal noise. If your Elliptical Trainer is louder than this, you may
want to call your service technician. Sometimes an initial diagnosis
can be made over the phone.
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