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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 intermittent, 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.