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Nautilus NE 2000 Elliptical Commercial Quality at an Affordable Price
The Nautilus NE 2000 Elliptical is a high quality rear drive elliptical machine that comes with everything a home elliptical machine needs. It gets positive reviews and users rave about its small 4″ pedal spacing and SyncLink technology which allows for articulating foot plates for a comfortable elliptical stride. Tall users complain about the 16″ stride but when you are taller than 5’8″ you really should be using at least an 18” stride. If this machine is a good fit for your height then rest assured that this is a great quality machine.


Pros

• heart rate control with wireless strap
• 10 year warranty on parts
• 350 lb user weight limit
• 2 custom user programs
• hand grip heart rate sensors on the moving handlebars

Cons

• 16” stride length will not feel comfortable for all users
• heart rate control with wireless strap

Pedals and Motions

Electromagnetic technology provides 16 resistance levels which minimizes wear and tear on the parts. The pedals are spaced ergonomically close together for comfort with patented SyncLink technology allowing the pedals to articulate for improved natural movement on a rear drive machine.

Programs and Console

The NE 2000 comes with 10 pre-programmed workouts including a fitness test, heart rate control and 2 custom user programs. This machine comes with a wireless heart rate chest. The high quality LED dot matrix console will display your time, distance, calories burned, average speed, RPM, and heart rate to monitor your workout progress.

Product Design

The user weight limit of 350 lbs is higher weight limit for machines in this price range which usually max out around 300 lbs. That combined with the great warranty on the parts and frame speaks volumes of the quality of the machine. This machine requires 110v power supply to power the console and the elliptical. The machine offers smooth and silent operation.

Extra Accessories

This elliptical does not have many extra features but it does the job. A water bottle holder is a must have on any elliptical and the magazine rack is an added feature.

Price and Where to Buy

You can purchase this elliptical at your local fitness specialty store or online. Buying from a fitness store means they must mark up the product and you will play the retail price (or very close to it if you get a slight discount). Each store varies and you may or may not have to add an extra $100 to the sale price for delivery. You can purchase the machine from the Nautilus online store but you will definitely be paying the retail price and will have to add close to $300 to the final price for shipping.
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