Gold's Gym Stride Elliptical Trainer 500

Like most people on here, my machine is making a weird noise on the back like metal clanking or something. The fan is completely useless. I have to carry my floor fan downstairs to point it at my face instead. The battery issue is a pain. I haven't used the machine that much and they are already dead. They do not provide you with nearly enough grease to put it together. It took myself and my husband to put it together and it was more complicated than some people on here say. One of the wheels squeak. And the worst part of it all is after using the machine for about 10 minutes, the left arm bar would start to unscrew itself and we put it together exactly as it said, so you have to stop your workout and tighten the screw back up to continue... Definitely not worth $400! The only pro is that I do get a good workout on it between screwing it back together.

This product broke within four months. The rear axle snapped. We ordered parts on-line, but the parts require a special press even though the operator at the manufacturer said it's not needed. We could not get part to work. We had to pay for a technician to come out and put part on, he stated that it needed a press to put part on - but he didn't have it with him. He tried to put back together with metal glue, and asked us to wait 24 hours to set. 36 hours later, machine did not work correctly. While technician was here, he showed us were the rubberband will wear down the big plastic socket over time. The alignment comes off over time due to the way the part was badly manufacturered.

This was a bad purchase! Still not resolved. Very unpappy! Paid around $200 for technician and part within six months of breaking down and still doesn't work!

Thanks ICON Health & Fitness...NOT!

We are pleased with the Gold Gym Stride Trainer. All four of us use it, and it gives a good work out. We do have a question about using the Wal-mart power supply/6 V adapter though. The directions say that you need to check the machine for the polarity so that you use the correct tip, either negative or postive. I was unable to find any indication on the machine or get any information from the manufacturer. Does anyone know which polarity tip is the correct one for the Elliptical Trainer 500? I don't want to ruin the console.

I usually like to run 2 miles, but I was getting tired of it. It was also hard on my knees. I decided to buy this one since the one i wanted, they no longer sold. Good thing I had a husband to put it together for me! It works great other than I don't like the speaker system on it. I also don't think it is stable enough. Once you get going it wobbles side to side a little and is a bit squeeky. It definelty give a good workout and i think it was harder than running 2 miles!

Real axle broke while using after not even 2 months of use!!! We were within the weight limits, very disappointing. Now I have to figure out how I am going to get my money back - I dont even want a replacement for this one.

It took three hours to put together, which you can do by yourself. Once it was assembled, the machine never worked. The console would turn on but nothing would happen the time would not start nor would a program. Eventually it would shut off. I called the manufactor and getting someone on the phone was the hardest thing ever. Their solution was to send me another console, once i got the new console it still did not work. They than told me to try fixing the turning wheel which is not east at all, by the time i got the cover off I still could not fix it. I returned the machince and bought one from sports authority. Also it does not come with a power cord you have to buy that for an extra $90.

I did a lot of research before making my purchase. I gave this unit high markings because it fits my needs and didn't cost thousands. If you are addicted to working out, you will want something a little heavier. If you just trying to stay in shape 3-5 days a week, this is worth your money. Installation was easy, it slides very smoothly and the computer programs are more than the average person will use. Only complaint is the arm pulls are a little wobbly. Compared to a tredmill, I feel I get a much better work out in less time. Golds Gym is made by Proform who is made by Nordictrac, so the base knowledge is there. Good luck!

we had the product for about a month then it started to squeak and grind, hubby checked nuts and bolts all was fine, then mid stride, snap the rear axle snapped right in half...i have read other reviews too little too late..same problem all around.

I purchased this product on 1/4/09 and it was great for the first and second week. I worked out 5 days a week. By the third week it started squeaking. I greased the moving parts and tightended all the screws and still the eliptical squeeked. By the fourth week it was making lots of noise and the bar holding the left pedal was cracking. I couldn't believe it, it was breaking. I immediatly returned it to the store. I was very disappointed that it only last 4 weeks.