11-02-2005, 06:56 PM
I think the residential Precor ellipticals are more solidly built and will last better than the Life Fitness crosstrainers in my opinion.
The cover design on the Life fitness machines leave a lot to be desired in my opinion (not that Precor's is perfect). The covers seem to break more often on the Life Fitness's causing odd rubbing noises. Besides Precor invented the elliptical (actually bought the company that invented it), and they have the most experience in designing them.
The two companies machines are both quality, but from a repair guys perspective, the design on the Precor's is simpler, easier to work on, and there is less to break.
The cover design on the Life fitness machines leave a lot to be desired in my opinion (not that Precor's is perfect). The covers seem to break more often on the Life Fitness's causing odd rubbing noises. Besides Precor invented the elliptical (actually bought the company that invented it), and they have the most experience in designing them.
The two companies machines are both quality, but from a repair guys perspective, the design on the Precor's is simpler, easier to work on, and there is less to break.