Star Trac S-CTx Elliptical Review
$4,995.00
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How long will the Star Trac S-CTx last?
Built from steel, the Star Trac S-CTx Cross Trainer has a colossal 337 lb. fully assembled weight and holds up to a hefty 350 lb. maximum capacity. It is best suited for moderate use and will last more than a decade with proper care and maintenance. The S-CTx is covered by a light commercial and a residential warranty with both covering 10 years on the frame and 3 years on labor. There is 10 years residential coverage on parts while commercial users have a 3-year warranty.
Brief Overview
The Star Trac S-CTx is a light commercial intro cross trainer that is a beast of a machine which will last for more years than you have fingers. It has many commendable qualities along with an easy step up in the rear for those needing the extra lift. While the S-CTx is a major fitness machine, in this price range it pays to compare competitive models before making a final purchase as other ellipticals include touchscreen displays and lifetime warranties.
Overall Quality
The Star Trac S-CTx Cross Trainer is a quality fitness machine that will provide worry-free workouts for many years. It has a robust frame and a front drive system with 20 levels of resistance for high-intensity workouts. The oversized pedals have an 18” stride for users of most heights to comfortably work out and benefit from the total body workout achieved with the assistance of the ergonomically placed arms that move to tone upper body extremities. The S-CTx has a simple, easy to use console that holds 6 display screens for imparting pertinent performance stats and keeping motivation high during workout sessions. A total of 10 programs are built into the console to further aid in reaching optimal fitness goals. Each model of the S-series by Star Trac including the S-CTx are pre-wired for an add-on 15.6” personal viewing screen which adds an additional $2,000 to the overall cost of this machine.
Ratings
| Adjustability | 2 |
| Reliability | 6 |
| Noise Level | 4 |
| Value | 4 |
| Warranty | 10 |
| Quality | 6 |
| Ergonomics | 5 |
History
We invite you to see our elliptical reviews to help you narrow your search for your next fitness machine.
Conclusion
The Star Trac S-CTx Cross Trainer is a phenomenal fitness machine that is expensive for the overall offering. While it will last years, the warranty is rather limiting along with the stride length and technology offerings for models residing in this price range.