Precor EFX 5.17i Elliptical Crosstrainer Review

About the stride length
The EFX 5.17i elliptical trainer comes with a 19 inch stride length.  The stride length will accommodate those that are average height and under but may alienate taller users.  Those over 6'1" may be better off with a stride length that is 20 inches and above. 

About the handrails
The handrails, although not adjustable, are designed to accommodate by shorter and taller users in their unique design.  Not only do the handrails support users of various height but they also allow for different grip adjustments and positioning during the workout.

About the 4 Preset Programs
The Precor EFX 5.15i  includes up to 4 built-in preset workout programs which include the Gluteals program, Manual, Weight Loss and Heart Rate Control (the optional heart rate kit is required for this program). 

Warranty Information
The 5.17i includes a 10-year warranty on parts; 1 year on labor and a lifetime on the frame.

Conclusion
The EFX 5.17i is the entry level elliptical trainer for Precor's CrossRamp models.  The CrossRamp technology is the standout feature for this elliptical trainer allowing you to make adjustments in the incline level resulting in a better and more isolated workout over the entire lower body.

If the CrossRamp technology is the standout feature, the standout trait for many of the Precor elliptical trainers has to be their quality.  Precor has a reputation for building a very smooth, quiet and durable machine .  Those that have had the opportunity to workout on a Precor elliptical trainer should not be surprised as to why so many commercial gyms use their products.  The Precor elliptical machines are durable, the movement is smooth and the workout is very quiet.

On the negative side the EFX 5.17i does not include a lot of features.  There really are only 3 features included with the option to purchase the heart rate kit.  Even with the heart rate kit added this really only brings the grand total to an unimpressive four features for this exercise machine.  For the cost of this machine additional features like crosswalk arms would have been nice, however those that are fine with minimal features will still get a lot out of this elliptical trainer.

Keep in mind that the 5.17i is the entry model and Precor does include additional features in some of their more expensive models.  Overall the 5.17i is still a very solid machine that is worth considering.

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