
The NordicTrack AudioStrider 800 offers fewer features than the AudioStrider 990 (Discontinued), but reviewers think it's a decent value. It has an 18-inch stride and a generous 300-pound user capacity. Owners are especially positive about the music port and the iFit workouts (which let you download workouts). NordicTrack offers a reasonable warranty considering the price -- one year on parts and labor -- but experts say this really isn't an elliptical for intense or frequent use. We found reports of breakdowns and poor parts availability on user-review sites. The similar NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 is virtually the same, with the exception of a powered incline ramp instead of a manually adjusting ramp. For those who plan to use their elliptical trainers more regularly, experts say the Sole E35 (*Est. $1,300) is the best deal.
The most credible review of the NordicTrack AudioStrider 800 elliptical trainer comes from TreadmillDoctor.com. Site owners Clark and Jon Stevenson rate ellipticals on several factors including performance, features, value, warranty and brand reputation. Fitness-Equipment-Source.com has a good review as well, with a detailed write-up of the NordicTrack AudioStrider 800's strengths and weaknesses. Sears.com is an excellent source of elliptical reviews written by owners, and enough customers have posted reviews of the NordicTrack AudioStrider 800 to provide a good indicator of overall satisfaction.
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TreadmillDoctor.com has a reputation for brief but sound elliptical trainer reviews. The NordicTrack AudioStrider 800 gets only average marks here; the authors pronounce it "a scaled-back version of the 990," which sells for $200 or more.
Review: NordicTrack AudioStrider 800, Clark and Jon Stevenson
Fitness-Equipment-Source.com has a detailed review of the NordicTrack AudioStrider 800. Reviewer Fred Waters says the AudioStrider 800 holds up well under average conditions, but it isn't the machine to get for frequent, intense workouts.
Review: NordicTrack AudioStrider 800 Elliptical Trainer Review, Fred Waters
3. Sears.com
Sears.com sells the NordicTrack AudioStrider 800, and there are more than 130 reviews by owners on this site. Many reviews are positive, but a significant number report premature breakdown and problems with customer service.
Review: NordicTrack Elliptical, AudioStrider 800, Contributors to Sears.com
EllipticalTrainers.com has a short review of the NordicTrack AudioStrider 800, along with a useful ratings breakdown. The AudioStrider 800 doesn't receive good ratings: The editors give it a score of two out of 10 for drive system, quality, smoothness, noise level, resistance levels, warranty and overall value.
Review: NordicTrack AudioStrider 800 Elliptical Trainer, Editors of EllipticalTrainers.com
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