Self-Powered Cross Trainer EL520

Great piece of equipment easy to assemble and really good workout on this piece of equipment.

I have bought the Domyos EL520 Crosstrainer. Started to assembly and got a strange surprise. The encapsulated ball bearings for both left and right feet pedals were defective with inner rings moving far sideways and major vaseline spill-out. I went back to Decathlon, the staff was great, changed one pedal after my explanations, but surprisingly, the new pedal had the same defect. Actually both pedals were defective. The inner ring of the encapsulated ball bearing had the same strange sideways, up and down movement with the same major vaseline spill. The ball bearings are definitely of low quality I would strongly recommend changing them prior the assembly with something else. I did not and it was a mistake. After assembly and a maximum of 60 minutes use the vaseline spill grew and it is visible. I would recommend the EL520 only for those who have some technical skills to change the ball bearings. The 2203 2RS bearings used in the foot pedal are some china made crap. My recommendation: 2203 2RS KBS made in USA, cheap, durable double ball bearings. I have ordered them because the Decathlon member staff told me they have to order the entire pedal mechanism and the bearings are not sold separately. Again all the best to those friendly and young employers at Decathlon, they have tried everything to help me. So some big KUODS to them. But the quality control in CHINA deserves something else and you all know what.

I looked at lots of different models regarding size, function, price etc. I am a busy full time working mum so time is very precious and this equipment offers everything I need. It doesn't take up huge amounts of space, i can hop on anytime and fit my exercise around the daily routine. Its quiet, easy to use, priced well for the build quality. The programmes are more than enough to get that heart rate up. I would say go for the purchase you will not be disappointed but remember it's not a commercial piece of gym equipment.