{"id":283,"date":"2012-04-11T07:51:47","date_gmt":"2012-04-11T07:51:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crosstrainer-reviews.co.uk\/?p=283"},"modified":"2014-01-09T11:06:30","modified_gmt":"2014-01-09T11:06:30","slug":"kettler-axos-p-cross-trainer-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/crosstrainer-reviews.co.uk\/index.php\/kettler-axos-p-cross-trainer-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Kettler Axos P Cross Trainer Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Kettler-Axos-P-Cross-Trainer\"<\/a>Price: <\/strong>\u00a3299<\/strong>
\nBuy From: <\/strong>Fitness Superstore<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ratings (out of 5)<\/em>
\nOverall Rating:<\/strong> 3
\nBuild Quality: 3
\nEase of use: 3
\nConsole Features: 3
\nValue for Money: 4<\/p>\n

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The Cross P is part of the Axos budget range of fitness products from Kettler. There is a cycle and a rower to complete the trio.<\/p>\n

Usually synonymous with quality German engineering, Kettler\u2019s new Axos range is manufactured in the Far East to keep costs down so what can we expect?\u00a0 Firstly, this is a compact machine, measuring just 150cm long by 68cm wide which will suit the space conscious consumer but, like the majority of compact ellipticals, the stride length is compromised as a result.\u00a0 At 16 inches and supplied with a rear drive flywheel, the Axos has that traditional, slightly up and down, step like quality to the movement which may feel a little inhibitive for taller users.<\/p>\n

The footplates also seem to be quite far apart as they straddle a quite chunky looking casing which does cause your knees to invert towards the centre stem.\u00a0 Over a lengthy workout it is possible that this could become quite uncomfortable for shorter individuals at higher resistance levels.\u00a0 It isn\u2019t the worst example I have seen and when compared to alternatives at this price like York\u2019s X201, the Axos certainly feels a lot smoother. This is because unlike a lot of cheaper ellipticals, Kettler have incorporated a 14kg flywheel offering 16 levels of electronically controlled resistance.<\/p>\n

Typical flywheel weights on budget ellipticals are usually less than 10kg so the Axos has a lot more resistance available than most.\u00a0 There is a 130kg (20.4 stone) maximum user weight and the whole thing weighs 60kg so it feels stable to use.<\/p>\n

\"Kettler<\/a>The console has a monochrome LCD display with a continuous display of feedback, including time, speed, distance, RPM, calories and heart rate.\u00a0 There are 12 workout programs including a heart rate control option with an audible alarm when maximum pulse rate is exceeded.<\/p>\n

There is nothing too spectacular but plenty of options available to maintain good variety and hand pulse grips on the static handlebars come as standard.\u00a0 So, although the Axos doesn\u2019t compare in terms of engineering quality to the German made offerings from Kettler like the Unix P or Elyx series, you wouldn\u2019t expect them to at this price and Kettler still have no qualms about offering their standard 3 year parts and labour warranty.<\/p>\n

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