{"id":351,"date":"2014-01-09T13:22:49","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T13:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/crosstrainer-reviews.co.uk\/?p=351"},"modified":"2014-01-09T13:25:10","modified_gmt":"2014-01-09T13:25:10","slug":"horizon-syros-elliptical-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/crosstrainer-reviews.co.uk\/index.php\/horizon-syros-elliptical-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Horizon Syros Elliptical Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Horizon<\/a><\/p>\n

Price: <\/strong>\u00a3279<\/strong>
\nBuy From: <\/strong>Fitness Superstore<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ratings<\/em>
\n<\/strong>Overall rating: 4
\nEase of use: 4
\nConsole features: 3
\nValue for money: 4
\nComfort: 3.5
\nBuild quality:<\/p>\n

The Horizon Syros is from the low end of the price scale in the Horizon elliptical range<\/a> and is a very good choice if you\u2019re looking for a crosstrainer for the home on a budget. Very user friendly, compact and a good build for the money, it\u2019s great for using in the home and is one of the better ellipticals on the market in this price range.<\/p>\n

Save on space with this compact design<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a compact machine, measuring just 145cm long by 60cm wide, which will certainly help if you want to save on space. It\u2019s also fairly light \u2013 under 50kg \u2013 so it\u2019s relatively easy to move it around. However, although it is light, it still feels pretty solid and is more than capable of taking its recommended user capacity of 136kg.<\/p>\n

One thing to mention though is that, being a compact elliptical, it does mean there\u2019s a shorter stride length, which may feel slightly inhibitive to the taller user.<\/p>\n

Your comfort<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Overall, I found the Syros to be a pretty smooth ride with a 7kg flywheel. As already mentioned, it does have a slightly shorter stride length than is recommended, but I found its 16\u201d adequate, though slightly uncomfortable when moving more swiftly, so far better for low-impact workouts. If you\u2019re not looking to go too fast and are more into resistance, it offers 16 resistance levels, which provides a challenge for all users, whatever your ability. I\u2019ve tried a few manual resistance crosstrainers and they definitely weren\u2019t as smooth as this. If you\u2019re a taller user though, you may want to look for a longer stride length to provide greater comfort.<\/p>\n

The oversized foot pads are a nice touch, providing you with more space to find the most comfortable position for you.<\/p>\n

Getting you motivated<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Horizon<\/a>An elliptical at the budget end of the price scale, I wouldn\u2019t expect the Horizon Syros to offer a massive array of innovation. However, I was impressed with its offering. With 9 programmes, you are able to vary your routine and it comes with really good, customisable display information including calories, body fat and pulse to name just three. It also includes heart rate training, which is a nice extra as crosstrainers at this price usually come with monitoring only.<\/p>\n

This trainer comes with good warranty \u2013 3 years parts and labour, which is a good selling point.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an ideal elliptical for low-impact use at home for the everyday fitness fanatic. So, if you\u2019re looking for a machine that\u2019s easy to use, not too technical and is affordable, this one comes highly recommended. I would just suggest taller users try before buying as the 16\u201d stride length may be slightly inhibitive. If gadgets are more your thing though, you may want to look at NordicTracks<\/a>, renowned for their innovation.<\/p>\n

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