The Vision Fitness X6100 elliptical trainer is a solid machine that should hold up well under normal regular use. The question is, is it worth the price?

You will normally find Vision Fitness ellipticals sold in fitness specialty stores. The good news is that they back up their machines with good service. The downside is you often pay a premium for the equipment they sell.

What I like about the Vision Fitness X6100…

It has a smooth elliptical motion, which is the trademark of Vision Fitness. You really notice the difference when you start and stop the elliptical. That can be partially attributed to the 24 lbs. flywheel. The X6100 is also very quiet, which is always a nice feature if you are listening to music or the television. And at 199 lbs, the machine is fairly stable.

You get a 19 ¾" elliptical stride. They could have just said 20". At that length, most average to above average users will feel comfortable. If you are less than 5'4", you may find the stride too long and the pedals too far apart.

From talking to sales reps, the Vision ellipticals have a good service record. It is always nice to have a reliable and reputable machine.

What I'm not crazy about…

The LCD console is rather cheap. At this price range, you think they would have an LED with multiple window readouts. In addition, the selection of workout programs is limited. You get a total of six. However, if you are into manually adjusting your resistance it is a non-issue.

For the money, the warranty is average. You get lifetime on the magnetic brakes, which is fairly standard. You also get two years coverage on parts and one year on labor. Some brands at this price range are giving 3-5 years on parts. Sole is giving two years on labor for most of the ellipticals.

Our Review - Vision Fitness X6100

A solid machine, with a good service record. However, the real question is, is it the best value at $1,700? This is a competitive price range, and I would suggest there are other models to consider. Also, be aware that this is a front drive machine. If you are use to rear drive ellipticals you will find the feel slightly difference. You tend to lean forward during the elliptical motion.

Customer Reviews

Out of nine customer reviews on Epinions.com, the Vision Fitness X6100 received four out of five stars. Comments included…

"Great Blend Of Quality and Function"

"Good but has quality problems"

"Rock Solid Machine"

Consumer Reports Review

CR gave an excellent for construction. However, in overall points it ranked below the Schwinn 430 at $599, and the NordicTrack AudioStrider 990 at $999.