This is a very inexpensive elliptical so don't expect it to match what is in your gym. However, it does the trick. With the dial ramped up to full resistance I can get a decent workout when I need a quick fix in my apartment. It has a small footprint and is super light so you can move it in and out of the way. Once you are on it it is plenty sturdy and the electronics even work! I attached a cheap plastic clipboard with a rubber band to the display to extend my reading area. One thing, however, is that it gets loose and / or squeaky after every 3 or 4 uses. I keep the few tools I need to tighten it in a drawer nearby, which is no big problem.I unpacked the box at 6:00 and I was "completely" assembled by 9:00. There were four M14 washers missing. The vendor was very apologetic and offered to reimburse me. I own two ellipticals. This machine is more like riding a bike rather than striding. It's in our second home so I didn't need an expensive machine. Due to the magnetic hub being between your legs, your stance is wider than other machines. Once I acclimated to the motion, I got a very good workout. The parts fit well and I could exercise without any problems. I wanted a small footprint machine and this worked great.The delivery was prompt and is easy to assemble. We use the elliptical only 3 days a week are very satisfied and above all it runs very quiet.I love this elliptical... it has a good stride not choppy, smooth and very quiet. i put it together by myself. Going systematically as described by the manual page by page was pretty simple. It took me about an hour to un-box put together. I get a great work out and I think the quality is great for the price.I guess i'll update in a few months if anything changes.It arrived yesterday and today we put it together. Easy to assemble. It was fun to use. I would recommend it as your first one.After using it for a period of time, I would like to comment that the quality of this training machine is really very good. I can exercise at home at ordinary times, and this training machine does not take up any other place in my home, so it is very light.Now my family can exercise at home without going out to the gym.It's very convenient.Like the seller said, I like itI like it very much. It's been used for a long time and so far everything is fine. It's easy to use without annoying noise. Setting up takes time, but it's possible for a single woman.