Octane Q45E Elliptical Review

Exercise equipment expert's Octane Q45E elliptical trainer rating and complete in depth review.

Similar models to the Octane q45 include the Octane q35 elliptical, Sole e35 Elliptical, Sole e95 elliptical, Smooth 2.1 and Smooth 3.2 elliptical.

Octane Elliptical Q45E	Recommended: NO
	Reason: Good elliptical (I own one) but overpriced Sole e95 better for money
	Stride Length: 18-23"
	# Programs: multiple user defined and multiple preprogrammed workouts
	Resistance Type: Eddy current, 16 levels
	Heart Rate: Yes - Pulse Grip, Wireless
	Warranty: Lifetime Frame, 3 years parts, 1 years labor
	Special Features: Automatic stride length control, wireless heart rate control
	Compare To: Octane q35 Elliptical Smooth 2.1 Elliptical Smooth 3.2 Elliptical Sole e35 Elliptical Sole e95 Elliptical

Octane Q45E Elliptical Trainer

Octane elliptical trainers exploded onto the market a few years ago with a unique front drive design and good ergonomics. The Octane Q45E is their flagship model and adds some great features not available on the Octane Q35 or Octane Q37.

The Octane elliptical design philosophy was to make the most ergonomic elliptical trainer on the market. With a pedal spacing of only 2" they hit the mark as this machine is comfortable to ride and easy on the joints (I currently own this model by the way).

The feature that is most attractive on the Octane q45 is the automatic stride length control that moves from 18" to a full 23". There isn't another elliptical trainer on the market with this feature, and it comes in handy when you're a taller user like me (6'-2") and you want to go really fast.

Octane Elliptical Trainer Key Features and Specs:

adjustable stride length from 18-23"
natural feeling elliptical motion
built-in workouts, some heart rate controllable
personal trainer workouts for motivation
unique multi grip handle design for variety
wireless heart rate control workouts
300 pound user weight capacity

Octane's goal was to knock off the high end ellipticals from Life Fitness and Precor, and although they made a very good machine there is a high price that goes along with the technology.

An Octane q45e will set you back between $3000 - 3500 dollars depending on whether or not you can find this elliptical on sale. The other downer is it's only sold through local dealers so there's no way to price shop or save money buying one online.

Like I mentioned earlier, I own the Octane q45e elliptical and like it, but if I had it to do all over again I'd lean towards getting mid-level machine like the Sole e95 and buying a nice exercise bike like the Tunturi e80 to along with it.

read my Sole e95 Elliptical review here

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