Smooth 7.4 Elliptical Review

Exercise equipment expert's Smooth 7.4 elliptical trainer rating and complete in depth review.

Similar models from this manufacturer include the Smooth CE Elliptical, Smooth 2.1 Elliptical, and the Smooth 3.2 Elliptical.

Smooth 7.4 Elliptical	Recommended: NO
	Reason: Sole e95 elliptical a better machine for the money.
	Stride Length: 19"
	# Programs: 8 preprogrammed
	Resistance Type: Adjustable Magnetic, 16 levels of resistance
	Heart Rate: Yes - Pulse Grip, Wireless
	Warranty: Lifetime Frame, 5 years parts and 1 year labor
	Special Features: patented motion, braking system, pivoting pedals, wireless heart rate control
	Compare To: Schwinn 418 Elliptical Schwinn 438 Elliptical Smooth CE Elliptical Smooth CE 2.1 Elliptical Smooth CE 3.2 Elliptical Sole e35 Elliptical Sole e95 Elliptical

Smooth 7.4 Elliptical Trainer

The Smooth CE 7.4 Elliptical Trainer is the top of the line elliptical offered from Smooth fitness, whose elliptical line also includes the Smooth CE Elliptical, Smooth 2.1 elliptical and the Smooth 3.2 elliptical.

Sometimes there is a point when spending more money on an elliptical trainer doesn't pay off with the kind of return you'd like to get on your investment.

That's the case for the Smooth 7.4 elliptical. I do think it's a great elliptical machine but there's not much additional value in the 7.4 above what you're getting in the Smooth 3.2 (and it's almost $500 bucks more).

When you start pushing up into the $2000 price range, there's too much competition for attention and the Smooth 7.4 elliptical loses some of its' appeal when you compare it to similar elliptical machines like the Sole e95 elliptical.

Smooth CE 7.4 Elliptical Key Benefits and Specs:

Nine Programmable User Profiles
Wireless Heart Rate Monitor
Upgraded LCD Display w/ Dot Matrix
Electromagnetic Braking System
Heavy Gauge Oval Steel Frame
Nine Challenging Preset Programs
Sixteen Resistance Levels for forward and reverse motion
Tilt and Go Wheels for easy mobility
Ergonomic, Pivoting Foot Pedals
350 Pound User Weight Capacity
Lifetime Frame and Electromagnetic Brake warranty

Smooth bills the 7.4 elliptical as their commercial unit, because it has a large 350 pound weight limit that exceeds most other ellipticals in this price range.

The improvements over the Smooth 3.2 are few. They include a little nicer LCD display console and an additional 1" stride length, which pushes the 7.4's stride to a 19" in length.

Are the upgrades on the 7.4 worth the money?

They're nice to have but I don't, however, think they merit a $500 price increase over the Smooth 3.2 or comparable ellipticals like the Sole e95 elliptical.

If you're considering buying the Smooth 7.4 elliptical trainer, take a closer look at the Smooth 3.2 and the Sole e95 as both are good alternatives for a much better price...

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