You need 2 people to assemble, since it is VERY HEAVY! It is a well-made machine. I followed the instructions exactly. Tighten bolts when instructed. I watched the assembly video, which was extremely helpful. The support line was friendly, professional and helpful. This machine is very well built, it runs very smoothly and is quiet. I would definitely recommend it.
I have not been able to use it as there are several missing parts and one inner welded nut that fell off, leaving mo way to secure the main part. Very disappointed.
I am a 71 year old female in fairly good shape. I love this machine! I've been using it for a couple of weeks. Assembly wasn't too bad but definitely much easier with two of us. Directions were very easy to follow. Took about an hour start to finish, and we were really glad we didn't pay someone to do it. It doesn't take much space, which is great as I have it in my living room! It is a good workout, but not so hard that I couldn't do it. Took a few days to get my stride on it, but now that I have it, I do 20 minutes in the morning, and 20 at night. I'm only doing it as the lowest level on the manual setting but hoping to work up to a more challenging workout in time. But even if I never progress from where I'm at, it still will be a good workout for this old lady!
I've been using it for a week now and I'm super happy with it. I've 6 months old and he can sleep in the same room while I'm working out...elliptical is super quite. It took me an hour to put it together and I'm a girl who doesn't have much experience with hardware lol. So far so good.