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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

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ElliptiGO – check out the world’s first elliptical bicycle

Posted: 22 May 2012 11:04 AM PDT

If you’re keen on your elliptical bicycle workout but frustrated with the boredom of always having to work out indoors and just not getting anywhere interesting, this new bike may interest you. ElliptiGO is the first bike that combines the indoor elliptical trainer with the functionality of a real bicycle. This means for the first time, you can ride it like a regular bike, just like other cyclists, while at the same time carrying out the same workout.

It’s like running on air! Get your fun cardio workout without the jarring impact of running or the discomfort of traditional cycling.The 3C is the perfect fitness solution for everyday fitness enthusiasts or cross-training athletes who will ride on relatively flat terrain and only require a basic range of workout resistance levels.

While there may be no clever technology on board the ElliptiGO, there are three different models with varying specs to choose from: 3C, 8C, 11R. They differ in the number of gears available, as a result, the more gears there are, the more levels of resistance are on offer to suit your specific workout needs. Hence the 3C has three gears while the 11R gets up to 11. Thus the 11R also boasts greater ability to climb up steep hills compared to the 3C. Pricing is also pretty steep and may be one factor that puts off many potential buyers, with the 3C starting at $1799 going up to $3499 for the 11R.

Check out the quick clip below…