Horizon 7.0 AT treadmill vs Assault Airbike

This is a comparison between the Horizon 7.0 AT and Assault airbike including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which Horizon treadmill to get. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview and review of the Assault airbike

The Assault Airbike comes in at $699 - $999. In this article you will learn more about the product itself, its Pros and cons and alternatives you might want to consider. This article has originally been published in the overview "Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue".

Overview of the Assault airbike

The Assault Airbike has been given an overhaul to live up to the highest standards of athletes. The company in charge is LifeCORE fitness in California, even though this bike is not built in the US. The assault bike comes with the following specifications:

Color Black
Weight 99LB
Length 50.9”
Width 23.3”
Height 48.4”

Airbikes work with the resistance of the air and give you a challenging full body workout. The faster you pedal the higher the resistance becomes. These are a great alternative for your home gym to treadmills and ellipticals as they take up less space and provide a better workout if it is burned calories you are after.

Pros of the Assault Airbike

Pros of the Assault Airbike are

Sturdy design
Band propelled
Long years of experience

The assault air bike is heavy and has a sturdy steel frame. This prevents swaying during the ride compared to other models form the past. The weight of your Airbike is a good indicator whether it has been built thoroughly or whether the vendor took some shortcuts.

Compared to older models the Assault air bike has the advantage of being band propelled. Older models were chain propelled which lead to more noise. This is becoming more and more of an industry standard and is therefore not as much of a differentiator than it used to be.

With Assault you are buying into a range of products of a healthy company which has been around for years. This company is very likely here to stay and won’t go anywhere.

Cons of the Assault Airbike

Cons of the air assault bike are

Specificity
Not the newest design

The first one goes for all Airbikes. While they provide a great workout to get you in sweat it is not specific to most sports. Treadmills and normal bikes score better in this regard. If you are outfitting a gym for an elite athlete you will also need to get treadmills.

The Assault bike design is solid, but not the newest one of the market. My hunch is that Assault is good at looking at the market and then outsourcing the production cost effectively to China, but I might be wrong. The Assault bike was a copy of the Schwinn and the Assault air runner is a copy of the TrueForm runner.

Alternatives to the Assault Airbike

These are alternatives to the Assault air bike

If you like the design of the Assault bike and the company you can also take it a step up by opting for the elite. The elite comes with an even heavier frame and newer computer to match the highest of standards.

Concept 2 provides a solid range of cardiovascular machines with their rowers, skiergs, and bikes. If you just want a regular bike for spinning classes or to save some space their bike is an alternative.

The Rogue echo bike is Rogue's take on the Airbike market. Manufactured in Columbus Ohio this machine is the no-nonsense approach to Airbikes and currently the best value for money option on the market.

Summary for the Assault Airbike

An assault air bike is a solid machine which you can add to your arsenal. If the design is to your liking and fits your overall gym go for this one. If you don’t care about these things you might want an interesting alternative in the Rogue Echo bike.

Overview and review of the Horizon 7.0 AT treadmill

This is an overview of the Horizon Horizon 7.0 AT including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which Horizon treadmill to get. Follow the links for more details.

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Overview of the Horizon 7.0AT $999

The Horizon 7.0 AT is the smallest product in the Horizon AT line. It has the smallest motor and the belt is also downgraded compared to the 7.4 AT and the 7.8 AT. There is also a considerable drop in coverage of the warranty with this model. This makes it a good option for the home buyer who does not want to spend more than $1000 on a treadmill with a powerful motor. Commercial buyers might want to spend a little extra on warranty with the 7.4 AT to sleep better at night and have less hassle if parts break. The full specifications are:

Frame Type: FeatherLight Folding

Running area: 20" x 60"

Cushioning: 3-Zone Variable Response Cushioning

Drive Motor: 3.0 CHP RapidSync Drive System

Belt: 1.6mm, Silicone

Deck Thickness: 0.7"

Roller Size: 60mm/46mm Tapered

Speed Range: 0.5 – 12 mph

Incline Range: 0 – 15%

Extras: Audio In/Out Jack, Bluetooth Speakers, Energy Saver Mode, Fan, Tablet Rack, Water Bottle Holder

Weight: 253 lbs.

Assembled Dimensions: 76.5" x 36" x 59"

Folded Dimensions: 41" x 36" x 70"

Max User weight: 325 lbs.

Electrical Requirements: 60Hz - 120V

Home Warranty - Frame: Lifetime

Home Warranty - Motor: Lifetime

Home Warranty - Parts: 3 years

Home Warranty - Labor: 1 years

This is a good treadmill, however, if you do not want to break the $1000 mark you might as well make a few more compromises and save even more by going for an Airbike.

Pros of the Horizon 7.0 AT

The pros of the Horizon 7.0 AT are:

$1000 Sticker
Sturdy frame

The biggest pros of the Horizon 7.0 AT are the price of $1000 and the sturdy frame you get for that little money. Now that’s little money for that type of frame, it is still a bit of money.

Cons of the Horizon 7.0 AT

The cons of the Horizon 7.0 AT are:

Smaller warranty package
Pretty big for a budget treadmill
Small motor

Compared to the other Horizon AT models, 7.4 AT and 7.8 AT, the warranty package is considerably smaller. It is also a pretty big treadmill for a machine under $1000. In this section, you might want to look at something smaller that you can fit under the bed or that has a few more multimedia options.

Alternatives to the Horizon 7.0 AT

Alternatives to the Horizon 7.0 AT are:

The Horizon T303 is the top model out of the T series from Horizon fitness. These treadmills have a smaller frame than the AT series and also only go up to a 10% incline instead of the 15% the 7.0 AT offers. A smaller version of the T303 is the T202 if you wanted to save even more money.

The Rogue Echo bike is a great alternative to a treadmill in your home gym. It takes up less space, is easier to move, and in most cases costs less. It is also more likely to be used by the entire family. I like HIIT training and Airbikes are one of the best machines to get the job done. A budget version of the Rogue Echo bike is the Titan fan bike.

The concept 2 ski erg is a great alternative to a tower or a treadmill. It is a novel way of cardio on a minimal footprint. If you want a cardio machine in your closet, the ski erg might be it.

Conclusion for the Horizon 7.0AT

The horizon 7.0 AT is a great choice if you want a big treadmill for smallish money. If you are a serious home warrior or want to use it for commercial purposes it is probably best to upgrade to the 7.4 or find a line of treadmills with more media options.