The AFG 18.1 AXT Elliptical – Great Value, Quality

Boasting a ton of features, the AFG 18.1 AXT elliptical is an innovative cross trainer that offers a variable stride length to simulate walking, running, or stadium step climbing with 20 levels of power incline.

What You Get

The LED brickyard and five LED feedback windows show workout performance and readouts for time, distance, speed, watts, calories burned, rpm, and heart rate.

The specs on the AFG 18.1 AXT elliptical include:

• 19-21" Stride Length
• 23-lb Flywheel
• 20 levels of Resistance
• 20 levels of Incline
• 14 Programs
• Contact Grip Heart Rate Monitoring
• Polar® Wireless Heart Rate Receiver
• MP3/iPod input jack + built-in Speakers
• Ascent frame
• 325-lb. User Capacity
• Unit Dimensions/Wt —62" x 32" x 65" / 251 lbs
• Warranty: Lifetime frame, 3 years parts, 1-year labor

The Word on the Street

UPDATE: AFG is no longer selling products and has been rebranded as Horizon Fitness. Check out our Horizon elliptical reviews here.

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The AFG 18.1 AXT elliptical is built on a quality constructed 251-lb specialty Ascent frame. It features a variable stride length of 19 to 21 inches which gives the user a wider range of motion and movements to maximize each workout.

More features include a free Polar wireless receiver and chest strap, contact heart rate monitoring grips on the handlebars, built-in speakers on the console, 20 incline levels in .5% increments, a large 23-lb flywheel, and a 325-lb user weight capacity. This Ascent trainer is backed by a 3-year parts, 2-year incline motor, and 1-year labor warranty.

The AFG 18.1 AXT also includes a USB port for software updates, plus a Made for iPod connector to plug in an iPod or MP3 device to listen to music or to save results via a Nike + iPod app and upload data to your personal account at nikerunning.com.

The list of 11 pre-set and 3 customizable workouts includes Manual, Constant Watts, Weight Loss, Muscle Toner, Reverse Train, Oregon Trail, Cardio Boost, Mountain Climb, THR Zone, HR Intervals, and Custom options.

Our Thoughts

We have to agree with the excellent reviews on the AFG 18.1 AXT elliptical: it offers great value and quality for the $1,799 price. The AXT (“Ascent Trainer”) is a dynamic total body variable elliptical that is a step above a traditional fixed stride elliptical.

The pedals do not ride on rails so there is no friction from wheels; instead the user experiences a perpetual smooth pedal motion.

In addition to free shipping, AFG offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee and inside delivery. This is a nice trainer worth a look if this is your price range.

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