Hilltopmom Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) Anyone here ride an Elliptigo? I’m going to test drive one (the 8C) this weekend at a local place. They look like lots of fun! I am still eyeing a recumbent trike but need to travel farther to test one and they are $$$ Just looking for fun low impact exercise options other than walking that I can do in my own neighborhood and nearby bike trails. Update- I borrowed one for a test ride! It was fun. Going to rent one for the weekend next so we can play around with it more. 🙂 Edited May 8, 2022 by Hilltopmom Update 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I haven't but have heard they are wonderful. If you're on facebook there are local groups and the one I joined when I was considering buying one was so helpful. Please update after you try it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 My DH claims that he thought of this idea 10 years ago. Even though he never did anything with it, he still thinks he was robbed of millions of dollars of profits 😄 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I’ve ridden one. There is a learning curve, as they feel a bit unnatural at first. It was fun, and a good workout. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 They rent them there so I think we’ll rent for the weekend once the weather is warmer 🙂 thanks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teaching3bears Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 I just googled this. They look like fun. Is it hard to balance? I wish they made it with two back wheels. I guess it is similar to running but you would go faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 37 minutes ago, Teaching3bears said: I just googled this. They look like fun. Is it hard to balance? I wish they made it with two back wheels. I guess it is similar to running but you would go faster. There’s another name brand that has 3 wheels 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Did anyone else open this thread thinking Eliptigo was a kind of disease? 4 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, ktgrok said: Did anyone else open this thread thinking Eliptigo was a kind of disease? Don't even think about it - that's going to be the next thing that happens to you! Katie will come down with the rare Elliptigo disease! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Just now, Kassia said: Don't even think about it - that's going to be the next thing that happens to you! Katie will come down with the rare Elliptigo disease! lol, that's why I wanted to read about it, figured I should know in case it happens! Made it to my zoom yoga class tonight and they were all teasing me, asking if I was joining in from the hospital, did I need an EMT on standby, had I been sure to sign the liability waiver, etc, lol. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Don't overdo it. Build up slowly, especially if you don't do a ton of stretching, etc. If you feel the slightest twinge or soreness in your hips. stop stop stop, and take off for a few days. Elliptical movement is very hard on the hips, and hip bursitis hurts like a mother hover (she says from bitter experience). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 Added a photo to OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 Update- found one used for half price near where college ds lives. Brought it home this weekend. Today I went on my road bike 8 miles for the first time this season, did a half mile on the Elliptigo around the neighborhood (holy thigh burn! It is def going to be a good workout!), stacked firewood, and swept the winter sand out of the driveway. Not sure I’ll be able to move tomorrow!! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 Wow, I'm both excited for you and jealous all at the same time ! Great find! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Nice looks fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.