StreetStrider 3i Outdoor + Indoor Elliptical Cross Trainer

I have a 3 Speed Street Strider and enjoy riding it. Lucky for me I do not have hills in my area so the 3 speed unit is acceptable. I bought mine used so I could try it out and get used to it before I layout a couple of grand for a top of the lime model. In my opinion, it is worth the extra money to get the 7 or 8 speed Street Strider. I love my 3 speed model but having the gears is important if you plan to cover some distance and/or hills on the Street Strider. In general riding and handling the models are basically the same. The Street Strider does take a little time to build confidence and master turning. The turning radius is wider than a traditional bicycle in my opinion. This wide turning radius means you have to pay attention especially when moving fast as you may have to stop, dismount, and restart in a tight turn. With practice you can improve your turning. Despite very good brakes the Street Strider also take a little more distance to a full stop than a traditional bicycle. This model having the steel frame it is still fairly light. The top of the line version has a much lighter frame. Even when folded it still is quite large so you need a large vehicle to transport and plenty of garage space when not in use. Early models like mine require removing several bolts to fold. Current model all have quick release. Compared to my other elliptical on wheels(Me-Mover) this unit is much lighter and faster. However the Me-Mover turn radius is about half and the Me-Mover has dynamic gearing so it climbs hills like a mountain goat. The Me-Mover does not have arm levers that move. I like the 3 wheel setup for its stability and despite thin tires the Street Strider has a very smooth ride. I wish there was a place to mount mirrors. The only thing that will do the job is a helmet mirror or an expensive rear camera. Before riding this on a busy road you need lots of practice and need to be extra careful. It is large and fairly wide(but not much wider than a cruiser bicycle.The Street Strider is surprisingly fast. I can easily cruise at 15+. This model is not really intended for climbing hills though. Slight grades do not seem to be too hard.Competing products... Me-Mover, Elliptigo bike and SUB. The Street Strider is priced in the mid range of these products and IMHO is a good value. It would be good to establish a network of authorized dealers. The company says this will drive up the cost. However I think it would sell a lot better if people can go to a shop to buy it. Assembly is fairly complex but if you are comfortable doing routine bicycle maintenance and repair it is not too difficult. The company has good videos on how to assemble. I hope you enjoy this unbiased review.

I am pleased with the product. The service individual was knowledgeable and efficient.

I hate the complicated instructions on putting it together! Nothing like the video on the internet. Very disappointed! I don’t recommend this product!