Roger Black Gold 2 in 1 Cross Trainer

Does The Budget Roger Black Gold 2 in 1 Cross Trainer Bike Appeal To All?

The Roger Black Gold 2 in 1 Cross Trainer Bike is as basic as they come in regard to the shape of the frame, the console and the functions.

There is very little to this aside from the 6kg flywheel, a strong frame, large pedals for the bike and elliptical workouts and a small console.

This, alongside the price tag, shows that this is a true budget model for first-timers. Does it do enough to provide the workout they are after?

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The Pros and Cons of this Roger Black Gold 2 in 1 Cross Trainer Bike.

Pros:

• lots of programmes and settings to help buyers progress
• accessible enough for new users
• a sturdy frame and good weight allowance

Cons:

• doesn’t find the perfect balance between both elements of the 2-in-1 machine
• too heavy for some users

 

This Roger Black Gold 2 in 1 Elliptical Trainer offers a surprising amount of features for such a budget model. 

There is enough here with the motions and settings to provide a decent workout – whether users chose the bike or the cross trainer for their morning activity. The system provides 16 levels of resistance and 9 user programmes across the dual-function system.

This means plenty of room to progress and try something new, such as the heart rate recovery system or body fat analysis.

There is also a 26 inch stride length so most users should be able to keep up with the pace they need. The console is simplistic, but still shows data on pulse rate, calories burned and the data from the specific program.

Some users also say that this is a pretty sturdy elliptical machine, which may come as a surprise when looking at the frame. There is a larger than average weight allowance at 125kg and the build lets users pick up the pace.

The downside to this is that the Roger Black cross trainer itself is quite heavy, at 40kg. Still, there are wheels to help with transportation.

 

The problem with this Roger Black Gold Elliptical Machine is that some fail to see this is a true 2-in-1 option. 

There are some interesting comments about this bike that question its true function as a 2-in-1 model. There are some that say that it is ideal as a cross trainer, but not as good when it comes to the bike functions. They say that this is down to the use of the footplates, rather than pedals, and the position of the seat.

Then there are those that love the quiet, beneficial motion of the exercise bike, but find the elliptical trainer to be too noisy and difficult. There are also some comments about the time taken to get this machine up and running.

How does this negative feedback affect the final verdict on this Roger Black 2 in 1 Cross Trainer?

This feedback shows that it really is difficult to please everyone all the time with 2-in-1 models. This one seems to fall short when it comes to striking that perfect balance between the two. This means that this is either a strong cross trainer with an added bike function, or a reliable bike with a cross trainer motion.

This viewpoint ultimately depends on your needs and experience with these machines. If the company were to find a greater balance here, reduce the noise and update some features, it could be a more popular option. As it is, the Roger Black cross trainer still has potential for the right user.

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