Segway's ElliptiGo 8s Combines the Elliptical with a Bicycle

A recent trip to a national automobile trade show left me deeply impressed with Segway's ElliptiGo 8s. Released late last year, Segway was hoping that this new toy would bring about the same reaction as their Segway did. Reaction so far has been very low because the company has not attempted to market the product that hard. They plan to push the ElliptiGo 8s hard later this year and I was lucky enough to give it a test go.

Imagine a vehicle that incorporates a bicycle and elliptical machine into one. That is actually what Segway has done with the ElliptiGo 8s. Touted as the world's first and only elliptical bike, this vehicle promises to deliver to you a workout like none you have experienced before. This is because the unique hybrid incorporates two different exercise motions to create an active experience that will leave you very sore.

The way the Segway's ElliptiGo 8s works is pretty basic. Every time that you take part in the peddling motion, like a bike, it will be tied directly together with an elliptical machine motion. Basically, every time that you step up and down like you would with an elliptical machine will count as a peddle. This motion is what cause the Segway's ElliptiGo 8s to move along. The end result is a high intensity low impact workout for your entire body.

Perhaps the one aspect about the Segway's ElliptiGo 8s that I enjoyed the most was how it takes an ordinary elliptical bike and brings it outside. No longer will I have to go to the gym to use an elliptical machine in a boring fashion. I can not take this version on the rode in the same way in which I would take my bicycle on the road. This makes for a very fun and exciting workout that also allows you to change your exercise route everyday.

Segway's ElliptiGo 8s is one cool workout machine. It is a shame that the company has not received the positive press that this workout machine deserves. A lot of people might look at it as just another workout product that is a waste of money. However, the Segway's ElliptiGo 8s is far from a waste of money and does deliver an intense workout. Take it from me, someone who is still hurting a week later after taking it for a test ride.

Sources:

(1) Segway, www.segway.com, 2010