For the One Residence Gym Upgrade Project
Updated: December 2025
This evaluation covers commercial-grade elliptical as part of the gym upgrade initiative with a focus on longevity, maintenance requirements, reliability, user accessibility, and total cost of ownership.
Current European refurbished pricing shows that the Technogym Synchro Excite+ 500i LED and Technogym Synchro Excite+ 1000 LED are now often available at comparable price points (€2,700–€3,300).
Given this price parity, the Technogym Synchro Excite+ 1000 LED becomes the preferred choice. It offers a newer platform, longer remaining lifecycle, improved future parts and service support, and visual alignment with existing Technogym equipment (Run 600 LED treadmill and Bike 1000 LED). It also maintains the reliability advantages of LED-based consoles.
Touchscreen-based consoles were intentionally excluded due to lower long-term reliability and significantly higher maintenance burdens.
Weights match those used in the treadmill analysis.
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Longevity & Reliability | 30% |
| Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) | 25% |
| Maintenance Demand & Serviceability | 20% |
| Suitability for Community Use | 15% |
| Brand Ecosystem Alignment | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
The Excite+ 1000 LED combines the latest Excite+ generation frame with a durable and simple LED console. With current pricing equal to the 500i LED, its newer platform and longer parts lifecycle make it the superior choice.
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Best long-term choice for One Residence.
A proven elliptical platform with strong mechanical reliability and an LED console.
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Overall Fit:
Still a strong option, but not preferred when priced the same as the 1000 LED.
The lowest-cost Technogym option with excellent long-term mechanical reliability.
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Overall Fit:
Best budget option but not aligned with the Committee’s long-term strategic approach.
Reliable elliptical with LED console and compact design.
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The strongest Life Fitness alternative to the Excite+ 500i/1000.
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Modern rear-drive elliptical with long stride and quiet operation.
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Following the treadmill analysis logic, LED consoles were prioritized for superior reliability in refurbished equipment.
LCD models were therefore excluded from consideration.
| Model | Longevity | TCO | Maintenance | Community Fit | Ecosystem | Raw Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG Excite+ 1000 LED | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9.2 |
| TG Excite+ 500i LED | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9.0 |
| TG Forma | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8.2 |
| LF Integrity | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7.6 |
| LF Activate | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7.2 |
| Atletica Far-STRIDE | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6.6 |
| Model | Weighted Score |
|---|---|
| TG Excite+ 1000 LED | 92.2% |
| TG Excite+ 500i LED | 89.5% |
| TG Forma | 82.3% |
| LF Integrity | 75.8% |
| LF Activate | 72.1% |
| Atletica Far-STRIDE | 66.4% |
Because the 500i LED and 1000 LED now sell at comparable prices, the 1000 LED is the logical long-term choice. It offers: