When it comes to treadmills, many people may be impressed by the huge running equipment in the gym, which usually requires a lot of space to accommodate. Without a house, treadmills are unimaginable. Especially now, many young people tend to live in big cities, often in rented houses. The size of their homes is generally small. Not to mention treadmills, they are often reluctant to buy more furniture. It is the huge and bulky image of the traditional treadmill that has brought this misunderstanding to everyone. In order to improve this misunderstanding, there are some treadmill products that start with this demand, such as our protagonist today - Yijian Elf ELF treadmill.
Yijian is the best-selling household treadmill brand in China, and has been focusing on the research, development and manufacturing of treadmills for more than ten years. It is precisely based on the needs of the majority of users who want to exercise through running, but also not convenient for outdoor sports, Elf ELF intelligent treadmill came into being.
Product parameters
Brand: Yijian
Model: Elf ELF
Product positioning: middle and high-end household treadmill
Cushioning: Mercedes Benz six level damping
Running belt area: 1260 * 420MM
Net weight of fuselage: 72KG
Operation mode: large screen+physical keys
Maximum load: 130KG
Speed range: 0.8-14KM/H
Motor rated power/peak power: 0.75HP/3.0HP
Unpacking&Appearance
Although the project prototype is evaluated this time, the logistics master also delivers goods to the door and provides product installation services. After unpacking, check that the accessories are complete, the packaging is perfect, and there are boards, foams, etc. for reinforcement. The master will take out each part one by one.
The master directly assembled at the door. Because it can be folded up and moved by rollers, it can be done by one person, so we chose to open the box downstairs for assembly. The whole process is about 20 minutes, which is very convenient.
After installation, we can see that Yijian treadmill has a round and soft appearance, which is not amazing but very durable, and has nothing to do with bulkiness and vastness. It is a simple, light and easy to fold intelligent treadmill.
Based on the design concept of lightweight, fast folding, and not occupying user space as much as possible, Elf ELF has been designed as a simple and fast folding modern treadmill from the beginning. In addition to Yijian's consistent excellent workmanship, Elf ELF is a household treadmill tailored for modern young people.
The biggest feature of Elf ELF is its small size, fast folding and space saving. The running board of Elf ELF adopts a foldable design. When we don't run, we can completely put the running board away. In this way, the occupied volume of Elf ELF is immediately reduced by half. Compared with the traditional treadmill, it will be much smaller in space. The landlord who lives in a small apartment can hardly need it more.
This is the shape of Yijian Intelligent Treadmill after being unfolded. The whole machine adopts quite simple lines, with black, white and gray as the main colors, which is generous and simple. Although it is a treadmill with this folding as its main selling point, its structure and materials are not thin at all. The handrail, base, steel and materials are solid. With the bright, simple and ultimate design style, it is easy to integrate with other furniture at home.
The logo of Yijian is located on the side of the fuselage, which is simple and generous, with high recognition. The foldable design has the first advantage of saving space, which is very practical for first-line cities with a lot of land and a lot of money.
Although the classic color matching design of white+black and the handrail design are quite simple, Yijian's use intensity in materials and design is good and stable.
Elf ELF adopts a hydraulic folding design, which allows users to easily fold it up. The user experience is quite good. The small size is easy to place, even in a crowded office, you can easily find a corner to place Yijian. We had about half an hour of running experience, and the whole experience was relatively easy and pleasant.
The center of the armrest is the console, which has a certain included angle with the display screen. During running, you can have a better angle to view the information on the phone or tablet, which conforms to the ergonomic design in motion. The display screen angle is just in the best visual angle, and the movement can be easily adjusted.
There are also storage slots on both sides of the console for mobile phones or other small objects.
The design of the console is quite simple. There are only a few buttons, such as mode selection, speed adjustment and switch. The buttons with different functions are clear in color, and you can quickly become familiar with the functions. The yellow groove in the middle is a magnetic safety locking buckle.
The treadmill can be started only after the locking buckle is adsorbed in the locking groove, which is also the safety protection mechanism of a qualified treadmill. The console adopts a color LCD screen, with clear and sharp display effect and powerful functions. All parameters can be directly displayed on the screen without external tablet computer.
There are two heart rate test modules on the left and right of the armrest, the large area of metal is quite conspicuous, and the palm can be fitted on it to detect the heart rate. The heart rate monitoring part adopts the design of plastic+brushed metal. The seams are natural and the workmanship is excellent.
The handrails are made of soft imitation leather, which is quite comfortable to hold. They are not made of hard plastic materials used in ordinary treadmills. You can safely hold the handrails at any time during running to prevent falling. You use imported soft materials inside, which provides users with a soft grip while providing some support, Yi Jian's design here is really quite careful.
Yi Jian has also added the massage belt function to Elf ELF, through which users can massage the waist or legs. After running, it can relax the leg muscles, which is really very considerate.
Two small dumbbells are also included. You can also keep fit during running, and don't forget to exercise your upper limbs while doing aerobic exercise. After all, a symmetrical figure is really beautiful.
Conclusion: In general, Yijian has a beautiful appearance, simple and generous design, complete configuration in all aspects, and adequate protection measures, which can be said to be both practical and beautiful.
core technology
Weight. First of all, the Elf ELF machine uses a large amount of steel. The overall rigidity is fairly good. Except for the console, almost all of them are made of metal. The overall material is very affordable. The overall weight of the machine is more than 20% heavier than that of the same type of products, which shows how solid the material is. Some friends may doubt that it is an entry-level treadmill. Why is the weight an advantage instead? You don't understand that. First of all, the steel is good, and of course the weight is heavy; Secondly, it is the treadmill after all. When running, the human body has a lot of momentum. The treadmill is light and swaying. Do you have a sense of security? As a leading brand of domestic treadmill, Yijian has always attached great importance to product quality. It not only uses sufficient materials, but also has consistent excellent workmanship.
electric machinery. The motor and main mechanical parts are all located in the front of the body. As the most core part of the treadmill, the quality of a treadmill is directly determined by the motor. A treadmill that can accelerate and decelerate stably, has sufficient power, is free from vibration, and can also mute and save power is naturally the ideal choice for every treadmill user.
Elf ELF adopts a frequency conversion silent energy-saving motor independently developed by Yijian. The standard horsepower of this motor is 1, but its peak horsepower reaches 1.25, which can achieve better noise performance than most brands' 0.75HP motors at the rated output of 1.0 horsepower. At the same time, the power output of Elf ELF is more than enough due to the use of 1.25 horsepower motor to "slow down" to 1 horsepower. It should be known that many treadmills of the same level only use 0.75 horsepower motor, and Yee Jian is really willing to pay any cost here. In fact, the high-powered motor does not mean how fast I want to run, but can provide more stable and abundant power. If the power is insufficient, there will be a situation of "small horses pulling big cars", causing the treadmill to lose speed.
shock absorption What is the most important besides the motor? Of course, it is shock absorption. The large treadmill used in the gym often has a perfect shock absorption system. What about this compact Elf ELF? Elf ELF has adopted the patented technology "Mercedes Benz's six levels of lateral shock absorption", which can be regarded as the benchmark of the treadmill industry. That is to say, it uses spring shock absorption, pneumatic shock absorption, hydraulic shock absorption, honeycomb shock absorption, silica gel shock absorption, and tendon wheel shock absorption at the same time to relieve the knee pressure during running. The official said that it can absorb 95% of the running impact, which is amazing. Let's test the shock absorption effect of this treadmill with practical experience:
From this dynamic diagram, we can see that Elf ELF has a good control of vibration during running. If it is too soft or hard, it will release force, causing unnecessary physical energy waste for runners, while if it is too hard, it will cause some impact on knees and ankles. It is necessary to reduce the impact of runners' movement, and ensure that runners get clear feedback when their feet touch the track, It is not easy. It seems that Mercedes Benz's six level shock absorption is not a false reputation. It is neither too hard nor too soft. It is just right to achieve moderate hardness and softness. The running experience of small knitting is more comfortable than running on the plastic soft track with high-end shock absorption shoes.
Conclusion: It can be seen from the above that Elf ELF outperforms a lightweight treadmill in terms of core technology and has a sense of quality at this price. For a lightweight product, the horsepower and shock absorption that have the greatest impact on runners are more than enough.
Noise test
The noise control of a treadmill is also an important indicator to measure a treadmill. Unlike large commercial treadmills, most consumer treadmills work in living rooms or balconies. If the noise control of the treadmill is not good, it is likely to disturb neighbors and affect neighborhood relations.
Since we want to test the noise, let's first make a scientific popularization of how different decibels feel in real life. Although we all believe that decibels are the unit of loudness, most people do not have a deep concept of decibels. Usually we will use silence to describe libraries or offices, but actually their loudness has reached 40-50 decibels, Now let's look at the loudness of different decibels.
● 0 dB causes hearing
● 10 decibels wind rustling leaves
● 20 dB whisper
● 30 dB bedroom
● 40 dB library/reading room
● 50 dB office
● 60 dB general speaking
● Speak loudly at 70 decibels
● 80 dB normal vehicle driving
● 90 decibels noisy road
● 100 dB tractor starts
Before we start the test, let's take a look at the ambient noise. The measured ambient noise is about 48 decibels. Elf ELF adopts a frequency conversion silent energy-saving motor, which can achieve the rated output of 1.0 horsepower, while still having lower noise and power consumption than many non professional treadmill 0.75HP motors.
Therefore, whether the noise control of a home treadmill is reasonable or not determines the application scenario of a treadmill. We use the decibel meter to test the noise of Yijian intelligent treadmill at multiple speeds.
At the speed of 5km/h, the no-load noise is about 53 dB. Considering the background noise, it only increases the noise by 5 dB.
At the maximum speed of 8 km/h, the no-load noise is 61-62 decibels. Considering the environmental bottom noise, it only increases the noise by 14 dB. 8km/h is one of the most commonly used running speeds for most people, and it is ideal to control.
The no-load noise at the maximum speed of 10km/h is 64-65 decibels, and the no-load noise is only about 17 decibels higher than the bottom noise.
Then we also tested the running noise at the speed of 5km/h, and the measured noise was about 60 decibels, only about 12 decibels higher than the ambient bottom noise, which can be described as excellent control. Such noise is equivalent to the sound of our speech, and ordinary walls can isolate such noise.
Conclusion: Yijian intelligent treadmill is less than 65 decibels at 10km/h speed, The measured running noise at 5km/h speed is only about 60 decibels, which is only equivalent to the voice of ordinary speaking. The overall noise control is quite ideal. There is no problem with this voice running at home. For modern buildings, the loudness of ordinary speaking will not affect the neighborhood at all. The author can run at home heartily.
Running area
Yijian's positioning for its products: compact and fashionable, while providing enough running board area, try to reduce the space occupied by the treadmill. For users who like sports but have little room at home, Elf Elf can save space while meeting the needs of running.
In order to verify whether the official data is true, we used a tape measure to measure the running area. You should know that the running area and the quality of the foot pad are the key indicators of the treadmill. The width of the running board directly determines the safety of the treadmill, while the quality of the running board rubber largely determines the comfort of a treadmill.
The width of the whole treadmill is 60cm, and the width of the treadmill is 42cm, which is completely consistent with the official data. There is no shrinkage of some low-cost treadmill products.
The width of the anti slip strip at the edge of the runway is 8 cm, which is the standard width.
The anti-skid edging has three-dimensional anti-skid texture, which can quickly maintain balance in case of losing balance during running.
The running board is made of composite PU material and has a fine anti-skid texture. The texture is fine and not easy to get dusty. The quality is pretty good.
The running board is about 4 cm thick, which is quite practical. There is no soft treading during our test, and the strength is good.
The length of the runway is 124 cm, and the difference between the measured and official data is 2 cm. However, this length is almost the same as the length of the runway for medium and large treadmills. Even if you run fast, you don't need to worry about the problem caused by insufficient runway length.
Conclusion: The overall running area is basically consistent with the official nominal size. Although it is a lightweight folding treadmill, its running board area is still large. The width is slightly smaller than that of a large treadmill, but the length is enough, which is quite good on the whole.
Function&Experience
As an intelligent treadmill, its basic function - running is naturally the top priority of all experiences. The motor power of the treadmill, whether the speed increase is stable and even, the shock absorption performance of the whole treadmill, and the safety protection mechanism during running all affect the comprehensive running experience of a treadmill.
First, let's talk about the safety configuration in running. Yijian intelligent treadmill can start running only after using a safety locking magnetic buckle. During running, you need to clip the other end of the safety locking magnetic tape to your clothes. If you fall or other situations occur during running, once the safety locking magnetic tape falls off, the treadmill will automatically stop running, Prevent users from falling or other situations during use.
In flat mode, the runway has a certain inclination, about 6-7 degrees. When jogging, people tend to lean forward naturally, with a certain inclination in line with the power generating posture of the human body in the process of running, which is helpful for maintaining good posture in long-distance running.
In order to ensure the safety of users, Yijian Intelligent Treadmill has limited the acceleration. In our trial run, the overall acceleration is quite uniform, without sudden acceleration or deceleration, and the stability is good.
In addition to the manual speed regulation mode, Yijian treadmill also provides a variety of running modes, which are quite intelligent and very convenient to use. In many cases, only the running mode needs to be selected, without tedious back and forth adjustment of running speed.
There are 21 modes, including road mode, cross-country mode, mountain mode, etc. In addition to these modes in different running situations, functional sports and training plans are also provided.
Users can choose different training plans according to their own physical conditions to easily achieve the purpose of physical exercise.
There are 21 modes, including road mode, cross-country mode, mountain mode, etc. In addition to these modes in different running situations, functional sports and training plans are also provided.
Conclusion: The running experience is good, the shock absorption effect is prominent, and the operation is convenient. The training plan is very practical for beginner runners. Different running modes also enable this machine to meet the needs of people of many ages at the same time.
Alibaba Smart
Yijian Genie ELF is the first treadmill to join Alibaba Cloud's smart home system. Through its interconnection with Alibaba Smart, it can communicate and collaborate with other well-known brands and products in the home, creating an intelligent ecological closed-loop. The synchronization of Yijian intelligent treadmill is still very fast. It can basically realize data synchronization in real time, with speed, time, slope, etc. at a glance.
Thanks to the support of Alibaba Intelligence, the physical characteristics of users and the amount and intensity of exercise they apply to are calculated, and thousands of single exercise programs are formed in the cloud, automatically matching and accurately pushing the corresponding staged multiple exercise plans, truly realizing the function of private health fitness trainer.
At the same time, the treadmill also has entertainment functions. After connecting to WIFI, you can directly watch videos and listen to music on the LCD screen, and directly integrate the functions of the tablet into the treadmill. It is more stable than the tablet, convenient to watch, and effective to protect the eyes.
Conclusion: On the whole, as an entry-level treadmill, the Elf Elf has done quite well. Although its body shape is only called sparrow compared with the large treadmill used in the gym, it has all the internal organs. The core running experience is commendable, with a solid body, good running experience, and enough amazing shock absorption design, There are also front tools for fitness, which almost do everything an entry-level treadmill should have.
Warranty&Self service Refueling
guarantee: As a household device that will withstand the test of running for a long time, its details and quality are undoubtedly the most concerned part of consumers. The treadmill is different from fast moving consumer goods such as mobile phones and tablets. The treadmill is closer to traditional household appliances such as refrigerators and color TVs, and will not be updated in a few years. Yijian's after-sales service provides a six-year warranty for the whole machine, which is a real conscience, How many people have run for six consecutive years? This figure almost represents a lifetime warranty.
Self service refueling: Of course, as a mechanical equipment, in addition to the normal warranty, the biggest daily maintenance is the lubrication problem of running board and internal machinery. Elf ELF is not lazy in this respect, and it has built-in automatic refueling device.
After we get the treadmill, we just need to follow the treadmill's prompt to fill up the lubricating oil pot. In normal use, the runner automatically dispenses and uses lubricating oil. We don't need to worry about the problem of adding lubricating oil, but also avoid missing and adding more, which is convenient for users and extends the service life of the treadmill.
summary
In the era of the Internet of Everything, smart phones, smart watches, smart homes and other smart products are constantly rising, and smart devices have become the hottest projects now. Smart homes are still growing at a rapid rate of 8% - 10% every year. In this wave of tide, Yijian, as a professional treadmill company, has opened up a new situation of smart treadmills with Elf smart treadmills.
At the same time, Elf ELF treadmill, as a lightweight and fashionable treadmill, is excellent in industrial design, shock absorption system, automatic refueling and intelligent system, and its function configuration is no less than that of a large treadmill.
The use of Mercedes Benz's six stage shock absorption technology makes it have a running experience completely different from that of other small treadmills. At the same time, the simple shape design of Yijian Elf and its delicate folded body size make it easy to place it in a small corner of the office or home. For users who need a powerful and perfect intelligent treadmill with small space, Yijian Elf is indeed a perfect choice.
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