Popular Post Rattlecan ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted September 23, 2020 The pandemic was just the push I needed to do what I should have done long ago. I used to enjoy going to the gym, but more and more, I find it an exercise in frustration. Mostly, the frustration stems from inconsiderate slobs who can't be bothered to put weight back where they belong, can't seem to bring themselves to wipe down benches and machines when they're done, and park themselves on machines between sets with ear buds plugged into their heads so they can conveniently ignore anyone who might ask to work in. Anyway, my wife and I had the discussion about investing in a home gym, so I went looking. And I think I scored big time. Checking on a local classified site, I found a unit for sale in virtually brand new condition for less than half the retail price. So today, I borrowed my son in law's truck and my grandson, and we made the one hour drive to check it out. I took the cash with me, because I was pretty certain I was going to come home with it. It was in a small storefront wellness clinic. The proprietor had bought it thinking his clients would make use of it, but it almost never got used, so he decided to sell it. Anyway, I pulled the trigger, and my grandson and I disassembled it and brought it home. Now I have to move some furniture and other crap out of the basement so I can set it up. The machine is a Hoist V4 Elite, which retails at just about $4,000 Canadian. 7 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 23, 2020 Nice clothes rack. Some assembly required. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, 2Far said: Nice clothes rack. Some assembly required. I just hope I can remember how all those cables get routed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Rattlecan said: I just hope I can remember how all those cables get routed. Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted September 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted September 23, 2020 Post a pic, post assembly, please....cause I sure don't see how those parts go together.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted September 23, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 23, 2020 You took lots of pictures before you took it apart??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted September 23, 2020 11 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: You took lots of pictures before you took it apart??? Nah, that would take the challenge out of putting the puzzle together. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted September 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted September 23, 2020 Good score. Post some pics when you get it set up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 23, 2020 I have one that looks a lot like the photo you posted. It was used regularly until they built a world class gym in my area. Once I had a gym to go to (with an aquatics center) I quit using it. One of my sons was home on leave one year and needed the room for his daughters to sleep in so he partially disassembled it and moved it over against the wall. The room got turned into a storage room and now has stuff piled all around it. To try to reassemble it I would have to tackle the room first. When I first bought it many years ago my youngest son and I spent several days with the instruction book putting it together. Without the book and working by myself I don’t know if I can get it back together. Maybe that will be a project for this winter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #10 Posted September 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Further said: Post a pic, post assembly, please....cause I sure don't see how those parts go together.... I never quite figured oot how to put my Integra back together after disassembly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted September 23, 2020 Share #11 Posted September 23, 2020 7 hours ago, Rattlecan said: I just hope I can remember how all those cables get routed. You can download the manual from here but there is no fun in that. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted September 23, 2020 Share #12 Posted September 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Rattlecan said: I just hope I can remember how all those cables get routed. So you bought a mental exercise machine. Wouldn't a 1200 piece puzzle have been less expensive. As always, expect at least one piece to be missing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #13 Posted September 23, 2020 I quit my gym too they were charging me $11 a month to be on "hold"..I just got the membership the end of February...used it 4 times before my Nebraska trip and the lock down..$$$that went down the drain. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #14 Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr. Silly said: You can download the manual from here but there is no fun in that. That’s just silly 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #15 Posted September 23, 2020 my bike is my gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr. Silly said: You can download the manual from here but there is no fun in that. Thanks, yeah, I had already downloaded that. It is very detailed and comprehensive, so I anticipate it should go well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted September 23, 2020 Share #17 Posted September 23, 2020 Just now, Rattlecan said: Thanks, yeah, I had already downloaded that. It is very detailed and comprehensive, so I anticipate it should go well. So we should expect pics of the completed gym by when? 10:30? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted September 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: So we should expect pics of the completed gym by when? 10:30? Sure, but not sure what day. I still have to move a bunch of furniture and crap out of the basement to make room for it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #19 Posted September 23, 2020 This is why home gyms get you some good exercise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Share #20 Posted September 23, 2020 14 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: Sure, but not sure what day. I still have to move a bunch of furniture and crap out of the basement to make room for it. Where are you going to move it to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Longjohn said: Where are you going to move it to? Out. Going to list it for sale, and if I don't get a bite, it goes to the curb on bulk pickup day, which happens every two weeks here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share #22 Posted September 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: This is why home gyms get you some good exercise. Well, I sure got a good workout taking it apart and carting it home, and down the stairs. I had my grandson to help me, which was a good thing. He just turned 16 last week, and he is strong like bull. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share #23 Posted September 24, 2020 Progress. I managed to get rid of the couch that was occupying the space intended for the machine, and I got as far as I could on the assembly on my own. I will have to get one of my grandsons, or my son in law to help with putting the top assembly on. Hopefully one of them will be available tomorrow to lend a hand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 24, 2020 Share #24 Posted September 24, 2020 Not all exercise equipment becomes a clothes rack. I have a lot of miles on my rollers, and quite a few on my Wahoo. We're planning to buy a NordicTrack treadmill. Waiting to see if they go on sale for Black Friday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rattlecan ★ Posted September 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share #25 Posted September 25, 2020 Aaaand, viola! Getting the cables figgered out wasn't too bad. Now I just need to get my wheel shop a bit more organized. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted September 25, 2020 Share #26 Posted September 25, 2020 Rattlecan... I your name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted September 25, 2020 Share #27 Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Rattlecan said: Aaaand, viola! Getting the cables figgered out wasn't too bad. Now I just need to get my wheel shop a bit more organized. Yay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 25, 2020 Share #28 Posted September 25, 2020 You da man! Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #29 Posted September 26, 2020 Looks like the one we purchased for my condo exercise room 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #30 Posted September 26, 2020 We have an extra section 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #31 Posted September 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Rattlecan said: Aaaand, viola! Getting the cables figgered out wasn't too bad. Now I just need to get my wheel shop a bit more organized. I guess if you can build wheels this was easy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share #32 Posted September 26, 2020 41 minutes ago, petitepedal said: We have an extra section Similar, but not exactly the same. Yours has the leg press attachment, which would be nice, but it uses more space than I want to give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 26, 2020 Share #33 Posted September 26, 2020 I dont use it..happy with my free weight..it's a size thing..machines tend to be too big for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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