Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer

The new Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer is one of the successors of the test winner CTR1 (Stiftung Warentest 1/2003) in the category of crosstrainer-ergometer. The precise wattage thanks to a fully-electronical induction brake system which is independent of speed is lined with an individual test protocol. The Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer is also equiped with an optimized drive and bearing technology - all rotating joints have double ball-bearings and guarantee a constant and joint-gentle, elliptical course of motion.

The easy-to-use training pc of the Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer allows an optimally dosable crosstraining using the stored watt-controlled and pulse-controlled training programs. The stored profiles are exchangeable via a pc interface.

• "Crosstrainer with quient run and good biomechanics - great precision of indication" - that's the result of the Stiftung-Warentest !
• Model 2012
  The model year describes the current model of the respective season beginning in autumn of previous year. The descriptions are not absolutely based upon a change in product or year of production.
• Techincal information - Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer:
  • Braking system: electromagnetic induction brake
  • output: 25 - 400 W (Adjustable in increments starting from 5 Watt)
  • RPM-independent resistance control
  • Balance mass according to the manufacturer: 22 kg
  • Balance mass according to the standard of Tiedje: 22 kg
    When you compare the products, please mind that some manufacturers define differently the balance mass of their crosstrainers. Therefore, the indications can vary among each other. Besides the weights of flywheel, pulley, and caryying wheel respectively cross and blank discs (levelling discs), the indications of balance mass of some manufacturers consider additionally the weights of pedal arms, handle bars, and other parts. This is dubious in our opinion. We define the balance mass as "total weight of flywheel, pulley, carrying wheel respectively cross and blanc discs", which form the rear balance unit.

    Balance mass according to the manufacturer: 22 kg

    Balance mass according to the standard of Tiedje: 22 kg, of it

    • Flywheel: 10kg
    • Pulley: 5kg
    • Carrying wheel: 7kg

    Aspects which are not included in valuation according to the standard of Tiedje:

    • Grip bars (R+L): Not specified by the manufacturer
    • Pedal arm (R+L): Not specified by the manufacturer
    • Other parts: Not specified by the manufacturer

    
  • Gear ratio: 1:11
  • Stride length: 39 cm
  • Stride height: 20 cm , Stride width: 18 cm
  • adjustable footplates , ball-bearing mounted joints
  • Distance to the ground: max. 36 cm
• Computer - Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer:
  • Levels of resistance: 76
  • Display: duration, distance, speed, watts, RPM, calories, heart rate
  • Display of exercise profiles via LCD
  • Exercise programmes in total: 8 , of which heart rate controlled: 1
• Features - Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer:
  • heart rate measurement: hand pulse sensors + earclip + chest strap (optional, sold separately)
  • Chest strap for the telemetric measurement of the heart rate optional, sold separately
  • PC interface
  • Power supply: mains adaptor
  • Extras: Transport wheels,
• Average values at end of training for pulse, speed, cadence and performance in watts
• Presetting options: performance, time, energy consumption, distance, optimal heart rate zone, upper pulse limit, program
• Training pulse with percentage of preset upper pulse limit
• Recovery heart rate with fitness level evaluation
• The Stiftung-Warentest evaluated the Kettler Crosstrainer CTR3 the test winner with its quality opinion "gut (good 1.9)" in its number 02/2011.
• Target zone training (FAT/FIT/MANUAL)
• 6 freely scaleable programs
• Move forward and backward to effect different muscle groups
• Ergonomic handles for upper body training; additional handle with hand pulse sensors
• Max. user-weight - Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer: 150 kg
• Dimensions set-up - Kettler CTR3 Crosstrainer Ergometer: (L) 145 cm x (B) 53 cm x (H) 152 cm
  
• Made in Germany