At its core, the ElliptiGO 8C is a fitness device that emulates running outdoors without the associated impact. Many different names for the product have emerged recently, including elliptical exercise cycle, stand-up bike, mobile elliptical trainer, mobile cross-trainer, and outdoor elliptical trainer. Regardless of the moniker, there are four fundamental attributes of an elliptical bicycle:
It is used outdoors
It has two wheels
It is propelled by an elliptical motion that emulates running
It performs similarly to a conventional road bike in terms of speed and handling