This machine hits all the right notes -- compact, works perfect, stable, easy to use. It's honestly great. Assembly is kind of a pain in the butt (as is any exercise equipment of this size with this many parts). I will say this though -- for the love of God, do NOT try assembling this with the included wrenches. They're toddler sized and the thickness of a quarter -- you'll want to throw yourself off the roof. If you use a socket wrench you'll finish in half the time (3 hours is a good estimate), and you wont have baby wrench dig marks in your palms. I'm serious, get a socket wrench unless you're a masochist.