Rank #8 in Best Cross Trainers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the £35 Badge Test
Cowmew Cross Trainer, 8 kg Flywheel, 150 kg Capacity
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Eighth in this guide is the Cowmew cross trainer: an elliptical with a stated 8 kg flywheel, 16 magnetic resistance levels, a 150 kg maximum user weight, and a display the spec table gives as 10 Inches, listed at £212.49.
The complaint this guide makes about its cheaper entries is that the same 6 kg flywheel and the same 100 x 53 x 162 cm frame are sold twice, at £164.99 and £199.99, so £35.00 of that difference buys a badge. The Cowmew is a third price again — £47.50 above the cheaper of those two — and its listing points at hardware instead: 8 kg of flywheel rather than 6 kg, and a stated 150 kg limit. It is less tidy with its own numbers. The 4.4 out of 5 comes from 17 ratings, and sits alongside a breakdown of 67% five-star, 14% four-star, 10% three-star and 9% two-star — percentages that cannot be split into 17 whole ratings, since 9% of 17 is about one and a half machines. Everything on this page is taken from the Cowmew Amazon listing, not from testing we have carried out.
How those 17 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £212.49 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 17 ratings |
| Rating breakdown | 67% 5-star, 14% 4-star, 10% 3-star, 9% 2-star (as listed) |
| Flywheel | 8 kg, precision-balanced, magnetic resistance |
| Maximum user weight | 150 kg |
| Resistance | 16 levels, knob-adjusted |
| Display size | 10 Inches (as listed) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 43 in Cross Trainers |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Firstly the unit was making a lot noise and I wrote a review here saying that unit was making noise and I'd want to return it, the company customer service got in touch immediately after posting review, they were responsive and helpful, tried their best to resolve the issue which unfortunately couldn't be solved, they issued me full refund immediately, I am giving 5 star for the excellent customer service. Hopefully the noise issue I had is only for the particular unit I bought, apart from that product itself is solid, built very strong and to last long, takes very less space.”
Verified purchase“My Exercise machine came in two different boxes and it was easy to assemble even though it looks as if it would to be difficult. It feels sturdy and does not produce much noise when in use. Good value for money”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Cross Trainers 2026: 10 Ranked, and the £35 Badge Test.
Questions people ask
How heavy is the flywheel on the Cowmew cross trainer?
The listing states a precision-balanced 8 kg flywheel paired with a magnetic resistance system, which Cowmew says is quieter than friction resistance systems.
What is the maximum user weight?
150 kg. The figure appears twice in the Cowmew listing — as a 150 kg load capacity in the bullet points and as Maximum Weight Recommendation in the spec table — and the two agree.
How many resistance levels does it have?
16, changed by turning a knob. Cowmew says the range covers beginner to professional levels, with the higher settings providing the challenge.
What size is the display?
The spec table lists Display Size as 10 Inches. The bullet points describe a digital display showing distance, speed, calories, time, mileage and heart rate, but do not repeat the size.
What is behind the 4.4 rating?
It is drawn from 17 ratings. The breakdown shown is 67% at 5 stars, 14% at 4, 10% at 3 and 9% at 2, but those percentages do not divide into 17 whole ratings.
What warranty comes with the Cowmew cross trainer?
A 2 year manufacturer warranty, as listed by Cowmew.
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