I've used them and compared to the assault bike, it is a tank. Very solid build. What stinks is that when you stop working, it is quicker to slow down the fan and calorie count. They are also cheaper than the assault bike, require less maintenance because of the belt drive, and are backed by rogue customer service, which I've been pleased with.
I'm looking at the echo bike vs the ski erg right now, but have access to an assault bike throughout the week.