Recomend a good treadmill

[NJRipped]

I see the Keys equipment being sold by all the scammers on craiglist and in the newspaper under "must liquidate" sales. Don't fall for it.

Jesus Christ man! You would think that "Super Jim" is trying to sell used cars! How the hell can you take a website like that seriously. Keys as the best overall treadmill!? Holy shit! That must mean that Daewoo makes the best overall car! It really makes me ill that someone will "smoke and mirror" the uneducated fitness equipment buying population to that extent. Horseshit!

 

[Shallow Hal]

Keys treads are definately not the way to go. I am not really crazy about the idea of buying a tread from a website. Go to a retailer who has a service crew in case you do have problems. That is the other thing about warranties, you want to deal with someone who will respond to your problems quickly. And that means getting a service tech out to you and getting the parts you need quickly.

A piece of equipment could have a lifetime warranty but if it takes three weeks to get it fixed what good does that do.

 

[JKurz1]

How is that new tree climber thing?

 

[Steve The Bluesman]

Can anyone recommend a decent treadmill for under $1000 US.? I weigh between 225 and 255. I'm 6'4" and would be using this for jogging and incline walking.

I've heard that you really can't get a decent treadmill for under 2K but that's not the budget.

I already have a cheap ($350) elliptical that I've got good results from over the past year but I want a treadmill for variety.

Are the refurbished gym models in this price range and are they a good deal?

I have had a POS Wal-Mart treadmill for two years that I paid $399 for with ZERO problems. It goes to 10mph, it inclines, has a timer, and has never broken...$2,000?!?

For perspective, my wife is a marathon runner, and she uses the Wal-Mart Ghetto treadmill when there is snow on the ground.

Here is this years's equivalent version. The mat size and HP are comparable to most others.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...=5151&type=21&dept=4125&path=0:4125:4134:5151

Good luck.


Bluesman

 

[SuperDawgy]

I have had a POS Wal-Mart treadmill for two years that I paid $399 for with ZERO problems. It goes to 10mph, it inclines, has a timer, and has never broken...$2,000?!?

For perspective, my wife is a marathon runner, and she uses the Wal-Mart Ghetto treadmill when there is snow on the ground.

Here is this years's equivalent version. The mat size and HP are comparable to most others.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/prod...=5151&type=21&dept=4125&path=0:4125:4134:5151

Good luck.


Bluesman

Put someone that is 220+ on a Weslo Walmart special treadmill and see how long it lasts. If you've gotten 2 years out of it, consider yourself fortunate and start setting money aside for repair bills over the next two years.

 

[JKurz1]

i want an elliptical for that much!!!!!!!!!

 

[Steve The Bluesman]

Put someone that is 220+ on a Weslo Walmart special treadmill and see how long it lasts. If you've gotten 2 years out of it, consider yourself fortunate and start setting money aside for repair bills over the next two years.

But my wife is 220!! (j/k)

When I researched these things a couple of years ago I discovered that most low and lid level treadmills are built with the same compnents and they just slap different names on them. Mat size, power, warranty, and quietness are the biggest factors, from what I recall. (mine is not quiet, but where it is, it doesn't matter - it still works just like it did on day one - with at least 300 miles on it.)

If one wants to spend a forune, be my guest. If mine breaks, out in the trash it goes, I will just pick up another one...

Later,


Bluesman

 

[SuperDawgy]

But my wife is 220!! (j/k)

When I researched these things a couple of years ago I discovered that most low and lid level treadmills are built with the same compnents and they just slap different names on them. Mat size, power, warranty, and quietness are the biggest factors, from what I recall. (mine is not quiet, but where it is, it doesn't matter - it still works just like it did on day one - with at least 300 miles on it.)

If one wants to spend a forune, be my guest. If mine breaks, out in the trash it goes, I will just pick up another one...

Later,


Bluesman

LMAO, funny stuff bro!

What you said is true to a certain degree. Taking into account that most treadmills that you see in the mass market stores are all made by the same company (Icon fitness). When looking at Nordic-Trak, Weslo, Proform, Reebok and some of the other labels that Icon makes all they do is change the labels and add a few features. When you start shopping for the "good stuff" though it is completely different. I'm not going to bore you with all the technicalities of roller diameter, motor rating and torque capacities, deck materials, belt construction and lift motor ratings. Just understand that in treads...you most definately get what you pay for. If you want a disposable treadmill, shop at Sears. If you want something that will last you for 10+ years and give you minimal problems long the way stick with your specialty dealers.

 

[deltreefitness]

Jkurz, I would NOT recommend Nortictrack. Nothing personal against them, but there's just so many better companies out there you can go with. I'm sure SuperDawgy & Shallow Hal, would agree. Especially, if you are going to shell out $2,500.

I would normally never have thought of Nordic Track - untill I tried some of their other products (other than the ski machine thing). I was nicely surprised by their elliptical offerings. I have this model: http://www.nordictrack.com/cgi-bin/...53&prrfnbr=733180&cgrfnbr=46527&rootcat=46525 It can be had online or @ Sears for around $800.

It is surprisinly very solid. I had to have a powered inclide ramp. It's the only model under 2k that has one. I've had it for about 6 months now and it's used everyday by more than one person. No problems - yet at least. I'm happy. Just a suggestion.

 

[Schutzhund1]

As is stands, I'm putting the Smooth 7.1 at the top of my list. $1500 (including delivery).

I'll look into the Vision but I'm leaning heavily toward the Smooth. I'll be making my purchase within the next month.