I want to add one thing to me earlier post. Some are reporting problems with Lifefitness treadmills. I think there is a huge difference between the professional models that many gyms and higher end hotels buy and the models that sell for $3,000 or less, the home models. The current model of treadmill that Lifefitness sells to gyms/hotels is the "Club Series" and the X model is the one without any bells and whistles. I bought it from ABT who is one of the few retailers that will negotiate on major purchases. If I were buying a treadmill today, I would buy either a new Landice L7 or I would buy a refurbished Lifefitness model. Think about it, there must be hundreds of gyms going bankrupt - so it is a great time to buy good, used equipment
Looking to buy a treadmill for home gym. Advice on which treadmills you liked and didn't like?
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I just bought a True Performance 300. I was also looking at the Landice L7. I ended up buying the True, mostly because a local dealer had it in stock and right now there's a back order on most fitness products. But I also looked a most of the ones you mentioned. I wanted a solid machine that put all the quality into the treadmill, not the electronics/bells and whistles. I can get all that stuff myself (and it will be better that anyone's and it's not tied to the machine). One thing it has, is it connects directly to Zwift running. Not a big deal, any treadmill can by using a footpod.
In the past, I had the Spirit XT685 and it was nice. It is basically the same as the Sole F85 (made by same company). It did me good and I had no complaints. But it is nothing compared to the True. It costs a lot more, but it's worth it -
We've had a Landice L8 for about 17 years. They're like the L7 but a few inches longer, wider, and heavier duty (and a bit more expensive). The lifetime warranty is the real deal. Over the years my wife and I have put at least 500 miles/year on it, and we've had a number of things replaced under warranty (motor, belt, deck, motherboard, wiring harness that was damaged during move, and probably one or two other things I'm forgetting). Parts and labor all fully covered. All we had to pay was the fee for them to come out to the house, which was less than $100. And of course while they were out, they tuned up the stuff that didn't need repairs. So even though it was one of the more expensive options when we got it, it has paid off over the long run.
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Besides the Spirit XT68 you purchased, which others did you try/like? It's such a big decision.
I am considering buying the same one you did. My husband is about 300 lbs, and 6'3. I need a tread that will make his walking experience a pleasant one and support him. Thanks you! -
I've had two Nordictrack commercial treadmills. The first one broke 4-5 times. Eventually norditrack replaced it with a heavier duty, non-folding treadmill. The first was a 1750, the second was a 9500? Anyway, the second one looked like a healthclub treadmill, but it broke too. This time it was a bolt in the lifting mechanism. After they fixed it 4-5 more times, they gave me my money back, and never came to pick up the broken treadmill.
I replaced the broken bolt with a higher grade one, and it lasted 5+ years. After that time, the treadmill looked awful. Rusted, etc...but still ran.
We moved, and I replaced it with a used Landice L7. If you have the means , and don't need an IFit life coach, buy the Landice. -
I also have a gym room in my house. This is a very big plus in this pandemic time because you have the opportunity to train home. Recently, I bought a nice folding treadmill after reading this review https://fitnitytreadmill.com/. I advise you also to buy a folding one because you will have more space in your gym. Moreover, you can move it to another room if you want. So, I see only the advantages of owning a folding treadmill. Honestly, to be, I don't use it so often, because I like to go for a run in the park. I use only the weather is bad.
