Feedback on the Nordictrack Commercial 1750 or other treadmills under $1500

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Reviews will skew toward the negative. I've given negative reviews for new refrigerator which is a POS. Had it worked normally I never would have bothered. Same for treadmills...gives people a place to vent.

Any use beyond a couple of weeks ends in disgust.

You need a lightly used commercial quality unit that's come out of some 2%er's home.

Even then, I got on a new treadmill at my gym and it wouldn't let me run faster than a 10 min mile.

hrclinton wrote:

Reviews will skew toward the negative. I've given negative reviews for new refrigerator which is a POS. Had it worked normally I never would have bothered. Same for treadmills...gives people a place to vent.

That is what I was thinking too.

One last bump for anyone who can speak from experience.

Honest reviews can only be found at the TreadMill Doctor. They don't sell treadmills, but service them. Surprisingly, they didn't trash the 1750 Commercial.

https://www.treadmilldoctor.com/nordictrack-commercial-1750-treadmill-review

Our best buy winner in the $1,300 to $1,499 range in 2016! The Commercial 1750 is back with an updated design and additions to the model to help reliability and performance.

A big refresh from one of the best models that NordicTrack has ever made. Can you get a better treadmill? The quick answer is yes, but you will have to pay substantially more for it. A great overall treadmill and one of the best in the $1,500 price point.

des wrote:

hrclinton wrote:

Reviews will skew toward the negative. I've given negative reviews for new refrigerator which is a POS. Had it worked normally I never would have bothered. Same for treadmills...gives people a place to vent.

That is what I was thinking too.

One last bump for anyone who can speak from experience.

My impression is that inexpensive treadmills aren't designed to be run on very much. Remember that most people who buy treadmills don't use them at all after the first few weeks.

My folks had one that they'd walk on maybe twice a week in the toughest winter months and the belt wore out in about a decade. A real rough estimate would be 3miles/walk * 2walks/week * 8 weeks/year * 10years is approximately 500miles. So, order of magnitude, the treadmill lasted about as long as a pair of trainers. Doing 50mpw you could easily put that many miles on the treadmill in a single winter and they'd be harder miles because you'd be running not walking.

$1500 for one winter sounds like a bad deal to me so I haven't bought a treadmill yet. It'd be great if people who have owned and trained on cheap treadmills would weigh in, maybe prove me wrong.

I have the C1750 and have had it for 3 winters now. I have actually liked it and it has performed up to my standard. In the winter, my wife and I use it daily. In the summer we still use it 1-2 times a week. I has held up three years now. The only thing that has "broke on it" is the incline calibration is off a little. .5% is really flat. I use a level to check it every so often. So If you want to run at 1%, then you really have to set it to 1.5%. But other than that, I am pleased with it. The one touch pace buttons are nice for doing workouts.

I do a number of speed workouts ranging from my easy pace of 7:30 down to 5min pace. It holds up as well as the treadmill at the gym. Try to get it on sale if you can. There are usually deals for $250 off or something.

Nordictrack is odd in the fact that each year, they release the same models but call them 2015, 2016,etc. So for some reason, my positive review on their website from 2014 is gone.

If you have more questions about it, let me know.

I purchased a 1750 fall of 2014. Last winter I would run 10-12 miles every morning on it. The only problem I ever had with this was a squeeking noise that was annoying. I had purchased a care plan, and called to have this addressed- they talked me through taking the casing off of the motor and adjusting several screws on a part in there, which did fix it. They then sent me a box of additional hardware for something- not sure why but I didn't need it and they never told me what to do with any of it. No issues there now though.

There are multiple fans, which is nice, but they are way louder than they should be for being small fans.

iFit is a waste of money.

I was able to purchase it directly through Nordic Track for around $1300 using a coupon code.

For the price, I would recommend it.

I've actually been looking at the same exact treadmill. Thanks for posting the thread and to those who have replied. Looks like I'll be taking the plunge.

Just a quick follow up. Does this need a special outlet or can it plug into regular wall outlets? Any problems with it blowing fuses?

iFit is a waste. Dont bother. I have the maintenance plan but have not had to use it. Maybe I should cause I also get a little squeaking.

As far as outlets go, no need for anything special. A normal outlet will do. BUT you might trip the fuse box if you are like my wife who also had plugged in a heater running on high, the projector going, a DVD player running, and a fan. Why she needed a FAN and the heater going, I will never know. And I am not going to get in trouble again asking that question.

So just use one outlet for the treadmill and put nothing else, except a clock or something on the other outlet in junction box. Most outlet junction boxes are wired for 20AMPS and the treadmill will use up about 15 -17 according to the electrician. So he installed another outlet for us on a different fuse so we could have out entertainment stuff and fan and other stuff plugged into that and the treadmill was on its own.

That was long. Sorry.

Great info. Thanks a lot! I think we would probably just put our iPad in the tablet dock for our entertainment.

Another question if you don't mind. How high do you need for a ceiling? I'm 5'11" and we're going to put it in the basement if we get it but the ceiling is kind of low down there. Just wondering how much clearance you feel like you need with the height.

Hello! I understand that this thread is old and perhaps irrelevant, but still would like to express their opinion on the Nordic Track Commercial 1750. As for me, this is a great treadmill. I bought it six months ago and recently found excellent recommendations on this site

. Nordic Track Commercial 1750 allows to measure heart rate during exercise is very important for me. Also, its price is quite accessible, so I chose the treadmill. And I am very happy!

Don't buy new. You can buy gym quality used treadmills on craigslist for just a few hundred dollars. I did this. I got a cybex that probably costs $3000 new for only $400. Gyms replace their treadmills ever 2 or 3 years, and most of the time, those are used by soccer moms walking with their earbuds.

To you, or anyone else wanting feedback on treadmills under $1500...

Ok, so I may be a little biased because I actually have had my NordicTrack 1750 for a while. It's awesome. I walk/run on it about 3-4 times a week. The motor is great, I like the iFit capabilities, and it's all-around been a solid treadmill. But I don't want to give you my opinion only! So here are some other top-rated treadmills in the $1500 or less range:

https://www.treadmillreviews.com/best-treadmill-under-1500/

I've heard awesome things about the ProForm Pro 2000 on that list. It looks like it is rated better than the 1750 by experts. That's something to look into. Especially if you plan to run a lot, the strong motor would be great. Plus it folds up!

I also saw that NordicTrack introduced the C 1650 this year which looks interesting.

https://www.nordictrack.com/c-series-treadmills

. BUT it doesn't compare to the ProForm Pro... which looks like is on sale and cheaper than both the 1650c and 1750. So it's up to you!

Sorry, that's a lot of info, haha but I hope that helps! Good luck to whoever is searching for a treadmill.

I have one...been using it for 2 years on and off.

I’d say happy with it for the $1000 I paid.

It works fine. It does squeak but I just turn up the tv.

I run mainly at 6% and 15% slower speeds... or Fartlek hills.

I have done some faster tempo running on around 10-12mph.. it’s pretty good around 10mph but i think around 11 it’s a bit loud....it’s not as nice as a gym treadmill but does get the job done.

Ifit is a total joke and the touch screen is a waste if you have an iPad or tv.

I’d buy one again and for the money a great Machine.

I will probably upgrade on my next treadmill but not until I kill this one.

I got a Nordictrack c950i and I love it. During the winter when it's dangerous for me to be out on the roads, I stay inside on the treadmill. I've had mine for 2 years 5 months so far. I put about ~500-600 miles per year on it. No issues to report.

Though I do have a maintenance contract on it, and I occasionally call a tech out, just have them check it all out to make sure its in good working order. No parts have been replaced as of yet, just belt deflection adjustments, cleaning and lube.

Biggest failures of treadmills is the belt, bearings, deck, and lastly the motor/electronics just about in that order. Most of the problems according to the tech is the fact that people just take their treadmill out of the box, set it up, and not bother with belt deflection and alignment. Having too tight of a belt, for example, can wreck bearings and burnout the motor from excess friction.

Bought a Sole treadmill. It was between Sole and the 1750. I think the specs on the Sole were better. Maintenance is a breeze- lube when the indicator goes on and lube the bolts if it gets squeaky.

After 1,000s of miles of use over 4 years, the rear roller started to make noise. The replacement was free under the 5 year parts warranty and easy to install- YouTube is great.

It’s a great treadmill though not as quiet & sturdy as a real commercial treadmill at the gym but still very good and better than what one needs at home.