Buying a treadmill: Which is the best?

This one seems to fit the original poster's requirements

http://amzn.to/2hKtoIs

Thanks. I only expect to use the machine on fairly rare occasions, so it won't receive a ton of mileage on it. I did end up purchasing a treadmill that got excellent reviews and was on sale for $1100, so we'll see (Nordictrack Commercial 2950)

I had a Sole, it went through 7 decks in under three years before the board went. Warranty ended so I junked it.

Got a Nordic Track 1750 commercial. Again, something like six decks and two belts bit in 18 months. Plus power button, speed sensor, drive belt, and motor. When the board went, they deflated it a lemon and have me a refund. Several friends bought them on the same sale, all who seriously used them had issues.

I'm up to almost three years on another $1500 brand, can't honestly remember which. As long as I keep the console wrapped in Saran wrap it is okay other than continuously trying to keep the safety key working.

I run a ton of miles on the treadmill so I test them. To those who say "run outside", get off your high horse. Go have a few young kids, get a good job, acne soon you are running whenever you can, often when you have top stay in and watch the kids or at night when it may not be safe where you live. It's not weather that keeps me in.

For a serious runner I would look no lower than a Landicentury or used Woodway.

If I was a homeowner, I'd get a remanufactured commercial mill for like 25% of the cost of the original: 4HP motor or better. There's such a big difference between home, low range commercial, and good commercial mils. It's worth it paying for more.

The only problem is you need an unused 20 amp circuit for good mills.

That's a good deal. Congratulations. Refurbished? Used? I've seen them for $1800+ on current sales through Nordictrack's site.

Best answer. I bought a powerjog treadmill in London when a corporate gym closed. At the time it was £4000 new (year 2000). I got it for £250.

Mind you, these are very heavy and it took 4 people to shift.

If a second hand one is lightly used then they are great buys. They are designed to be used constantly and so last for ages.

Got it on Ebay, barely used (1 mile logged). They've got another one currently for $1500.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USED-Nordic-Track-Commercial-2950-NTL22115-3yr-Service-Plan-5545-/262695126048

I like the concept of the adjustable console, as for some reason I end up hitting the console with my knuckles (and bloodying them up) on a lot of machines. Hopefully I can lower or raise this one enough to avoid that.

Don't waste your money. I picked up a Weslo cadence g5.9 at an amazon overstock auction website, it was a customer return - no damage, for $40.

All you need is something with a belt that goes round and round, don't worry about all the bells and whistles. Besides, you should only be on this thing occasionally when the weather sucks. Save your pennies for something that matters like hookers and blow.

Hi there!

Just my two cents... I like reading plenty of reviews that compare the equipment and features. Finding a good quality treadmill under $1000 is difficult, but doable. Here is the resource I used when looking for my treadmill:

https://www.treadmillreviews.com/bestbuys/

I bought NordicTrack's commercial 1750, and I L O V E it. But my price range was a tad bit higher. It is still under $1500 and worth taking a look at though:

https://www.nordictrack.com/treadmills/commercial-1750-treadmill

But if you do want to stick to your predetermined budget, then I think the Lifespan TR1200i is a great option. The review resource I gave goes into detail of the best treadmills at various price points.

Best of luck!

My experiences, which go back almost 30 years, don't waste your money on home models, buy a commercial treadmill. After recently breaking my 3rd home model I went back to commercial grade (Landice). I sold my Precor commercial to Judy St Hilaire over 20 years ago and last I heard she was still using it (replaced a belt I think). The bolts holding the rollers on the home models tend to shear and the frame of my last model (NordicTrack) broke in two less than 2 years. You might be able to find a used light commercial (hotel type) model that someone used in their home at a decent price, but otherwise you're looking at $4k and up if new.

runninmama wrote:

Here is the resource I used when looking for my treadmill:

I realize you mean well. However, every single person on LRC knows treadmillreviews.com. It's been around for a while :)

I think you should buy a treadmill with new specifications and features.

https://www.inthemarket.ie/product-category/gym-equipment/treadmills-2/

selenarichard wrote:

I think you should buy a treadmill with new specifications and features.

https://www.inthemarket.ie/product-category/gym-equipment/treadmills-2/

That's a useless link... it's for the UK... I think the OP is in the US.

LOL. My thread on treadmill resurfaces!

I ran on the Nordictrak treamill I bought 4 years ago for the first time in 2 years last week. It got the job done. I only need it when the roads are iced up, so rarely. My family uses it once in a while for light use.