Still Up In The AIR
Written: Jun 15 '06
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Pros: Sturdy, great running platform, power lift works up & down, service tries hard to please
Cons: Noisy, service slow requiring too many calls
The Bottom Line: Good Treadmill compare to others owned or used. If fix noise issue, will be great
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| jdmart's Full Review: Smooth 7.1 Power Folding Treadmill |
Bought 7.1 pro in February. Choose this model over other fold ups because of power fold and customer reviews. While most work well going up, this really works without help going down. I paid extra for installation. Given the weight and my bad back, it was $$$ well spent. Because noise and continuing service issues, my opinion is still up in the air. Had loud intolerable noise from improper adjustment of carbon brush. Took month to get service to home due to mainly problems with their independent service in my area. Fix noise but said carbon brush that was causing problem should be replaced. Now had new whining noise from motor at 3.5 mph & higher. Before service my top walking speed was 4 mph which is consistent with my use of other treadmills. Now was 4.3 mph. Next service visit took about 6 weeks, again with many calls. After that visit replacing carbon brush, motor still noisy & now my top mph speed registers 4.9 mph. If I keep getting service calls, I will be able to break my 5 mph mile record at 15 years old.
On positive side, they are now replacing motor. Service department really tries. They do answer your voice mail messages timely. The machine is sturdy and has everything one can ask for in a treadmill. The power lift works, but still occupies a lot of room. To move it, I will wait to one of my young strong son-in-laws is visiting. The running platform is great. It would appear to handle all types of user. The reading platforms works with magazines, but you have to be creative with hard & soft bound books. If noise is an issue, I would spent the $300-400 more for the 9.15 folding model with the 3hp motor. Assuming the new motor give me a quiet run, I will be a happy camper.
Recommended:
Yes
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