Best Treadmills under $2000 ... Sole or Smooth ?

by Simon 4 Replies latest social physical

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  Simon

  We want to get a treadmill and after reading up on them have decided that the Wall*Mart / Canadian Tire type cheapo ones are probably false economy so want to get something a bit better but under $2000

  I've been reading good reviews on both Sole and Smooth brands but don't know if this is just good internet marketing. Has anyone used either of these?

  It would probably be something like a Sole F80, F83 or F85 or a Smooth 6.45M if that helps ...

  We had a pretty good one in the UK that was folding with power-foldup and a good speed and incline (got it on sale at Argos for half-price and sold if for more than we paid when we moved!).
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  Elsewhere

  Find what you like... then go to Craigslist.com.

  I agree... the Walmart models are most likely build so cheap they won't last.

  I also thought about buying one but then decided it would be more cost effective to sign up for a gym membership. (If I don't keep it up I won't be out $1000+ with an eye-sore in the house)
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  drwtsn32

  I agree with Elsewhere... buy a good quality model second-hand. People dump exercise equipment after the novelty wears off; their loss is your gain!
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  megaflower

  My husband is a very good athlete. He runs and does the mile in 4:12. Also ,trains for 5k and 10k runs. We have a Bremshey and its price range is about 1200-1500 us dollares.
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  oompa

  I hate them all!......get good shoes and heavy sweats for winter and GET OUTDOORS!!!