Reading a lot of reviews on Amazon on various models but not looking to spend more than $500, will get what I pay most likely but just want to run mostly.
http://www.amazon.com/Weslo-Cadence-...4298809&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Merit-Fitness-...4298809&sr=1-8
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03-08-2014, 09:14 AM #1I just want to pew pew
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A decent treadmill without breaking the bank?
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03-08-2014, 09:29 AM #226.2
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Your better off looking on craigslist for brands such as precor, true, landice, and star trac.
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03-08-2014, 01:44 PM #3Unregistered User
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look up Absolute Fitness Solutions in York PA. They refurbish commercial machines, no idea if any are in your price range but that's where I would start.
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03-08-2014, 02:12 PM #4York Man
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Those are crap. You will have to buy used to get anything of quality. Look for a Sole F63 or F80. Unlike other types of fitness equipment, consumer grade gear rarely is a match for commercial grade. You're either paying $500-1000 for a good used consumer quality treadmill, or you're going to have pay $2,000 or so for a good commercial grade treadmill. The difference in price matches the difference in the ride. Whichever treadmill you buy, if you buy used, look for the manual online so you can see how to read that particular model's screen for number of hours operated and distance travelled.Originally Posted by Vayne
You need a good rack, a bench, and a 300-lb Olympic weight set. Now, what was your question?
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03-08-2014, 08:10 PM #5I just want to pew pew
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Reading some reviews the F63 has some problems. F60 seems a bit better.
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03-09-2014, 03:28 AM #6York Man
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No, it's not. But by all means, buy the cheap one new, because that's what you want to do.Originally Posted by Vayne
You need a good rack, a bench, and a 300-lb Olympic weight set. Now, what was your question?
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03-09-2014, 03:40 AM #726.2
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Where are you located OP?
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03-09-2014, 08:20 AM #8Registered User
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Correct. And you have to be careful with reviews. The F63 has larger rollers and a stronger motor than the F60. The F80 would be a better choice if going with a Sole, which is not a bad tread. My preference would be to find a refurbed Landice, Precor, LF, Cybex or Matrix but that would still be beyond his budget.Originally Posted by AttyGuy
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03-11-2014, 07:53 AM #9
If you can stretch your budget, something like this would be good
csmfitness.com/Treadmill/StarTracProS.html
Assuming you're within driving distance of So Cal or Georgia. Even if you're not, I would still hold out for a good used commercial unit rather than a new home consumer grade one
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03-11-2014, 11:24 AM #10Bootless Errand
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Seriously, any $500 treadmill you buy you're going to pound into dust in short order. Just don't bother.Originally Posted by Vayne
Better to just keep the money, buy a decent pair of running shoes, and run outdoors.No brain, no gain.
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