Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Bought the treadmill because it was recommended by "The Wirecutter" website. Bought the 4-year protection (because it's a treadmill and IT WILL fall apart). I also opted for the "expert assembly" option. Well, make sure "expert assembly" is available in your area because I tried checking out for an hour before hopping onto Amazon chat (because the final checkout screen would not let me check out). The rep didn't say this to me but I later found out (through my own research) that this was the case. I bring this up because YOU WILL NEED 2 PEOPLE to put this together. It is heavy, there are a lot of parts and it will take you a while. I see there are reviews claiming you can do this on your own, sure, but it will not be easy. I would not recommend doing that. The treadmill itself? It's great. It's comparable (if not better) to most treadmills I've used at the gym. Incline & Speed go up to 10. It's less noisy than a friend's NordicTrack (& his cost twice as much)! It's easy to wipe down & when you are done, you can store it away (the belt folds up). Let me tell you, nothing beats being able to run at home (while reading or watching TV). And then being able to just jump into the shower right after? Priceless. I've been using this for less than a month so take my review only with a grain of salt. I will keep updating as "developments" occur. UPDATE: 04/19/2018 It's been ~4 months. I love this thing! All throughout the winter, I was able to run 2 - 4 times each week without having to drive anywhere or freeze outside. Considering the price of gym memberships, this thing has already paid for itself. I thought I would have to clean it a lot, but it's actually not a stain magnet (like, at all). Make sure and get and equipment mat with this because I don't know about you, but I live in an older house and sometimes, it really can shake things up. With the equipment mat, it's not so bad, but still noticeable. All-in-all, regardless of how new your home is, my advice is to always put some padding underneath exercise equipment--especially a treadmill. I have used the incline a few times and change speeds quite frequently as I am running; it is running just as well as the day I bought it. Will continue with updates as they occur. UPDATE: 10/14/2018 Almost a year in. I run about 2-3 times a week, 15-30 minutes. It's still working great. I really cannot complain. I have already made my money back on this item from what I have saved by NOT having to go to the gym. Will continue to post updates. UPDATE: 12/12/2018 Well, it's been a year. I don't clean the machine as often as I should but it doesn't affect the performance. I would say it's a little more squeaky than when I first bought it. I am still running on it 2-3 times per week for 20-30 minutes. I have not tested out the AUX port or the built-in speakers but the machine runs extremely well. I have not had any technical issues or hardware problems. Honestly, one of my best purchases of 2017. If I ever need to purchase another treadmill, I will most likely be purchasing the current model of this version. It's simple (but not too basic) and does what it needs to do well. I cannot fathom having to go out to the gym in the cold. As with all treadmills, I will re-iterate that it was not easy to setup but it's also one of those things where, once it is setup, it is wonderful (assuming you don't have to move it to another room). At the same time, did I mention you are able to lift the belt for storage? I have yet to do that but it's a nice extra feature. Literally, I cannot complain. I will continue posting updates. UPDATE: 06/30/2019 It's squeaking a lot more than it used to, but I expected this--it's been 1.5 years! Treadmill still runs great and I am using it 2-4 times per week. I still have not tested the AUX port. I JUST tried out the folding feature the other day, out of curiosity, (where the steel frame folds up, to save space) and it's excellent. Still stand by my statement: this was my best purchase of 2017. Will continue posting updates. UPDATE: 04/26/2020 This unit went through a move to a new location. It sat on the back of a truck and went to a different location. Since I know nothing about disassembling and putting things back together, I kept it as one piece. We had to remove the little lever that you can use to hold up the belt (it would not fit through the doorway, even after we removed the door--though, you may not run into this problem). I've now set it up in the garage at the new place, and though the belt shifted a little to the left (something I am able to adjust) everything else is fine. There are a few minor scratches on the item, but that came with the move. It is still doing what I need it to do and I cannot complain. Excellent treadmill purchase that, at this point, has more than paid for itself. UPDATE: 11/03/2021 It still works, and I use it all the time! I had to oil it once or twice, I think, since I have gotten it. Is it a bit more squeaky now, than it was ~4 years ago, absolutely! And I expected this. I do have to note that I used to run on a base incline of 1 (instead of 0) but now had to up it to 2 because if I run on 1, the running mat area is a little too wobbly and it feels like I am running on an oil slick. I assume this is because it has stretched a bit over time and use. Increasing the incline seems to make it more taut, so that is what I have been doing now. But yes, this still stands as one of my greatest investments of all time! Absolutely no regrets, whatsoever.