The Truth About True Treadmills
Boy, did I learn a valuable lesson! For about a year now I have
been praising the quality and feel of True treadmills. To even a
seasoned fitness equipment user a true treadmill feels fantastic
with a smooth and quiet workout they provide one of the best
treadmill experiences around. They have even received a number
of positive reviews customers and authorities in the fitness
industry.
The problem I just found out recently was that the True brand
doesn’t use the best treadmill components so although initially
the equipment might perform exceptionally well over time these
parts can break down. The last thing you want is to have to fork
$$$ for large repair bills after the warranty on the machines
run out (1 year warranty for True treadmills).
You see…a lot of the customer reviews come from people who
have had their treadmill for say 3 to 6 months and are happy
with performance. You don’t often see a treadmill review where
the testimonial states they have been using it for 3-5 years. In
the case of True treadmills this might well be the case.
This brings me back to my valuable lesson. You should not
purchase (or recommend) any treadmill without proper research.
Although True treadmills look, feel and perform well initially
in the long run you might have problems with costly repairs. In
the $2,000 and over price range, true treadmills are not cheap.
I personally feel you are better spending you money on a more
durable machine that is less likely to result in costly repairs.
Advantages
The treadmills look and feel fantastic. As I mentioned they are
one of the best machines for comfort and performance.
Disadvantages
At over $2,000 these I feel these machines are over priced. One
of the main concerns for any home gym treadmill is durability
and reliability. At this price I believe there are better
options out there.
Recommendation
I wouldn’t recommend True treadmills. The price and possibility
of costly repairs down the track put me off these machines. If
you don’t mind the price you are better off with a Precor or if
you’re on a tighter budget a Smooth treadmill.
