nordictrack

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Has anyone ever used nordictrack treadmills and what do you think
about it? I hear it is the best out there.

I have an eliptical trainer by them, and it's almost 3 years old with no
problems. It's get heavy use, sometimes 2 hours a day by two people both near
200lbs, and it's great. On a teadmill, try the Weslo Cardio walk. We got one
for $20 used, and what an awsome machine this is! No motor, YOU do the pushing
just like on the road, and it has three incline settings, minimal electronics.
much less to go wrong.

I purchased a treadmill about a year ago, and talked with several treadmill
techs before making my decision. Some of the higher end Nordictracks are good
machines, but I felt most comfortable going with the Trimline T340. It's been
used about 100 miles per month for 12 months, and we haven't had any problems.
They have a great warranty, a wide (reversable deck), and user defined
programs. The T340 ran $1,350 delivered and setup. The T350 has a few more
programs, and comes with a heart rate monitor for about $1,500, if I remember
correctly. However, my Polar HRM works with the control panel display on the
T340.

Brian

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I purchased a treadmill about a year ago, and talked with several treadmill
techs before making my decision. Some of the higher end Nordictracks are
good
machines, but I felt most comfortable going with the Trimline T340.

That's a baby machine compared to the Nordictrack. No where near the
electronics or features, and it looks like a kiddies toy in comparison.

I don't know enough to say "the best", but I can tell you I love 'em.
My wife and I bought one about 2 years ago, and since that time she's
really gotten into running...so we bought a second one about a month
ago. I don't recall the model number on the older one, but the new one
is the E2500:

http://www.nordictrack.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=153&prrfnbr=743712&cgrfnbr=46526&rootcat=46525

or use this URL:

http://tinyurl.com/5ya42

I like the fact that it has a fan a LOT more than I thought I would.
Also, the deck has a variable "give" to it--there's a dial on the side
you can use to make it more bouncy or more firm...helps on days when
you're sore in the legs/knees and need a little more bounce.
So, yeah, I guess you could say I'm a big fan... (C:

Jim

runner said:

Has anyone ever used nordictrack treadmills and what
do you think about it? I hear it is the best out there.

Check out:
<http://www.treadmilldoctor.com/reviews/nordictrackreviewsindex.htm>

GENERAL INFORMATION - These products are produced by Icon Health and
Fitness. They are the largest retail fitness company. This well-known
brand name is heavy on features and light on construction. Since the
original NordicTrack went bankrupt, this has become another Icon brand
name. The treadmills are beautifully packaged machines and look great
in your home. They have had a flurry of failures including, upper
boards, lower boards, rear endcaps, etc. and they are much more
expensive to repair than a Proform model, another brand made by the same
company.

Looks like the ony NordicTrack they like is the $3299 8600 model. I
found http://www.treadmilldoctor.com essential for *unbiased* reviews
from the people who fix treadmills.

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Quoted message said:

Has anyone ever used nordictrack treadmills and what do you think
about it? I hear it is the best out there.

I have an eliptical trainer by them, and it's almost 3 years old with no
problems.

Me too, two years and no problems. Here's a tip: use vaseline to
lubricate the chrome bars that the handles (handlebars?) slide in and
out of. Otherwise you'll wear those plastic sleeves on the inside to
dust in no time.

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GENERAL INFORMATION - These products are produced by Icon Health and
Fitness. They are the largest retail fitness company. This well-known
brand name is heavy on features and light on construction. Since the
original NordicTrack went bankrupt, this has become another Icon brand
name. The treadmills are beautifully packaged machines and look great
in your home. They have had a flurry of failures including, upper
boards, lower boards, rear endcaps, etc. and they are much more
expensive to repair than a Proform model, another brand made by the same
company.

Looks like the ony NordicTrack they like is the $3299 8600 model. I
found http://www.treadmilldoctor.com essential for *unbiased* reviews
from the people who fix treadmills.

NoedicTrack treadmills suck, but the eliptical trainer is an exceptionally well
made product. It is more of an industrial made, heavy duty machine, while the
others in that price range ($800) are like toys in comparison.

I don't claim to be a treadmill expert, or otherwise, but this is why I
purchased the Trimline T340.

The Trimline T340's frame and drive motor have 30 year warranties. The
stability is outstanding, noise level could be better, it has a 2.0 hp
continuous duty motor, and the deck is 20"X 57".

http://www.hebbindinc.com/treadmills/T350HR_T340.html

The techs that I spoke with (3 of them) all agreed that Icon Fitness
Machines, are in the shop for repairs and/or replacement parts most often. My
choice's in this area were limited, but my first choice was the True 540, and I
decided not to spend that much. I also considered the Image 10.6, Nordictrack
and Proform, which were all in the same price range, as the T340.

The Nordictrack I considered (for a little more money) was originally
purchased for a newly built hotel fitness room, however the franchise inspector
made them replace it, before opening on day one. The inspector said that the
hotel chain corporate office had received too many guest complaints, about the
treadmill not working.

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The Trimline T340's frame and drive motor have 30 year warranties.

However the Weslo cardio-walk has a "forever warranty" on everything. (no
motor)