Buying a treadmill (UK)

Try the site Treadmilldoctor. The review a large number of treadmills.
You can also go to Amazon.com for reviews. I'm currently trying to come
up with the cash for the Smooth 7.1. It about 1500 bucks and has power
folding. It only goes up to 6 min/miles but I figure I'm only limited
to that speed to the extreem winter and extreme summer.

Treadmill Doctor is a good starting point. I can tell you from personal
experience not to buy a Smooth treadmill.

I know 3 different people who bought them and had nothing but problems.

I personally would look into a Landice. That is what I have and I LOVE
it.

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Try the site Treadmilldoctor. The review a large number of

treadmills.

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You can also go to Amazon.com for reviews. I'm currently trying to

come

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up with the cash for the Smooth 7.1. It about 1500 bucks and has

power

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folding. It only goes up to 6 min/miles but I figure I'm only limited
to that speed to the extreem winter and extreme summer.

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I would like to buy a treadmill in the UK (London). Which
brands or models would you recommend? I need a sturdy one,
preferrably one whose engine doesn't break down after a
couple of weeks or so...
Thanks,

Marco

I bought one from John Lewis, it cost about 800 quid and is excellent, just
like the ones in the gymn with programs and displays, HR monitor etc. It
also was one of the few that explicitly states it will take up to something
like 25 stone, rather than the 18 that some of them seem to have

Here it is,
http://www.johnlewis.com/Shopping/Product.aspx?ARA=Sports+%26+Leisure&CAT=Fitness+Equipment&SCT=Exercise+Equipment&PRT=Treadmills&Type=SKU&Id=230178897

Horizon Quantum II HRC Treadmill
795 quid, its very nice, solid and easy to put up, folds away also

The Horizon Quantum II HRC Carbon Series Treadmill combines quality
construction and a continuous duty motor, ensuring this folding treadmill
will keep on running all day if you wish. It has an easy-to-use console with
hand-grip pulse measurement and heart rate control with 2 user-defined and 6
preset programs. Includes a pre-waxed deck minimising maintenance. 2hp DC
electric motor. Speed range 0.8-16 km/h (0.5-10 mph). Powered elevation
range 0 to 10%. Parts guaranteed for 2 years (lifetime for the frame and
motor). Partial self assembly required.

Safety Warning: Before starting a new exercise programme we recommend
you consult your doctor or other professional medical adviser. Click here
for more information

Note: Our delivery team will endeavour to deliver this to the room of
your choice; however because it weighs over 80kg this cannot be guaranteed.

a.. Brand: Horizon

a.. Dimensions: L185 x W84 x H133cm

a.. Display: LED display (including; ¼ mile track with
speed, distance, time, calories, laps, pulse and elevation)

a.. Folding: Yes

a.. Heart rate: via hand-grip pulse measurement and heart
rate control programme

a.. Maximum weight: 136kg

a.. Polar compatible: Yes

a.. Programs: 8

a.. Running surface: L139 x W45cm

a.. Weight: 115kg

Any idea what kind of problems they had? Also did Smooth fix the issue
for them ? I thought they where supposed to have really good customer
service. Bummer, was just about to buy one.

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I would like to buy a treadmill in the UK (London). Which
brands or models would you recommend? I need a sturdy one,
preferrably one whose engine doesn't break down after a
couple of weeks or so...
Thanks,

Marco

I bought one from John Lewis, it cost about 800 quid and is excellent,
just
like the ones in the gymn with programs and displays, HR monitor etc. It
also was one of the few that explicitly states it will take up to
something
like 25 stone, rather than the 18 that some of them seem to have

stone? quid? i didnt know they got the internet in 1890's England.

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Polo?

The one persons came in damaged. They sent him a couple parts and it
still didnt work.

The other persons came in missing holes in the frame. He had to
actually drill the holes just to assemble it. And it was never solid.
He sent it back.

The third person got theirs used it and said they realized it was
anything BUT quality. She came over our house and used our Landice and
loved it. I sent her into the place I got mine and she ended up buying
one.

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I would like to buy a treadmill in the UK (London). Which
brands or models would you recommend? I need a sturdy one,
preferrably one whose engine doesn't break down after a
couple of weeks or so...
Thanks,

Marco

I bought one from John Lewis, it cost about 800 quid and is excellent,
just
like the ones in the gymn with programs and displays, HR monitor etc. It
also was one of the few that explicitly states it will take up to
something
like 25 stone, rather than the 18 that some of them seem to have

stone? quid? i didnt know they got the internet in 1890's England.

I didnt know that people still thought that stone and quid were not commonly
used throughout England (stone) and Yorkshire (quid). You'll find both words
are as commonly used as they ever were, so I would question your sources if
you think otherwise.

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>I would like to buy a treadmill in the UK (London). Which
>brands or models would you recommend? I need a sturdy one,
>preferrably one whose engine doesn't break down after a
>couple of weeks or so...
>Thanks,
>
>Marco
>

I bought one from John Lewis, it cost about 800 quid and is excellent,
just
like the ones in the gymn with programs and displays, HR monitor etc. It
also was one of the few that explicitly states it will take up to
something
like 25 stone, rather than the 18 that some of them seem to have

stone? quid? i didnt know they got the internet in 1890's England.

I didnt know that people still thought that stone and quid were not commonly
used throughout England (stone) and Yorkshire (quid). You'll find both words
are as commonly used as they ever were, so I would question your sources if
you think otherwise.

"Quid" is certainly not limited to Yorkshire. My dad still talks in
hundredweight (8 stone) and bob (a shilling, which is 5p). And horse
racing uses furlongs (I think there are 8 of them to a mile, but not sure).

Ben

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I didnt know that people still thought that stone and quid were not commonly
used throughout England (stone) and Yorkshire (quid).

We know you're all stoned.

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> I would like to buy a treadmill in the UK (London). Which
> brands or models would you recommend? I need a sturdy one,
> preferrably one whose engine doesn't break down after a
> couple of weeks or so...
> Thanks,
>
> Marco
>

I bought one from John Lewis, it cost about 800 quid and is

excellent,

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just
like the ones in the gymn with programs and displays, HR monitor

etc. It

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also was one of the few that explicitly states it will take up to
something
like 25 stone, rather than the 18 that some of them seem to have

stone? quid? i didnt know they got the internet in 1890's England.

I didnt know that people still thought that stone and quid were not

commonly

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used throughout England (stone) and Yorkshire (quid). You'll find

both words

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are as commonly used as they ever were, so I would question your

sources if

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you think otherwise.

oh yea, and we're backward because we dont use the metric system.
that's it, i'm voting we don't save your asses in the next world war.

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> I would like to buy a treadmill in the UK (London). Which
> brands or models would you recommend? I need a sturdy one,
> preferrably one whose engine doesn't break down after a
> couple of weeks or so...
> Thanks,
>
> Marco
>

I bought one from John Lewis, it cost about 800 quid and is

excellent,

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just
like the ones in the gymn with programs and displays, HR monitor

etc. It

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also was one of the few that explicitly states it will take up to
something
like 25 stone, rather than the 18 that some of them seem to have

stone? quid? i didnt know they got the internet in 1890's England.

I didnt know that people still thought that stone and quid were not

commonly

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used throughout England (stone) and Yorkshire (quid). You'll find

both words

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are as commonly used as they ever were, so I would question your

sources if

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you think otherwise.

oh yea, and we're backward because we dont use the metric system.
that's it, i'm voting we don't save your asses in the next world war.

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>>I would like to buy a treadmill in the UK (London). Which
>>brands or models would you recommend? I need a sturdy one,
>>preferrably one whose engine doesn't break down after a
>>couple of weeks or so...
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Marco
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>
>I bought one from John Lewis, it cost about 800 quid and is excellent,
>just
>like the ones in the gymn with programs and displays, HR monitor etc. It
>also was one of the few that explicitly states it will take up to
>something
>like 25 stone, rather than the 18 that some of them seem to have

stone? quid? i didnt know they got the internet in 1890's England.

I didnt know that people still thought that stone and quid were not
commonly
used throughout England (stone) and Yorkshire (quid). You'll find both
words
are as commonly used as they ever were, so I would question your sources
if
you think otherwise.

"Quid" is certainly not limited to Yorkshire. My dad still talks in
hundredweight (8 stone) and bob (a shilling, which is 5p). And horse
racing uses furlongs (I think there are 8 of them to a mile, but not
sure).

Ben

ey up!
for the Americans in here the best way to explain it is that a quid is slang
for a £, like your slang for a $ is a buck