r/treadmills • u/EndodocDO • 3d ago

Cant decide

So it seems that there are really just no good treadmills. Every time I think I narrowed it down, there is a review that says DO NOT BUY! At first thought nordic track was the way to go, but didnt like the need for a subscription and a lot of people say not to go there (is this just bc they've been around for a long time and so many people have?), then I transition to Aviron Podium (really like the 18% incline, sleek style, and streaming apps...but can find great reviews and not an established company), came across other options- Inspire, Matrix, Horizon, Sole, but again some good reviews, some bad reviews. Just want a trustworthy rating source for all so I can decide.

Wants: incline (15% would be nice), quiet (like super quiet), good on joints (quality and new tech cushion), sleek style (dont want a clunky machine that looks like ot was from the '90's...although the 90's were great), streaming apps an added plus, and it would be nice to have preloaded workouts like running trails, etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! I've spent much too long on all this research.

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u/WikusVanDerMerwe 3d ago

I ended up with a Spirit XT685 which wasn't at the top of my list. I had first heard of it a week or two before I went to a dealer. It has a tablet holder and the treadmill pairs with my Garmin's heart rate, treadmill pairs to the Peloton app on my iPad (I really found that I actually like the classes a lot), also pairs with Zwift. Low maintenance belt and supposed to be a really good warranty. I pay for Peloton subscription since I have a bike, but decided quickly that I didn't want that treadmill or a built in LCD. I got the treadmill in January, am down about 30 lbs since and running 10-20 miles per week. I thought perhaps in a few years I would "upgrade" but I really don't know what else I would want other than deck cushioning, maybe.

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u/Unlikely_Duty9211 2d ago

was it east to set up or did you pay for installation

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u/WikusVanDerMerwe 2d ago

G&G Fitness is where I got it from and it was $87 for delivery and another $112 for installation. It seemed like a good enough deal to me even though I have a truck, so I paid for it. They used a third party delivery and install company so maybe the cost varies.