Re: Need opinions on ProForm treadmills

[EMAIL PROTECTED] (KennyCrox) wrote in
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> I had a ProForm 725 TL (or something similar) from around 1998 through
> 2001 
>>that performed well and had no problems.
> 
> Why don't you still have it?  A "good" treadmill will last 8-12 years.

I sold it when I moved from a 2-bedroom apartment to a 1-bedroom 
apartment in a complex that had a fitness center.

>  
> 
>>I'm in the market for a treadmill but I am surprised, when I read the 
>>newsgroups, to see that most people trash ProForm (and other brands
>>from ICON) treadmills as being low-end and prone to defects.
> 
> ICON makes junk.  ICON makes Weslo, Proform, Nordic Track, Reebok,
> etc.  The majority of their treadmills are what is considered as
> "disposable".  Meaning once you have a problem with them they will
> cost more to repair than buying a new one...which sounds like you
> case.  

Not. I was actually pretty happy with my ProForm.