If you are considering a treadmill, and you want
quality and value, I recommend that you look at the Smooth brand. They are a
highly rated treadmill, with an excellent service record.
Smooth treadmills started as a private label, being built by
Key Fitness and Spirit Fitness. Although good machines, it was not until
Smooth started getting their treadmill specifically built in Taiwan that they
emerged as a major player in the treadmill industry.
The Smooth philosophy has been to build quality treadmills
at the lowest prices. Since they are only sold on the Internet you get the
combined advantage of avoiding costly retail charges and state taxes. This
alone can reduce the cost of the treadmill by 20%.
We recommend that you check out their new Smooth 6.25
treadmill. It comes with a 20" x 54" belt, 2.75 continuous dury motor, premium
electronics and heart rate control. The price includes shipping. (See
Smooth 6.25 Treadmill Rating and Review)
In fact, Smooth was the first treadmill company to sell
online. In the process they have perfected the online sales model. All their
treadmills are covered with a 1 year service warranty. That means they will
send a service rep to your house if there is a problem in the course of a
year. When considering purchasing a treadmill the issue of service is
extremely important, particularly if you are buying online. Smooth has an
excellent customers service record.
Smooth Fitness has received a number of recognitions from
numerous third parties. Most important, their treadmills continual get top
ratings from Treadmill Doctor. Within the industry, ratings from the Doctor
are considered valuable. The people behind Treadmill Doctor have worked in the
industry for over 15 years.
In particular they have rated the Smooth 7.1 Pro as a best
buy. Their products have also be highly rated by Consumer Report, About.com,
Consumer Search, Prevention Magazine and Runner's World. See Below.
- Treadmill Doctor - "Best Buy" rating
- Runner's World - Ranked as Top Ten Treadmill
- Prevention Magazine - Called "Best Bargain"
- Epinions.com - Average 4-5 star rating (5 is the highest)
- Bizrate.com - Ranked "Positive" in all categories of
service and product quality.
- ConsumerGuide.com - "Best Buy" rating
- About.com - "Top Pick" - budget treadmilland mid-range
- ConsumerSearch.com - "Best Treadmills"
Treadmill Doctor Review and Rating
The Smooth 7.1 received the "Best Buy" rating for the $1000
- $1,500 category. They stated, "Now with a track record, this power fold
model from Smooth has taken its place at the top of the $1500 range."
Smooth Treadmill start at $999, which includes shipping. For
those looking for a bargain this may appear to be rather expensive, but you
get what you pay for. When you purchase treadmills below a thousand dollars
they generally lack quality parts and have very limited warranties. A
reflection of the treadmill If you want a treadmill that will last for the
duration then I recommend that you check out Smooth.
For more information go to the
Smooth Treadmill Ratings and Review.
