BOWFLEX JUST LIKE THE ONES IN GOLD'S OR BALLY'S GYM...
MULAN_2003 (APO AE, US ARMY)
For the price, it's outstanding. I based my decision off the already listed reviews for this item (THANK YOU AMAZON FELLOW CUSTOMERS) and the lady who said it was delivered to your threshold and that's it. That's right in the doorway. I followed the advise exact. I opened the box. First you take up the two smaller pieces and all the plastic hand guards and end pieces. Then the one thing I did differently is when it came to the base (which is the piece that weighs about 200 lbs), I enlisted the help of three other people (so two on each side) and it was very easy. So you don't need to hire any moving company or installation crew if you have some friends to help you on delivery day.
The rest of the set up was very easy (by following the instruction book). Total time was no more than 45 minutes as long as you have no issues like the one I mention at the end of this paragraph. Now there is one small thing that was confusing, it calls for 22 one of type of screw and your package only has 18. The instructions must be made for setting up the BOWFLEX 5 or 7 treadmill because all of the screws worked out perfectly. I was not short any screws. So no need to panic when you read the instructions and see the screw count doesn't match. OH AND DON'T REMOVE THE WIRE/STRING THAT IS CLIPPED INSIDE LEFT BAR. THE WIRE IS TO HELP YOU PULL/GUIDE THE WIRE CONNECTION to the console/control. I TOOK IT OFF IN THE BEGINNING AND I SPENT PROBABLY 30 MINUTES TRYING TO PUT IT BACK IN!
One last note, the handrails on this treadmill are shorter than what you would find at the commercial ones in the gym. THAT is the only downside, not a big deal for me but something you may want to consider if you are someone who likes to hang on to the rail while you walk or run.
The rest of the set up was very easy (by following the instruction book). Total time was no more than 45 minutes as long as you have no issues like the one I mention at the end of this paragraph. Now there is one small thing that was confusing, it calls for 22 one of type of screw and your package only has 18. The instructions must be made for setting up the BOWFLEX 5 or 7 treadmill because all of the screws worked out perfectly. I was not short any screws. So no need to panic when you read the instructions and see the screw count doesn't match. OH AND DON'T REMOVE THE WIRE/STRING THAT IS CLIPPED INSIDE LEFT BAR. THE WIRE IS TO HELP YOU PULL/GUIDE THE WIRE CONNECTION to the console/control. I TOOK IT OFF IN THE BEGINNING AND I SPENT PROBABLY 30 MINUTES TRYING TO PUT IT BACK IN!
One last note, the handrails on this treadmill are shorter than what you would find at the commercial ones in the gym. THAT is the only downside, not a big deal for me but something you may want to consider if you are someone who likes to hang on to the rail while you walk or run.
great for quiet walking
Clarktx (Too Close to Civilization)
I have to say this is a great product. What surprised me, and 4 other people I have shown it to, is how QUIET it is. Sure it hums. But its much quieter than its contemporaries. You can watch TV without headphones, for example, or talk to people, or whatever. Very quiet.
Its great for walking. The deck is a bit short for me to feel comfortable running (I'm 6'1") but my wife has a much shorter stride. But I only walk anyway as explained in the next paragraph.
As a side note, I made a monitor mount, and put a 19" LCD on the front (the three series lacks the center fan, so its ok). Then I put a brace over the handlebars for the keyboard and thus - I type while I walk. or do any other computer related work (anything artistic is impossible, but browsing, email, etc is very easy). I can get in up to 15 miles of walking a day that way. Otherwise, i wouldn't have time to walk. (I office from home, by the way).
Its great for walking. The deck is a bit short for me to feel comfortable running (I'm 6'1") but my wife has a much shorter stride. But I only walk anyway as explained in the next paragraph.
As a side note, I made a monitor mount, and put a 19" LCD on the front (the three series lacks the center fan, so its ok). Then I put a brace over the handlebars for the keyboard and thus - I type while I walk. or do any other computer related work (anything artistic is impossible, but browsing, email, etc is very easy). I can get in up to 15 miles of walking a day that way. Otherwise, i wouldn't have time to walk. (I office from home, by the way).
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