We’ve been using treadmills for quite some time now, and this is our third one, so I’m in a position to make an objective comparison. It’s clear that the manufacturer has put some thought into this product and hasn’t just slapped the brand name onto some random item. There’s a metal handle there that you can hold onto when carrying it. If you are assembling the handrails, they are tightened using the spanner provided, which is held in place by a magnet when inserted. The same key is then used to adjust the belt. It can be stored upright, but the bottom of the belt must be placed against the wall. Which is the opposite of what you would naturally do. Otherwise, you'll end up breaking the power button over time. It offers a good balance between durability and overall weight. The frame is made of metal (neatly welded). The remaining plastic parts. I also like the fact that the top part of the handle is made of plastic. For one thing, it’s lighter, and for another – when you’re wearing sportswear, static electricity builds up and you get a shock when you touch metal. The plastic part at the top doesn't give a shock, but when I touch the metal part now and then, I get a little jolt: D Please note that the adjustment screws are marked with the direction of rotation for tightening and loosening. However, the diagram on the left is the other way round, so instead of tightening, you’ll be loosening it. The length of the belt is mentioned here – and for me (175 cm), it’s absolutely fine, with plenty to spare. The other compact belts tend to be shorter. The width is also OK. A brilliant, simple app – both for statistics and for navigation. There are also various modes that adjust the incline and speed as you walk. The app also includes a step counter. It actually counts the steps (it doesn’t estimate them based on stride length), because when you get off, it doesn’t count them. It counts steps with absolute precision; I tested it with 100 steps and it was spot on. Other details I like:
-The starting point of the treadmill is at a good distance from the handrails – you don’t step on the display, and there’s a bevelled edge so your foot slides smoothly onto the belt
-A detachable metal non-slip holder for a mobile phone or tablet, which is wide enough
- you can turn off the treadmill sounds in the app
- a reasonable cable length The treadmill is admittedly slightly heavier, but if it is to be durable, there is no physical way around this. It’s no fun having to move it around all the time, but my girlfriend can manage it too. It’s a bit of a faff having to tighten and loosen that handle on both sides every time, but it’s actually a simple and durable solution. It draws quite a bit of power, so when you’ve got a TV and, say, a tablet charger plugged into the same socket, it blew our power strip: D For that price, I wouldn’t even consider anything else if you need something compact, durable and with a tilt function. There’s also a more powerful engine than usual (be careful when choosing – on certain online marketplaces, sellers often claim the engine has a higher power output than it actually does once it’s been taken apart). The more powerful engine is great because it lasts longer.
