ProForm Quickstart 6.0 Treadmill

This is my fourth treadmill over the past 25 years or so. I still have an older Proform which runs great except for the digital readout. I bought that one from Sears and maintained an extended warranty on it which came in handy since I have worn out a motor and two belts so far. This one was purchased to use at my parents'' house for when I visit.

It is very quiet. The only noise is my feet hitting the belt and I only use it for walking, albeit at a brisk pace. I walk at least two miles a day and often more. The controls are simple and the motor is strong with a good warranty. Time will tell if it is needed. I had to adjust the tension on the belt quite a bit because it felt like it was slipping when it first was turned on.

The decking under the belt is not as cushioned as the older Proform I have at my house and the incline is barely noticeable. I constructed a backrest for my iPad, magazine or book which helps pass the time.

Set up was a breeze. The delivery man put it in the room where I planned to use it and all I had to do was cut open the box, lift up the main bars/console and hand tighten a large knob. Everything was pre-assembled so there was no questioning as to whether it was put together properly.

I would have given this four stars if the price were a little more reasonable but it is a decent treadmill for someone who doesn''t want to go through the hassle of trying to assemble one themselves. I guess I paid for that ultimately.

I was looking for a easily portable treadmill that was not too lacking in extra features (programs, incline, etc.) I have to say this came in much larger than expected and I wouldn''t say it is easily portable. It still takes up a good amount of space when folded vertically (give yourself 3 ft. square) and to fold it flat takes more time than I would want to deal with on a daily per use basis. It does not roll easily on carpet so if you''re planning to move it far, I would suggest keeping it in an area that isn''t carpeted.

My main reason for purchasing this model was the small footprint I expected (and didn''t receive). For the same price, I could have purchased a model with more bells and whistles than this model that also folds into the same space that this one does. To my knowledge there are only 2 treadmills out there that are truly "ultra compact" and this isn''t one of them.

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