ProForm is the largest seller of carpets in the world. They focus on cheaper models and sell through wholesalers, chain of large sporting good and home shopping networks. Proform is one of the Icon Fitness. In addition to the sale of fitness equipment, ProForm, Weslo also sell, Nordic Track, Reebok, Image and Health Rider. ProForm together with the other icon brands dominate the sub $ 1,000 market.
We know that ProForm offers an attractive price, with treadmills selling lower$ 400. The question is, are a good value? From a cost point of view, are an excellent value. If the factor of durability and maintenance, their value can be considered.
Why treadmills Proform so popular?
If you compare prices and features, it seems Proform treadmill for an outstanding bargain. Most have many bells and whistles, including built-in TV. It is a appearance that seems to be a great machine, but it isWhat's under the hood, which is more important.
Most of the Proform treadmill with a 90-day warranty on parts and labor come. Well, what do they say about their products? I find it very revealing guarantees treadmill. It seems obvious that companies would offer short-term treadmill guarantees economic components. In contrast, manufacturers that make durable build treadmills that offer extended warranties, like 2-5 years on parts and 1 year labor. AlthoughIt should be noted that ProForm is now offering a 12-15 year warranty on selected models of engine.
Recently I was in a fitness specialty store in Wilmington, NC, and was talking with the person responsible for the operation. Although this particular retailer did not want to sell them often ProForm service. He mentioned the deliberate suspension of service on the Proform treadmill. The problem was solved when a problem is often the owner just got back with the same oranother service problem.
It should be noted that there are literally tens of thousands sold by Proform treadmills each year and most owners are satisfied with their purchase (see reviews for http://www.epinions.com). In addition, Consumer Reports as one of Proform treadmill as "very good" for quality. But it's a numbers game, and other brands, a small percentage have mechanical problems, you can expect that percentage to be higher for the budgetTreadmill. If you use a treadmill at an affordable price, you have the components of the budget, and on average sell more treadmills distribution.
I recommend Proform treadmill for walking and especially moderate use. Their high-end models can probably handle light jogging. But if you want to use the treadmill with a certain frequency, or more users, you can consider other brands in the $ 1,500 + price range.
If your budget is tight, at least in excess of $ 700 to spendfor a ProForm treadmill, and I recommend a few dollars more for an extended warranty. Treadmill repairs can be potentially expensive.
For those who have a limited budget ProForm, the best solution, but as the saying goes: "You pay what you get."