Justin’s Treadmill Review

Set and reach your workout goals with the EPIC 425 MX, offering a powerful 3.0 CHP commercial-grade motor, One Touch™ controls and Goal Setting Programmability. Now, you can plug in specific workout goals into the treadmill’s console (i.e. the calories you want to burn and the time in which you want to burn them) and the console will automatically alter other aspects of your workout (i.e. your speed) to help you reach them. The 425 MX also comes with full-length ComfortStride™ cushioning, a 350 lb. weight capacity and 12 years of warranty coverage on the motor.

Features:

• 0-12 MPH 1-Touch™ Speed:
  With a speed range of 0-12 MPH, this treadmills features allow you to instantly adjust your speed up or down with the single touch of a button instead of having to tediously scroll through options

• 0% to 12% 1-Touch™ Incline:
  By increasing your incline, you burn calories at a faster rate and also reduce impact on your joints. This treadmill has a 12% incline capability that can be adjusted instantly with the single touch of a button

• 10 Personal Training, 2 Heart Rate and 2 Learn Workouts:
  10 personal trainer workouts automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill, each focusing on an aerobic, weight loss or performance goal. 2 heart rate workouts help you stay in your target heart rate zone by increasing or lowering the speed when you need to raise or lower your heart rate. 2 learn workouts give you the ability to create and customize a workout and then save it for future use.

• ClearView™ Backlit Display:
  Perfectly clear and easy to read, the ClearView™ display has a 180 degree viewing angle so no matter how tall or short you are, you can always keep track of your workout progress. Also includes a 10×20 workout matrix that displays your workout graphically.

• ComfortStride™ Impact Reducing Cushioning:
  Protect your joints throughout your entire stride, while maximizing your comfort with this full-length cushion

• SpaceSaver® with EasyDrop Shock:
  To make using the SpaceSaver® feature easier to use, this treadmill features a drop shock that slowly lowers the treadmill deck after it has been folded for storage so you don’t have to bend over and do it yourself

• 3.0 CHP Commercial Odyssey II™ Motor
  With more power than an ordinary motor, the commercial-grade Odyssey II™ motor uses direct cooling, a self-cooling process that extends the motor’s life and allows you to exercise for longer periods of time. The Odyssey II™ is also spin-balanced, making it one of our smoothest, quietest motors to date

• 12-Year Motor Warranty:
  The 425 MX features an impressive lifetime frame warranty, 12-year motor warranty and 1 year of parts and labor

• Easy lift Shock

Specifications:

• 20" x 60" Commercial Tread belt:
  This heavy-duty, 2-ply commercial grade treadmill belt is designed to operate more quietly than a normal tread belt – just one more vital component of a balanced drive system

• 350 lb. Weight Capacity Deck:
  Now able to accommodate weights up to 350 lbs., this sturdy new deck is our strongest to date and can withstand the heaviest of use

• 2.5" Precision Machines Rollers:
  Better than the standard roller, these precision-machined rollers reduce noise and help the treadmill operate smoothly and quietly

• Dual-Grip PowerPulse™ Heart Rate Monitor:
  Make the most out of every workout by monitoring your heart rate with these sensors that are built into the handlebars, ensuring you’re always in the right training zone for your goals

• Assembly Required

 

Justin’s Commentary:

This is high-end treadmill that is knocking on the door of higher-end (and twice as expensive) commercial models. It has a powerful motor and large running deck to accommodate even the tallest and most serious of runners. This treadmill is one of the best deals for a good quality treadmill I have seen in awhile – Epic has a reputation for making a quality treadmill and is the supplier for many commercial outlets. With a top speed of 12 MPH (most top out at 10) you can really run like a maniac if you want. The run is smooth and quiet – very comparable to much higher end treadmills.

Real World Pricing:

Look for this as cheap as $800 at warehouse stores that rhyme with Bostco.