Justin’s Treadmill Review

Features—

The Reebok V 6.80 SpaceSaver® Treadmill Features:

• 2.75 CHP Mach Z Drive Motor – Experience expanded power with this quiet, self-cooling drive system. Employing an axial fan, this motor reduces noise as it cools internal components—enhancing your workout environment and extending the motor’s life.
• 20” x 55” Quiet Treadbelt – A vital component of the drive system, this roomy treadbelt is designed to operate more smoothly and quietly than the average treadmill belt.
• Precision Rollers – Better than the standard roller, these precision-machined rollers reduce noise and help the treadmill operate smoothly and quietly.
• 0–10 MPH 1-Touch™ Speed – Instead of tediously scrolling through options, 1-Touch™ speed control allows you to instantly change the speed of the treadmill between 0–10 MPH with the single touch of a button.
• 0% to 10% 1-Touch™ Incline
• The best and most convenient incline adjustment, the patent pending Quick Incline™ allows you to change the incline with the single touch of a button instead of tediously scrolling through options as you would with traditional incline controls.
• Training Zone Indicator – Stay on target and reach your workout goals with this built-in intensity meter, which uses your personal information, combined with the speed and incline of your treadmill, to determine your workout’s level of intensity—displaying the results in a simple, multi-colored light meter.
• AIR TECH™ Impact Reducing Cushioning – Always get the support you need throughout your entire stride with AIRTECH™, the innovative cushioning integrates firmer support zones at the foot-strike and take-off portion of your stride and a softer support zone throughout the rest.
• Club-Design CardioGrip™ 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.
• Intermix™ Acoustic Sound System – Rock your workout with the Intermix Acoustic sound system, which connects your iPod* or MP3 directly to the treadmill’s console, via an audio cable (included), allowing you to play all your favorite music through a premium speaker system.
• Custom Weight Loss Center – Lose weight fast with this customized weight-loss feature that uses your weight, work-out time and your calorie-burn goal to create a customized, body-slimming workout. Choose from 250, 300, 350, 400, 500 or 600 calorie workout programs.
• Custom Workout Center – Make your workouts your own with this Custom Workout Center that allows you pre-set your workout’s time, minimum speed and maximum speed—allowing you to reach your goals while fitting the workout into your schedule, instead of the other way around.
• 6 Aerobic Workouts – Burn calories and shed unwanted pounds with 6 Aerobic workout profiles designed by a Certified Personal Trainer.
• 6 Performance Workouts – These 6 performance workouts automatically adjust the incline and speed of your treadmill giving you the challenge you need to achieve your fitness goals.
• ifit® Workout Card Technology – Lose weight, feel great and improve performance with ifit® interactive workout card technology! Each card is designed by a Certified Personal Trainer and plugs directly into the treadmill’s console, automatically adjusting your speed and incline, while the voice of a personal trainer takes you through each workout. ifit® workout cards come in Wellness, Weight Loss, Circuit Training and Performance categories, giving you the most advanced interactive, result-specific fitness programs (cards not included).
• Blue Solaris™ LED Illumination Control – The very latest in visual technology, the Blue Solaris™ console precisely illuminates the portions of the console being used so you can easily track your workout progress. This console also tracks your speed, time, distance, pulse and calories burned, while allowing you to intuitively navigate through the Custom Workout Center and Customer Weight Loss Center. A ¼ Mile Lap Track is also built into the console.
• SpaceSaver® Design – This treadmill easily folds up to save space. You can place this treadmill in any room of the house without crowding a room.
• 300 LB. Weight Capacity – Able to accommodate weights up to 300 lbs., this sturdy deck withstands heavy use.
• Lifetime Frame, 25-Year Motor Warranty – This incredible warranty guarantees the treadmill frame for life and the motor for 25 years. It also includes 1 year of parts and labor with in-home service.
• Assembled weight – 193 lbs
• Assembled Dimensions (LWH) – 73”x36”63”; Folded: 24”x36”x63”
• *iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., Registered in the U.S. and other countries. Requires iFit® Universal iPod Connector. iPod sold separately.

Price—

Lowest price we could find is currently at Costco for $599. This treadmill debuted at a $1199 MSRP and has steadily fallen since then, and rightfully so.

Commentary—

This is your standard mid-range, consumer treadmill. It lacks the power and belt size of higher end models. This would be a perfect fit for an average user, although anyone who plans (or has future aspirations) of long hard running should look for something with a more powerful motor and larger belt. Speaking of the belt, if you are tall you may want a longer one also – look for a model with 60”.

The Reebok brand is made by Icon Fitness. This is a treadmill that looks cooler than it really is. The warranty is impressive, but real stories from Icon owners seeking service can be scary (google is your friend).