Hello please help me choose

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goofiman wrote:
> I wanna buy treadmill, and trying to choose between two:

> York Fitness 3901
> http://www.powersport.co.il/ItemImages/269/400X400_YORK%203901.jpg
> 6 hp
> 1-16 mph
> 3 year motor warranty
> 43x120

> or

> Horizon Fitness ID100
> 5.5 hp
> 1-13 mph
> 7-10 years motor warranty (in some stores it says 10 in some 7)
> 41x117

The first has a little larger bed which is nice to have as your running
speed increases.

Noise is important -- others will complain if it is too noisy. Also
noise is a strong indication of wear. It's also nice to be able to
listen to the radio or TV while jogging (headphones are another
possibility). Reading is difficult while jogging, so I don't think a
reading stand is a real benefit.

Having good lubrication on the bed is important to reduce wear and
having a smooth track speed.

It's also important to have shock aborbing features in the bed to
reduce impact on the feet and joints.

Make sure that the slope is adjustable.

--
Ron
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I sell treadmills but not either of these brands.

Either one is more than suitable.

Treadmills can fail if the user exceeds the limits of the machine and
causes the motor to burn out. eg 1 or 2 horse power motors can
sometimes be unsuitable if the user weighs more that 120 kilo or the
user opperates the machine at max speed or inclination for excessive
periods of time.ie run at 16 kph for 3 hours.

Be aware that some maintaince is necessary.

A/The belt will occassionaly need an adjustment, Most users will create
a bias one way or the other. This may mean that an alignment of the
belt will be necessay from time to time.
B/ Once a year or with very heavy use, 6 monthly - silicine spray under
the mat for 15 seconds.
C/ Some treadmill decks can develop squeeks and groans, this usually
easly fixed ( see your manual ) by removing sideboards of deck and re
tightening 4 screws on each side. (about 10 -15 minutes work for the
layperson)

My suggestion is to ask the salesperson to show you the 1/ Motor and
2/ show you how to preform your own maintaince on the machine before
you buy. May be the best machine for you is the one that is easiest
to work on.

My experience says that both those mills would be suitable.

jeff

goofiman wrote:
> I wanna buy treadmill, and trying to choose between two:
>
> York Fitness 3901
> http://www.powersport.co.il/ItemImages/269/400X400_YORK%203901.jpg
> 6 hp
> 1-16 mph
> 3 year motor warranty
> 43x120
>
> or
>
> Horizon Fitness ID100
> 5.5 hp
> 1-13 mph
> 7-10 years motor warranty (in some stores it says 10 in some 7)
> 41x117
>
> Thanks.
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