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GinAndTonicOnIt · 25/12/2020 21:25

Anyone?

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ElfIsAnAss · 25/12/2020 21:29

Never seen those before! Fastest speed is 10km an hour but I often sprint finish the last km or 2 of my runs at a faster speed so it would be no good for me. I'd also feel unsafe without the front and arms. Probably ok if you're only walking/jogging though.

countdowntonap · 25/12/2020 21:34

I looked at this when buying a treadmill. The belt is really narrow, and so you could be at easy risk of falling off. Also, if you intend to run rather than walk, 10kmph is pretty slow - and that’s the max speed.

We bought an Everlasting T6 from a local gym tech company advertising on GumTree. £450 delivered and installed, and feels as robots as ones at the gym.

GinAndTonicOnIt · 25/12/2020 21:40

Thanks. We don't really have the room to have one up all the time, ideally after one that can go under the bed or something when not being used. I do want one I can run on though so that puts this one out of the running

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GinAndTonicOnIt · 25/12/2020 21:41

What sort of speed would be ok for a run?

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Dawnlassie · 25/12/2020 21:57

A decent tradmill will not cost under £300. Probably not under £500.

do you not have a pavement to run on?

YourWurstNightmare · 25/12/2020 22:03

I tried a couple of the cheap treadmills and they aren't worth the savings. Narrow belt, cheap motor that gives out or stutters causing risk of fall, low speed. Spend a few more and get a name brand: www.argos.co.uk/product/1483671

ElfIsAnAss · 25/12/2020 22:04

@GinAndTonicOnIt

What sort of speed would be ok for a run?
Really depends on your ability but 10k an hour isn't really pushing it for me. My treadmill goes up to 20km but fastest I can do is 12/12.5.
ElfIsAnAss · 25/12/2020 22:05

@Dawnlassie

A decent tradmill will not cost under £300. Probably not under £500.

do you not have a pavement to run on?

Also agree with this. The cheaper ones will wobble or bounce. I paid £700 for mine and it's sturdy.
GinAndTonicOnIt · 25/12/2020 22:05

@Dawnlassie yes, but I have young children who I legally can't leave home alone to go for a run. Or if the weather is really bad in the few child free hours I do get per week I'd like an alternative.

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GinAndTonicOnIt · 25/12/2020 22:06

@YourWurstNightmare thanks for the link, that one does look good! Have you tried it yourself?

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YourWurstNightmare · 25/12/2020 22:11

[quote GinAndTonicOnIt]@YourWurstNightmare thanks for the link, that one does look good! Have you tried it yourself?[/quote]
I have this one: www.argos.co.uk/product/7610390 It works fine but I wouldn't recommend it as it feels a bit fragile.

A friend has the Reebok and really recommends it.

GinAndTonicOnIt · 25/12/2020 22:15

@YourWurstNightmare thanks! The one you have looks perfect on paper, thanks for letting me know your review though as I know to avoid x

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