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Which of these folding treadmills should I go for?

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JMSA · 27/03/2025 21:52

Hi. My teenage daughter has been desperate for a foldaway treadmill for some time. I actually think it would do her physical and mental health a lot of good.
A friend of a friend has offered me to sell hers for £100. It is no longer under warranty but wasn’t used much. And I trust this person. Here is a link to the model she’s selling:
https://dripex.co.uk/collections/treadmills/products/dripex-2-in-1-folding-treadmill

Dripex 2 in 1 Folding Treadmill

Buy On Amazon About this item 【2 IN 1 DUAL MODES FOLDABLE TREADMILL】 Our stylish Dripex 2-in-1 treadmill has two modes to meet your different fitness needs. When the uprights unfold, the treadmill is set as “running mode” with a speed range from 1 km...

https://dripex.co.uk/collections/treadmills/products/dripex-2-in-1-folding-treadmill

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JMSA · 27/03/2025 21:54

Or there’s this brand new one on Amazon for not much more £, but fewer features.
I’m completely new to these, so your input would be invaluable. Thanks!
Dripex Under Desk Treadmill, 2.5HP Walking Pad Treadmill with 6 Shock-absorbing Cushions & Widen Running Belt, Portable Walking Treadmill with Remote Control and LED Display, 1-6km/h, No Assembly

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JMSA · 27/03/2025 21:58

Sorry, the link to the more basic model didn’t work. Here it is.
https://amzn.eu/d/2XP3Xh8

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JMSA · 27/03/2025 22:21

Or if you have a recommendation for a different one at a similar price point, please shout Smile

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Alphabet1spaghetti2 · 27/03/2025 22:36

The basic difference is the first one has the handle bar the second one doesn’t, and the first one has a greater speed range.
I have a folding treadmill. I don’t use the remote or even the Bluetooth feature. But I do use the handle bar as it ‘centers’ you in position. The controls on the handlebar are easy enough to use.
so long as your friends one actually works, I would go for that one. I see no reason to spend more. fwiw I run 100km+ on mine monthly and have it set up in the garage. I’m also short so the smaller treadmill is perfect for me. They are smaller than professional gym machines. My running speed is 10kmph so the second one would be too slow.

SmurfKingdom · 27/03/2025 22:41

If it’s a folding one you really want then check the description and reviews carefully if you’re getting one online. I specifically want a folding one too and almost ordered one on Amazon recently that claimed to be folding but when I read the reviews there were lots of people complaining that it didn’t simply fold, you had to actually dismantle it. I can’t be arsed with unscrewing all the bolts each time 😂

LightOfAThousandStars · 31/05/2025 00:08

OP did you purchase one that you like? I'm looking for something similar.

Yorkshiremum80 · 11/06/2025 19:13

We've just ordered one. We found a lot had quite short running belts, ideally if you are running you want it to be about 150cm long unless you are quite short. Also some that fold don't fold completely flat so they still take up a lot of floor space. We went for the JTX Sunrise XL and are very happy with it.

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