The two materials used for fitness treadmill frames are steel and aluminium. Steel is generally favored in best treadmill applications, because it adds more weight to a treadmill, which results in a machine that does not bounce.
A normal argument for aluminium supports is that it does not rust. However, a properly coated steel frame in a domestic or commercial application should not rust either. Consider this fact; the motor (one of the most important mechanical component) on an electric treadmill is fabricated from steel. What advantage can an aluminium frame have, if the drive motor is steel? Bear in mind that a welded frame will always be stronger, and longer lasting than a bolted frame. See the reviews and comparisons at fitness treadmill. When you are spending over $1000, make sure you are not purchasing a bolted frame treadmill.
Folding Designs
A common mistaken belief is that folding fitness treadmill should be avoided. Why would anyone feel fooled into such misconstrued argument? Folding treadmills offer consumers the choice of having more space when not being used. But, if you are looking for a serious quality manual treadmill and would like folding, then your choices are restricted. Firstly, stand at the side of the treadmill and hold the handrail. Try to shake it from left to right and front to back. The more lateral movement a treadmill has, the more susceptible to breakdown it will have. Remember the number one cause of damage to the computer (monitor) is vibration. When the treadmill vibrates a lot at the top, chances are that the computer will break down, that is if you do not get nauseous first!
Avoid treadmills that fold at the front roller. Meaning that the pivot point is at the front roller. Finally, try to fold the treadmill and see if you are capable of doing it. On occasions the treadmills are so heavy that the folding feature becomes useless.
The guarantee on the frame should be LIFETIME! Do not purchase a treadmill with a frame warranty shorter than 10 years. Should a weld break, it will be in the latter years of the treadmill.
Overall Weight Of The Treadmill
The overall weight of the fitness treadmill should give you some idea about the quality of its components and its frame. In most cases, the more substantial the fitness treadmill the better your chances of getting higher quality components. Consider that MDF weighs more than chip board, larger rollers generally weigh more, steel weighs more than aluminum etc.
A normal argument for aluminium supports is that it does not rust. However, a properly coated steel frame in a domestic or commercial application should not rust either. Consider this fact; the motor (one of the most important mechanical component) on an electric treadmill is fabricated from steel. What advantage can an aluminium frame have, if the drive motor is steel? Bear in mind that a welded frame will always be stronger, and longer lasting than a bolted frame. See the reviews and comparisons at fitness treadmill. When you are spending over $1000, make sure you are not purchasing a bolted frame treadmill.
Folding Designs
A common mistaken belief is that folding fitness treadmill should be avoided. Why would anyone feel fooled into such misconstrued argument? Folding treadmills offer consumers the choice of having more space when not being used. But, if you are looking for a serious quality manual treadmill and would like folding, then your choices are restricted. Firstly, stand at the side of the treadmill and hold the handrail. Try to shake it from left to right and front to back. The more lateral movement a treadmill has, the more susceptible to breakdown it will have. Remember the number one cause of damage to the computer (monitor) is vibration. When the treadmill vibrates a lot at the top, chances are that the computer will break down, that is if you do not get nauseous first!
Avoid treadmills that fold at the front roller. Meaning that the pivot point is at the front roller. Finally, try to fold the treadmill and see if you are capable of doing it. On occasions the treadmills are so heavy that the folding feature becomes useless.
The guarantee on the frame should be LIFETIME! Do not purchase a treadmill with a frame warranty shorter than 10 years. Should a weld break, it will be in the latter years of the treadmill.
Overall Weight Of The Treadmill
The overall weight of the fitness treadmill should give you some idea about the quality of its components and its frame. In most cases, the more substantial the fitness treadmill the better your chances of getting higher quality components. Consider that MDF weighs more than chip board, larger rollers generally weigh more, steel weighs more than aluminum etc.
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