Image Treadmill Review
At first glance a pretty good one, as is usually the case with Icon brands. Well designed and packed full of gadgets and gizmos, Icon brands such as ProForm and HealthRider are feature-packed and attention grabbing. But for me they're generally lacking where it matters with poor warranties, small motors and plastic components that probably won't last. You generally get what you pay for and with Image you need to recognise that the low prices are reflected in the build quality. However, Image does give you more for your money than some of the Icon brands and as such a couple of the models may be worth considering. So how do Image's treadmills rate?
Image Treadmill Review - First Impressions...
Image offers two lines of treadmills - the affordable 'standard' range and a higher priced 'advanced' series.There are all the usual Icon features that you'll find on other Icon brands, such as iFit.com compatibility, MyTracks step counters, ClearView consoles and QuickSpeed controls. For gadget junkies, these treadmills should be right up your street and you can't help but be impressed by how many you get thrown in for what are very attractive and affordable prices on most of the range. Look beyond the image (sorry...) and you're looking at an extremely basic treadmill, especially with the standard models. Ok, at less than $800 you really can't expect commercial quality - and you get nothing like it. Puny motors, small decks, cheap components, no better than average build quality, lousy warranties... But as I said, you do get what you pay for with treadmills. To keep prices low economies have had to be made and corners cut. The advanced models offer a little more and the prices reflect that, retailing for between $800 to around the $2,000 mark. You can expect a better overall package, but you're still only getting a 2.0 HP continuous duty motor and one year parts and labour warranty. If you've $1,000-$2,000 to invest in a treadmill, then check out Sole or Spirit to see what you should be getting in this price range. Looking for the best price on Image treadmills? Let our Treadmill Buying Guide help you.
Image Treadmill Review - So What do we Think...?As a result of our Image treadmill review, we'd conclude that the cheaper models in the range offer better value for money than the advanced range, but I'd steer clear of Image unless you're on a strict budget and are looking for nothing more than a treadmill to walk on.Ignore the advanced models over $1,000 as there are far better choices around. The exception would be the Image Advanced 3000, which is an incline trainer, is very similar to the Nordic Track X5 and is not bad at all. If you're after an incline trainer we'd recommend you check it out at WorkoutWarehouse.com Check out each Image review below for a detailed review of the range coming soon.
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