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by Jesslyn Cummings
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Updated: March 12, 2006

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Don't buy it if...

Don't buy it if...

  • the motor is not quiet and smooth while running at your top speed
  • the motor is not quiet and smooth when walking very slowly
  • the belt does not move smoothly at all speeds or it skips, slips, or slides off the center of the treadmill
  • the belt and/or deck do not accommodate your size or stride (both running and walking)comfortably
  • it does not feel stable, including when inclined
  • the controls are not easy-to-use while running.
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