The beauty of this treadmill is the Power-Folding mechanism not found on other brands. Power folding is where you press a button and the treadmill folds and unfolds itself. No heavy lifting or struggling to lock the deck safely in place.
You also get a very strong, stable base, excellent cushioning, high 15% incline, commercial grade rollers and a heavy unit weight which makes this treadmill a great choice for runners.
So is it right for your workout needs? Here's a quick review to help you decide:
Quick Stats:
Price: $1699 (Sale)
Motor: 2.75 HP
Speed: 0.5-10 MPH
Incline: 0-15%
Treadbelt: 20 x 54"
Folding: Yes - Power Folding
Heart Rate Monitor: Yes - Hand Grip & Wireless Heart Rate Control
Warranty: Lifetime on the Frame and Motor, 5 years on Parts, 1 year on labor
Strengths:
1) Power Folding - This is a feature that is not found on other brands. You just press a button and the treadmill folds and unfolds itself - which is a nice luxury to have. There's no heavy lifting or struggling to lock the deck upright.
2) Commercial Grade Parts and Design - The triple-laminated phenolic deck and 2.5" commercial grade rollers help to extend the life of your treadmill.
Separate base and deck frames – similar to those used in health club treadmills– stabilize the deck for shake-free running. (The heavier unit weight also contributes to the more solid feel of the Smooth 7.1 HR treadmill.)
These things help make the 7.1 very stable. It feels more like you're walking on a solid commercial unit than a home treadmill.
3) Wireless Heart Rate Control - You get both a wireless heart rate control and hand grip pulse monitor. So you can choose which way you want to monitor your heart rate and stay in your target heart rate range.
4) 9 User Profiles & 8 Built-In Programs - Up to nine people can store their age, weight, height, sex and target heart rate. The 8 built in programs include target time, distance and calores: interval incline, speed, and heart rate control programs; and 5K Competition and Weight Loss workouts.
5) Excellent Warranty - The warranty can often tell you about the quality of parts used in construction. A long warranty usually means higher quality construction.
The 7.1 comes with a lifetime warranty on the motor and frame, 5 years on parts and 1 year on labor. This is one of the best warranties at this price point.
Weaknesses:
The belt length is only 54" which is fine for most people. However taller users may want to step up to a longer 60" belt found on the Smooth 7.6 (The 7.6 also has Power-Folding and is an upgrade to the 7.1 model).
Overall Conclusion:
If you're looking for a solid, well-built treadmill with Power-Folding the Smooth 7.1HR is one of the only treadmills on the market that offers this feature. (The only other treadmill is the Smooth 7.6 which is the new upgrade on the 7.1)
The 7.1 also gives you commercial grade construction, 15% incline, wireless heart rate control, advanced console with 9 user profiles, and one of the best warranties on the market.
While taller users may prefer the longer belt on the 7.6 model, the 7.1 is still a great value buy that both runners and walkers will love.
Where To Buy At A Discount:
You can save on the Smooth 7.1HR treadmill by getting it direct from the Manufacturer. They ship faster than other dealers and you can also currently get Free Shipping.
