Monday, February 9, 2009

Is A Key Treadmill A Good Buy?

By Chloe Adisson

Cost and quality are the two major points to consider when planning to get a treadmill. This article will try to explain a particular brand called key treadmill and see if this product has both.

Just like all other things, there is always the good and the bad, the advantages and disadvantages, the pros and cons. Many reviews talk about the key treadmill stating the pros and cons of owning one. At the end of this article, you will be the judge.

The Advantages

The first thing is to have a look at its advantages. You might want to verify these points by doing a research yourself. Here are the advantages of a key treadmill.

- It has the features of high-end treadmills. At first glance you might think it's expensive because of its top of the line features.

- The motor has a 10-year warranty. There are only a few treadmills that have this kind of warranty service. With this offer, this is considered on of the best feature of the key treadmill.

- Prices of key treadmills can come between $1,000 and a little less than $2,500. The more expensive treadmills range between $3000 and $5000.

- Key treadmill is known for its average quality structure and frame.

- Its retail cost is lower since not all parts are made in the U.S.

The cost of a key treadmill is relatively cheap for a product with high-end features. The motor warranty is usually offered by other brands priced at $5000 range. Generally, this equipment brand is not recommended for commercial purposes but for home use only.

The Disadvantages

There are also disadvantages that you may want to consider when planning to buy a treadmill. Here are some of the claims.

- Customer reviews claim that it breaks down often.

- The belt slips and move around often as some customers claim.

- Consumers say that it creates some noise even at slow speed like walking and jogging.

Many of these consumer feedbacks didn't say anything about the frequency of use. These users didn't clearly say if they were using it for commercial use like a gym or hotel. This makes a big difference.

Bottom line is that there will always be an advantage and disadvantage in everything. In the case of a key treadmill, ask first where this product is recommended for use. You may just have your money's worth if you see it this way. - 15683

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