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you would have to turn it off using the toggle switch.

sorry to hear that!

We talked about it and ultimately decided to not ding Sole for the service issue. I have been doing this for a long time and can say that most service calls on treadmills happen within the first few days / weeks / months. Things happen, even on the really high end stuff. I try to remember the purpose of these reviews are to tell you how it feels and if it can handle my weight. We really can't test for longevity and reliability.

That is great to know!! I somehow missed that feature.

I believe they do. Thank you for the comments!! We can only sell Life Fitness products in Arizona as there are territorial restrictions in place by Life Fitness. Glad you like the videos!

Thanks! I will check that out, good to know! I don't think that was available when we purchased the one for the review.

That I don't know. If it has FTMS Bluetooth then it would be compatible. I would assume Bowflex would advertise FTMS is it had it.

@@bigguytreadmillreview I think you are correct. Appreciate the response.

Good suggestion, we will look into these other models in the future. They would have to have a 300LB+ weigh limit as that is the purpose of our reviews.

Thanks!

Right on!!! They are outstanding.

Right on, thanks!! The 3G Cardio bike has FTMS Bluetooth and will sync with the Meta Quest headset and all the games, as long as they are VR games like HoloFit.

Can you shove them into the upper display console instead of the mast?

@@bigguytreadmillreview Unfortunately no, there's no give on the cables for room in the upper display console. I finally got them into the mast. Appreciate the reply!

We can certainly look at those models, thanks for the suggestions!

That is great!! Make sure you get it written from the dealer that it has a warranty. Life Fitness can void warranties after a certain period of time if it is unsold.

@@bigguytreadmillreview thanks for the hint.

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Maybe it is still under warranty? Sorry to hear!

We called to the company. They sent us a part to replace which I did but it wasn’t helpful. I’m about to give up. We’ve got it from Amazon on sale 50 percent I believe.

Wow. I have not heard that Johnson will not be covering warranties. Just wow, what BS.

Well, depends on the size of the room Check the dimension of the treadmill and then check the dimensions of your room. Not sure how else to answer.

it is a contact magnetic key that sits right on the yellow part of the lower electronics panel. Watch out review video of the T5 and you will see the cord dangling. You cannot buy a generic one, you will need the exact key for the T5 - they are not interchangeable. I am sure you can get one from Life Fitness directly.

You probably just need to tighten the walking belt - that Life Fitness T5 can easily handle your weight. Look on you tube how to tighten a treadmill belt, should just be a few turns in the back rear rollers.

@@bigguytreadmillreview the life fitness are from my local gyms.. the Nordictrack t 5 series I ordered from home must have a bad motor because I tightened it and it would stop completely.. I went to dicks today and tried out the sole f63 and 85.. might choose the 80

That is rather interesting. Probably just an oversight!

Weird that most of their treadmills say 300

There may still be a few dealers who have inventory. Try FitDir.com (fitness direct San Diego) and there may be a Canadian dealer who has some - Fitness Depot Canada. Rumors fly - small industry. Good luck!

@@bigguytreadmillreview thanks! I ordered one from them on Monday and just heard today that they do not have any left. End up getting a nordictrack t series 5.. small enough that I can move around

That is great - hope you love it.

If this "runaway" belt speed happens on all their F80 Treadmills at higher inclines then we will give this machine a much lower score as it would be a huge safety concern. I am going to check out some other similar units at Dicks Sporting Goods and see if they do the same thing.

@@bigguytreadmillreview Thanks for the reply.......One thing that would add to your review, is to perhaps have a camera angle a bit closer to the display (maybe with a camera boom over your shoulder) so we can see what prompts are on the screen and how to navigate them.....just a thought...

There are. Any high end treadmill (in a home environment) should last 15 years if not more. There are many treadmills with 10+ year parts warranties too.

I like this one.

Oooh I love these types of opportunities. First off, there will be no warranty, be aware of that. Most manufacturers do not allow warranties to transfer. 2nd, get the serial number from the customer and call 3G Cardio - 888-888-7985 - they can tell you the basic history and age. If you can see it in person, turn it to about 4 -5 miles per hour and just listen. A gentle 'bump / bump" noise is normal coming from the seam of the belt going over the front and rear roller. The top of the waking belt should look clean and not scraped. The treadmill itself should sound smooth and consistent. There should not be ticky or clangy sounds. Try the elevation up and down. For the most part, if it looks and sound clean then it is good to go. If this treadmill is over 3 years old, you may be able to ask for a better price. Good luck!

This is a tough one but I would say the plug in ones last longer because they have a less complicated system but... there are other factors to consider. A "self propelled" bike is typically built for commercial environments (less available power sources and they don't want power cords running all over the room presenting a trip hazard) so they may simply be built better. Something to be aware of self gen bikes also is that they need to be rode. If they sit too long then you may find yourself having to buy a new battery /generator / alternator.

@@bigguytreadmillreview thank you. Think I`ll try and save up for a self propelled recumbent.

How do you know the deck is not tightened? There is an adjustment on the side for cushioning, did you try to make it more stiff? Decks bolts typically do not come loose. If you bought it new, I would call the place you purchased it from and ask.

@@bigguytreadmillreview Thank you for your reply! I did call and they need send a tech to put new hardware in the flex decks.

Plug in for sure. Self-gen has more parts and a generator / alternator that needs to be used someone consistently or it can lead to costly repairs. See this all the time. People buy these club self gen machines, don't use it for a while and then it wont power up and need to replace the gen / alternator. Also, self gen is quite a bit noisier.

UK in the house!! 55".... depends on your running style. If you have a consistent gate and don't run like a sloppy drunk, then 55" could be ok. If you run like me, then it would not be ok. Can you try a machine out in a local store that has a 55" in belt just for size comparison?

Right on! Good luck and hope you love it!! 20,000 miles on a Schwinn is incredible. Consider yourself lucky or you were really good and taking care of it!

I do like Spirit and think they make nice products. We will be reviewing the Spirit in our next round. But, I do think the 3G Elite Recumbent bike is better. More comfortable for my big butt, feels better built, better warranty more adjustable. Nothing wrong with the Spirit, I just personally like the 3G more.

Definitely on our list to review in the future!

wow that stinks, sorry to hear!! That is not good.

Whatever happened, did you get it figure out?

Glad you enjoyed it

You're welcome!

I like Life Fitness no matter what . If the RS1 price works for your better then thumbs up! Better than buying a cheaper big box brands. The LF RS1 is still great quality!

Neither the Sole or 3G Cardio create a choppy or jerky feel. Resistance increments are someone similar too. The 3G may be a little smoother especially at the higher resistance but both are great for their respective price. We will be doing some Spirit reviews in the next round - in a few months.

6'4" dog!

Thank you! For anyone who does not go down at least a layer deep in their research, most of these big box brands like Nordic Track seem great. But once you dive in a little bit and get past their advertising then you see the real deal. You are correct in your assessment. Now, I am a bit biased because I have sold the high end brands like Life Fitness and 3G Cardio but I agree with you. When doing any type of research, I think it is important to dig a little deeper to find out facts from fiction (Advertising). Good comments!

Man... for $1099 it may be worth it to check out. There are not a lot of treadmill that have a 400lb weight capacity for around a thousand bucks. Just know that if you have an issue, OMA will not be the ones taking care of the problem, it will be an "extended warranty" company so make sure you read the fine print! I would say go for it.

6'4" and full of muscle!!! LOL

That is on our radar for sure! We will most likely review the Spirit in the future.

Great feedback and sorry to hear about the problems with the iFit! That stinks!

They are all magnetic resistance. If I didn't mention those on the other bikes its probably because I was hungry. Most higher end bikes use about the same style components for the internal resistance.

Bodycraft is solid, we sell this brand in our stores too. Bodycraft recently discontinued one of their more popular recumbent models which was a bit of a surprise, that is why we did not do a BC review.

Is it the R200 model??I ask because I came across this model and the price is more in my budget .I am having a hard time deciding between this bike and the 3g cardio bike .The Bodycraft has no reviews that I am aware of.Any help on this model ??

These two bikes have a 18 lb flywheel.Is a heavier weight better like on a spin bike?Which is a better bike in your experience?The Bodycraft or 3g Cardio??

Yeah, the Bodycraft R200 has been discontinued. If you are finding "closeout" pricing then go for it. I do worry a little bit about needing parts 5 years / 7 years down the road. That would be my only concern otherwise, I like Bodycraft.

The flywheel weight does not matter. When you read about that online, that is info from review sites who have no clue what they are talking about. Flywheel weight mattered 40 years ago on those old Tunturi and Schwinn indoor bikes our parents owned (you know, with the little spin resistance dial). The new high end spin bikes use lightweight / high grade components and for the flywheels, lighter is better (and much less wear and tear on the bearings!) And, flywheel weight definitely never mattered on recumbent bikes with free wheel motion. Well, the 3G Cardio Elite RB is a better quality product. Also, considering the Bodycraft R200 is now discontinued that make it easy for me to point you to the 3G. But, if you can find a smoking deal on a closeout Bodycraft R200 then that may give you reason to go in that direction. Bodycraft is a solid brand and not a department store hunk of junk..

Right on!