March 20th, 2009
Spirit Treadmill
Are They Right for You?Spirit treadmills are popular for their innovative products. These treadmills fall in the mid-range price segment. So if want to purchase cheap beginner level treadmills, avoid this brand. But if you’re interested feature rich treadmills, and quite worried about the price tag, then this machine is right for you.
The Company Manufacturing Spirit Treadmills
Spirit was set up in the early 80’s but they began selling fitness equipment only in the latter part of the decade. Initially, they produced all their machines in the U.S., till Dyaco obtained majority stake in the company. Today all treadmills are produced offshore.
Dyaco manufacturers exercise equipment and is located in Taiwan. They also produce Sole treadmills. It has production units in both Taiwan and China.
Dyaco has its independent R&D department, to focus solely on the growth of new and better equipment. Due to this Spirit is popular for their innovative products.
Price Category
Spirit treadmills lie in the mid-priced segment. Their treadmills are presently available at about $1,000 to $2,000. With these prices, you get wonderfully prepared treadmills with long warranties.
Drawbacks…
Spirit should improve the quality of their machines. In order to offer better features while retaining its economical price, Dayco altered good treadmill parts with middling treadmill parts and shifted the manufacturing abroad leading to the fall of their machine’s quality.
Recommendation
Spirit Treadmills are economical, nice looking, with nice features. But till they don’t improve their quality, don’t go for this brand. There are other better treadmills available with far better quality.
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March 20th, 2009
sole treadmill
Is It For you? Sole treadmills are meant for people looking for a life long treadmill at a very economical price. These treadmills offer excellent value for your money. Though regarded as a mid-priced treadmill, its quality, durability and warranty are equivalent to some premium brands.
The Company making Sole Treadmills
Sole is a new entrant in the treadmill industry. They began a few years ago by offering treadmills for rent in hotels. Some years later, hotel rooms throughout the US, including Hilton Hotels, started using Sole for their in room fitness.
Sole treadmills are being manufactured by Dyaco, which has over 20 years of fitness product design and manufacturing experience. It is also the manufacturing company of Spirit treadmills. But unlike Spirit, Sole has excellent components to give users more quality and durability.
Price Category
Sole treadmills lie in the mid price segment. These machines are available at about $1,400- $2,500. But although they lie in the mid-priced treadmill segment, they offer good warranties (30 years on motor and lifetime on deck and frame)that rivals any machine in any price category.
Where Sole should Improve
One aspect Sole can work on is their design. Sole sells high quality treadmills offering good value but their designs are quite elementary. Except that, Sole is a good treadmill to have.
Recommendation
To summarize, buy Sole treadmills as it provides unbeatable quality, durability and warranty. The price you pay will offer you an excellent value for money.
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