Treadmill with 15% Auto Incline - 350 LBS Capacity, 3.5HP Electric Folding Treadmill Up to 10MPH Speed, Running Machine with 20" Wide Tread Belt & LCD Display for Home Use, Bluetooth Speaker

These comments are for the model CTM5104 treadmill. The treadmill arrived well-packaged and in good condition. The box was extra-thick cardboard, with lots of styrofoam and plywood side panel pieces for extra rigidity. The FedEx driver said she was worried about delivery due to the bulk and weight, but she knew she'd have help when she saw that a signature was required.Assembly was trivial and only required a few screws to secure the folding sections in place. The only separate pieces were the two plastic base panels. Tools are included but I used my own.I didn't measure the actual incline before testing the functionality of the unit, but after testing the speed and incline functions, I returned the incline to what the display said was zero. I then noticed that the actual incline seemed higher than zero, and the incline piston had about an inch of unused travel, with no obstructions under the unit, and space apparently available for further decline. I measured the incline geometrically using a carpenter's level and a metric tape measure to get the standard rise-over-run numbers to calculate the slope (incline). The actual incline was 6.1%. This is too much incline for a "zero" setting. To compensate, I place a 2.25-inch high block of wood under the back corners. This block must be long enough to accommodate the forward and backward motion during incline and decline. With this block, and with the incline display at zero, the actual incline was 1.1%, which is acceptable. With or without the block under the back corners, the total range of inclination measured 7.7% across the full display range of 0-15%. (As expected from the math, without the wood block, the actual inclination ranged from 6.1% to 13.8%, i.e., a 7.7% differential. With the block, it ranged from 1.1% to 8.8%.) Also, the actual inclination wasn't linear with the displayed scale, i.e., a 0 to 5% display changed the slope 3% (from 1.1% to 4.1%), 10-15% changed it 2.5%, and 10-15% changed it 2.2%. This might only be an issue if you are using two different treadmills and you want to use the exact same inclination on both.My wife and I use this treadmill for walking, for which the 20-inch wide belt and 48-inch length are perfectly adequate. I like having the convenience of speed and incline controls on the hand arms. The pulse sensor is okay but as the manual states, it's not a medical device; the reading seems to depend a bit on which part of my hand is in contact with the sensors and how tightly I grip the handle.The display is pretty nice, with large numbers for speed and elapsed time. On the lower left, it shows inclination while it's being adjusted, and then shows pulse rate continuously. The lower right shows calories and distance, alternating every 5 seconds. I wish there was a way to select distance for continuous display.The treadmill has been functioning well. We wanted a treadmill with all the basic functions, with no requirement to connect it to the Internet, and this one serves nicely. It arrived with the belt tension and position just fine, so no pre-use adjustments were needed. The unit looks nice, and seems to be very sturdy and robust. The 3 HP motor may be more than we need, but I wanted to have power to spare and not have the motor strain under any use conditions, which will probably give greater lifetime without problems. So other than the incline peculiarity, we are very pleased with this treadmill.

So far everything about this treadmill has been as described and as expected. It looks and feels heavy duty, yet still aesthetically appealing, and has all the top end features needed. Assembly is relatively quick and simple, but this unit is heavy and awkward making it hard to move while still in shipping box. I have found no negatives at this point, it works great, and is very quiet. I like the speed and incline controls located on the hand rails, and the heart rate sensors are ergonomically set for comfortable use while walking or running. I do wish that the cal/distance were separate, and not alternating. I haven’t done a heart rate comparison with an off board monitor yet to check accuracy, but that is next on my checklist.I think this is a quality piece of equipment at a very reasonable price, just wish color wise it was black or a darker gray.

This treadmill works well, but can be tweaked to work better.First the pros: 1. The machine was a breeze to set up. Took about 15 minutes by myself. Unbox it, bring the handles/controls into place, and bolt them tight. As others had said, though, if you're moving it up/down stairs, you'll need 2 (preferably fit) people.2. It is a solid machine. Stays put while in use (and I do sprints during HIIT's).3. Controls are easy to use. The choice of using preset speeds and % Incline is convenient and fast.4. I wanted to get in better shape and lose weight, and this machine is helping me do both.Cons: 1. The heart rate feature is HORRIBLE. Incredibly inaccurate, and awkward to use. The instructions say to grip it for 30 seconds for an accurate reading. At 30 seconds, it read 90 BPM, while my EZON chest strap and watch monitor read 145-150 BPM. At 60 seconds, the treadmill was still 35-40 BPM low. The treadmill monitor is also awkward to use. When you're getting tired, it's easy to miss the grip, and bump the setting for speed or incline instead. Borgusi, if you're reading this, making the side rails longer would help the bumping issue.2. Along the same line, all the machines that I've used at the 2 gyms I've belonged to in the past were able to read your chest strap monitor without the need for using the watch part. This machine does not. Save yourself the aggravation and buy a separate monitor. This way you'll be able to monitor your heart rate without interrupting your workout.3. As others have mentioned, the track does not sit at 0 degrees. It did when it came out of the box, but never again after I used it. I don't care, it technically helps you get a better workout (a tad more resistance), but you'd think with all the feedback about this that the company would fix it. It makes no difference in my routine whatsoever. After walking/jogging at 3-9 degrees (per the controls), being half a bubble off is irrelevant to me.Overall, if you're trying to get in shape, this treadmill will do it. It's a solid machine for the price. I'd recommend getting a separate heart rate monitor to improve your workout, though. After 2 weeks of using the treadmill, I've lost some weight and have better endurance for working around our farm.Late tip: I've been using the treadmill for about 2 months now. I've had to tighten the tread twice, which is probably normal. When I put new belts on the tractor, they have to be tightened as they get broken in, too. An allen wrench is included for this, tells you to check it in the manual, but thought I'd add a note here to remind others. So far I've lost 10 pounds. YAY!

If you are a beginner, then this is definitely for you. This treadmill is very sturdy, good quality. I love the incline on it. It works very well and the noise level is not even loud. Very comfortable and easy to use. Highly recommend. :)