Trupace M100 Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: April 06, 2012
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $1199, Price As Reviewed: $499, Model Year: 2012

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Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Affordable treadmill

If you're looking for a budget treadmill you intend to use from time to time, the M100 will be a very good choice because of its affordable price tag of just $449.

2.0 HP motor

A 2.0HP motor is something a $449 treadmill can be proud of. Many treadmills in this price range only feature 1.6HP to 1.9HP motors. It's sufficient enough to power the 16" x 50" belt.

10MPH max speed and 12 incline levels

Considering the price of the M100, a 10MPH max speed and 12 levels of incline counts among its strengths since not many treadmills priced below $500 offer this speed and incline combo.

Contact heart rate monitor

The M100 features an integrated heart rate sensor for you to monitor your performance and maximize results. You get to burn more calories when you keep your heart rate pumping at a certain specified level.

Folding feature, cushioning, quick speed and incline buttons on handrails

These features may be common for many treadmills but put together, they can be considered as one strength especially for a $449 treadmill.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Limited belt space at 16" x 50"

The M100's belt space is very limited at 16" x 50". This is below average than what's ideal but you can see that the affordable price has its downside and in this case, the belt space is among the components that suffers.

Poor overall warranty with questionable quality

This treadmill comes with just a 5-year motor warranty and gives just 90 days on parts and labor. With a warranty so short like this, you can't help but question its quality especially when the machine is very light at 130lbs and with rollers measuring just 2 inches in diameter. We're not really sure if it can hold up to a 225lb weight capacity.

Basic Components – 43.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 62.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 24.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 43.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 13 18 40 45% 13 Challenging Programs
Main component Max Speed 9.1 to 10 MPH 35 45 77.78% Maximum speed is up to 10 mph.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Has 12 levels of incline.
Main component Belt Length 50-50.9" 15 40 37.5% Belt is 50\" long.
Main component Belt Width 16.0 to 16.4 2.5 40 6.25% Belt is 16\".
Main component Motor Rating 1.76 to 2.0 HP 15 45 33.33% Powerful 2.0 HP Motor
    Subtotal 1: 110.5 255 43.33%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Decline feature not stated.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% Quiet, Durable Continuous Duty Motor
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% TruRide cushioning system
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% TruDrop Folding Frame
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Doesn\'t have fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No TV feature.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% No sound system.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Comes with convenient holder for intense workouts.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Manufacturer gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% None mentioned in product description.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Doesn\'t have user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Wireless 10 20 50% Comes with wireless chest strap only.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Quick change buttons let you quickly and easily change your speed and incline.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Display is easy to read and tracks your speed, time, distance, pulse and calories burned.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Display is easy to read and tracks your speed, time, distance, pulse and calories burned.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Display is easy to read and tracks your speed, time, distance, pulse and calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Blue back light LCD display
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Comes with Handrail Speed Adjustment
    Subtotal 2: 141 225 62.67%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 6 years or less 10 20 50% Frame warranty not mentioned but has 90days on parts.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 6 years or less 15 30 50% Motor warranty is 5 years.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Has 90 days on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Labor warranty is 90 days.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Belt plies not stated.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Weighs 130lbs.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity less than 225 pounds 7.5 42.5 17.65% 225lbs
Quality and reliability Rollers 2" 10 22.5 44.44% Comes with 2\" rollers.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Comes with 2\" rollers.
    Subtotal 3 : 70 290 24.14%  
    Overall: 321.5 770 43.38%