Bowflex 7 Series Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: December 10, 2011
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $1999, Price As Reviewed: $1299, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Heavy treadmill

298lbs. Heavy treadmills are more sturdy.

Good belt and motor combination

3.0HP motor for a 20x60 belt. Average for the price though.

Grip sensors and wireless heart rate monitors included.

Comes with wireless heart rate monitor. Not many treadmills come with this add-on. Complements the 2 heart rate programs.

Fans, quick keys, cushioning, fold-up design

Although expected for the price, these features are designed for your convenience.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Below average warranty

Many treadmills offer lifetime frame and motor warranty. The 7 series only offer 15 and 10 years respectively.

Average speed and incline range

Though 11mph is quite fast and a 12% max incline is okay, other treadmills can offer 12mph and 15% incline.

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Extra Features – 62.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 53.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 61.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 15 20 40 50% Features 15 programs.
Main component Max Speed 10.1 to 11 MPH 40 45 88.89% Speed is adjustable from 0.5 to 11mph.
Main component Max Incline 11.1 to 12.0 25 45 55.56% Incline is adjustable from 0% to 12%.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% 60\" belt length according to Amazon description.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Belt width is 20\".
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Features a 3.0 Horsepower motor.
    Subtotal 1: 176 255 69.02%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Treadmill has no decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% No noise reduction feature stated.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Treadmill has a Strike Zone deck cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill has a folding feature.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% No cooling fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No built-in TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Treadmill doesn\'t support MP3 players.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Console has a space provided for water bottles.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon.com provides a 30-day money back guarantee on its products.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals Yes 7.5 7.5 100% The Bowflex 7 Series has Calorie goals, Distance Goals, and Body Mass Index test based on its catalog.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No user profiles mentioned.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip+Wireless 20 20 100% Has Grip and telemetric heart rate monitors included.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Picture shows quick speed and incline buttons on console.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Time feedback displayed on console.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Distance displayed on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories burned.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features an LCD console.
    Subtotal 2: 140 225 62.22%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 13 to lifetime 20 20 100% Comes with a 15-year frame waranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 7 years to 12 years 20 30 66.67% Manufacturer gives a 10-year motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 2 years 25 60 41.67% Comes with a 2-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Warranty for labor is 1 year.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Tread belt is 2-ply
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 288 to 300 pounds 27.5 40 68.75% Has a weight of 298 lbs (135 kg).
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 288 to 300 pounds 22.5 42.5 52.94% Has a 300lb weight capacity.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Rollers are 2.5\" in diameter.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Rollers are 2.5\" in diameter.
    Subtotal 3 : 155 290 53.45%  
    Overall: 471 770 61.56%