Cybex LCX-425T Treadmill

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

MSRP: $4795, Price As Reviewed: $4555, Model Year: 2011

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Basic Components – 68.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 50.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 68.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 62.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 9 13.5 40 33.75% Treadmill features 9 Standard programs.
Main component Max Speed 10.1 to 11 MPH 40 45 88.89% Speed range is from 0.5 – 11 MPH (0.8 – 17.7 kph
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Treadmill goes from 0 – 15% incline.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% 60 inch belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Belt is 20\" wide.
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Features a 3 HP continuous duty DC Drive motor.
    Subtotal 1: 174.5 255 68.43%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% No decline feature. Incline only.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% No mention of noise reduction features.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Has an Intelligent Suspension (IS3) deck cushioning.
Extra Features Folding No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% Non-folding.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Cooling fans not mentioned.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Doesn\'t have TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% MP3 player support not mentioned.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Image photo shows bottle holder on console.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee - Amazon.com
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% No fitness test mentioned.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% User profiles not supported.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Treadmill has pulse grips
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Quick speed and incline keys not mentioned.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console readout displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Treadmill displays distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Calories burned displayed on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Console features a 7x15 matrix display with LED readouts.
    Subtotal 2: 114 225 50.67%  


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Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Quality and reliability Frame Warranty 7 years to 12 years 15 20 75% Manufacturer gives a 10-year frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 7 years to 12 years 20 30 66.67% Motor warranty not stated but has 7 years on parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 7 years 55 60 91.67% Treadmill has a 7-year parts warranty for residential; 3 years for light consumer warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty less than 1 year 10 60 16.67% Treadmill has a 1 year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Running belt is Two-ply, polyester-backed belt with PVC top coat
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 313 to 325 pounds 32.5 40 81.25% Unit weighs 320 lbs (145 kg).
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Unit can accommodate users up to 350 lbs (159 kg).
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.75" 17.5 22.5 77.78% Rollers size is 2.75 inches.
Quality and reliability Bonus Light Commercial Warranty/Light Commercial Claim Yes 10     Rollers size is 2.75 inches.
    Subtotal 3 : 197.5 290 68.1%  
    Overall: 486 770 62.4%