Epic 1000 MX Treadmill (Discontinued)
- Reviewed On: December 01, 2011
- Reviewed By: David Hu
MSRP: $1999, Price As Reviewed: $1999, Model Year: 2007
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Summary of What The Experts Say
The top model from the Epic brand of treadmills receives above average from experts in terms of construction and warranty. Experts have noted that you should also take a look at the Epic 800 MX which is a slightly downgraded version of the Epic 1000 MX. Experts are not so impressed with the price of the 1000MX (and the 800MX as well) citing that better deals can be had at this price from competitors such as Sole Fitness.
Summary of What The Users Say
Users have not commented on the Epic 1000 MX treadmill yet.
What You Should Do
Products from ICON Health and Fitness, the parent company behind the Epic brand of treadmills have reviewed poorly from experts. For the past 5 to 10 years, experts believed the phrase "quality ICON products" does not exist and is in fact, an oxymoron. The wind seems to be shifting on this issue in recent years as several ICON brands have won best buys from experts in the lowest price range. So how does the Epic 1000 MX treadmill fare in this upper middle price range?
Just so so. Although there doesn't seem to be anything inherently wrong about the machine, in comparison to other brands in this price range, the EPIC 1000 MX treadmill just doesn't quite measure up as well. When you’re considering a treadmill that’s just under $2000, there are so many alternatives out there that buying something from ICON just seems downright foolish. Models from brands such as Pacemaster, Evo, Smooth or Sole are much more compelling alternatives.
Verdict: When you're willing to spend close to $2000 before tax on a treadmill, go with a company that hasn't been so hit and miss in the past. Though ICON Health and Fitness’s Epic brand seem to be improving in quality, it’s still too early to risk $2000. We would feel much more comfortable recommending something in this price range a few years down the road when they’ve worked out their quality issues entirely. For now, go with another model in this price range that we have rated 4.0/5.0 or higher.
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