EVO 1 Treadmill (Discontinued)
- Reviewed On: December 01, 2011
- Reviewed By: David Hu
MSRP: $1, Price As Reviewed: $1, Model Year: 2007
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Summary of What The Experts Say
The EVO 1 treadmill received a best buy rating from Consumer Guide in December 2003. This rating however, seems to be based on an older version of the EVO 1. The newer version which is also named EVO 1 has a longer belt at 62 inches versus the original's 54 inches. Experts are especially impressed with the motion detection function of the treadmill which allows the user to adjust speeds by simply moving their hands over the hand rails without pressing any buttons. We should note that this feature is only unique to the EVO brand, not to the EVO 1 treadmill. Experts are also impressed with the lifetime parts warranty (labor is 1 year) that the EVO 1 offers. Experts also suggest buyers take a look at the FX40HR, the FX60HRO or the older FX4-M (which is now called the FX40HR) if you think the EVO 1 is a little pricey.
Summary of What The Users Say
Only one user has inputted their opinion on this treadmill at this point. The user rated this treadmill a 9 and was impressed with the motion controlled speed adjustment function but there was nothing he/she said that is really helpful in our purchasing decision.
What You Should Do
If you are willing to spend over $2500 for a treadmill, you are serious about purchasing a high quality machine. Treadmills that retail in this range can and should withstand a decade or two of regular residential use if properly maintained. But I think the question you want answered is whether the EVO 1 is of a high enough quality to justify it being priced above $2500.
Although the EVO 1 is a decent treadmill, it would seem that at the current lowest price of $2799 it is a tad bit expensive. Compare the EVO 1 treadmill to the less expensive EVO FX60HRO and FX40HR and you will see that the EVO 1 is superior in warranty (lifetime vs 5 years parts), longer orthopedic belt (ortho 62 inches vs ortho 60 inches vs non-ortho 54 inches), and slightly better cushioning according to experts. These improvements ended up in a price difference of over $800 and $600 for the FX40HR and the FX60HRO respectively.
The EVO 1 is no doubt a better treadmill than what’s in the FX series. But except for the lifetime parts warranty, the longer belt and the orthopedic nature of the belt just aren’t that important to warrant a $600 to $800 price increase. (An orthopedic belt is only slightly better on your joints but is much more damaging to the treadmill’s longevity.) If you’re intent on getting an EVO for its lifetime parts warranty, we should let you know that anything from Endurance and Landice also come up with a lifetime parts warranty.
Verdict: The EVO1 is a decent treadmill with a not so impressive price especially when you compare it to what’s available down a few price levels within the same brand. We would recommend you take a look at the lower priced FX40HR for a more cost effective alternative. If the FX40HR’s 54 inch belt is not long enough for you, we would recommend the FX60HRO which not only is 60 inches long but also comes with the famed orthopedic belt.
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