Bowflex Treadclimber TC1000 Cardio Machine (Discontinued)

• Reviewed On: December 01, 2011

• Reviewed By: David Hu

MSRP: $900, Price As Reviewed: $900, Model Year: 2007

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Summary of What The Experts Say

Don't buy into the hype which is the Bowflex Treadclimber TC1000. This machine which combines stair stepping, elliptical and a treadmill motion is overpriced as one expert wrote. Experts are also questioning the one year parts warranty which they say is insufficient given the complexity of the machine. A better choice would be a treadmill with a higher than normal incline such as those by NordicTrack (or the Extreme ST7100 which is an alternative that the experts didn't mention in their reviews.)

Summary of What The Users Say

The poor reviews are overwhelming for the Bowflex TC1000. One said the machine was useless and you would be better off getting a treadmill, another said the machine keeps dying after a few minutes of use, and one's machine just died completely. Nautilus (the company behind Bowflex) has a poor track record for customer service and support so when a machine such as the TC1000 exhibits so many initial problems, users are generally not happy. Additional problems mentioned by users include awkward resistance adjustment and the need to constantly oil it.

What You Should Do

Experts and users are in agreement here - don't buy. It's as simple as that. Judging from the prices paid by the users and the prices that it is currently selling for, the price gap is suspicious. Even with a further price drop, you would be better off not buying the machine.

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