Lifespan TR100 Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: December 11, 2011
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $699, Price As Reviewed: $524, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Affordable price tag

For just $524.99, this treadmill is ideal if you're on a budget but don't expect too much from this budget treadmill.

Has a built-in sound system

The TR100 supports MP3 players but we can't guarantee the sound quality of this budget treadmill. We just have to give credit to the TR100 as not so many treadmills in this price range offer this feature.

Quick keys on nice console

Console looks modern and the quick speed and incline keys gave the TR100 extra points.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Weak motor plus short motor warranty

The 1.5HP motor is not very strong a the short warranty of 5 years may pose potential problems in the future.

Light treadmill

Weighs only 119 lbs. Don't expect this to be sturdy as most likely, it weighs less than its users.

Limited running area

Although designed only for running at 17" x 48", even a user with an average height will find this treadmill a little narrow and has a shorter belt.

Limited programs

Electronic programs aren't that expensive nowadays and 5 programs is just unacceptable even for a cheap treadmill.

Many features lacking

Treadmill doesn't have the following features: incline, fans, cushioning, noise reduction.

No mention belt plies and roller size

These features not mentioned in the product description are some reasons for you to be cautious as these may pose future potential problems.

Basic Components – 23.5% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 54.2% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 33.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 37.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 5 7.5 40 18.75% Five Speed programs.
Main component Max Speed 7.1 to 8 MPH 20 45 44.44% TR100 can go from 0.5 to 8 miles per hour.
Main component Max Incline Below 6% 5 45 11.11% Treadmill has no incline feature.
Main component Belt Length <50" 12.5 40 31.25% Belt length is 48\".
Main component Belt Width 17.0 to 17.4 7.5 40 18.75% Belt width is 17 inches.
Main component Motor Rating 1.26 to 1.5 HP 7.5 45 16.67% Has a 1.5 HP Continuous DutyDrive Motor.
    Subtotal 1: 60 255 23.53%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Has no decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% Does not have a noise reduction feature.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck No 3 15 20% Doesn\'t have cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Amazon states treadmill has a folding feature.
Extra Features Fans No/Not Stated 3 10 30% Treadmill doesn\'t come with fans.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% No built-in TV.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Treadmill comes with audio player support.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder No/Not Stated 5 15 33.33% Bottle holders not stated.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% Amazon gives a 30-day money back guarantee.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Treadmill doesn\'t have Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Treadmill doesn\'t have user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Comes with pulse grips only.
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% Console displays time readout.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Has distance readout on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays calories readout.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Comes with a Blue LCD with simultaneous readouts
    Subtotal 2: 122 225 54.22%  


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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% With a lifetime warranty on frame.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 6 years or less 15 30 50% Motor warranty is 5 years.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 1 year 15 60 25% Comes with a 1-year parts warranty.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Comes with a 1 year labor warranty.
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% No mention of multi-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Has a weight of 119 pounds.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 238 to 250 pounds 12.5 42.5 29.41% Has a maximum weight capacity of 250 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% No mention of roller size.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     No mention of roller size.
    Subtotal 3 : 97.5 290 33.62%  
    Overall: 279.5 770 37.12%