Lifespan TR3000i-HRC Treadmill

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

MSRP: $1699, Price As Reviewed: $1699, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Amazon.com

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Good belt and motor combination

The 2.75HP motor is slightly above average for the 20" x 56" belt. The motor rating and belt dimensions are average for this price though.

Decent running surface setup with 8 variable density elastomer cushioning

Comes with a 2-ply belt and a 1" deck with adjustable cushioning. It also comes with a 2.5" front rollers and 2" rear rollers.

Handle bar controls

Comes with controls at the handrails and earned binus points in our grading sheet.

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Poor labor warranty

1 year labor warranty is below average for this price. However, treadmill comes with lifetime warranty on frame and motor plus 5 years on parts.

No cooling fan and MP3 support

These 2 features are common in most treadmills even those selling below $1000.

No chest strap

Even if it comes with the wireless receiver, we're expecting treadmills above $1500 to have chest straps included. Treadmill comes only with grips.

No noise reduction feature

Not having or not mentioning any noise reduction feature counts as a weakness.

Basic Components – 68.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 59.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 62.1% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 63.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 15 20 40 50% 15 programs total: 6 Incline, 5 Speed, 2 Custom User, 2 My Zone Heart Rate Control
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Treadmill\'s speed can go from 0.5 to 12 MPH.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Features 15 levels of incline.
Main component Belt Length 56-56.9" 26 40 65% Treadmill features a56\" belt length.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Belt width is 20 inches.
Main component Motor Rating 2.51 to 2.75 HP 24 45 53.33% Treadmill motor is2.75HP Continuous Duty DC.
    Subtotal 1: 175 255 68.63%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% Does not have a decline feature.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor No 3 10 30% No noise reduction feature stated.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% 8 variable density elastomers to offer deck suspension
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Has an EZ-Drop folding mechanism
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% TV not stated.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players No/Not Stated 5 20 25% Treadmill doesn\'t support MP3 players
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Photo shows bottle holder.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee provided by Amazon.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Doesn\'t have Fitness test/Goals.
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% Doesn\'t have user profiles.
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% Features contact heart rate grips.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Quick buttons and handlebar control buttons for speed and incline.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays time.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Console displays distance.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Calories feedback displayed on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Treadmill\'s console has LCD display.
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Handlebar control buttons for speed and incline.
    Subtotal 2: 134 225 59.56%  


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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% Treadmill has a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Treadmill has a lifetime motor warranty.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 5 years 45 60 75% Comes with a 5-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Treadmill comes with a 1 year labor warranty.r
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 2 Ply/double laminated deck 10 15 66.67% Treadmill comes with a 2-ply belt.
Quality and reliability Machine Weight 213 to 225 pounds 12.5 40 31.25% 220 lbs according to product description.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Treadmill can accommodate users weighing up to 350 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% Has 2.5\" rollers.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Has 2.5\" rollers.
    Subtotal 3 : 180 290 62.07%  
    Overall: 489 770 63.42%