Nordictrack C900 Pro Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: April 05, 2012
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $1599, Price As Reviewed: $999, Model Year: 2012

Where To Buy : We Recommend Nordictrack.com

 

 

Pros

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

iFit Live built in

IFit is the most innovative feature to hit the treadmill industry. With this technology, you'll be able to experience how it's like to run trails anywhere in the world, have a virtual trainer to inspire you, or compete with other online users, at the comfort of your home. As of the moment, this is the best selling point of Icon treadmills.

10" touch screen browser powered by Android and iFit Live built-in

One of the top selling points of the C900 Pro is the built-in iFit Live module together with the 10" touch screen browser. It's Android-powered, same system you use in your smartphones, so you can check emails, read news, or check your social networking page while doing your workouts. Though nothing replaces the standard PC, it's just good that this feature gives you another option.

40% incline, - 6 % decline

The X9i features a 40% incline that's seldom seen in most treadmills. It also garnered the max score for incline, as many other exercise machines only offer you 10% to 15% incline range. It also comes with a rare -6 decline feature that is among the steepest declines found in exercise machines to simulate walking or jogging downhill.

62" belt length

We commonly see treadmill belts with 60" or shorter lengths in any price range, that's why to have a 62" belt length is something worth noting. This would be good if you're into serious running, letting you pick up the pace or have longer strides.

44 programs

This treadmill has a wide selection of programs. As if the X9i is not equipped with iFit live, it has 44 programs that offer workout regimens that'll suit your training needs.

 

 

 

Cons

Treadmills411 Editor Comments

Belt plies, unit weight, and roller size unknown

Without knowing the number of belt plies, the treadmill's unit weight, and how big its rollers are, we cannot give the X9i appropriate scores with regards to its quality and durability. Especially when we're dealing with quality, it's important that we know specific information about these components.


Basic Components – 77.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 76.9% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 54.3% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 69.6% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 32 32 40 80% Lets you choose from 32 programs.
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% Speed range is from 0-12mph.
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% Has an elevation range of 0% to 15%.
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% Belt is 60\" long.
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% Belt is 20\" wide.
Main component Motor Rating 2.76 to 3.0 HP 27 45 60% Features a 3.0CHP Durx™ commercial Pro motor.
    Subtotal 1: 198 255 77.65%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% No decline feature mentioned.
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% The commercial motor is quiet, smooth and powerful, as claimed by website.
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% Comes with QuadFlex™ cushioning.
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill folds for easy storage.
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% Features an AutoBreeze™ workout fan.
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% Does not have a TV feature.
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% Comes with two 3\" speakers for use with Intermix Acoustic 3.0 sound system. Also has a compatible music port for your iPod and MP3 players.
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% Treadmill has water bottle holder on console.
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30-day money back guarantee provided by manufacturer.
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% The C900 Pro has no fitness tests.
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+Wireless 20 20 100% Treadmill comes with both contact grips and wireless chest straps.
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% Comes with quick speed and incline buttons.
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Time displayed on console.
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Shows distance on console.
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% Calories burned displayed on console.
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% Features a 7\" oversized backlit display.
Extra Features Bonus Hand handle/rest/rail controls Yes 10     Has controls located on handlebars.
    Subtotal 2: 173 225 76.89%  


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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% Manufacturer gives a lifetime frame warranty.
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% Has a lifetime warranty on motor.
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 3 years 35 60 58.33% Has a 3-year warranty on parts.
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% Nordictrack gives a 1 year labor warranty.
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 less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% Weight of treadmill not mentioned.
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% Maximum weight capacity is 350 lbs.
Quality and reliability Rollers less than 2"/not stated 7.5 22.5 33.33% Roller size not stated.
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     Roller size not stated.
    Subtotal 3 : 157.5 290 54.31%  
    Overall: 528.5 770 69.62%