Nordictrack Reflex 8500 Pro Treadmill

  • Reviewed On: November 30, -0001
  • Reviewed By: Gerard Lao

MSRP: $2999, Price As Reviewed: $2999, Model Year: 2011

Where To Buy : We Recommend Nordictrack.com

 

Basic Components – 79.4% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Extra Features – 78% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Quality and Durability – 51.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Overall Score & Conclusion - 69.7% [View Score Details] [Visit Recommended Merchant]

Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Main component Programs 31 31.5 40 78.75% 20 performance + 10 all terrain + 1 manual
Main component Max Speed 11.1 MPH or Above 45 45 100% 0-12 mph
Main component Max Incline 13.6 to 15.0 30 45 66.67% 0-15%
Main component Belt Length 60-60.9" 34 40 85% 20*60
Main component Belt Width 20.0 to 20.4 30 40 75% 20\"*60
Main component Motor Rating 3.26 to 3.5 HP 32 45 71.11% 3.5 CHP
    Subtotal 1: 202.5 255 79.41%  


Category Ranking Criteria Scored As Points Awarded Points Possible Percentage Explanation Notes
Extra Features Max Decline No Decline 5 20 25% no decline
Extra Features Noise Reduction Belt or Deck or Motor Yes 10 10 100% motor is supposed to be the \"quietest motor available today\"
Extra Features Shock Absorption (cushioning) Belt or Deck Yes 10 15 66.67% reflex deck
Extra Features Folding Yes 15 15 100% spaceseaver
Extra Features Fans Yes 10 10 100% coolaire fans
Extra Features Built In TV No/Not Stated 5 30 16.67% no TV
Extra Features Supports MP3 Players Standard 20 20 100% iPod compatible
Extra Features Water Bottle Holder Yes 15 15 100% yes based on image
Extra Features Money Back Guarantee Yes (30 days or less) 15 20 75% 30 day money back guarantee
Extra Features Fitness Tests/Competition/Goals No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% none stated
Extra Features Personalization: User Profiles/Progress Logs/History No/Not Stated 1.5 7.5 20% none stated
Extra Features Heart Rate Monitor Grip 10 20 50% cardiogrip heart rate
Extra Features Quick Speed/Incline Buttons Yes 10 10 100% based on console image
Extra Features Time Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% manual says display can show time, distance and calories
Extra Features Distance Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% manual says display can show time, distance and calories
Extra Features Calories Display on Console Yes 5 5 100% manual says display can show time, distance and calories
Extra Features Console Design Modern or Intuitive 10 10 100% modern enough
Extra Features Bonus iFit or iFit Live iFit Live 22.5     iFit live included
    Subtotal 2: 175.5 225 78%  


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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% lifetime frame
Quality and reliability Motor Warranty 13 to lifetime 30 30 100% lifetime motor
Quality and reliability Parts Warranty 2 years 25 60 41.67% 2 year parts
Quality and reliability Labor Warranty 1 year 20 60 33.33% 1 year labor
Quality and reliability Multi-ply Belt/Deck 1 Ply/Not stated 5 15 33.33% Number of plies not stated
Quality and reliability Machine Weight less than 200 pounds/not stated 7.5 40 18.75% weight not stated
Quality and reliability Machine User Weight Capacity 338 to 350 pounds 32.5 42.5 76.47% 350 lbs
Quality and reliability Rollers 2.5" 15 22.5 66.67% 2.5\" rollers
Quality and reliability Bonus Folding Yes -5     2.5\" rollers
    Subtotal 3 : 150 290 51.72%  
    Overall: 528 770 69.71%