Smooth 9.17HRO Treadmill with Power Fold, Lifetime Warranty on Frame & Motor The new Smooth 9.17 treadmill features a premium shock-absorbing orthopedic running belt and One-Touch Power Fold. Step on the patented suspension running deck and youll know why first-timers and pros alike fall in love with the Smooth 9.17 treadmill. Proven to lessen the impact force of walking and running, shock-absorbing Swing ArmTM technology keeps you moving comfortably at any pace. Separate, heavy-duty base and deck frames just like health club treadmills. The Smooth 9.17 has a quiet 3.0 HP motor that works as hard as you do. Pick Quick Start on the user-friendly console, or select pre-set programs for speed and incline training at 36 intensity levels. Smart electronics maintain your target heart rate automatically; convenient built-in holders keep water and MP3 player close at hand. Key Features Powerful, yet quiet 3.0 HP continuous motor. Power Folding Exclusive Impression Shock AbsorptionTM Technology – Proven in university trials, the Impression Shock AbsorptionTM Suspension Deck protects you by absorbing more of the impact force. You can exercise more safely and for longer periods of time with less fatigue. Sizable 20″ x 54″ treadbelt. Heart Rate Control – Included Wireless Chest Strap. Heavy unit weight of 290 lbs – The stability of a commercial treadmill Hand grip pulse monitor New LED console computer displays speed, distance, calories, time and pulse simultaneously. Display has separate speed and incline hill profiles showing a visual display of the intensity of each. Twelve challenging pre-set programs, including heart rate control. Nine user profiles 2.5″ commercial grade rollers – The large size extends the life of the belt and bearings. Orthopedic belt. Commercial grade, triple-laminated phenolic deck. 0.5-10 MPH 15 incline levels Footprint: 39″ x 73″ Minimal assembly Worry Free Warranty: Lifetime Frame and Motor warranty 5 years on all parts 1 year in home service
Customer Review: Smooth 9.1HR-disaster
I purchased this treadmill in February of 2004, and it has been sitting in my bedroom in pieces now since December 2005 – todays date is March 14th, 2006. The 1st problem I had was the hydraulic motor leaked fluid on my carpet, and one of the rollers had a bad bearing. This was repaired after a couple of months as it took that long to reach someone at Smooth to repair, get parts, and get someone out to fix it.
In December of last year, the electronic board went out. It’s now been sitting in my bedroom for nearly 4 months, waiting for a new board. The repair team at Smooth can only inform me, when I can get in touch with them, which is an issue in itself, that those boards are on backorder, and they have no idea when they will be available. So, in 2 years, it’s been broken down, unusable, waiting for repairs for a total of 5 months.
Customer Review: A Treadmill Christmas
My wife begged and pleaded for me to get her a treadmill for Christmas. She’s always been into fitness, but outdoor exercise isn’t always practical for her. Needless to say, I gave in and bought her a treadmill, as she requested. The treadmill I bought was the Smooth 9.15HR. It’s been in our home for only a few weeks, and it’s worked out wonderfully so far. I suppose it may be too soon to know how durable it will end up being. But, judging from the weight of the unit and the smooth workouts it provides, I would imagine that it should last a good while. The Smooth 9.15HR has some nice features, which is one of the reasons I chose it. I like the fact that it is a power folding treadmill so that it doesn’t have to be left down all the time, taking up extra space. It’s not difficult to operate. It comes with a variety of preset programs, or you can manually set the speed and incline to the levels you desire. It has a heart rate monitor that helps ensure an efficient cardiovascular workout. It looks every bit as good and sturdy as a commercial unit, in my opinion. Yeah, it costs a bit more than lots of other treadmills. Hopefully, however, the extra cost will be worth it in the end. At least, the machine is backed by some decent warranties through Smooth Fitness in case something does go wrong with it.