Price: $1699 (Regular $1997)
Motor: 2.75 HP Continuous Motor
Belt: 20" x 54"
Folding: Yes
Incline: 0-15%
Speed: 0.5-10 MPH
Warranty: Lifetime Frame, Lifetime Motor, 5 yr parts, 1 yr in-home labor
The Smooth 6.25 made the list of About.com's Best Budget Treadmills for 2006
“I received our new 6.25 Smooth treadmill last week faster than expected. We visited local stores, and none of the other folding treadmills we tried were as quiet as ours!” -- Mike T
"...this is one high value treadmill. With the new lifetime motor warranty, higher powered motor, improved design and more sophisticated console, we think it's an absolute steal for under $1500." - TreadmillReview.net
Longer Warranty:
You can't get any better than a lifetime motor or frame warranty. The warranty also covers treadmill parts for 5 years and service for 1 year. This gives you peace of mind knowing your investment is protected. It also tells you about the quality of the parts (Smooth isn't EXPECTING to have to fix these things).
Patented Swing Arm™ Suspension System
Swing Arm™ technology suspends the entire running deck and frame on two pivots, to increase cushioning and reduce impact on your ankles, knees, hips and back. This is a similar design to many health club treadmills.
The best part? It's been shown that using this system, your muscles contract at a lower peak intensity for a longer period of time so they burn 14%-23% more calories.
Heart Rate Control with Optional Wireless Chest Strap
The optional wireless control works through a receiver inside the console. The wireless monitor transmits your heart rate to the receiver in the unit. The unit then adjusts the intensity of your workout automatically until your heart rate is in your preset zone. Having heart rate control in your fitness equipment helps you get the most out of your workout
2.75 HP Continuous Duty Motor
It's rare to find a mid-priced treadmill with this much motor power. Higher motor power ensures you don't burn your motor out as quickly and therefore your treadmill lasts longer.
The Smooth 6.25 is an incredible value, heavy on features and light on price. With the longer warranty, upgraded console and new Swingarm cushioning system, it easily competes with $2000 treadmills.
Smooth specifically designed this treadmill for runners which is seen in the heavier user weight and Swingarm Suspension system - which is a similar design to those treadmills you see in health clubs.
Bottom Line:
Excellent value. While taller users will want to upgrade to the Smooth 9.25 with a longer belt, for the average runner, this treadmill is an unbeatable deal. Don't pay full price in the store. Buy it straight from the manufacturer and get the discount price.
