... The only reason I can't give this unit 5 stars is that I didn't realize until it arrived that there really is no shock absorption or cushion mechanism for the running deck.
The unit arrived very promptly. Early in fact and the local freight company that CEVA/Eagle subbed the final delivery to carried the box into my exercise room from the back patio. They were able to pull their truck around the back of my house and use their pallet jack to get it to the sliding glass door so it's not like I made them carry it up a flight of stairs or anything...
Anyway, the unit arrived very well packed and was fully assembled except for 4 bolts and two trim plates that each required 3 screws. We are not large people but I did want a stable, solidly built unit and despite the Made in China markings - I'd say the build quality is pretty darn good.
At 300lbs it is not a one person job to move the box but if you can get it somewhere in the same room - it has wheels and once it is raised, one person can move it on a carpeted floor or the wheels will work well on a hard surface floor.
Finally - while it is too recent to comment on the durability - I selected this unit for the Lifetime motor/frame warranty but also - the unit is covered Parts & Labor for 5 years. Although the in-home service period is 1 year on this unit - for Amazon's killer price of $799 - this thing was a steal!
Thanks to Amazon Free Super Saver Shipping I am into a top notch treadmill for less than $800! I almost rolled the dice and cheaped out with a $599 Horizon but I read so many awful reviews about the damges due to poor shipping packaging and read many other reviews online about the flaky quality and decided to spend a little more for a unit with a better warranty. While I did seriously consider the Sole F63 at $1063 on Amazon - but we are not serious runners nor could I justify the $300 difference for a 3 year in home warranty vs. the Lifecore's 1. All in all - another super deal from Amazon. If this thing had a cushioned deck or the durability is there, them it really deserves 5 stars.
PS - I got this before the price went up - it is now $1099. At this price - I might have gone for the Sole F63 ...
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