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Spirit Treadmills – Reliability is Standard
Spirit treadmills aren’t going to be the treadmills that set the world on fire, but they are an excellent value for the money. These are the kind of machines that define the words “durable” and “reliable.” For the mid-level price point, they’re in the top several brands, but they probably wouldn’t crack the top three. Spirit models just don’t have enough outstanding features to give them any distinction to set them apart. Plain Janes that Get the Job DoneSpirit treadmills used to be known for being durable but ugly, but they’ve been working on changing that image. When the huge conglomerate Dyaco purchased the company, they invested considerable funds in updating the look and feel of the treadmills. It’s pretty apparent that they’ve improved in this area, but they’re still not sleek or stylish.
What these treadmills do give you is reliability that lasts for years. Most Spirit models have a 30-year motor warranty with lifetime coverage on all parts. Customer service is generally responsive enough, although a bit slow at times. Because the parts come from overseas, you can expect a bit of a wait if you do need them.
Compare Spirit Treadmills Here Even a devoted fitness enthusiast or marathon trainer will get their money’s worth in the performance department from Spirit. These babies take a pounding without wearing down, over-heating or dragging. Part of the credit goes to the design – all Spirit treadmills are made with good components, in fact the quality has improved since Dyaco has taken over the company. Consider What You WantIf you’re a style maven, the Spirit brand may not be for you. We’ve never rated style as one of the important deciding factors when choosing a treadmill, so it’s not a sticking point for us. The consoles provide all the necessary information and the pricier Spirit models include features such as heart rate monitors. Spirit machines don’t include bells and whistles, but we’ve reviewed some other treadmill brands with lots of extras that we weren’t as impressed with because they tended to wear out in a few years. These treadmills won’t; they’ll last for years and give you the solid, comfortable performance that you want if you need a quality workout that won’t let you down. We look for Dyaco to continue improving the look and feel of Spirit treadmills to make them more attractive in a competitive market. Until then, we still like them for rock-solid performance and stability. Model Reviews
Spirit XT8 - Smoothest ride for the price. Spirit XT9 - A high performance model. Spirit XT10 - A stable folding model at the right price. Spirit XT200 - Another quality budget priced model. Spirit XT600 - A great combination of function, form, and style. Spirit XT800 - An investment in quality. Spirit Z100 - A great combination of durability and fun features. Spirit Z500 - A blend of function, user friendliness and durability. Spirit Z900 - A top contender for your exercise room. Spirit Z8 - A solid contender that stacks up well against more expensive brands. Spirit Z88 - A distinct improvement over the Z8. Return from Spirit Treadmills to the Treadmill Reviews Home Page
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