In this Smooth 6.75 treadmill review, we’ll try to see if Smooth Fitness made the right decision in replacing the Smooth 6.45 with this latest model in its treadmill line. While it’s difficult to judge any new product model simply on the basis of what the manufacturer says about it, what you do manage to find out about this treadmill is enough to get fitness enthusiasts more than a little intrigued, and perhaps interested to get one for their own.
A spin-off from the 6.45
For those who are using the Smooth 6.45, I’m sure you have found little to complain about in this treadmill. It is a powerful, solid machine that also bears the reliability that Smooth Fitness equipments are associated with. Well, if you liked the 6.45, then you’re bound to like the Smooth 6.75 even better.
What features did the 6.75 inherit from the older model? There are several including the 20″ by 60″ jogging surface which users of any size should find comfortable already, and the powerful yet quiet 3.0 HP motor. This treadmill can go up to a maximum speed of 12 mph and a highest incline of 15, and can support users of a maximum weight of 350 lbs. It also comes with heart rate control and hand pulse grips.
New features added in the 6.75
At this point in the Smooth 6.75 treadmill review, you must be wondering already why Smooth Fitness even bothered to introduce a new machine that appears to have little changes from the original model. But the 6.75 has more to offer. The biggest changes worth noting are the dual-stage, soft-drop folding feature, and the deluxe sound system. This treadmill also got a slight size and weight reduction from the older model, so it’s now easier to fold and store.
Other upgrades that this treadmill offers are the oversized, dual-color LCD display, hand rail toggle switches for easier adjusting of the speed and incline, and a two-speed fan.
Is it worth the price?
In this Smooth 6.75 treadmill review, we also talk about its cost. At $1,799, its price may be a bit too high for walking and jogging enthusiasts who may be just looking for a basic treadmill machine. However, it also can’t be denied that with all the features that this equipment comes with, you would still get good value for the money that you’re paying for.
Plus, as with all Smooth Fitness machines, the 6.75 comes with an unbeatable guarantee: lifetime warranty for frame and motor, 5 years for electronic parts, and 2 years for servicing. Other companies would find that hard to top.
Fearless forecast
As of this writing (Nov 2009), the only “negative” aspect I can find with the 6.75 is that it still has not established a track record, having been introduced only recently. But even as we’re still waiting for feedback from actual owners of the new Smooth 6.75 treadmill, let me put in my two cents’ worth this early. As this Smooth 6.75 treadmill review has pointed out, this new machine has all the makings of a high-quality, powerful treadmill that could go on to be another one of Smooth’s top-selling high-end models.
