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106 of 106 found the following review helpful:
 Perfect for my needs Jul 18, 2009
By M. Masitto
I live in a downtown condo and wanted something compact to fit into my spare bedroom / office. I was looking at this unit which I bought and an Evolve treadmill. Both treadmill dimensions allow for under the bed storage or in my case under my futon which is what I was looking for. I also was looking for something that I could do some fairly consistent walking 3- 4 days at 20-30 minutes...I am not a jogger or runner (BTW I would not see this unit being ideal for real heavy running use). I was looking for a treadmill that I could use my iPod with which both units do. It came down to (2) factors for me why I picked the TR 200. The first is that my unit has incline which the other unit does not...I use the incline a lot to burn more calories and mix up my walks. What is really nice is since I change the incline often I use the buttons on the console that I can go to a specific incline. The second and not as important was that the motor size is a little bit bigger than the other compact units I looked at. The treadmill is 100% assembled in the box...I cut the back end of the box and rolled the treadmill out so I did not have to lift the treadmill out of the box. I am very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend this treadmill for those limited on space or for walkers.
54 of 54 found the following review helpful:
Bigger is not always better... Oct 03, 2009
By M. Krause
I bought this treadmill and have it set up in my bedroom. I wanted a compact treadmill that I could keep in my bedroom so that it would not be "out of sight, out of mind"...the best part is that if I want I can fold the treadmill up and put it in my closet. Other things that I really enjoy with this treadmill is the console. It has the buttons that you can push that take you directly to the speed or incline that you want to be at. The console is easy to read and I like to watch my progress during my workout so the profile is nice, it is on the smaller side but is ample to show your status. It does come with program options but I have not used them yet as I just keep the treadmill in manual mode and adjust the speed and incline based on how I feel. The treadmill is very quiet and smooth when changing your mph's and it does allow you to make changes to a tenth of a mph. I typically am between 3-4 mph BUT note that this treadmill only goes up to 8 mph so if you need to go faster you should look at another treadmill.
Shipping information: the treadmill was delivered by ABF and I received a call 4 days after I ordered to schedule a delivery appointment. The treadmill was delivered to my garage and I had to get it in my house and upstairs into my bedroom. It really is as simple as this...take the box top off, remove the styrofoam and tear down the back of the box. Once this is done, you can lift the back of the treadmill and it rolls right out of the box and to where you want the treadmill. lift up the handlebars and lock them in, plug in the power cord, attach the safety key and push START...there is NO assembly whatsoever! AWESOME!
Other comments...the treadmill does have speakers and they are what they are---nothing spectacular but they work. I have a iHOME in my room but if I want to adjust the volume or change the song I have to get off the treadmill so it is easier to plug my iPod into the treadmill and you can place the iPod into the magazine rack. It does have a speaker jack but I don't see me ever using these but it is there. Contact pulse grips are nice and I hang my towel on the handlebars.
40 of 40 found the following review helpful:
It fits us...and our budget Aug 10, 2009
By Ryan Roberts
"Ryan"
I was looking for something that would not overtake our den and simply used for walking. (When we want it completely out of the way we have folded it flat and rolled it under the pool table.) We looked at the Evolve unit, Phoenix unit and utlimately decided on the TR 200 because it has incline and felt more comfortable with this brand with the online awards and reviews.
Their is no assembly which was great! We used a handtruck to get the unit down into the den --- SO I WOULD NOT GET ANY ADDITIONAL DELIVERY OR ASSEMBLY SERVICES. The speakers are just OK...sound is much better thru the headphones. The buttons to push to go to specific speeds and inclines are very nice.
Very pleased with this unit. It is very quiet and also we are very surprised how sturdy and stable the treadmill. Woudl recommend this for anyone looking for a good quality walking treadmill or if you are limited on space.
57 of 60 found the following review helpful:
 Dangerous treadmill Feb 18, 2010
By Texan
When I first purchased this treadmill at the end of Nov 2009, I loved it. A little over 1 month later, however, it started to suddenly stop during a workout. Not a nice slow drift to a stop. A complete, unexpected dead stop. Luckily I was holding on the the handle bars at the time, and only had it at a walking speed of 3 mile/hr. But 3 mile/hr to 0 mile/hr in a fraction of a second with no warning can be jarring.
I'm well within the weight limitations for this treadmill, the belt is properly lubricated and adjusted, and I don't use it for longer than 30 minutes at a time.
The manufacturer wasn't much help. Just told me to lubricate the belt and use it with a slight incline so the motor would have better airflow.
After I lubricated the belt, it worked without the sudden stops for another month, but now it's started it's dead stops again. The manufacturer hasn't yet responded to my latest emails.
Like another reviewer commented, the treadmill starts putting out a very strong odor after about 20 minutes. This odor is so bad that I sometimes have to open windows to air the room out. I thought maybe this was a breakin type of odor that would eventually go away, but it only has gotten worse with time.
I'm really worried that my Dad's treadmill will also start having the same problem, and since he's 86, it could be deadly for him. His treadmill has the same odor problem as mine, which makes me worry that his will start stopping at some point.
I've emailed amazon about returning my dad's and my treadmills, but I'm not optomistic that they will pay for return shipping after 3 months, especially when we don't have the original packaging.
Looks like I might have a $700 doorstop on my hands.
36 of 39 found the following review helpful:
Buyer Beware Sep 07, 2010
By RW
I purchased this treadmill in April 2010. Like other reviewers I started to notice a smell shortly after purchase. I too assumed it was new and didn't worry. Approximately 3 months after I purchased the treadmill, I was walking one day and the unit just stopped. It is very dangerous. There is no slowing and no warning. It just stopped. Luckily I was holding on and was not injured.
I use the treadmill approximately 5 to 6 hours per week. I weigh 180 pounds and normally walk at 3.5 miles per hour.
I contacted Amazon and was told it had passed the 30 day window and they would not refund my money. I was told to contact LifeSpan.
I contacted Lifespan and was again told my money would not be refunded. As I spoke to the customer service person at LifeSpan I explained my usage of the unit and was told that at 180 pounds and at 3.5 mph I was using the treadmill for more than it was designed. I was also told my weekly usage was excessive. The company is sending a new motor upgrade from 1.5 to 1.6 horsepower and a replacement belt. In my opinion customer service at LifeSpan is somewhat lacking.
I have little hope the motor and belt are going to fix the problem. Make sure you do your research before you buy this treadmill. And please be careful if you buy it.
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