Small, but mighty machine proves good things can come in small packages
For certain consumers, the 3G Cardio 80i Fold Flat Treadmill is a highly recommended machine.
Despite being a small, fold flat unit (81 inches x 36 width, x 11 height) and priced at just $1,599, it has one of the best feeling treadmill deck suspensions on the market.
This small wonder, which can fold to just 9.75 inches and be stored under a bed, also boasts the most accurate MPH and least amount of âspeed lossâ for any treadmill we tested.
Itâs ideal for walking and light running. The dual folding feature â flat or upright – is very unique. The warranty and customer service from 3G Cardio is as good as it gets.
Add it all up and the 3G Cardio 80i Fold Flat Treadmill scored a 91 overall Big Guy rating, proving good things can come in small packages.
âThe 3G 80i is a good, basic treadmill,â said âBigâ Mike Sullivan, the 6-foot-4, 298-pound spokesperson for the seven-member âBig Guyâ review team. âItâs quiet and surprisingly smooth.
âItâs pretty soft to run on, but itâs not bouncy.â
The 3G 80i did wobble some when Big Mike ran on it, but part of that is due to his size the machines fold flat features. He noticed no issues walking and some of our lighter reviewers felt it was good to run hard on.
The machine has a very basic upper display and clunky program operations for anything other than a manual program.
Some people donât want to pay for a monthly treadmill video subscription fee, so if thatâs something you want to avoid the 3G 80i console will be fine.
âNot everyone wants to pay extra for a (subscription fee interactive) run with the guy in Rome,â Big Mike deadpanned. âFor what it is, a small, sturdy treadmill that will fit into tight spaces and has excellent customer service and warranty, I recommend this treadmill as a good buy.â
Big Guy Treadmill Reviews are unique in the fitness industry.
Our reviews are just what the name states, a bunch of big guys (200 pounds or more) with lots of experience in the fitness industry testing treadmills.
After putting in countless hours running and walking on many of the leading treadmill brands and then logging the information, the 2022 Big Guy Treadmill Awards and scores were tabulated.
Big Guy Treadmill Review tested leading brands such as Life Fitness, 3G Cardio, Peloton, Bowflex, NordicTrack, OMA and more.
And, we had a big guy play the leading role: 6-foot-4, 298-pound Big âMikeâ Sullivan.
Most review sites donât take into account how a treadmill will hold up when used by a big person. Not all of us weigh under two bills, aka 200 pounds.
Big Guy Treadmill Review did the rankings the right way. We spent about $20,000 on paying seven independent researchers, products, lighting, equipment, etc., to do a truly legitimate review of the leading brands.
If a treadmill can pass Big Mike and his teamâs tests for quality, value and, of course, durability then it should be good enough for most everyone else, too. And last a long time.