NordicTrack T Series 10 Treadmill Review
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NordicTrack T Series 10 Treadmill
$1,599
Made in China
So this one surprised me a little. The NordicTrack T Series 10. Rated for 325 pounds, which is respectable. Not elite, not commercial, but respectable. Price? Well… that depends on what day of the week it is and who you’re buying it from. I’ve seen it at $1,599 direct from NordicTrack but that will probably change often. The pricing will floas around like it’s on vacation.
And here’s the part that makes me shake my head:
If you buy it through Amazon, you’ve got to pay for the iFit® membership. Mandatory. That’s wild. You buy a treadmill and now you’ve signed up for a subscription whether you want it or not. If this bugs you, look into treadmills with FTMS Bluetooth where you can use your own device as the electronics display!
First Impressions: The Overall Feel:
I was expecting worse. NordicTrack and I have had our differences over the years. But this one? Not bad. The deck doesn’t feel like it’s going to cave in. The suspension isn’t amazing, but it’s not punishing either. For jogging? Not bad. For heavy running every day? I’m not convinced long term. It feels a little light in the frame and the motor but for lighter use it could be ok. For long term reliability, Reddit and Amazon reviews will handle that department. Good luck LOL
Motor Cover & Stride Space
Good news for taller or bigger users: The motor cover isn’t obnoxiously high. You’re not kicking it every stride. That’s a small thing that makes a big difference. I appreciate that. It is not uncomfortable for my size and weight. The handle bars are nice and the console works for me at 6’ 4”.
At 5 MPH – The Real Test
At around 5 mph, it feels stable. Not commercial-level stable, but solid enough. The touchscreen? It works. But it’s not exactly lightning fast. It could get annoying if you are running and trying to push a small button on the screen… and you keep missing it.
When you hit speed adjustments, there’s a slight lag. Not terrible. Just not super responsive but you will notice it. Especially if you’re used to higher end consoles. The display itself is actually pretty nice though. Smaller console, clean layout. And surprisingly, they’re not shoving ads down your throat every five seconds. That’s an improvement. But keep in mind that we did not connect this Nordic Track T Series 10 Treadmill to the internet, that may start up the ads being rammed down our throat.
Folding & Setup
Standard fold. Easy up, easy down. Nothing complicated. It does what a folding treadmill is supposed to do and that works for us.
Warranty
- 2 years parts
- 1 year labor
This is where we will have the biggest issue. Everything is great if you don’t have a problem. If you do have a problem, then you are going to most likely have a problem. Getting parts and service is the biggest knock on Nordic Track…
NordicTrack has a reputation. And not the good kind. Even if this machine is better than some of their past models, and honestly, it is; it’s going to be hard to shake that negative customer service history. And there is quite the history. Once you push through the initial layering of online research and once you break through all the fake review sites and affiliate marketing, you will find the real info. The real reviews and feedback left by actual customers.
Interestingly enough, this is also where you will find the good brands, the smaller fitness equipment companies that have phenomenal products and customer service. If you found our review site then you will know what I am talking about. But with NT, service can be a big issue. If something goes wrong, that’s when you really find out what you bought. And that’s the gamble here.
Pros: Is this a bad treadmill? No. It is actually a decent treadmill at a competitive price. Now keep in mind that we are not testing this for long term durability. But based on initial feel, it does feel better than most other Nordic Track Treadmills. And coming from me and my big butt, that’s saying something! I like the folding mechanism, the clean upper display and the low high motor cover. The treadmill belt feel decent enough underfoot.
Cons: The suspension feels a little cheap for heavier or long-term users. The touchscreen isn’t super responsive which will be annoying, especially for joggers. The forced membership thing is simply stupid, especially when you can buy a treadmill with FTMS Bluetooth, download any fitness app and use your own tablet to interact with your treadmill. And the brand reputation and customer service is going to be hit or miss.
If you’re a heavier runner pounding miles every day? I’d probably look higher up the food chain.
3G Cardio Elite Runner Treadmill
$4,250
Made in Taiwan
AWARDS: Highest Rated (Score 95/100)
UPDATED 2024 Model: 3G Cardio Elite Runner Updated Review
We have been looking forward to this review for a while. 3G Cardio has done their biggest update in years with their Elite Runner Treadmill and we are excited to get our hands on it. Some of the new changes to this model are a matte black aluminum “automotive” finish, updated blue LED screen and FreeSync™ with FTMS Bluetooth®. We will dive into that one later.
We like 3G Cardio quite a bit. They are a smaller company and seem to have really good control over their product quality and customer support. They are quick to answer the phone and eager to solve customer issues. They are not the type of company to “nickel and dime” their customers on service either. This also shows in the reviews online. If you are doing online research, then you have already gone down the wormhole to find our review site. If you have come this far then it is because you have been frustrated by all the horrible customer reviews for the “top rated” treadmill out there. See, online “review” sites are big business, they are referred to as affiliate marketing and most are nothing more than advertisements. That is why you see such a huge discrepancy between the ratings offered up by “Best Treadmill on the Planet” review site compared to what the actual customers say. Why don’t we do this with our site? We are not smart enough to figure it out… LOL. Sorry, went off on a tangent there.
The 3G Cardio Elite Runner Treadmill is a very solid, heavy-duty treadmill with a 10-year residential / 2 year in-home labor warranty. 5 years commercial warranty. This treadmill tested extremely well and was given our overall highest score of 95. This treadmill is similar in size to what you would see in a health club. It has a huge incline and more than enough room for big users to run. This treadmill performed flawlessly with a 302 LB person going to town on it! One of the most stable treadmills tested.
The Elite Runner Treadmill passed many of our most stringent tests with flying colors. Some of the highlights of this treadmill include a fantastic warranty and customer service. A well constructed thick orthopedic belt and quick acceleration speeds. This Elite Runner treadmill really performs and feels more like a $6000+ health club treadmill, which is very impressive. We also like that 3G Cardio is not constantly bombarding us with memberships sign up text on the display. The Elite Runner actually has plenty of programs including interactive heart rate, custom and built-in fitness tests. The display is simple and easy to use and best of all, does not cost $40 per month extra. If you want to get on and go, simply hit the “GO” button and that is it. Nothing to log into or update.
We normally don’t get too deep into the “programs” of a treadmill but the 3G Cardio Elite Runner Treadmill is a bit different. They incorporate something called “FreeSync™” into their upper display. From the outside, it appears to be an old school style electronics display (which we love) but, there is a special FTMS Bluetooth ® module embedded into the screen that will allow you to connect to your tablet or mobile device. You can download any fitness app (from the Google or Apple marketplace) and then your device will be able to control the treadmill. Your tablet or phone will act as your electronics display. Apps like KinoMaps™ and Zwift™ will show you onscreen visuals like walking up a mountain path and the 3G Elite Runner will elevate up and down, in real time. The Elite Runner will also send and receive data from the tablet (speed, calories, distance etc) and display it on the screen. This is cool.
We here at Big Guy Treadmill Review absolutely despise when a treadmill manufacture strong arms their users into paying for a monthly subscription. If you don’t pay, you get a super limited experience. And if your fancy built-in tablet screen breaks, you are screwed. Also, you may not know this, but many users have been locked out of their treadmill / fitness equipment. There is a huge lawsuit going on right now between some HUGE corporations and whoever wins may be able to block other treadmills companies from the software that is already installed in their machines. This happened years ago with Life Fitness. They had an app installed in their treadmills called MyRun™. Icon Fitness bought the MyRun app and then forced Life Fitness to brick all their customers, rendering the app useless. With this FreeSync ™ module, you can use any app you want, on any device you want. Or, don’t use any app at all and keep it simple. Some of these fitness apps do charge a monthly fee but you can cancel anytime. We think it is crappy to force you into a subscription like Peloton, Nordic Track and so many others do. We wish that more treadmill brands used FTMS Bluetooth, but we also understand that it is a business. Peloton is a software company, not a fitness company. Their business is selling memberships and if they used FTMS Bluetooth, it would undermine their entire business model. We do understand this.
Pros: 3G Cardio has the “FreeSync™ connectivity with FTMS Bluetooth®” on most of their products now. Big and extremely well built, solid treadmill at a fraction of the cost of health club machines. Great running surface with orthopedic belt. Quick speed acceleration and fantastic 10 year parts warranty and 2 year in home labor / customer support. Simple built in programs – easy to use with no required membership fee. Fixed pricing. You will not see the online prices go up and down so there is no need to worry about missing a better sale price.
Cons: Expensive. Heavy and not easy to move around. We did not love the position of the cup holders. A little more speed loss than we would like to see from a high-end treadmill but overall, not too concerning.
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