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Quality and
Durability
I
just checked out the new generation of Landice treadmills at ProSource,
in Raleigh. Dan Young was nice enough to talk to me about his experiences
selling Landice. He mentioned that Landice has been selling treadmills
for over 35 years, and that is all they sell. The new models
are the first to come out in 10 years. They still have the quality
components and the durable construction of the previous models.
The design is more contemporary and the electronics are upgraded.
In fact, their Executive Trainer has some sweet interactive video
features.
Dan mentioned, beyond a minor electronic glitch with one of the
new models, they have been service free.
Landice
builds premium treadmills that constantly receive "Best
Buy" ratings from leading consumer reviews. You really
can't criticize a Landice treadmill, since they are engineered to
last, and equipped with the finest components available. This includes
a 3.0 HP Baldor motor, which is industrial strength and is
unsurpassed in performance. Dan took off the front shroud to show
me the motor. This motor may be listed as 3.0 HP, but it is the
biggest 3.0 HP motor you are going to find. Even the incline motor
is huge.
The Landice treadmills range from $3,400 to $5,500. Unlike other
brands, you won't have to worry about replacing this treadmill for
a number of years. In fact, a Landice treadmill may outlast you.
One
of the reasons Landice treadmills excel in quality and design, is
because that is all they build. Unlike other treadmill manufacturers
that build other types of fitness equipment, Landice specializes
in only treadmills. They are focused.
Their treadmills are built to institutional standards - in fact,
Landice has over 50,000 treadmills placed in health clubs around
the world. They are designed for serious runners who want a machine
that will take a beating. The various accolades, as describe below,
are evidence to the quality of their treadmills.
Note: If you buy a Landice through a dealer, it comes
with a lifetime parts warranty. That says something about their
confidence in their equipment. If you buy online, they only offer
a commercial warranty, where the parts coverage is 5-years.
Landice
Treadmill Reviews
Runner' World Review on the Landice L8
RW rated the Landice L8 Road Runner treadmill 6th on their list.
Comments:
The unique automotive motif includes shift-lever speed and
incline controls, and analog-style gauges for speed and incline.
Also features a six-disc Kenwood CD changer with speakers in the
console posts and a headphone jack. Long 63-inch belt. Fast acceleration.
Quiet running. Minimal programs. Scanning display can show only
one piece of data at a time. Control buttons are small. Best warranty.
Tester quote: "The shift levers are easy to grab, and I gave
Landice bonus points for this useful design innovation."
Regarding the L7 Executive Trainer: "An exceptionally solid,
stable machine with a unique multi-feature display."
ConsumerGuide Treadmill Rating
ConsumerGuide gave the Landice
L7 Executive Trainer and the
L8 Cardio Trainer a Recommend rating. They gave the Road Runner
L8 a "Best Buy".
Men's Fitness
Landice L7 Executive Trainer: If you want the best - and
can afford it - the L7 is the bad boy.
The American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Awarded Landice their first-ever "Excellence in Customer Satisfaction"
awards.
ConsumerSearch Review
ConsumerSearch said the following about the Landice
L7 Pro Sports Trainer
Heavy runners/pros. Experts say that this sturdy, well-built Landice
feels like a health-club treadmill and can take a real pounding
from serious runners. It also gets high marks for ergonomics, an
oversized running surface, and build quality, backed by a lifetime
warranty on all parts. Experts say the 3 HP motor is smooth and
quiet. This treadmill is a monster, with a large footprint, making
it very stable-but you'll need plenty of floor space for the L7.
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*This Landice Treadmill Review is based on
not only actual testing the machine, but also comments, testimonials,
reviews and ratings of customers and third parties. We attempt to
be as accurate as possible. Warranties, features and prices can
change without notice.
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