PaceMaster Treadmill Reviews

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I recently tested each of the PaceMaster treadmills at my local fitness equipment store. And having put them through the "Paces" it was obvious why PaceMaster has the reputation for outstanding quality. They are an excellent mid-range treadmill that are known for worry free performance.

PaceMaster has been building treadmills since the 60's. Their focus has been building well engineered machines with quality components. And that is apparent when you see all the accolades they have received from numerous publications and expert reviews.

Recently they have gotten more aggressive with their pricing, and consequently have compromised to some degree on the components. But their overall engineering still makes them an excellent low-maintenance value, which I consider one of the most important selling features. Fred at Superior Fitness Systems in Cary, NC reinforced that point by mentioning they get very few service calls on PaceMaster. Also they are one of the few treadmills that are still made in the U.S.A., True treadmills is another brand.

PaceMaster has four resdiential models; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. They break into two groups based on their surface length. The Bronze and Silver have a 54" running surface, while the Gold and Platinum have an extended 60" surface. Each comes with a reasonable warranty that includes a 12 year motor, 5 year parts and 1 year labor.

You'll find PaceMaster treadmills only for sale at fitness specialty stores. That alone says something about the quality. They are not trying to sell through mass merchants.

The one criticism, if it really is a criticism is the Pacemaster treadmills are rather spartan. There are no bells and whistles. The design, and the console layout arevery basic. For PaceMaster the emphasis is all about engineering.

The PaceMaster treadmills are all equipped with a 3.0 continuous duty hp motor. It is a McMillan motor. Each comes with 2.5" rollers, designed to increase the life of your belt, motor and roller bearings. When I tested the treadmills I found each to run extremely quiet, and they have just the right amount of shock absorption.