UPDATE 11/23/2023: There have been a lot of software updates to this machine over the months and I think that's where the weakness was. I've had no lockups, and data disappearing for quite sometime. I'm on season 2 with this machine and I love it. Solid 5 stars.
I never write reviews but for something that's over $3,000, I'll spare some time. I ordered my T22 in May and it came shortly after that. The delivery company walked it into the kitchen and I'm glad they did. This is one heavy package.
I opted for the self-assembly, another thing that I'm glad I did and I recommend that you do to. The reason is that some of these electrical connections are very fragile. You'll have to push and pull some of these wires down some of the components and if you don't take the proper care I bet you'll have problems later on. I've seen reports of individuals complaining of switch issues and while I have no proof I would still be willing to bet you blame an assembly guy that wouldn't care about the product as much as you do. So my assembly took a few days, I was slow, but cautious, and it was just me, so your millage may very. I've used it for 12 weeks now and have had no electrical connection issues at all. Once it's assembled the thing is a tank, but before, treat it carefully.
I waited to give a review because at first I had a lot of problems with this treadmill, but I wanted to love it. So I wanted to see if they'd work out the kinks or if I could figure something out. I did or they did, or we both did or whatever because in the beginning I would give this product 2/5 stars but now it's 5/5 and I recommend it to anyone that's looking in this price range.
The first problem I had is the loss of internet connection. Every. Single. Run. I would lose internet connection but it's important to note that this does not stop your run. She'll say "workout paused" and you'll read "connection lost". I would quickly tap "ok" and keep moving. Without a connection you'll be staring at nothing but at least you'll get your run in.
Solve this by connecting to your 2.4 ghz internet connection. Make sure your SSIDs are labeled differently because it'll connect to both if you attempt to connect to the 2.4 ghz ID.
What I like to do is play the video "walking through a place" and their supplied music, but that didn't last because another problem was the music stopping halfway and when the workout was over the program would freeze, forcing a restart. The only around this was to not play the music. I connect my phone over bluetooth now and play some music, and I still use their video of walking through different places, which I must admit is really cool. But I could never get their music to work. But not playing their music avoids that problem.
After those two things this treadmill has been extremely reliable and so far I've lost 35 lbs with it.
To mention some quirks-but-not-failures I'd point out that the angle and speed request can be a bit mushy. For instance I'll want to walk at 3.6 mph, push the 3, and then hit the up arrow to demand the machine speed up but you'll hit the button and it takes awhile to register that you did so, so I usually go to 3.8 mph and have to arrow down. Also I really with there was a way you could program your own workout but they give you a lot of pre-made options and you can always adjust, which I do.
After all that I do recommend this treadmill, there is a lot of room on the belt and it's easy to use. I've not had any mechanical issues so far.
| Brand | Bowflex |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 85"D x 36.5"W x 55.5"H |
| Item Weight | 280 Pounds |
| Maximum Speed | 12 Miles per Hour |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Target Audience | Adult |
| Maximum Horsepower | 1 Horsepower |
| Maximum Incline Percentage | 15 |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Number of Programs | 1 |
| Included Components | Treadmill, Heart Rate Armband, Hardware Card, Assembly/Owner’s Manual, Power Cord |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 350 Pounds |
| Deck Length | 60 Inches |
| Deck Width | 20 Inches |
| Speed Rating | 12 miles_per_hour |
| Screen Size | 7 Inches |
| Input Power | 300 Watts |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 90 x 32.5 x 17 inches |
| Package Weight | 131.54 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 85 x 36.5 x 55.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Bowflex |
| Warranty Description | 5 years parts, 2 years labor, 15 years frame & motor |
| Model Name | Bowflex Treadmill 7 |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Bowflex |
| Part Number | 100907 |
| Style | T7 |
| Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
