The Smooth 5.65 Folding
Treadmill – A Solid $999 Performer
The Smooth 5.65 folding treadmill is the
2010 upgrade to the popular Smooth 5.45 which was one of the company’s all-time
best-selling units.
New Features on this Model
One of the exciting new features on this model is the toggle switches on the
handrails for speed and incline adjustments. The Smooth 5.65 folding
treadmill comes with a patented shock absorption system on the deck to
make your walking and running hours more comfortable. This deck cushioning
provides a softer landing for the front foot as well as a firmer push-off area
at the rear of the deck to
provide more support for the back foot.
The gas shock-assist lift mechanism makes it easy for folding the
treadmill deck out of the way, and the locking device makes sure it stays up.
When you are ready to use it, the soft-drop design slowly lowers the deck to the
floor.
As for the components, the 20" x 55" belt and 2" roller size are adequate and
well paired, and the motor on the Smooth 5.65 is designed to operate noise-free.
It is a cool-running 2.5 hp continuous duty motor with the Pulse Width
Modulation circuit board, the same advanced technology found on their
commercial treadmills.
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More Programs Than the
5.45
Workout features on the Smooth 5.65 folding treadmill include 15 incline levels
(it
translates to about a 10% incline), a top speed of 10 mph, and 14 programs (5
speed, 5 incline, 1 distance, 1 custom, a heart rate control program, and a
manual setting). The treadmill also comes with a deluxe sound system and an mp3
port.
Treadmill reviews have at least two niggling issues with the Smooth
5.65’s console display: One, there is no time countdown, and the second
disappointment is that the speed and distance readouts are not on the display at
the same time.
A Solid and Large Treadmill
Folding treadmills are generally not as sturdy as non-folding models but Smooth
has done the engineering to make sure their treadmills that can handle both
serious workouts, yet still have the ability to fold away.
The only caution would be to potential owners looking for a small folding
treadmill is – this isn’t it! The Smooth 5.65 is 190 pounds and measures 36 x 60
x 75 inches (W x H x D). In other words, it will look quite large in a small
room. Also, view pictures of the treadmill in a folded stage and you will see
that it does not fold up to 90 degrees.
Best Warranty in the Business
The Smooth 5.65 folding treadmill is backed by a lifetime motor and frame
warranty, in addition to coverage of 3 years on all parts and electronics,
and 2 years on labor (an increase from 1 year servicing on the 5.45 unit). All
sales by Smooth include Free Shipping and options for in-room delivery and
assembly. For being solid and scoring high consistently for power, value, and
price in numerous treadmill reviews, the Smooth 5.65 folding treadmill is hard
to beat. This is a strong home model that sells for the low price of $999.
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