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The GOOD - SO FAR, it appears to be a quality piece of merchandise. It works as expected. I bought it BECAUSE of the Bowflex name.

The BAD - Not exactly packed to the level it should have been. The box was especially poor and not up to the task. Poor packing could result in damage. In this case, it did not.

The UGLY - SHIPPING. While the shipping was "free", with a carton this size, NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO PAY ADDITIONALLY FOR "PREMIUM SHIPPING" to get help getting the package to its final destination. The shipper "allowed" me to use a handtruck to get the box from the road to my doorstep (no help provided and it's a BIG, BULKY and HEAVY unit. I had to "scrounge" two neighbors to help me to get it indoors. If shipping is included, IT SHOULD INCLUDE PREMIUM SHIPPING AS WELL. MOST SHIPPERS WOULD RATHER JUST DROP IT AT THE CURB AND RUN. THAT'S SIMPLY A SIGN OF THE TIMES (LAZY)... THEY WANT TO BE COMPENSATED FOR EVERY "ERG" OF ENERGY THEY EXPEND. THE TRUTH IS, HAD THE SHIPPER HELPED ME GET IT IN THE DOOR, I WOULD HAVE TIPPED HIM W/A $20. INSTEAD, HE WENT AWAY EMPTY HANDED BECAUSE HE WAS ONLY TOO HAPPY TO GET AWAY W/O HAVING TO DO ANYTHING BESIDES "PUSHING" IT OUT THE BACK OF THE TRUCK.

DOCUMENTATION - VEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRY POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR. MESSAGE TO BOWFLEX, NEXT TIME DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND GIVE MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND IT WOULD BE HELPFUL TO HAVE DETAILED MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW AND WHERE TO APPLY THE SILICONE LUBE.

ASSEMBLY - WHILE IT WENT WELL AND TOOK LESS THAN AN HOUR (YOU REALLY DON'T NEED A 2ND PERSON), YOU'D BEST PUT THIS THING IN ITS FINAL RESTING PLACE AS YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO MOVE IT AFTER THE FACT. WHY? I'D RECOMMEND TO BOWFLEX THAT THEY "FIRE" ALL OF THE OUTSOURCED ENGINEERS WHO DESIGNED THE PRODUCTS UNDERCARRIAGE AND WHEELS SYSTEMS... NOT TO MENTION THE BEAN COUNTERS WHO AUTHORIZED THE WAY-TOO-SMALL, JUNK WHEELS FOR ROLLING THIS TREADMILL. VERY POOR DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION. KIND OF LIKE WHEN GM DELIVERS A NEW CAR WITH POOR HEADLIGHTS SO THAT YOU (THE CUSTOMER/CONSUMER) HAVE TO GO INTO THE AFTERMARKET FOR HID HEADLIGHTS.

All told, the basic product is fine, it's just the "execution" phase of delivering the product to market where Bowflex falls on its face. BTW... I also have a Bowflex machine. While it's quality isn't bad... the WEIDER CROSSBOW is much less expensive and is also a FAR SUPERIOR UNIT.
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1: It's HEAVY. Assemble it where you plan on using it.
2: Stays steady and solid when 220lbs is bouncin around on it.
3: Your kids will love the box. It's just as long and 1/2 the height of a sofa.
4: Delivered by ABF Freight. Burned 1/2 my day waiting on those idiots to show up. 2 days prior to delivery they called me to schedule a drop of time (9:30am to 10:30am). Finally showed up at 3:15 PM. At least there was stuff on TV to watch while I waited. Plus, I got to run off most of that aggrivation once I got the thing assembled :)Get more detail about Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill.

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A good friend recommended the Bowflex Series 7. He has been using his for over 3 months, and he and his wife love it. I bought one for my wife and she enjoys the workout very much. I also started using it, and the workout is intense. There are different workout profiles for every level of conditioning. From hill climbing to flat out running the Series 7 is up to the task.Get more detail about Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill.

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I bought this treadmill about 2 months ago and have used it almost every day since. It is extremely well built, works just fine, and does not require a "Rocket Scientist" to program. Assembly is easy. Built in HR monitor doesn't work well but the chest strap works fine. Built in fan is great for the first 5 minutes.... then it is time to turn on the remote controlled floor fan (check out Honeywell HFS641P 16-Inch Remote Control Stand Fan here on Amazon Honeywell HFS641P 16-Inch Remote Control Stand Fan. This works perfectly as well). My mill was delivered in about 1.5 weeks. A $40 tip got the thing placed in my workout room instead of just the garage. This was worth every penny, unless you value your back at < $40. If I were you, I would go ahead and buy this mill and the fan while they are still available. You will not be disappointed and you won't find a better deal.Get more detail about Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill.

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A little pricey. But over-all a very nice well built and sturdy treadmill that should last for a very long time.Get more detail about Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill.

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1. Delivery man (there was only 1) said he would not have delivered the box upstairs if I had needed that. Unless I paid extra. Freight company was ABF in Houston TX. They called me in advance before the delivery and asked me where I wanted it. So I had an opportunity to request a delivery upstairs but wanted to make this point here, don't assume you can have this option.

2. The packages is quite large and quite heavy. I don't see how one person could have moved this anywhere but then I'm a woman. The delivery man using special equipment did deliver the box to our garage which was a straight shot on a driveway with no incline (they asked about this on the phone).

3. First problem I ran into was the wires that needed to be threaded up thru the left column holding up the console. A black wire is provided to pull the wire thru but it kept getting clogged up. Once I got some duct tape and taped the end so there was nothing to catch on whatever it was that caused the column to become more narrow, the problem was solved.

4. Once the column on the left and one on the right were attached (pretty easy), the console was attached also very easily although my husband had to be there holding it while I was guiding it. There was no way I could have done this without him. He's a big guy. Though the console was bulky, I don't think holding it for this part of the installation required someone of extra strength.

5. The next problem was the most frustrating. There are two arm pieces, one on the left and one on the right. Each piece is composed of a couple of parts that needed to be screwed in. Difficult to describe but the main point is that the screws need to be screwed from the inside (near the cross bar) pointing out, i.e. in a somewhat difficult position for maneuvering. I found it impossible to screw these hex screws using the hex screwdriver provided. (the allen screwdriver was okay for the allen screws). There were a couple of reasons the hex screwdriver was so difficult. But bottom line, I went to the hardware store and bought a very long hex screwdriver with a very nice grip that made it much much easier. (because of the length, the interference from the cross bar was minimized...)

6. finished the rest of the arm pieces and powered it on and it works during our short demonstration. It does seem to be very very sturdy and because of the heaviness, I'm hoping it will be long lasting.

7. Last complaint, the documentation has nothing about the "KEY" and where it goes. We figured it out but how difficult would it have been to provide this info? Other questions we figured out that were not documented. Guess I'm used to clearer info from my previous experience with assembling furniture and what not. I definitely got the impression that the manufacturers were assuming that people with experience in mechanical installations would be putting this together. Not the case with us.

Whew! I was really nervous about this. Thank goodness it seems to have gone okay at this point. I have the name of a repair person for exercise equipment that will come to your home that I've used before and found highly competent. If we do have any problems, I don't plan to try to fix it myself or even call the company. Sounds like that would be a real frustrating experience. I plan to just call her. Let's hope I don't have to.

(Note- I don't remember it being documented here but for anyone not aware, the machine can only handle 300 pounds (did I say my husband was big? but luckily not 300. The bowflex 3 is only for maximum of 275 pounds - just so you know...)Get more detail about Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill.

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It took some time before the treadmill was delivered however I cannot complain because the delivery was free. This machine is of very good quality and construction. I had no trouble assembling it but would recommend a helper when it comes to putting on the top part of the treadmill control unit. Also put it together in the room you intend to use it in.

I have not used it long but it works fine and will if possible address this again after I have used it for a few monthsGet more detail about Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill.