NordicTrack C2500

We found the most useful expert reviews of the NordicTrack C2500 treadmill at TreadmillDoctor.com and Treadmill-Ratings-Reviews.com. Both sites have nicely balanced entries on the C2500, and although TreadmillDoctor.com has a more detailed ratings system, Treadmill-Ratings-Reviews.com includes more specifics on this treadmill's pros and cons. TreadmillReview.net has a more basic review of the C2500, and TreadmillTips.com posts a review of the NordicTrack brand in general. Runner's World also has an online forum where contributors can discuss gear recommendations, among other running-related topics.

Before it was discontinued, the NordicTrack C2500 treadmill got good reviews considering its moderate price: It now sells for $900, down from its original $1,600, but critics say some newer under-$1,000 models offer better quality. Experts call the C2500 a good basic machine with one big advantage: an unusually long 20-by-60-inch belt for this price range, which makes it suitable for taller walkers and joggers. Professional reviewers say the audio-coached workouts and MP3 speakers can help motivate the user during a workout. However, although some reviewers say NordicTrack has increased its quality, others are still leery, especially considering the C2500's relatively short one-year parts-and-labor warranty. Experts say frequent runners should consider spending more for a top-rated mid-priced treadmill like the Sole F80 (*est. $1,500); for serious athletes, a professional-grade treadmill like the Landice L7 Cardio Trainer (*est. $3,300) is recommended. If you only want to walk and jog, critics recommend the Sole F63 (*est. $1,000) as a well-built machine with sufficient power and jogging room.