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- Reviewers praise the Smooth 6.25 treadmill's easy folding mechanism and say its belt is quiet. The Smooth warranty is better than most, with a longer than usual parts warranty of two years. An included heart-rate monitor is a plus. Overall, experts say the Smooth 6.25 is a good choice for those who will mainly be walking, with an occasional light run.
- The Smooth 6.25 weighs a relatively beefy 260 pounds, which contributes to its solid and stable feel, but also makes it difficult to move (even though it does fold up). As with all Smooth treadmills, the price includes shipping to your curb, but inside delivery and setup cost extra.
Reviewers say the Smooth 6.25 is a good choice for occasional runners. The 54" x 20" belt is a little short in this price range, but the Smooth 6.25 does fold up for storage and has a handgrip heart-rate monitor (with optional chest strap). Its relatively low weight capacity of 275 pounds makes it more appropriate for lighter individuals. Overall, most experts think the Smooth 6.25 is a good value for those who will mainly be walking, but it has serious competition in the Sole F80 (*est. $1,500), which has a slightly longer belt, costs less and has a slightly better warranty.
A lot of the reviews we found online for the Smooth 6.25 treadmill seem as if they could have been written by the same author. Reviews at Treadmill-Ratings-Reviews.com, TreadmillTips.com and ExerciseEquipmentExpert.com are all remarkably similar. Instead, we think the most credible review for the Smooth 6.25 treadmill is found at TreadmillDoctor.com, which evaluates more treadmills than any other source, yet doesn't actually sell treadmills. Postings from owners to Amazon.com provide helpful insight into Smooth's customer service.
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TreadmillDoctor.com has amazing scope, since its editors evaluate more treadmills than any other review source, including Consumer Reports. The Smooth 6.25 is included in the ratings here, but it's eclipsed by the Sole F80.
Review: Smooth 6.25 Review, Clark & Jon Stevenson
2. Amazon.com
At the time of our visit, there were only a few user reviews of the Smooth 6.25. Overall, owners are pleased with this treadmill's performance, but they have some issues with delivery and installation.
Review: Smooth 6.25 Ratings, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Treadmill-Ratings- Reviews.com
Industry consultant Fred Waters bases ratings on manufacturer reputation and light testing, also factoring testimonials and ratings from third parties. The Smooth 6.25 treadmill is said to be one of the best choices in this price range, but the Sole F80 is also an alternative.
Review: Smooth 6.15 Review, Fred Waters
4. About.com
About.com's walking guide Wendy Bumgardner cites other review sources like Runner's World and TreadmillDoctor.com, but there's no indication that she tried out these machines personally. Still, the list meshes with what's reported in other reviews. The Smooth 6.25 treadmill occupies the top spot in her list of the best folding treadmills.
Review: Best Folding Treadmills, Wendy Bumgardner
TreadmillTips.com offers reviews and recommendations of treadmills, but we can't tell if these machines were tested or why some are rated better than others. Aaron Co considers the Smooth 6.25 to be the best mid-priced treadmill.
Review: Smooth 6.25 Review, Aaron Co
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