New Balance 1400 Review

What the reviewers like:
Experts are unanimously impressed by the New Balance 1400 folding treadmill's long and wide (56" X 20") belt, powerful motor, 300-pound weight limit and easy maintenance. This treadmill is especially recommended for walkers.

What the reviewers don't like:
There are some references to the New Balance 1400 treadmill's cheap-looking display and uncompetitive warranty coverage. Like many treadmills in its price range, reviewers don't recommend the New Balance 1400 for hardcore runners, who tend to put more stress on their machines. It's best suited for walking.

New Balance 1400 review highlights

Reviewers agree that the New Balance 1400 is one of the best treadmills in its price range, and it’s an especially good choice for walkers. This machine has a 300-pound weight limit, a wide 20" belt. The belt's 56" length is longer than the 54" and 55" belts that are typical in this price range. Reviews also say the New Balance 1400 folding treadmill has a powerful motor and good shock absorption. The only criticisms we could find about this unit are its average-looking display and uncompetitive warranty coverage, but even so, some reviews say it's a better choice than comparably priced treadmills by ProForm or Horizon Fitness.

New Balance is new to making treadmills, and although New Balance treadmills haven't yet been included in testing at Consumer Reports, the brand is receiving some great early notice at specialty treadmill-review websites TreadmillDoctor.com, Treadmill-Ratings-Reviews.com, TreadmillSensei.com and Treadmill-Resource-Center.com. All of these sources cover the New Balance 1400 (*est. $1,000).

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Treadmill-Ratings- Reviews.com
New Balance 1400 Treadmill Review
Editors of Treadmill-Ratings-Reviews.com

The writer says he tested out the New Balance 1400 at Sports Authority, and he's impressed. This folding treadmill is relatively quiet, has a wide and long belt, and has good shock absorption. However, he does say the New Balance has a cheap-looking display and below-average warranty coverage. Overall, he concludes that the New Balance 1400 surpasses comparably priced treadmills by ProForm and Horizon.

2. TreadmillSensei.com
The New Balance 1400 Treadmill Review
"The Treadmill Sensei"
Dec. 20, 2006

The Treadmill Sensei -- an exercise-equipment repairman who doesn't sell the treadmills he reviews -- raves about the New Balance 1400, calling it a "golden unit" at its price. He especially likes its 2.5-hp motor, large belt and shock suspension.

3. TreadmillDoctor.com
New Balance 1400 Review
Clark & Jon Stevenson

Editors at TreadmillDoctor.com praise the New Balance 1400 folding treadmill for its larger motor, which they say makes it preferable to the New Balance 1200, which is $100 cheaper. Overall, they say this is a good treadmill for walkers at a bargain price.

4. Treadmill-Resource-Center.com
New Balance Treadmill
Editors of Treadmill-Resource-Center.com

The editors here say the New Balance 1400 folding treadmill is this brand's "best treadmill relative to its price," and praise its wide walking area and powerful motor. Like other sources, they say the 1400 is a better buy than the New Balance 1200. The New Balance1400 is recommended for walking only.

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