F17 TREADMILL

It’s actually a lot sturdier than I thought. The console is basic and what you need. It folds down as seen in the pictures. It’s a little stiffer which is good. When you hit the release buttons on both sides it won’t just slam down. My husband (95kgs/210lbs) and I (65kgs/145lbs) ran and walked which the machine took with ease. 40mins to an hour each. There is a slight incline barely noticeable. This machine does not offer incline options. The hot buttons to go 3 or 6 kph are really good. However, since we are used to bigger treadmills with the bars on either side it feels a bit awkward but in hindsight forces you to focus on your run and correcting your form. Early days yet but will eventually just get used to not having the side bars to grab into. I also get the sense you need to take very thorough care and inspect the machine frequently so it will last a long time but it’s a big purchase which comes with commitment. Overall happy with the purchase the price isn’t too bad for us as we are using this to warm up and add cardio time between workouts. I don’t recommend this machine if you are a treadmill ONLY regimented person. Although, I recommend the brand which they have a lot of other options from their inventory. Took long to get here but I ordered it during the pandemic!

The folding mechanism is very good for storing upright or horizontal. The control panel is intuitive to use.

My choice of treadmill was governed by quality, running width and motor power. Some other treadmills are, in my opinion, too narrow for safety and the motors under-powered. This Sportstech F17 has a reasonably wide track (400mm) and a powerful 2.5 HP motor. The build quality is superb; construction is solid with no vibration, giving excellent confident when using at higher speeds.The handbook suggests some minor assembly is required. But there is not. It is supplied fully assembled. The delivery package is very bulky and heavy, so you may need assistance to transport it into position. Once unpacked, it is easy to move on its two front wheels.The control panel is self explanatory, which is good since the instructions in the handbook are minimal. Two programs are included, and you have complete manual control of speed, time, distance and calories. The programs include warm-up, various speeds and cool-down. Program 1 is excellent for walking. The panel also displays the Bluetooth connection to the free pulse monitor.Don’t bother with the recommended app, it is fairly useless. I found a much better Android app called MyHomeFIT, which has 16 programmes, logs, manual control, etc. This app is compatible with many treadmills; after installing, let it scan and it will find the Sportstech F17.My Android tablet connected easily to the treadmill. However, placing the tablet centrally on the built-in support on the front of the control panel caused the touch-sensitive speed control to rapidly climb to maximum! I had to move the tablet to the left to prevent this potentially dangerous interaction. Also, the control panel remains active when Bluetooth is connected. Actuating any of the controls on the panel appears to disconnect Bluetooth, causing the app to stop. So some care is needed.

perfect for a busy mumI do 30 minutes every night starting with fast walk 6km/h moving to run at 9km/h.. 11km/h and back to 5-6km/h walkbrilliant and easy to useno assembly, compact and robust, a bit noisy when running fast but it's normal it's running not flyingps: the app needs major updates is not very usable but I don't really care soo much