Summary (from manufacturer):
Now you can track your way to success with the NordicTrack A2105 treadmill. With a built-in ifit® Fitness Journal, the A2105 generates daily, weekly, monthly and yearly fitness reports for up to two individual users making it easy to see what you’ve done and how far you’ve come. and, with FlexResponse™ cushioning, you’ll always get the support you need, throughout your entire stride. the A2105 also features 8 weight loss workouts, each designed by a Certified Personal Trainer to give you fast, fabulous results, plus a 300 lb. weight capacity and a Lifetime motor warranty.
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Price:
Seen as low as $550 on sale at Sears, normal price of $900.
Justin’s Comments:
This treadmill is hard not to like – it has all the right specs and has a sexy thin easy-to-see display to boot. its big feature is the “iFit Journal” which keeps a diary of your workouts and progress – this isn’t something I’ve yet seen on most other treadmills and can be a good motivator to keep workout out for some people. the A2105 has a powerful motor, good size belt, and is reasonably heavy and sturdy with an impressive warranty. during my brief test it did begin to noticeably shake after about 7-8 MPH – near a full sprint for me, which is on par for treadmills in this price range.
The deal-killer for me is that after reviewing user reviews from the major sites on this treadmill, an overwhelming number of respondents report the treadmill breaking – often shortly after bringing it home. the warranty looks good on paper, but numerous people report horrible experiences with NordicTrack shipping them parts and promising a repairman that never actually comes out. like many other treadmill manufacturers NordicTrack simply contracts out its in-home repair work – so depending on who you get assigned to your mileage may (greatly) vary.
The A2105 is caught between a walking treadmill and a running treadmill – so perhaps it would be good for a light or occasional runner. even in that class I would look elsewhere however – this model just has too many reported reliability problems for me to recommend to anyone.
Recommended Reading
- Nordic Track Treadmills
- Nordic Track Systems For Exercise and Fitness
- Consumer Reports: Top Treadmills and Ellipticals Plus, Tips for a Smokin’, Butt-firming,… — YONKERS, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –
- Don’t Forget Your Treadmill Surge Suppressor
