Weslo CardioStride 3.0 Treadmill

This treadmill works perfectly and I am pleased with my purchase. This is the first manual treadmill I have ever used, and I was nervous about it. But, I am happy to report that my fears are gone. I am getting a very good workout on this unit. The soreness on my legs and sweat on my brow can testify to that. This treadmill is sturdier than expected, easier to transport than expected, and can be kept moving better than expected. A couple hints - You have to lube under the belt (especially up front). You also have to tighten the belt just to the point where you can walk normally without straining to move it. The belt arrives loose and will cause you to set a speed record on a treadmill if you don't adjust it. Next, leave the plastic cover off of the front if you want to jog. Doing this will give you several more inches of usable space. Lastly, if you want to use this treadmill on carpet, then you need to elevate the rear legs (belt uncomfortably close to carpet). I just used a set of rubber furniture bumpers from Wal-Mart (the kind that prevents movement). Bottom line - I very much endorse buying this treadmill.

This is a great treadmill for the money. It arrived in a large box and was packed well. All items needed for assembly are included. It would be helpful to have two people to assemble it, as it is a bit heavy for one person to manage. Also, there are times when you will have to set the treadmill on it's side in order to attach bars and screws, so having a second set of hands would help tremendously. That said, I assembled this on my own, and it took about 1.5 hours.The treadmill has an incline that is adjustable, but the tread cannot be made flat; it will always sit at an incline. Wanting to make it flat, I had read that someone purchased bed risers from Walmart in order to elevate the back legs, so I tried doing the same. Unfortunately, it didn't work, as the treadmill MUST be at an incline in order to propel the tread. You are the one making the tread move, and it needs the momentum provided by the incline in order for that to happen. Laws of physics.The belt is the biggest issue, as it often slides off-center. Included in the box is a starter bottle of oil to lubricate the tread, but it wasn't enough, so I went out to purchase a bottle of spray lubricant that has a straw attached to the nozzle which allows me to spray under the belt. In my experience, I need to lubricate the belt before each use. If I don't, it becomes difficult to walk with a smooth stride.In addition, there are two screws located on either side of the back end of the tread. Turning these screws tighten and loosen the belt. An allan wrench is provided for this purpose. I find it's necessary to center the belt at least twice during a workout; once before, and possibly once during your workout if the belt slips. This is annoying, as you need to stop your workout, get off the treadmill, and make adjustments.The console is just a basic one that keeps track of time, calories, and distance, which meets my needs just fine. The belt is also wider than other manual treadmills I've seen, which is helpful. Even if you are fit, it is necessary to hold on to the bar with at least one hand for safety reasons...otherwise you can easily lose your balance, as the stride is not always smooth and controlled.I like that the treadmill folds up, as I can store it in a corner of my apartment without having to keep it open all of the time. When folded, it has a fairly small footprint, but it folds at a slight angle which may prevent you from placing it flush against a wall (when folded).I am physically fit, yet 20 minutes on this can challenge me. Due to the incline and the fact that you have to make the treadmill move, it certainly provides a great cardio workout. If you can deal with some of it's drawbacks and annoyances, I think this treadmill is well worth the money, especially when compared to the price of it's competitors.

Day 1/27/16I have just received my treadmill the day before, I didn't bother setting up the electronic part of the machine but it works pretty well and it was not hard to set up. It comes with the tools you need, though adjusting the treadmill is a wee challenging but I was able to do by myself! I did a little test run and it runs pretty well and it's nice and sturdy I hope it last as long as I need it to drop the pounds! It's a pretty good deal for 80 bucks (it was on sale).Day 2/14/2018It finally died. It lasted a good 2 years of my fat but running on it. I am a 200+ person who ran on that thing a few days every week. It became wobbly mid way to this time and it needed a bit of oiling on the tread part. It was sort of a pain in the ass to have but it was a very good quality and I think it lived it's worth.

This is my first manual treadmill ever. So I wasn't sure what to expect. It only took 40 minutes to put it together, and it is easy to move. What I didn't like was the fact that once the treadmill was fully put together I tried it out and realized it is much too steep to use.I'm in my twenties, about 5'2, and am pretty active but I had to hold on the handle for dear life while using this machine. It's like walking up a very steep steep hill. I didn't think it was going to be that much of an incline! It was unusable for me that way so I took out the screws holding the bottom half on the incline and just laid the belt part on the floor. It rests on the handle bars which is just enough clearance for the big wheel to turn. I can get a good jog/brisk walk while gripping the handle bars and it is much more comfortable than being on that steep incline. My mom has a manual treadmill from Sears that is a much better quality. It was about $130 but hers is on a much smaller incline and the belt is tight enough that you don't fall off while trying to use it! So I wouldn't recommend this treadmill, you get what you pay for. Just trust me and save $250 to buy a foldable electric treadmill.

Ugh, I had such high hopes. I'm trying to get back into shape and loved my previous electric treadmill.Bought this one for the price and how small it is. Knowing it was manual I had low expectations and just hoped to walk on it @ home.Set it up (that took a while) and started using it. Even after oiling it all over the seam seemed to stick every time it came around. The incline is was too steep to even sustain a nice walk.I had my husband make a wood 2x4 piece to lift it up flat and even then it didn't move smoothly.So needless to say I'm disappointed and will be giving it to a used equipment store.Advice: Spend the extra 100-200 for an electric treadmill!