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Echelon Stride-6 Auto-Fold, Best Connected Treadmill for around £1k?
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Echelon Stride-6 Auto-Fold, Best Connected Treadmill for around £1k?

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Posting our deep dive on the Stride-6 Auto-Fold, which at £1,099 might be one of the best-value connected runner around the £1k mark right now. I don't normally cover or recommend connected treadmills much as I'm happy to follow my own training plan, but I actually think they deserve a bit of love because if you're looking for motivation and don't mind the monthly price, it can be a great way to ensure you switch it on and get going every day.

But that said a lot of the cheaper connected machines can be outgrown pretty quickly if you're following an intense routine. Sweet spot lives around £1k and I think for that money, along with the training they had, the Echelon ecosystem is among the best. The Stride-6 has:

  • A 2.5 CHP brushless motor (3.0 HP peak), 12.4 mph top speed, 12 incline levels
  • A full-size 20.5 x 60in Waterfall deck, so it's a genuine runner's platform,
  • Hands-free Auto-Fold - Press a button and the whole thing drops to about 10 inches tall. Proper fold-flat, not the propped-up-deck fold most treadmills call folding
  • A 136 kg max user weight, with a 5-year motor and 10-year frame warranty

The interesting bit is what it doesn't have which is a bit of a weird one for a connected machine: a screen! You slot your own phone or tablet into the holder and run the Echelon Fit app. That's exactly how it comes in around £400 under the Stride 6s, and quite a bit under the connected machines in the iFit ecosystem with similar running specs. Personally I think most people already own a better screen than the one manufacturers charge £400 for, but I know screen people feel strongly the other way.

Honest negatives: the handlebar dial controls apparently take a session or two to get used to, classes need an Echelon Premier sub (roughly £20 to £30 a month depending on the plan), and Echelon has been tightening app requirements on the newer Strides, so if subscription-free running matters to you, check the current offline behaviour before buying.

Full review with the RunRank breakdown and the 6 vs 6s vs 50 RCX comparison here:

Review: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/echelon-stride-6-auto-fold-review/
Link: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/echelon-stride-6-auto-fold-connected-treadmill

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u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 1 day ago
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Real World Review of the Wellfit TM037 Walking Pad!

Hey guys! Managed to carve out a bit more time for the sub this week. Some of you might remember my Wellfit TM032 post a little while back (the treadmill / walking pad hybrid). Well I got hold of Wellfit's cheaper, pure walking pad since, the TM037, and I've had a proper go on it this week. Full disclosure, Wellfit sent me this to review but that doesn't change my actual testing of it. There's great features but also a few quirks to be aware of.

Quick bit on me for context: I'm 6ft, around 90kg, and I've been desk-walking on these things for a while now, so I've handled a fair few.

First thing that struck me, same as the TM032, is the build quality is better than the price suggests. This one is only £159.99. The welds look tidy (you often get cheap walking pads at this price that look ready to shake apart, or with parts simply bolted together and flimsy sheet metal), the powder coating is a nice finish, and the plastics feel solid rather than hollow. Nothing revolutionary and obviously not as refined as a premium brand, but for the money I was genuinely impressed. One tiny thing, the rubber buttons on the console felt a bit sticky for the first few presses then freed right up, so don't panic if yours do that out of the box.

It's got a proper front handrail that goes up and down on two hand-turn bolts, honestly a 30 second job with no tools... BUT, DO NOT make the same mistake I did and over-tighten these! They will be incredibly hard to loosen off afterwards. That's user error though.

Unlike most cheap pads it actually has an incline, a manual 0-5%, which you set by folding the rear feet out. After about half an hour at the full 5% I could really feel it in my calves and glutes vs walking flat. One tip when setting the incline, don't try to reach over the deck to pull the far foot out while you're stood on it, your weight pins it down and it fights you. Do each side from off the machine and it's easy.

The remote is great, I reach for it constantly, no bending down mid-walk to change speed. Haven't tried the voice control yet. The app is... fine, does the basics, but it's the weakest part so far and I'll give it more time. Top speed is 6.2mph so it'll do a light jog, not a full blown run, that's what the TM032 is for (I'm not sure why the lower number on the model name denotes a better spec!).

It's light (under 20kg) with little wheels so it rolls around easily on hard floor, though you'll want to carry it on thick carpet. Folds down nice and slim to store. The tablet holder is rubberised and holds an iPad / tablet really well. One for the taller lot, with the handrail folded flat I did catch the tablet holder with my toes a couple of times, but it lifts off in a second.

Overall, honestly hard to knock much at this price. It's a budget pad, the incline is manual and the warranty is a year, but you get a lot of walking pad for £159.99. Mine's the pink one which my wife loves but I might bring the TM032 back into my office (it also comes in black if you're purchasing one yourself).

Same as last time, this is my first-hand testing plus other owners' feedback (still a small number of reviews but growing), and I'll keep it updated as I put more miles on. Video coming soon too.

Review: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/wellfit-tm037-review/

Walking pad: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/wellfit-tm037-pink (£30 off the pink model with my code: HOMETREADMILL037)

If anyone's already been living with one for a few months, I'd love to hear how it's held up in the comments!

u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 11 days ago
▲ 5 r/UK_Treadmills

How to lubricate a treadmill belt (and why WD-40 will ruin it!)

Hey guys, not posted in a while, been enjoying the holidays!

Put together a belt maintenance guide and the short version is this: most home treadmills that die early were not cheap, they just never got lubricated. WD-40 is the big one to avoid, since it is a solvent rather than a lubricant and strips out the silicone that is already on the deck. Use 100% silicone treadmill lubricant, roughly every 40 to 50 hours of use, and check your manual first because some newer belts ship sealed for life and must not be lubricated at all.

For tension, lift the belt at the centre of the deck with the machine unplugged and it should rise about 5 to 7 cm.

The full guide covers lubrication step by step, tension, and fixing a slipping or drifting belt:

https://hometreadmill.co.uk/treadmill-belt-maintenance/

u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 19 days ago
▲ 3 r/UK_Treadmills

adidas T-25 Treadmill Review UK, Highly Requested!

Hey guys,

Seen a lot of users asking about this treadmill. This is an overview / collection of specifications based on publicly available user reviews and data. I haven't personally used this treadmill yet but I hope to at some point.

Few things that jumped out while pulling it together:

The belt is 54cm wide. That's wider than the T-23 sitting above it in the range (52cm), and wider than most folders at this money.

Sweatband have it at £749, or £674.10 with the EXTRA10 code. Argos want £899 for the same machine so that's currently a great deal.

The 25yr frame / 10yr motor warranty isn't a T-25 perk, turns out the whole current adidas range gets it. I actually have to walk back previous statements saying Reebok carry a longer warranty because they don't, and they're both built by the same parent brand who put either the Reebok or adidas 'badge' on these treadmills.

What I can't tell you is how it sounds at 8mph+! Does anyone own one already that could pitch in?

hometreadmill.co.uk
u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 1 month ago
▲ 3 r/UK_Treadmills

Real World Review of the Wellfit TM032 Treadmill / Walking Pad Hybrid

Hey guys! I've been a bit busy recently and not posting here as much as I'd like! It's summer, the weather has been amazing, so who can blame me.

Excited to share here today that I got my hands on a new treadmill and I've been testing it today. It's a pretty new brand, Wellfit, one of many brands to come out of East Asia recently, but with distribution centres in the UK.

Most of these treadmills / walking pads are near identical in scope, and I always expect a pretty similar range of features and often you get nothing special. That said, out of the box, I'm genuinely quite impressed with the build quality of this Wellfit machine. It's nothing revolutionary and not as refined as a more premium brand of course, but it's surprised me for it's current £299 price tag.

Going to post more and update this article once I've had a bit more time with the treadmill but so far, so good. The article is my first impressions + other users feedback from reviews (very few of them so far, but growing). Will be making a video soon too:

Review: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/wellfit-tm032-review/
Treadmill: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/wellfit-tm032

If any of you already own this and have a few months / miles on it, I'd love to hear more in the comments.

u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 1 month ago
▲ 3 r/UK_Treadmills

Sperax Walking Pad Product Recall!

Saw this posted somewhere else, it's Amazon US but I notice it's also gone from Amazon UK, it seems the Sperax 4-in-1 walking pad / vibration pad / treadmill has been urgently recalled for overheating / potential fire risk.

If anyone has one, I recommend you don't use it. And.... don't buy a treadmill which also vibrates!

u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 2 months ago
▲ 1 r/UK_Treadmills

JTX Summer Sale Went Live Today! British Brand

Hey all, hope you are staying cool in this insane heat. If you're still out pounding the pavement, fair play but be careful! For me, I don't have time to get out early doors or late at night so I've been using my treadmill with a fan blasting.

Anyway, the JTX Summer Sale just went live so I went through the whole range and split the deals by type. No codes needed on any of these, the discount is straight off the price. Links go to my full reviews and the JTX product pages.

I really rate JTX highly, you might find better specs on some machines of a similar price but there's no other treadmill brand in the UK that does after sales like JTX. If anything breaks in the first 2 years, they will send someone to your house to fix it.

Walking Pads & Compact:

Serious Runners:

Gym Grade Deals:

If you're only after one, the Sprint 7 at £999 is the one I'd point most people at. JTX sales come and go rather than being permanent, so confirm the price at the checkout before you commit! Their Summer Sale is probably the best prices you'll find all year because typically, it's out of season for treadmills.

As always I may earn a commission from these links at no extra cost to you, it helps me keep the reviews and advice coming, so thank you!

u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 2 months ago
▲ 4 r/UK_Treadmills

Amazon Prime Day Treadmill Deals! Split by Treadmill Type

Hey guys, it's Prime day! I actually thought there would be more treadmills on sale, but there are still some incredible deals available on some of the most popular models today. Links go to my full reviews and Amazon listings:

Entry-Level Treadmills:

Serious Runners:

Gym Grade Deals:

As always I may earn a commission from these links at no extra cost to you, it helps me keep up with treadmill reviews and advice, so thank you!

u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 2 months ago
▲ 8 r/UK_Treadmills+2 crossposts

Age Grade Calculator for Running & Parkrun - Mobile friendly, athlete comparisons, etc. Feedback please!

Hey r/parkrun! I'm Chris, I'm an avid runner and the moderator over at r/UK_Treadmills. I hope this post is allowed. I've been looking for a good while for an age grade calculator that works well on mobile. All the available ones seem to be either a bit ancient, or at least not updated in a while. They still work of course, but they're almost impossible to use on a phone.

Well, I stopped waiting and built the above myself. To be totally transparent it's on my website where I also review treadmills, and I vibe coded this. I am NOT a developer by trade! Just a running enthusiast who runs a website. But I'm pretty damn proud of it.

It lets you find your age grade, calculate a target time, or if you're a club, enter multiple runners and calculate their age grade and export it as an excel file (this feature works on your phone but it looks a bit better / quicker on desktop, still working on that). No ads or signup required, free for everyone.

I wasn't happy with that on its own so I added some 'flavour' where you can see who currently holds the record for that distance, and how you compare. You can see if you're in the top percentile regionally, nationally, or worldwide. And, of course, you can share your result on socials once you're done.

Like most of the other calculators out there it's based on publicly available data via GitHub by Alan Jones, Age-Grade-Tables, the WMA / USATF road standards (2015 revision, will add newer data if I find it but this is what the other calcs use for now). The calculations were validated against the Runalyze open-source age-grade library (citations included in the tool for anyone wanting a look). One honest heads-up for this crowd: parkrun keeps its own table private as many of you probably know, so your score here will land within about 0.5 - 1% of your parkrun grade rather than matching it exactly. But it's useful for when you're training solo in prep for runs, I hope. It also has multiple distance options too.

Sex is recorded as M/F in the tool for now as that's how the data is collected but if I can normalise across groups for NB individuals I will, this will require a bit of work though so please bare with me.

Really interested to hear any feedback, this is the first type of this tool I've built, any features you'd like to see included. Anything I've missed, anything you would like to see added. List of features I still want to add in the coming weeks:

  1. Profiles so you can login and track your score overtime and potentially a leaderboard system,
  2. More info on the amazing athletes who hold the world records, with details of their training routines and career journeys,
  3. National and regional best times, maybe even down the the area (starting with my native UK),
  4. Club logins!

Let me know if there's anything else! Hope it's useful to you all.

hometreadmill.co.uk
u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 2 months ago
▲ 5 r/UK_Treadmills

Walking and Walking Pad Workouts: 7 Routines for Steps, Weight Loss and Fitness

Put this one together for the site. It's 7 walking workouts that all work whether you're on a walking pad indoors or out on the pavement, since most people end up switching between the two depending on the weather.

It goes from a simple 20 minute beginner walk up to Japanese interval walking, hill repeats and a walk-to-run session, with pace and cadence targets for each. The bit people seem to find most useful is the no-incline interval session, basically how to make a flat walking pad actually feel like a proper workout rather than just step-counting. It covers the outdoor side properly too, not just the pad.

Let me know what you think!

hometreadmill.co.uk
u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 2 months ago
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JTX summer sale heads up, 10% off all models

Hey people of r/UK_treadmills! Once again, thanks for being part of this sub. Just a heads up that the JTX summer sale is live now, they're offering 10% every model. So if you've been thinking of one, it's probably a decent time.

  1. My review of all the JTX models: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/jtx-treadmills/
  2. Direct link to JTX summer sale: https://hometreadmill.co.uk/jtx-summer-sale-10

Just for complete transparency these are partner links and I may earn a commission if you buy through these links at no extra cost to you! This helps me keep this sub and the website going, so thanks!

u/Mundane-Mousse7738 — 2 months ago