I'm glad I got a self-powered treadmill with a curved running surface. It's a better workout. And no motor to wear out.
Also, since I won't be sprinting, the CT550 is. more than adequate for me. And especially since it weighs 181 pounds vs 308 for the more $$ one. And it has a wider running surface.
If you are looking for a treadmill for under your desk, this one is it. I don’t use the handlebars and it fits nicely under my standing desk. It takes a few days to really get the hang of balancing and walking but after that smooth sailing. Customer service is BEYOND AAA+++. From start to finish Brant helped me with any question I had and response time was SUPER quick. You won’t have to wait three days for an answer here. I waited to do my review, I have had my treadmill for a year now. I still love it and walk daily. It rolls on carpet like butter. I haven’t had to do any maintenance on it. Worth the money. Just buy it already.
I had a very old Schwinn Air Dyne from the early 80's and it worked fine but then it started to have issues because of its age and heavy use. A local gym had the FB300B and the owner invited me to try it out. It worked well so I bought one. It shipped to me and was easy to put together. I use it every day for one hour and try to get in at least 18 miles.
My only negative is I am a male and it sometimes is hard on the private area so a way to change the seat out might make it more comfortable to use. Time will tell how well it stands up to daily use. If you are looking for a good overall workout, both cardio and upper body resistance, this is a great piece of equipment. Daniel
Had a couple of minor issues getting set up but the customer service phenomenal. I love the resistance settings, perfectly replicates walking.
Pros: This thing is built like a tank. Everyone in the family has been using it daily with no issues. Customer service was very responsive and helpful. Emails were returned quickly (by the VP of sales). I love the adjustable magnetic resistance. It's very easy to simulate uphill climbs. Very stable, quiet and smooth operation.
Cons: Assembly was a little challenging but should not be an issue if you're mechanically inclined (having an additional person to help is HIGHLY recommended). A plastic trim piece rubbed against the belt which required light modification to its placement.