I recently purchased the SB Fitness CT250 Manual Treadmill to use as an under-desk solution, and I'm completely blown away by both the product and the company. Truly outstanding.
From the very start, SB Fitness set a new standard for customer care. Their communication is top-tier, featuring lightning-speed responses to every inquiry. It's so rare to find a company that's this responsive and genuinely dedicated to their customers.
As for the treadmill itself—it's a solid piece of equipment. You can tell immediately upon unboxing that it is exceptionally well-made. Built to last-- like a tank. It operates beautifully and has fit seamlessly into our home workspace as a daily walking solution. We initially installed the handlebars to use as "training wheels" while adjusting to the manual belt, but we got the swing of things pretty quickly and adjusted in no time. It's also much quieter than I expected! I wish we got this years ago! It's been a game changer and worth every penny!
We received it within a week of placing the order; it was securely packaged and delivered with care.
We couldn't be happier with this treadmill and the team at SB Fitness. If you are looking for high-quality fitness gear backed by a company that actually cares, I highly recommend them!
Runs great, tough workout. Takes bit get use to but works great.
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