Smooth 5.65 Treadmill Review

The new Smooth 5.65 treadmill is Smooth Fitness’ 2010 upgrade to its award winning and bestselling Smooth 5.45. Just like with the older model, the 5.65 is regularly on sale at just under $1,000, which makes it perhaps the best-value treadmill you can find for such a feature-rich machine.

While the Smooth 5.65 has maintained most of the 5.45’s key features such as the 20″ by 55″ walking surface, 2.5 HP motor, and maximum speed of 10 mph, the new model scores points with its added features that you can rarely find in treadmills priced less than $1,000. The Smooth 5.65 now comes with a deluxe sound system and adjustable cooling fan. The new model now supports a maximum user weight of 275 pounds - 25 pounds more than the older model. This is important to point out because that indicates the machine itself has been beefed up and will be more stable during your workouts.

With these improvements and Smooth’s “Best in Industry” warranty, there’s every reason to believe that the 5.65 treadmill will again be one of the forerunners in the sub-$1,000 class heading into 2010.

The MSRP on the Smooth 5.65 treadmill is $1,999, but it is regularly on sale for $999 and you pay no sales tax unless you are a resident of Pennsylvania or Indiana.

I just received my 5.65 treadmill, and all i can say is WOW. This treadmill is so cool!! I'm reallly impressed with the quality. Setting this thing up was easy, and delivery was quick and painless. I'm really impressed with Smooth Fitness.-Smooth Fitness Customer

Overview

Best For:
Walkers and Light Joggers

Pros:
-Solid and Durable; Quiet Operation
-Dual-stage, soft drop folding for easy storage
-Deluxe Sound System

Cons:
-No track record (new model)
-The 55" walking surface may not be ideal for tall joggers

As you can see, there isn't a lot of expert and customer feedback on the Smooth 5.65 just yet being a new model (it was released in November 2009). However, anyone who has known and liked the Smooth 5.45 would have no complaints with the 5.65. In fact, the basic specs of the older model have been retained, with a few more value-added features put in.

As of this review, there has only been one feedback for the Smooth 5.65 found on the Smooth Fitness website, but that one buyer gave this treadmill 5 out of 5 stars. And why not? Some of the features that the 5.65 has are those that you would expect to pay a premium for, such as the deluxe sound system, dual-stage, soft drop folding system, two-speed fan, and 6 preset programs.

And the features the 2010 model got from the older version aren't half-bad either-2.5 HP continuous duty motor, 20" by 55" walking surface, heart rate control, and hand pulse grips. The Smooth 5.65 is now a lighter 191 lbs, down from the 5.45's 210 lbs, but it can now support a user of up to 275 pounds. Looking at the new model, you can also notice that Smooth has done a 'makeover' on the 5.45, adding bold red highlights along the side of the treadmill for a more modern look.

Those looking for a solid, basic treadmill that comes at an affordable price will likely find the Smooth 5.65 treadmill a great value.

Smooth Fitness is located in Pennsylvania and has been selling treadmills since 1984. In 1996, Smooth Fitness was the first online fitness retailer. The company currently markets the Smooth line of treadmills, elliptical trainers, and exercise bikes over the Internet on its web site.

By offering their fitness equipment only via the Internet, they have achieved the status as the number one online retailer of home fitness equipment, and are the 255th largest ecommerce site in the United States as ranked by Internet Retailer.