Here it is – the future of home treadmills! The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Folding Treadmill with Speakers is a sleek and modern design that looks great in the home. Arrives fully assembled in a carton – just unfold, plug in, and go! No assembly is required!
The SG model offers the bonus feature of built-in audio speakers to connect with your own music source. When your workout is through, the Evolve SGs innovative design folds down to 59″ by 10″ allowing for easy storage under a bed, behind furniture, or upright in a closet.
Here are the all important specs:
- Folds to 10 inches high, stores vertically or horizontally
- Running/Jogging Area: 17″ x 45″
- Belt Speed: 1 to 6 mph
- Standard Programs: 2 (manual, weight loss)
- LCD Displays: time, speed, distance, calories
- Display Color: Black with orange backlight
- Maximum User Weight: 250-lb
- Audio In: MP3 and CD players (via included audio adapter)
- Heart Rate Monitoring: Yes (via thumb heart rate button)
As with all compact treadmills The Horizon Evolve SG Compact Folding Treadmill is less sturdy than its full grown cousins. However, it can still withstand a lot of use and many people are very happy with it.
Here are some customer reviews to help you decide:
I normally run at its maximum or near maximum speed which is 6.0 (if you are familiar with treadmills). Lo and behold, it stores away swiftly and
effortlessly which no other machine, that i am aware can do!
I agree with what many others have said that this treadmill is excellent for walking. It does not appear to me that it is large enough or sturdy enough for running. It is definitely great for home use where space is limited. I have been using mine about three times a week for around three months now. The treadmill sits on top of plush carpeting with a treadmill pad underneath the treadmill. So far, I do not seem to be having any trouble using the treadmill on carpet. I dont know if my weight has anything to do with it. I am six feet tall and weigh about 180 lbs. I also found that the heart rate monitor does not work properly and is pretty much useless. Likewise, the audio quality of the built-in stereo speakers is lousy.
We have used this treadmill every single day since its purchase 9 months ago. It is shared by 2 humans and a dog (not sure how the dog fits into the warranty), and it has held up strong. It is the quietest treadmill I have ever used. It arrived within days of ordering and was easy to set-up and easy to use. If you plan to keep your treadmill propped against the wall as we do, be aware that it will stick out slightly further than the 10″, due to its safety bars on both sides. It is truely so easy to get out and set up every day, there is literaly no excuse for not using it. For those who like to run fast or have a long stride, be aware that the running space is very short and narrow. I believe that is the reason why the manufacturers made the top speed be only 6.0; any faster would be unsafe. We have never gone above a 4.5 and have had no safety issues due to belt size. I shopped around a long time before deciding to make this purchase. I believe the price is appropriate, as they did not skimp on quality in order to make an apartment-sized treadmill. If you have little space and are looking for quality in your purchase, consider this treadmill. I do wish it had an incline. Otherwise, I am totally happy with this purchase.
This is a great walking treadmill (I would not recommend it for running, the belt just seems like it would not be long enough for a full out running stride). It is just the right size for my small apartment. I wouldnt want to have to fold it up every day, although that is doable, but it is just heavy enough that I wouldnt want to. On the other hand…if the treadmill was any lighter, it wouldnt be as quiet and stable as it is (at least in my opinion). The controls are basic and easy to use, although the heart monitor is not reliable. The treadmill has a reading bar on the control panel where you can prop a book, kindle or magazine, and a small utility/pocket underneath the bar where you can park small items. It did not come with a cup holder, but I ordered one at Big Fitness and attached it to the stabilizer bar, and voila, I now have a place to put either a water bottle or a couple of remote controls….
Oh, and I did plug my Ipod shuffle into the stereo speakers..I have to say, it sounded very tinny and not as nice as just using earphones….probably an unnecessary feature if you are using this in your own home and can listen to a regular stereo / cd player….
Overall, I feel it is a good value for the money….
