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This page will review all ten SteelFlex treadmill models. After viewing this page, you will know whether SteelFlex is for you. Before gong on to the model reviews, let take a look at the … Company Background In recent years, Body-Solid® United Kingdom included Steelflex® Cardiovascular equipment and Steelflex Weights and Accessories to its line of products. Steelflex is manufactured to the very same high standard as Body-Solid Strength Training equipment. They offer treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical cross trainers and pro style Olympic weights for home and commercial use. As with Body-Solid fitness equipment, all Steelflex products are manufactured in a state-of-the-art ISO 9000:2000 certified facility. The ISO 9000:2000 certification is only awarded to companies that comply to the most stringent quality, design and customer support standards, and is recognised worldwide as the sign of excellence. Steelflex® is a UK Registered Trademark. Strong Point The first strong point of SteelFlex treadmill is its durability and stability. These frames are welded steel frames. For the models below the $1,500 range, that is a PLUS. SteelFlex likes to include many built in programs. Some models have up to 25 different workouts. It might be useful if you find yourself getting bored easily. SteelFlex treadmills do not have many strong points but they are rather average machines. Nothing seems to stand out. Weak Point Unfortunately, SteelFlex does not have a good warranty. With only 2 years on motor an 1 year on parts, you would think you are buying an Icon treadmill. As usual, a poor warranty leads to poor quality and resilience. Expert Reviews Treadmilldoctor says is not really a strong brand to consider if you are shopping for a $1500 treadmill. Conclusion In Conclusion, SteelFlex is concentrating its market in the UK. Although there are distributors in the States, we would suggest Smooth treadmills over this brand. Treadmill Resource Center.com is constantly researching for the latest SteelFlex treadmill reviews. Our goal is to provide you with helpful and unbiased information on their models. Click on the links below to go directly to the model’s review. SteelFlex XT-2700
SteelFlex XT-3200
SteelFlex XT-3300
SteelFlex XT-3600 - *Best Buy Within SteelFlex*
SteelFlex XT-4600
SteelFlex XT-5600
SteelFlex XT-5700
SteelFlex XT-6600
SteelFlex XT-6800
SteelFlex Treadmill Features - Where you will find a description of all features __________________________________________________ SteelFlex XT-2700 
The XT-2700 SteelFlex treadmill is a simple entry treadmill. This base model has not much to offer. A 18 x 52 inch belt is a little tight for running. The XT-2700 would best be serve for walking or jogging. The quality and reliability is weak. But a treadmill in the $1,000 range usually doesn’t have these qualities. Look at Smooth treadmills. These treadmills have excellent warranties. Price - £700
Length - 66 in
Width - 32 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 220 lbs
Belt - 18 x 52 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.0 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 12 %
Folding - Yes
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - No
Wireless Chest Strap - No
Programs - 6 Programs: 2 Manual, 1 Cardio, 1 Endurance, 1 Fat Bum, 1 Interval
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Distance, Speed, Time, Calories, Heart Rate, Laps, Elevation
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 2 years motor, 1 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________ SteelFlex XT-3200 
The XT-3200 SteelFlex treadmill shows little improvement on the XT-2700. The upgrade to a 2.2 continuous duty motor seems to be the only difference. As you break the $1,000 range, you should look into purchasing a treadmill with a belt larger that 18 x 52 inch. The warranty is weak and no a good sign considering that this treadmill have a below average resilience and quality. As mentioned before, look at a Smooth treadmill. Price - £800
Length - 65 in
Width - 30 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 275 lbs
Belt - 18 x 52 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.2 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 12 %
Folding - No
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - No
Wireless Chest Strap - No
Programs - 6 Programs: 2 Manual, 1 Cardio, 1 Endurance, 1 Fat Bum, 1 Interval
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Distance, Speed, Time, Calories, Heart Rate, Laps, Elevation
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 2 years motor, 1 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________ SteelFlex XT-3300 
The XT-3300 is the foldable version of the XT3200. The value for money is not strong enough and we would pass on this model. The warranty is weak and no a good sign considering that this treadmill have a below average resilience and quality. As mentioned before, look at a Smooth treadmill. Price - £930
Length - 66 in
Width - 32 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 275 lbs
Belt - 18 x 52 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.2 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 12 %
Folding - Yes
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - No
Wireless Chest Strap - No
Programs - 6 Programs: 2 Manual, 1 Cardio, 1 Endurance, 1 Fat Bum, 1 Interval
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Distance, Speed, Time, Calories, Heart Rate, Laps, Elevation
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 2 years motor, 1 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________
SteelFlex XT-3600 Treadmill - *BEST BUY WITHIN STEELFLEX* 
The XT-3600 SteelFlex treadmill is perhaps the first treadmill worth looking at. It has a better belt size (19.5 x 54 inch) and a 2.4 continuous duty motor. It is a simple designed machine with not much to offer. Again, the quality and resilience need some work, and it would be more reassuring if the warranty was longer. We suggest a Smooth or Sole treadmill. Price - £950
Length - 67 in
Width - 30 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 300 lbs
Belt - 19.5 x 54 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.4 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 10 %
Folding - No
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - No
Wireless Chest Strap - No
Programs - 16 Programs: Manual, 5 Fat Bum, 5 Interval, 5 Running
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Distance, Speed, Time, Calories, Heart Rate, Elevation
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 3 years motor, 1 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________
SteelFlex XT-4600 Treadmill
 
The XT-4600 is no improvement on the XT-3600. It has more built in programs but it is definitely not worth the extra money. The specs are the same as well as the features. If anything, opt for the XT-3600. But Smooth and Sole are better choices. Treadmilldoctor says “Not really a strong one to consider if you are shopping for a $1500 treadmill.” Price - £1130
Length - 67 in
Width - 30 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 300 lbs
Belt - 19.5 x 54 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.4 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 10 %
Folding - No
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - No
Wireless Chest Strap - No
Programs - 21 Programs: Manual, 5 Fat Bum, 5 Interval, 5 Running, 5 Cardio
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Distance, Speed, Time, Calories, Heart Rate, Elevation
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 3 years motor, 1 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________ SteelFlex XT-5600 
As we go up in models, the value begins to lower accordingly. The XT-5600 is no different than the XT-3600 except for a few features here and there. More specifically, the XT-5600 Steelflex treadmill has heart rate control and more built in programs. If you are looking for heat rate control models, look at Smooth treadmills. Otherwise the XT-3600 should suffice. It is not worth spending the additional money for more built in programs. Price - £1250
Length - 69 in
Width - 31 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 330 lbs
Belt - 20 x 54 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.4 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 12 %
Folding - No
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - Yes
Wireless Chest Strap - No
Programs - 18 Programs: 2 Manual, 3 Fat Bum, 3 Interval, 3 Cardio, 3 Endurance, 3 Walking, 1 Heart rate control.
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Distance, Speed, Time, Calories, Heart Rate, Elevation, Laps
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 3 years motor, 1 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________ SteelFlex XT-5700 
The XT-5700 SteelFlex treadmill is the folding version of the XT-5600. Look at the Sole Folding treadmills. You will find a better value for money. Price - £1250
Length - 69 in
Width - 32 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 330 lbs
Belt - 20 x 54 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.4 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 12 %
Folding - Yes
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - Yes
Wireless Chest Strap - No
Programs - 18 Programs: 2 Manual, 3 Fat Bum, 3 Interval, 3 Cardio, 3 Endurance, 3 Walking, 1 Heart rate control.
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Distance, Speed, Time, Calories, Heart Rate, Elevation, Laps
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 3 years motor, 1 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________ SteelFlex XT-6600 
The XT-6600 SteelFlex treadmill is the first of two light commercial models. If only these warranties were better, the XT-6600 would be worth looking at. For this price range, Pacemaster and Bodyguard are two good brands worth considering. Price - £1690
Length - 69 in
Width - 32 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 330 lbs
Belt - 20 x 54 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.4 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 15 %
Folding - No
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - Yes
Wireless Chest Strap - Optional
Programs - 25 Programs
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Time, Distance, Speed, HRC, Elevation, Calories
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 3 years motor, 2 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________
SteelFlex XT-6800 Treadmill
This SteelFlex model is the second light commercial model. For this price tag, you can get a much better value for money elsewhere. This model does not have good quality or resilience. This is expected in the lower and cheaper Steelflex treadmill models. However when the price tag surpasses $2,500, this is no longer acceptable. Precor and Landice are two brands that will provide you with a great machine for $2,500. Price - £1890
Length - 77 in
Width - 32 in
Height - in
Weight - lbs
User Weight Capacity - 350 lbs
Belt - 20 x 60 in
Deck - Non Reversible
Motor - 2.4 HP continuous duty motor
Speed - 0.5 to 10 mph
Incline - 0 to 15 %
Folding - No
Heart Rate - Yes
Heart Rate Control - Yes
Wireless Chest Strap - Optional
Programs - 25 Programs
Features - PWM System, Water bottle holder, Steel welded frame, SDS System, Safety Switch
Display - Time, Distance, Speed, HRC, Elevation, Calories
Warranty - Lifetime frame, 3 years motor, 2 years parts [Back to Top] __________________________________________________ Explanation of all SteelFlex treadmill features: | Features | Description
| | Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) | It is incorporated into the motor system enhances the reliability and efficiency of the unit by lowering the current draw of the SteelFlex treadmill
| | SDS™ system | The SDS™ system is designed to provide a safer and more comfortable surface for you to train on with less possibility of injury. | Safety Key
| SteelFlex treadmills will only operate when the safety key is engaged on the control panel. This gives you the ability to instantly shut down operation if you need to. | | Water bottle holder | It is conveniently place for easy access. |
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[Back to Top] MegaFitness.com offer the Steelflex 3600, 4600, and the 6800 models. They guarantee the lowest online price or else they will match the price plus 10% of the actual difference. They offer a 30 day money back guarantee on any of your purchases. Also take advantage of their free shipping offer. The average age of their refurbished Precor treadmills is between 1 and 2 years old. Steelflex.co.uk is the official website of SteelFlex. If you reside in Canada, visit steelflex.ca. These websites can help you find a dealer locator. Return from SteelFlex Treadmill to Treadmills (Home Page)
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