Bowflex TreadClimber

This model has been discontinued.

Overview

The Bowflex TreadClimber 5300 is a top of the line version of the TreadClimber series.   It has a speed range of 0.5 to 4.5 mph and 12 resistance levels.  It offers 8 electronic functions:  speed, distance, time, calories per hour, total calories, floors climbed, odometer and heart rate.  It has a wireless heart rate monitor (with a wireless chest strap).  Additional features include the Climb Indicator which tells you how many floors you’ve climbed and the Ergo Bar which lets you change speeds without leaning over to the console.  It has a single large LCD readout, water bottle holders and a magazine rack.  It also has the Quick Start feature which remembers your last resistance and speed settings.  The TC5300 comes with a 5 year warranty on the motor, 3 years on the parts, 3 years on the electronics and 2 years on the hydraulics.  It weighs 350 pounds and a 300 pound capacity with transport wheels for easy movement.  The price of a used or refurbished TreadClimber TC5300 is $1,699.

Pros

The Climb Indicator and Quick Start are nice advanced features for this top of the line model.

Cons

As with all TreadClimbers, the resistance level cannot be changed without stopping your workout.  It is also a very heavy machine.

Customer Reviews

There does not seem to be a large number of customers who have purchased this machine, so we do not have enough data to go on as far as reliability or feedback is concerned.

Conclusion

The TC5300 seems to a good machine, however, we would not spend the extra money and would stick with the TC5000, unless you can get a good deal on a used model.