Bowflex TreadClimber

This model has been discontinued.

Overview

The Bowflex TreadClimber TC6000 is a top of the line model of the TreadClimber series.  The speed range is 0.5 to 4.5 mph (same as the TC5300, but slightly faster than the TC5000).  It offers 12 resistance levels.  It also offers the same 8 electronic tracking features of the TC5300 and TC5000: speed, distance, total steps, time, calories per minute, total calories, climb indicator, and heart rate.  You also get the same wireless heart rate monitor offered on the TC5000 and TC5300.  The TC6000 console has two water bottle holders and a magazine rack and is a bit larger than the consoles on the TC5000 and TC5300.  It has a large, easy to read backlit LCD console.  Another thing unique to the TC6000 is that it offers 12 workout programs.  The TC6000 weighs 350 pounds and has a maximum capacity of 300 pounds.  It has the Bowflex Advantage feature which keeps track of your total workout volume, your last 5 fitness tests, and it stores weight loss programs for up to 5 people.  The TC6000 also has remote controls so you can change speed without having to lean over to the console.  The Climb Indicator tells you how many floors you’ve climbed.  It is extremely heavy compared to the TC5000 and TC5300, so don’t plan on moving this around much, though it does have wheels.  It comes with a 5 year warranty on the motor, 3 years on the parts, 3 years on the electronics, and 2 year on the hydraulics.  The price of a used or refurbished Bowflex TreadClimber TC6000 is $1,900 – $2,299.

Pros

Faster speeds than previous models.  The TC6000 is very heavy and solid and feels like a real health club machine.

Cons

It is very expensive.  And, even at this price, you still can’t change the resistance levels without stopping the machine.  We feel the TC3000 offers the best value and features for the money.

Customer Reviews

Please note we do not have a very large sample of customer reviews.  Customers always like the workouts that the TreadClimber provides.  The machine appears to be quieter than the cheaper models.

Conclusion

The TC6000 is too expensive and we’d stick with the TC3000, unless you can get a good deal on a used model.