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Smooth Fitness has launched another addition to its growing line of fitness machines and this Smooth 6.75 treadmill review aims to discover what’s there to be excited (or not) about this new treadmill. When it was introduced in November 2009, the 6.75 was said to be replacing the Smooth 6.45. So what has changed and what has not? Let’s take a closer look at the basic specs as well as the new features that this latest model has to offer.

Features it got from the Smooth 6.45

The older model, the Smooth 6.45M is already a great treadmill by itself, with a solid feel and all the features that a treadmill user would look for. You won’t be disappointed in the Smooth 6.75 as well because it still has all the good elements of the 6.45, with a few more details thrown in.

What features did the 6.75 inherit from the older model? There are several including the 20″ by 60″ jogging surface which users of any size should find comfortable already, and the powerful yet quiet 3.0 HP motor. This treadmill can go up to a maximum speed of 12 mph and a highest incline of 15, and can support users of a maximum weight of 350 lbs. It also comes with heart rate control and hand pulse grips.

New features added in the 6.75

This Smooth 6.75 treadmill review would be of little help if we didn’t explore the added features found in this treadmill. Two of the biggest improvements made are the dual-stage, soft-drop folding feature, and the built in deluxe sound system. The Smooth 6.75 being slightly smaller and lighter than the 6.45, and its new folding mechanism should be a great help for those who are particular about being able to fold and store the machine easily.

The Smooth 6.75’s large, dual-color LCD display, two-speed cooling fan, and hand rail toggle switches that make it easier for the user to adjust the speed and incline, are some of its other features that make it a much improved treadmill than the 6.45.

Is it worth the price?

No Smooth 6.75 treadmill review would be complete without talking about its cost. With this equipment priced at a steep $1,799, I’d be the first to admit that you’d still be able to get a treadmill at a lower price that could serve you just as well. But keep in mind that with feature-rich machines such as the Smooth 6.75, you are paying for not only the equipment itself, but also from the superb running experience you get.

And just like most Smooth Fitness treadmills, the 6.75 also comes with a product warranty that other treadmill manufacturers would find hard to match - lifetime warranty for frame and motor, 5 years for electronic parts, and 2 years for labor.

Final thoughts

At this point (Nov 2009), the Smooth 6.75 treadmill has only been introduced for only a few weeks so it’s hard to find even a single feedback from an owner or user of the treadmill. And this is perhaps the only negative issue, if you can call it that, I have with this machine. But features-wise though, the 6.75 looks to be another powerful and reliable treadmill the likes of which you can expect from Smooth Fitness. The bottom line of this Smooth 6.75 treadmill review is that while this equipment may be on the pricey side, it’s worth it.

Check out our site to find the complete Smooth 6.75 treadmill review. You can also compare treadmills for instance the Smooth 6.45 to the 6.75 and many other Smooth models using our treadmill comparison table!

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