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SpecialK12 · 08-17-2004, 07:32 AM

I may happen to work at "unsaid fitness store".

I dont think Monarch bikes are too common these days, there was a person asking about them the other day. There is a schwinn one on the market that is quite similar. That runs around 600.

As far as treadmills go if you are going to be running at all on it do not spend under 1500. It won't be worth your money. You can get a decent walking treadmill for between 1000-1500 but if you try and run a)you will wear through the motor faster than you know what and b)it'll feel like crap on your entire body, you will be working harder than you need to during your workout and will pay for it. Ultimately you won't end up wanting to use the machine because it won't feel good.

If you are going to purchase something through bargain finder one thing to look out for is warranty's. A manufacturer's warranty is void once the orginal owner sells it. Not as big of a deal with bikes, but definately with treadmills.

08-17-2004, 07:32 AM	#7
SpecialK12 Farm Team Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vancouver Exp:	I may happen to work at "unsaid fitness store". I dont think Monarch bikes are too common these days, there was a person asking about them the other day. There is a schwinn one on the market that is quite similar. That runs around 600. As far as treadmills go if you are going to be running at all on it do not spend under 1500. It won't be worth your money. You can get a decent walking treadmill for between 1000-1500 but if you try and run a)you will wear through the motor faster than you know what and b)it'll feel like crap on your entire body, you will be working harder than you need to during your workout and will pay for it. Ultimately you won't end up wanting to use the machine because it won't feel good. If you are going to purchase something through bargain finder one thing to look out for is warranty's. A manufacturer's warranty is void once the orginal owner sells it. Not as big of a deal with bikes, but definately with treadmills.