Trimline Brand
Company
Trimline started operations in 1994. Founded by Bill, Joe and Bob Hebb, they built this business on the philosophy of offering top-quality and user-friendly treadmills at affordable prices.
Trimline treadmills are simple in design. It has very little features; instead it focuses on its durability and stability. Today’s models are examples of such designs. They all have welded frames, roller of at least 2.5 inches, and cushioning decks to minimize impact on your joints.
Unfortunately, with the new trend to purchase overseas, Trimline was obligated to take that path in order to lessen the pricing pressure imposed by other brands. Trimline treadmill prices were already higher than the mean due to its higher labor costs.
Trimline has been a survivor for years though and we would expect to see them continue. The low end of the line has already been outsourced to Asian suppliers and we would expect that trend to continue.
Pros
Aside from its base models, Trimline treadmills have a good cushioning system. (The base models have a small belt size; therefore the cushioning is not required since running is not recommended in the first place.) The Softtrak technology provides good cushioning for runners.
Trimline treadmills come with industrial strength motors. They are designed to run smoother with less struggle compared to other motors in its price range. With a 30 year warranty to back it up, you know that this part is of high quality.
Cons
The warranty on parts is weak due to its outsourcing of its parts. Other brands in Trimline treadmill’s price range have better overall warranties. It seems that Trimline put all its eggs in one basket and invested on powerful and long-lasting motors.
The next weak point is its reliability and quality. This comes back to the issue of overseas purchasing. The quality of the machine is compromised and a poorer quality means lower reliability.
Summary
Trimline treadmills are decent machines. We do not think they are the best in its price range and there are other brands out there that provide a better value for money.
