 The DKN
RoadRunner certainly is a substantial treadmill that brings the
feeling of a gym machine to the home . This is a no nonsense treadmill
with a premium feel.
First hint of the power of the motor in this treadmill comes when hitting
the start button to first give it a go - the belt starts moving very slowly
and the 2.5 HP continuous duty motor is almost silent!
The RoadRunner is fitted with a 3.3mm orthopedic running belt and
features a particularly responsive deck. The combination of the belt, deck
and elastometer cushioning make for an absolutely fantastic running surface
- nicely cushioned to look after the joints without feeling mushy.
The treadmill has a top speed of 20 kph (about 12.5 mph) and offers 15
levels of powered incline. The running deck is nice and big and the the
machine itself weighing in at over 105kg, it feels solid and sturdy when
being used. Upon closer inspection of the details of the treadmill, it's
clear that DKN have chosen high quality components with this treadmill. The
rollers are nice and big, the handlebars have a nice rubber feeling, there
are anti-split strips on the siderails and the list just goes on!
The console on the treadmill is large and very clearly organised. There
is a large, easy to read back-lit LCD display at the center which is divided
into segments. Smaller segments along the left side and bottom of the
display provide standard information such as speed, incline, exercise
duration, calories consumed and heart rate whilst there is a decent sized
segment on the top right which displays a quarter mile (400m) track and when
needed is used to scroll instructions to the user. In terms of controlling
the speed and incline, there are one-touch keys on the console as buttons on
the handlebar.
The computer allows two users to store their details
(age, weight, height, gender) and this info is used to improve the accuracy
of the estimated calorie consumption during the exercise session.
Lucky owners of a RoadRunner treadmill certainly won't be bored as a result
of lack of programme variety. In addition to the standard manual programme,
there are 24 pre-set programmes which control both the speed and incline of
the treadmill. For each of these pre-set programmes, the user can set the
duration of the programme to fit in with their training plan. In addition,
there are two user-defined programmes and a heart rate controlled programme.
The heart rate control programme requires the use of a Polar compatible
chest belt and takes the user through an initial warm up, then varies the
speed and incline of the treadmill every 10-15 seconds based on the user's
heart rate in order to help the user stay close to the target heart rate
entered at the start of the programme. We're big fans of HRC programmes as
they help greatly with goal-specific training.
The speakers are also pretty decent for a treadmill and the treadmill folds
to a surprisingly compact size. As expected, the folding mechanism has a
hydraulic soft drop.
In summary, this is a serious treadmill which is
perfect for those that want a powerful treamill with high quality
components, rather than gadgets and gimmicks. Intuitive and easy to use,
this is a machine that you'd expect to pay substantially more for!
Available from Sweatband.com for £999
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Pros and Cons Reviewers Ratings
DKN RoadRunner Treadmill - Technical Bits
Specifications:
- Motor Size (continuous duty) 2.5 hp
- Speed Range 0-20 kph (12.5 mph)
- Incline Range 0-15%
- Belt Size (L x W) 53 x 143 cm
- Belt Thickness 3.3 mm
- Programmes: 28 (manual, 24 pre-set, 2 user defined, heart rate control)
- User Profiles 2
- Heart Rate Measurement Hand grip (chest belt optional)
- Audio: Built in speakers
- Folding Yes
- Max User Weight 130 kg
- Product Weight 108 kg
- Warranty 2 Years
Dimensions:
- Assembled Size 195(L) x 90.5(W) x 146(H)
- Folded Size: 76 (L) x 90.5(W) x 164(H)
DKN RoadRunner treadmill console
DKN RoadRunner Treadmill - User Reviews
The Pros:
- Superb deck
- Quiet operation
- Clear display and good choice of programmes
The Cons:
- Difficult to fault this machine!
DKN RoadRunner Treadmill Ratings
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Power: |
10 |
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Appearance: |
9 |
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Running Area: |
10 |
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Comfort: |
10 |
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Reliability: |
9.5 |
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Noise: |
9.5 |
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Ease of Use: |
9 |
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Controls: |
9 |
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Warranty: |
9 |
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Value for Money: |
9.5 |
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OVERALL RATING: |
94.5% |
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