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With the lowest price model starting at around £350, and other machines available throughout the mid-price range up to around £1,900, Horizon have a treadmill to suit most needs. Although their machines don't tend to make the 'best buy' lists often, they are a popular choice with a good reputation for quality and attractive designs and at the end of the day they wouldn't sell the volume they achieve if they weren't up to scratch. Horizon are in a very competitive market in the mid-price range with other brands such as Proform who do appear to offer more features and higher powered motors. However, Horizon motors have a very good track record for durability although if you will be using your machine for long, sustained running they may not be suitable. Other models for the same price also have a higher top speed than most of Horizon's machines' maximum of 10 mph. Although most treadmill runners will find 10 mph quite sufficient for their training needs. Horizon treadmills come with a very useful warranty which covers the frame for life, and a 3-year manufacturers' parts and labour cover. Horizon models with a full review :- 
Horizon Ti22 - prices start at around £640  "...we loved it and it's a safe bet buying an Horizon with its excellent motor, looks and comfortable running deck all covered by a very good warranty." >>>Read our full review here<<< 
Horizon Paragon 408 - prices start at around £739 "...the epitome of a no-nonsense, quality machine that delivers exactly what you want day-in day-out without a fuss" >>>Read our full review here<<< 
Horizon Elite 507 - prices start at around £999  "...compares favourably with well-known brands costing much more." >>>Read our full review here<<< Other Horizon treadmills we've tried :- 
Horizon T930  4 pre-set programmes 1.5 HP motor Hand grips for measuring pulse rate Top speed of 8 mph and 10% powered incline Best price - £399 from Inspire Fitness (includes a free protective mat and delivery for visitors to this site) Our view - Although a bit sparse on programmes the T930 is still very good value for money. The top speed of 8 mph is suitable for beginners, walkers and joggers. The deck is comfortable for a budget model if a little small. The folding mechanism is very easy to use and is easy to move about. All in all a good machine from a reliable manufacturer with a good warranty at a very reasonable price. 
Horizon 821T 7 pre-set programmes 1.5 HP motor Hand grips for measuring pulse rate Top speed of 10 mph and 10% powered incline Best price - £475 from Inspire Fitness (includes a free protective mat and delivery for visitors to this site) With more programmes than the T930 and an easy to use console with an MP3 holder, the 821T has quite a lot to offer for the price. The good sized running deck is comfortable and the ability to change time settings on the programmes adds more variation to your training. 
Horizon Evolve ( for walkers only) 3 pre-set programmes 1.5 HP motor Hand grips for measuring pulse rate plus polar chip for chest strap Top speed of 6 mph Best price - £490 with free delivery from GymWorld. The Evolve is ideally suited to walkers as it has a very comfortable deck with the ability to alter the cushioning. For entertainment whilst walking you can plug in your MP3 or CD into the built-in speakers and you'll have no problems hearing the music as it's a very quiet motor. It's a stylish model and folds almost flat so it can be stored under a bed or vertically against the wall taking up very little space. Our only moan is that it doesn't have an incline function but other than that it's great for walking. 
Horizon HTM 4000 8 pre-set programmes including heart rate control 1.75 HP motor Hand grips for measuring pulse rate plus polar chip for chest strap (not included) Top speed of 10 mph and 10% powered incline Best price - £489 from Amazon.co.uk .Yet another excellent machine from Horizon! The digital drive motor delivers a peak of 3HP and runs like a dream - it also has a lifetime guarantee. The deck is very comfortable and adjusts the cushioning depending on your weight and stride. As with all Horizon models the console is well laid out, easy to use and very informative whilst still looking stylish. Excellent value for money at this price. Horizon CST 3.5 - £499 ( from Fitness Superstore ) Much more suited to runners than the Evolve above. The CST has a good-sized belt, good range of programmes and has a built-in chip for using a wireless chest strap (although not included). It has the stylish, well-designed console that you'd expect from Horizon. Horizon Paragon 308 - £799 ( from the GymCompany ) Quite an impressive looking machine with a hi-tech feel. It's got a good sized and comfortable running deck and enough programmes and variation to keep beginners to intermediate runners happy. DON'T FORGET: include the cost of postage and delivery lead times when comparing to other retailers. |
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