Bowflex Treadclimber TC5500 Review

We searched for a few weeks a way to test a Bowflex Treadclimber so we can do a true comparison with the Mobia Nautilus. Finally a good friend gave us a hand and we could test this Treadclimber features.

Our fortune was to have the opportunity to test the highest priced Bowflex Treadclimber version, the TC5500. This machine costs around $3,300, not a price many can afford.

What does a $3,300 training machine offer?

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Bowflex Treadclimber TC5500 Specifications

1. Speed: The machine can go as fast as 4.5 miles.

2. Treadmill Incline: 0%

3. Motor: 0.5 CHP

4. Supported user weight: 0-300 lbs (0-136 kg)

5. Technical Dimensions:

Length 55” (139.7 cm)

Width 31.5” (80 cm)

Height 55.25” (140.3 cm)

Assembled weight 218 lbs (98.9 kg)

Frame: Steel

6. Warranty:

You receive a 5 year motor warranty, 3 years for parts and electronics, 2 years for the hydraulics.

The warranty is backed by a Bowflex 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Bowflex Treadclimber TC5500 Special Features

1. G.O. Coach Console Includes:

- Up, Right, Left and Down Arrow button

- Start/Enter button

- Stop Button

- Add and Edit User info like: Name, Age, Weight,

- Set weekly goals for each individual user

- Time Display

- Distance Display

- Calories Display

- Heart Rate Display

- Speed Display

- Based on progress level, the console unlocks rewards and new landmarks for the individual user

- Enter 4 user levels info

2. Other important features to mention:

- Safety Key Port

- Side Foot Support Platform

- Workout Setting Cylinders

- Belt Adjustment Bolts

- Transport Wheels

- Rear Step

- Transport Handle

- Treadle Locking Lever

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3. Treadmill Workout

You can lock the Treadles and use the machine as a treadmill. Move the treadle locking lever with your foot to unlock the 2 treadles (but always when the machine is off and unplugged)!

4. Quick Start with 3 Landmarks:

If you select the Quick Start workout, you have access to 3 landmarks of the total 9 available: Lady Liberty, the Space Needle and the Transamerica Pyramid. With this workout you can manually control the speed.

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4 Comments »

ryan said:

when u do a comparison between the mobia and treadclimber can u tell us which treadclimber model most resemb les the mobia (the 3000? the 5000?) Do u know the main difference between the treadclimber 5000 and 5500? I heard the mobia has shorter treadles than the treadclimber… do these machines really work your leg muscles like a stair stepper does?

# 23 February 2010 at 5:50 pm

admin (author) said:

@Ryan – The comparison will be between Mobia and Treadclimber 5500 as for now it’s the only Bowflex machine we could test. These machines work the legs pretty hard. The secret is to choose the appropriate resistance cylinders intensity to match your body weight and training level.

# 24 February 2010 at 3:48 am

Alexa said:

Wondering if the workout is any different between the treadclimber and the incline trainer. Especially with respect to the “core” training so emphasized by the treadclimber materials.

# 5 March 2010 at 3:10 pm

admin (author) said:

@Alexa, there are several differences between workouts on a treadclimber and the incline trainer. I’ll mention just those which for me are the most important. On the Bowflex Treadclimber 5500 version you have ‘climbing’ exercises and treadmill exercises (but in the limit of 4mph). This means you workout at a slow pace. On the Incline Trainer you can do same exercises, but you can also run at high speed. Not to mention the price difference which is very large for the features each manufacturer sells. Read the comparison review( http://www.runreviews.com/bowflex-treadmills/mobia-vs-treadclimber-vs-incline-trainer/). You’ll find useful details there as well.

# 8 March 2010 at 4:28 am