They are top of the line commercial units with pretty much everything you could ever want or need in a treadmill.
Star Trac has a long history (over 20 years) with making commercial treadmills. They were one of the first health club treadmills to incorporate water bottle holders, personal fans, towel bars and spaces for magazines.
Are they a good fit for your goals? Here's a quick review of the Star Trac brand to help you decide:
Strengths:
1) The Complete Treadmill Package - Star Trac treadmills are pretty much everything you want and need in a treadmill.
Thick 1" decks, 3" rollers, strong 5.0 HP motors, Soft Trac® triple cell cushioning, integrated mp3 player ports, built in TVs, adjustable personal fans, and sleek streamlined looks. These treadmills are jaw-dropping.
User reviews rave about the quietness, stability, sturdiness and commercial feel of the Star Trac models.
Having tried several Star Trac models ourselves at high end gyms, we have to agree. These are beautiful, solid, substantial machines.
One of the standout features with consumers is the customer support that Star Trac offers. They stand behind their treadmill products 100% and are known for their prompt, attentive service.
2) Advanced Electronics - Star Trac consoles, programs and electronics are second to none. The Personal Trainer Studio creates and saves up to 250 custom programs. The Polar Heart Rate System allows for constant heart rate tracking.
There are also several models with embedded HD Touchscreen TVs, integrated mp3 player ports and more.
3) High Inclines - Although this isn't usually a feature we rave about, most Star Trac treadmills come with 15% incline (which is good) and some even come with 20% incline (which is really good - and rare). Elite athletes will appreciate these high incline options.
Weaknesses:
Really the only weakness is the price. With models starting around $4000, they are way more than most people need. However if you hunt around you can often find a remanufactured Star Trac for less than that.
Conclusion:
Star Trac treadmills are commercial grade, luxury treadmills offering some of the most advanced electronics around. These are the kind of treadmills you often find in 5 Star hotel gyms.
However for many people, the prices is a bit much. (Consider Star Trac the 'Porsche' of treadmills - sweet to own but not necessary to get where you want to go.)
If you're looking for a commercial-grade treadmill without the price tag of a Star Trac, you might want to consider a Sole first.
However if you want the total treadmill package with an excellent company standing behind their product, you'll love the Star Trac Line.
