Of the top 5 treadmills reviewed by free consumer reports treadmills, the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill came out top in our survey analysis. The award winning design of the series 7 treadmill makes it one of the most popular treadmills on the market and its price makes it one of the most value for money. Utlising a 3.0 hp digital drive system with a 2 ply hard wearing belt, the workout surface is a comfortable 60" x 20" and the frame is manufactured from high grade steel. Unlike a lot of treadmills on the market, the Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill has metal end caps which are guaranteed not to break like many of the plastic caps fitted to lower quality treadmills. The heavy gauge steel frame makes for a robust, stable walking and jogging surface. Cushioning of the running surface is guaranteed by the heavy duty frame. The treadmill is rated to 130kg and the digital controls allow speed to be controlled from 0.5 to 11 mph at 0.5mph increments.The rollers on the surface are 2.5" Crowned with Large O.D. Bearings offering a smooth workout.In summary, free consumer reports treadmills found this treadmill to be easy to use and offered the user a first rate jogging experience and cardio vascular workout. Free Consumer Reports Treadmills rates this treadmill top at 5/5.