Review on Compact Folding Treadmill With LCD Monitor And 12 Preset Programs - Ideal For Home Gym, Running, Jogging, Walking - Installation-Free And Space Saving, With Pulse Grip For Optimal Tracking by Ted Higdem

Received my order today, 8 days after ordering it from the opposite side of the U.S. It was delivered in good condition, on my doorstep, in a thick cardboard box, labeled "Ancheers" (are Aceshin/Ancheers the same company?). It looks like the model I ordered, so I'm not that bothered by a different name. Instructions looked super easy (raise the bars into the upright position, screw the locking pin through the base of the left pillar, and then drop the handlebars through the top pillar holes and connect with bolts/washers. I did have a bit of a problem with the holes not aligning very well. I ended up spending about an hour, trying to force things to connect, and then used a file to widen the hole on the pillars, so the bolts/washers would find the nuts on the inside of the pillars. After that, I oiled the treadmill and let it run a few minutes, then tested it with a light workout. It seems to work as it should, and is fairly quiet, except for the beeps that start the machine (btw, my bottle of oil leaked, so I was looking at half a bottle, with the rest coating the included tools and parts--really odd, since the metal seal was still intact at the top of the bottle). The final test was seeing if I could raise the platform into the vertical storage position. Nope. the bottom edge of the monitor screen remains angled and catches against the platform, instead of rotating to lay flat against the tread. This keeps the holes in the pillar and platform from lining up, so I can't lock it into place vertically with the folding locking pin. I'm also not a fan of having to keep all the boxing materials, in order to get full warranty coverage for the year. I honestly don't know how the average consumer would be able to remember how to repack everything, if it had to be sent in for repairs. Also, most of us chose this model because it's great for small spaces. If we have to keep the box and packing materials, it helps defeats the purpose of saving space. I suspect I'm like most people, and will throw away the packaging, hoping that I'll get at least 18 months of use out of it. It does look like it's otherwise well made and a very good value for the cost. I did wonder if a 14" wide tread would be adequate, but it surprised me at how comfortable the dimensions are for me. Also, I appreciate the digital display in black against a blue background. I find it's easier to read the monitor, than the hideous red displays of other equipment I've used. I'm confused by the 12 pre-programmed routines. I power on, then use "+" and "-" instead, for my workout speeds. The monitor tells me the rest of what I need to know (time, calories, distance, heart rate). This is a really good concept for people who want to do basic workouts with space-saving in mind. I'm hoping the quality is there for the long run.Update: I just solved my own problem with the display getting in the way of folding the treadmill vertically; I loosened the four screws holding the monitor to the bar by 1/4 - 1/2 turn each. It's just enough to be able to tilt the monitor, either for folding upright, or adjusting the view, when I use the treadmill. Hopefully, this won't compromise the electronics inside.