Is anyone over 5' 8" tall using the treadmill? I have to bend over to hold on to the handle which is very uncomfortable.
488004
I'm 6'2" as well, and I don't need to bend over to hold the handle at all, but I usually have it at the lowest setting while I'm playing video games - so both of my hands are on the controller. :)
488005
I'm 6'2"; but, I never use the handle. You should not hold the handle on treadmills; because, it harms the effectiveness of the workout. Holding the handle can cut the calories burned significantly. The handle is for grabbing in safety situations.
1440894
You would be hunched over. I am only 5'6 and the handle came up to my waist. It's not a good all purpose vacuum and did not hold charge for very long.
36261
No. I'm 6'3" and I deal with it. It's not bad. This is the best stroller for a serious runner.
2120156
handle is telescopic and has 3 setting; I'm 5'8 and using the lowest one comfortably... you should be OK if your tall :-)
174319
It is a bit heavy and a bit awkward to move (angle) when close to the wall. I tried to fold it and get it close to the wall and out of the way but found it very hard to incline it towards me without hitting the wall just to get it to the wheels that help move the equipment. My advice is not to get is too close to a wall. Keep in mind the angle of the equipment needs to have when folded in relation to the wheels needed to move the treadmill. Otherwise you'll be stuck between the wall and the treadmill :)
1665425
I'm 5'5" and can lengthen my stride quite a bit, and still have plenty of room left where I'm not bumping against the front or getting near the back of the treadmill. You could take the measurement of your stride at your normal brisk walking pace and see how long it is. I just measured the belt and there's 43" of free space between the front and the back. That's a lot of room.
1857098
6'1" here and I have no issue with using this treadmill. Run, walk.....no worries.
435341
My husband says the wheels are way in the front of the machine and you should be able to just push it. I believe I have rolled it myself once folded without a problem and I'm only 5'1". By the way, I LOVE my treadmill! Maybe the model you looked at didn't have the wheels attached?
1641260
No the handle is not adjustable for taller people. However it is high enough that if you walk with your elbows at your waist I don't think it would cause you to hunch over. I am 5 ft tall and I have to hold my arms out at a higher ratio to my body than my husband (5' 8") does. Neither of us has a problem with the height of the handles. We love this stroller. We wore out the first one (took 4 1/2 years) and love it so much that we bought an identical one. I hope this helps you.
1813601
I just received the Smooth Fitness 565i two weeks ago, and I am having the same problem as your wife. The book holder is too far away and at too flat of an angle for me to be able to read. The book holder was an important feature for me, but it is useless. The Smooth Fitness people told me that this is a brand new model. The console has been re-designed so that it has a lower profile and extends out more. I did not see any reports of people having problems reading on the previous model, so I am guessing that the new model has the book holder further away from the individual. Please let me know what you find out about a book holder for this treadmill.
1920539
i would say that's the biggest downfall of the machine- not so comfy, but i alternate and when bottom gets sore stand up for eliptical part, and when legs start burning sit down. the tilt part is fine for me i am 5'4". it's the padding i was speaking about. also my arms are not long enough to reach either set of handles to be comfortable when on the bicycle part. so i just have to dangle them
366401
No I have not. Make sure you turn and TIGHTEN the handle in place after you've adjusted it to the length you want it at. I'm sure that's what's wrong.
1965758
My husband is 6' and he has to hunch just a little to push. It's sort of a problem indicative of most strollers. It's not as short as some of the other strollers we own, but the handle doesn't adjust as our single graco one does. However, there's been no issue of kicking the bar, and my husband wears a size 13 shoe.
190068
I am 5'2" and have no problem. I am not at home right now or I would run right in there and see if it has more adjustment! But I am pretty sure it does. It's a great machine!
1006677
I don't think it's tall enough for a treadmill. You'll have to look down in order to use it. You COULD use it, probably if you put it on a step stool and then you could swing it over in front of you. There may be better options out there? Good luck with your search!
1423018
I don't run on mine, buy my adult son is 5.6 and he didn't have any problems, not sure if that helps. Might depend on if you have shorter torso and longer legs or visa versa. Very solid treadmill, though.
1093113
I raised the back to make it more level because the steep angle was too challenging for me. This helped. However, its near impossible to use the machine without holding the handle bars, because of the resistance. Could be dangerous, too.