Alright, so you're asking about motor power and durability on a Weslo treadmill? Blimey, that takes me back. Let me tell you a story first—last spring, my mate Dave decided to get fit. Bought this second-hand Weslo Cadence G 5.9 off a bloke in Camden. Looked decent enough, honestly. He was chuffed.
We set it up in his tiny flat near Brick Lane. The smell of old carpet and fresh paint mixed together, you know? That first run… the motor made this low hum, like a tired fridge. Not awful, but not exactly smooth either. Felt a bit… gritty. I remember thinking, "Dave, this thing’s got character, but is it built for your grand plans?"
Now, Weslo treadmills—often they come with motors rated around 2.0 to 2.5 HP continuous duty. Sounds alright on paper, doesn't it? But here’s the thing: that number can be a bit… cheeky. It’s not always the full story. For light jogging or walking, sure, it might chug along. But if you’re planning regular runs, that motor can get noisy. I mean, *proper* noisy. Dave’s neighbour downstairs started knocking on the ceiling after a week! Not ideal.
Durability? Oh, let’s talk. The frame on that model felt… light. Wobbly, almost. When I stepped on it, there was a slight flex. Not dangerous, but it didn’t inspire confidence. And the belt—after about three months of steady use, Dave noticed a faint burning smell. Like overheated rubber. Turns out, the alignment was off. He had to tweak it every other week. Proper faff, that.
I remember one rainy Tuesday evening, he was trying to do intervals. The motor kept struggling to keep up with speed changes. It’d lag for a second, then jerk forward. Felt like the machine was gasping for breath! Not exactly motivating when you’re already knackered.
But look—I don’t want to sound all doom and gloom. For someone just starting out, on a tight budget, a Weslo can be a first step. It’s like that old hatchback you learn to drive in. Gets you from A to B, but you’re not taking it on the motorway every day. The motor power? Adequate for walks, maybe light jogging. Durability? It’s… acceptable if you treat it gently. But push it hard, and it’ll show fatigue. Quickly.
Would I buy one for myself? Honestly? No. I’ve been there, seen the quirks. I’d save a bit more, go for something with a heavier frame and a motor that doesn’t sound like it’s pleading for mercy. But hey—that’s just me. Some folks swear by ‘em for casual use. Just… maybe don’t expect it to last through a marathon training plan, yeah?
Funny enough, Dave sold his Weslo after five months. Upgraded. Now he complains about entirely different things—the beeping of his fancy console! Some people, eh? Always something.
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