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Which treadmill are you using?

Not the OP but I use a Walkolution MTD700R WANDERLUST [1]. It's expensive as all hell but I've tried motorized variants from several other companies and they all have the same fundamental problem: they will try to throw you away from the desk if you forget to turn it off and suddenly come to a complete stop.

The self-powered ones allow you to suddenly stop when you need to talk during a meeting or if something urgent surprises you on screen.

[1] https://walkolution-usa.com/products/mtd700r-wanderlust-trea...

I’ve been curious about the walkolution but am struggling with the price. How do you like it overall? Do you feel like your gait is much different from a powered treadmill? Is it much quieter than powered treadmills?

I like it a lot but I don't know how much of that is buyer's Stockholm Syndrome given the price tag. The gait feels significantly different. My understanding is the lack of motorization means that you spend an extra around 30% more energy and the slight curve means your feet meet the treadmill at different points.

It is much quieter but you have to keep up with maintenance.

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