What led us to rank the AssaultRunner Pro as our top manual treadmill? Let me tell you how it came onto my radar.
A rubberized track, AKA the Oval Office, is my favorite place for running workouts. Unfortunately, I didn’t have reliable access to a running track after college. I’m also a stubborn American who loves “miles,” so running 100m, 200m, and 400m repeats forced me to make annoying conversions and rounding decisions. Running on a motorized treadmill was almost worse without control over my speed and the annoying speed limit.
Then, I discovered manual treadmills and thought my problems might be over. They have rubberized surfaces, no speed limits, and optionally display distance in meters. Problem solved, right?
My remaining issue was that manual treadmills are hard to run on. I couldn’t run the same pace or mileage on most of them. Sprinting was great, but not so much for endurance runs or longer intervals. That’s where the AssaultRunner Pro entered my story. Find out below if I found the answer to my problem (and yours).
AssaultRunner Pro Treadmill Review: Bottom Line
AssaultRunner Pro vs. Similar Treadmills
We’ve created a lineup of our top manual treadmills. See how the AssaultRunner Pro stacks up to its fiercest competitors below.
AssaultRunner Pro | TrueForm Trainer | NordicTrack X22i | AssaultRunner Elite | TrueForm Runner | |
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Bottom Line | The AssaultRunner Pro is an affordable manual treadmill with a belt that should last 150,000 miles. | With the subtlest curve of any manual treadmill, the TrueForm Trainer encourages better running form while its low-tech console minimizes distractions from your workout. | The ultimate treadmill with an insane 40% incline and a lovely 22” touch screen to follow along with iFIT. | The AssaultRunner Elite manual treadmill lets you run as fast as you can with its unlimited speed potential and smooth rolling slat belt. | This manual treadmill has a gentle slope and a cushioned slat belt for a more natural running stride. |
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Product | AssaultRunner Pro | TrueForm Trainer | NordicTrack X22i | AssaultRunner Elite | TrueForm Runner |
Workout Experience | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Specs / Features | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Dimensions / Storability | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
On-Board Workouts & Apps | 8 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
Build Quality | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
Overall Score | 84 | 81 | 90 | 83 | 82 |
# of Onboard Workouts | 7 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Paid Programming - Cost | N/A | N/A | iFIT - $39/month | N/A | N/A |
Netflix / 3rd Party Apps | N/A | N/A | Netflix, Prime Video (Beta Testing) | N/A | N/A |
Display | UV resistant console | LCD Battery (Bluetooth optional) | 22" HD touchscreen | Hi-contrast. UV resistant console | Bright LED Rechargeable Battery |
Dimensions (In Use) | 69.7″ L x 33.1″ W x 64″ H | 64″ L x 31″ W x 63″ H | 70” L x 39” W x 72.5” H | 69.9″ L x 31.7″ W x 64.4″ H | 64" L x 36" W x 63" H |
Deck Size | 17″ x 62″ | 17″ x 54″ | 22" x 60" | 17″ x 65″ | 17" x 64" |
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Treadmill Weight | 280 lbs | 300 lbs | 417 lbs (in box) | 289.2 lbs | 350 lbs |
Weight Capacity | 350 lbs | 400 lbs | 400 lbs | 400 lbs | 700 lbs (walking), 450 lbs (running) |
Motor Size | N/A | N/A | 4.0 CHP | N/A | N/A |
Max Speed | unlimited | Unlimited | 12 mph | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Incline/Decline | N/A | N/A | -6% to 40% | N/A | N/A |
Warranty | 150,000-mile belt, 5-year frame, 3-year moving parts | 10-year frame | 10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year labor | 10-year frame, lifetime belt, 3-year non-wear parts, 1-year parts & labor | 10-year frame |
Additional Features | Bluetooth, phone holder, cushioned slats | Customizable frame and belt surface, shallowest curve | Very soft cushioning, AutoAdjust, ActivePulse | Bluetooth, ANT+, AssaultFitness app, Zwift app | tread surface options: tread, turf, track, Naboso; custom paint and decals, shallow deck curvature |