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Peloton unveils Tread Flex foldable treadmill starting at $2,195
The space-saving machine marks the fitness company's first folding model and its lowest-priced treadmill.
The short version
- Peloton launched the Tread Flex, its first fold-up treadmill and lowest-priced running machine to date at $2,195.[Engadget]
- According to chief product officer Nick Caldwell, the upright folding design was created to satisfy customer demand for easier home storage.[The Verge]
- The broader treadmill lineup refresh also includes higher-end models, the Tread Vision at $3,495 and the Tread+ Vision at $6,695.[Engadget]
Key facts
- The Tread Flex is Peloton's first foldable treadmill and its lowest-priced treadmill model to date at $2,195.[Engadget · The Verge]
- Peloton chief product officer Nick Caldwell stated the Flex was developed to address user feedback requesting a machine that is easier to stow.[The Verge]
- Peloton reported that the Tread Flex produces 70 dB of sound at its maximum speed of 12.5 mph when running without a person on deck.[Engadget]
- The premium Tread Vision and Tread+ Vision models are priced at $3,495 and $6,695, respectively.[Engadget]
What remains uncertain
- The actual operating noise level of the Tread Flex while an individual is actively running on it remains unmeasured in Peloton's stated 70 dB figure.[Engadget]
Sources
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