So I just lucked out big time. Shins have been suffering a bit and its getting hot like hell , so I did a bit of research here on treadmills and concluded , everyone loves the landice machines . So jumped on craigs typed in landice and low and behold 2013 landice l7 cardeo less than 50miles use $400!!! Apperantly and elderly man purchased it on doc’s recommendetion for his hart. He owned for 2 months and switched to an elyptical. He sold to an old lady who sat on it for 3yrs and barely used it . She posted and i snagged it asap . Didnt even bother haggling. Just brought her home ,cant find any ware markes what so ever so I belive its history is true. Anyways just figured id tell my good fortune story:-)
Sweet deal, congratulations! We have that same model, it has faithfully served us for 7,616 miles so far and is still going strong (knock on wood). Exercise equipment is the one thing that when people say it was “barely used” you can usually believe that!
Wow! I sell my reconditioned ones for a lot more than that. Nice score. Make sure your belt is still soft and pliable. Sometimes if they sit for 3 years they dry out and create a lot more friction. Don’t over treat trying to catch up as that will make it even worse. Odds are it’s fine and applying one application of slipcoat and letting it soak in over night will have it ready for a lot more use.
Wow! I sell my reconditioned ones for a lot more than that. Nice score. Make sure your belt is still soft and pliable. Sometimes if they sit for 3 years they dry out and create a lot more friction. Don’t over treat trying to catch up as that will make it even worse. Odds are it’s fine and applying one application of slipcoat and letting it soak in over night will have it ready for a lot more use.
Thanks, the belt feels soft and up close cannot see any cracking at all . Is there a method of testing or just a visual inspection ? The tread on the belt looks new too .
Pic below!
Sweet deal, congratulations! We have that same model, it has faithfully served us for 7,616 miles so far and is still going strong (knock on wood). Exercise equipment is the one thing that when people say it was “barely used” you can usually believe that!
How do you track the hrs so accuratly? Is there an odometer built in some were?
Hold down the display button, then press start. At least on our older Landice, that takes you into a service menu with stats.
Hold down the display button, then press start. At least on our older Landice, that takes you into a service menu with stats.
Lol! There liars! Its got 244 miles @ 72 hrs. Which is vertually nothing for this thing so im still happy.
Nice find man. We just got a brand new L7 in January. I love it. My run volume has increased significanlty since it’s arrival, although my run is still not where I want it to be.
Although the one thing we had to do is put in a dedicated electrical outlet for it as it kept tripping the breaker in our bonus room. Not Landice’s fault, there was also a fridge, flatscreen, etc on the same circuit… so… yeah, no surprise it was tripping the damn thing all the time.
Congrats! I have a 2000 model L7 that is still going strong with no issues whatsoever. Due to various nitpicking injuries, it is not getting much use currently but it has seen regular use over its lifetime especially in the winter.
Not sure if that’s the problem but it’s a good place to start. Lift the belt in the center and look at the deck where the belt was. Should have a wet or polished look to it but it shouldn’t have excess lubricant on it. If the deck looks as dry under the belt as on the sides then it needs lubed. I like slip coat by Landice. I’m sure there is other stuff out there but this is what I’m familiar with and sell. For home treadmills every six months is recommended. Fitness centers I lube every 3 months. You can over lubricate and ruin the belt and a motor.
So, put the tube of slip coat between the belt and deck and squeeze it out. You can do multiple spots if you want. Then turn on the tread and walk on it for a good 10 minutes but walk the entire deck and spread out the lube that you put on. Then, let it sit overnight before doing any workouts.
Even though we call it lubing the belt you are actually treating the belt so that it doesn’t harden over time. A belt is nylon and as it ages it gets stiffer and it creates more resistance over the rollers and forces the motor to work harder and the controller board. The lube basically soaks into the belt overnight and keeps it pliable. What makes a belt slide with less friction is the diamond tread pattern on the underside of the belt that traps air as it rides over the deck. Over time the running or walking on the belt will wear out that diamond pattern and the belt will be smooth and much more resistance is created when you step down on it. If the edges of the belt are cupped inward it is a sign that the belt is wearing out in the center and needs to be replaced. Belts are much cheaper than motors and controllers but usually most home users won’t wear one out. I replace belts on commercial units every 1-2 years depending on use. And the deck gets flipped or replaced as well.
Jim
Jim thanks! The deck under the belt looks polished but definatly dry. Is there a lube that could purchase at like a hard ware or should I go directly to a treadmill dealer? Not sure if that’s the problem but it’s a good place to start. Lift the belt in the center and look at the deck where the belt was. Should have a wet or polished look to it but it shouldn’t have excess lubricant on it. If the deck looks as dry under the belt as on the sides then it needs lubed. I like slip coat by Landice. I’m sure there is other stuff out there but this is what I’m familiar with and sell. For home treadmills every six months is recommended. Fitness centers I lube every 3 months. You can over lubricate and ruin the belt and a motor.
So, put the tube of slip coat between the belt and deck and squeeze it out. You can do multiple spots if you want. Then turn on the tread and walk on it for a good 10 minutes but walk the entire deck and spread out the lube that you put on. Then, let it sit overnight before doing any workouts.
Even though we call it lubing the belt you are actually treating the belt so that it doesn’t harden over time. A belt is nylon and as it ages it gets stiffer and it creates more resistance over the rollers and forces the motor to work harder and the controller board. The lube basically soaks into the belt overnight and keeps it pliable. What makes a belt slide with less friction is the diamond tread pattern on the underside of the belt that traps air as it rides over the deck. Over time the running or walking on the belt will wear out that diamond pattern and the belt will be smooth and much more resistance is created when you step down on it. If the edges of the belt are cupped inward it is a sign that the belt is wearing out in the center and needs to be replaced. Belts are much cheaper than motors and controllers but usually most home users won’t wear one out. I replace belts on commercial units every 1-2 years depending on use. And the deck gets flipped or replaced as well.
Jim
I see some at dicks sporting goods. “Life span” is the brand silicone. Is this recommended?
I don’t know much about other brands of deck lube. The slip coat is more of a conditioner that keeps the belt pliable. I wouldn’t buy something from a hardware store.