Is the Epic 550 Treadmill a good buy or not? That is what a lot of people want to know. This is one of the more widely used models that Epic makes. Here is a review of the most important features to help you find out:

1) Price
The price is around $1300, meaning it is a middle of the road model. The cheapest machines are around $500 (the kind you find in Wal-Mart) and the most expensive are generally around $3000.

2) Engine
It has a 3.0 CHP engine, making it more than strong enough to handle daily running. Few machines in this price range can match the power of this one.

3) Features
The Epic 550 comes with a 7-inch flat screen TV. This is a neat feature and keeps your workouts interesting. In addition, when the TV is not on, the screen will display the workout details.

It also has an adjustable cushioning system to lessen the pain on the knees. Finally, the interplay music system is much better than the system the previous models used.

4) Speed and incline
It goes up to 12 miles an hour, and has a 12% incline rate.

5) Track size
The belt is 20 inches wide by 60 inches long. This is very large, which is why it is good for both walkers as well as runners. In addition, tall runners should find the belt more than roomy enough.

6) Folding
It does fold-up, making it easy to fit into tiny areas.

7) Weight capacity
It can handle people up to 350 lbs, which is quite good for the price.

8) Reviews
Overall, it tends to get average user reviews at most sites.

Overall, this model has plenty of power, can handle heavy users, and has a large belt size. When you combine that with the features, it is quite a good deal. However, the warranty is somewhat lacking when stacked against similarly priced models. Overall, for the price the Epic 550 Treadmill is a sound investment.