Weslo is typically in the lower echelon of treadmill manufacturers. Most of their machines are low-end, bare-bones models that are best for walkers and lighter users. The Weslo Cadence C44 Treadmill is essentially the next step up from their manual treadmill models.
The Weslo Cadence C44 treadmill features a 2.25 THP motor. Yes, THP (Total Horsepower or Peak Horsepower)…not to be confused with CHP (Continuous Horsepower). When you see a manufacturer touting THP or peak horsepower, it usually means they’re trying to mask the fact that their treadmill has a tiny motor. In this case the actual continuous-duty horsepower of the C44 is 1.3 CHP…which is barely enough to power a brisk walk for a 130-lb user. Obviously if you plan to do any running at all, this isn’t the machine for you.
Bearing the above in mind, if you’re simply a small person that want to walk every other day, the Weslo Cadence C44 treadmill is a cost-effective option. We’ve heard from many users that enjoy their C44 and really don’t require the advanced features of a more expensive model.
As you might expect, at a $349 price point you won’t get many bells and whistles. Among the features the Weslo Cadence C44 treadmill does have are a manual incline system, digital speed readout, a heart rate monitor (which isn’t very accurate) and Comfort Cell™ cushioning which as far as we could tell was simply a run-of-the-mill low end deck and belt combination.
The Weslo Cadence C44 treadmill touts a 0-10 mph speed rating, which we were leary of. So we put my 95-lb, 12-year old son on the treadmill and sure enough it bogged down at just 6 mph. This also makes it pretty clear the stated 250-lb user capacity is not at all accurate—we wouldn’t recommend anyone over 150-lbs. use this treadmill.
TTR Recommendation
Our recommendation is that you should most likely steer clear of the Weslo Cadence C44 treadmill. If you’re looking for a cost-effective alternative that will last longer and perfom much better, give the Horizon Evolve SG a look. The only way we would recommend this treadmill is for users well under 150-lbs and those looking to strictly walk at slow speeds. Another downside to this machine (and we can personally attest to this) is the assembly time. The Weslo Cadence C44 treadmill is definitely a task to assemble, so be prepared to spend an afternoon turning wrenches. As you might imagine, the C44 doesn’t have the best of warranties either. The motor is covered for a year, parts and labor for 90-days. Weslo doesn’t list any warranty for the frame.
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