Page 1 PaceMaster Silver XT The Mind of a Treadmill in the Body of an Elliptical™ OWNER’S MANUAL Aerobics Inc., 34 Fairfield Place West Caldwell, NJ 07006, (973) 276-9700 www.pacemaster.com Part # Silver XT Rev. PaceMaster Silver Select XP Residential Treadmill. This Pacemaster treadmill's sophisticated electronics and programming options make it an incredible value. Express speed and express incline keys combined with state-of-the-art programs allow for total workout flexibility.The addition of an orthopedic shock absorbing treadbelt combined with our Triflex™ Impact Shock. The Silver Select™ XP has seven pre-programmed workouts with adjustable intensities and times, four heart rate programs, and two custom programs allowing tremendous program variations for lots of diversity in your workouts. Express speed and express incline keys combined with state-of-the-art programs allow for total workout flexibility. The PaceMaster Silver Select XP has seven pre-programmed workouts with adjustable intensities and times, four heart rate programs, and two custom programs allowing tremendous program variations for lots of diversity in your workouts. Express speed and express incline keys combined with state-of-the-art programs allow for total workout flexibility.
Excellent Mid-Range Treadmills
I tested each of the PaceMaster treadmills at my local fitness equipment store. And having put them through the “Paces” it was obvious why PaceMaster has the reputation for outstanding quality. They are an excellent mid-range treadmill that are known for worry free performance.
PaceMaster has been building treadmills since the 60’s. Their focus has been building well engineered machines with quality components. And that is apparent when you see all the accolades they have received from numerous publications and expert reviews.
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Recently they have gotten more aggressive with their pricing,and consequently have compromised to some degree on the components. But their overall engineering still makes them an excellent low-maintenance value,which I consider one of the most important selling features. Fred at Superior Fitness Systems in Cary, NC reinforced that point by mentioning they get very few service calls on PaceMaster. Also they are one of the few treadmills that are still made in the U.S.A., True treadmills is another brand. (Click here to see all of our latest treadmill reviews and ratings.)
PaceMaster has four resdiential models; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. They break into two groups based on their surface length. The Bronze and Silver have a 54″ running surface, while the Gold and Platinum have an extended 60″ surface. Each comes with a reasonable warranty that includes a 12 year motor, 5 year parts and 1 year labor.
You’ll find PaceMaster treadmills only for sale at fitness specialty stores. That alone says something about the quality. They are not trying to sell through mass merchants.
The one criticism, if it really is a criticism is the Pacemaster treadmills are rather spartan. There are no bells and whistles. The design, and the console layout arevery basic. For PaceMaster the emphasis is all about engineering.
The PaceMaster treadmills are all equipped with a 3.0 continuous duty hp motor. It is a McMillan motor. Each comes with 2.5″ rollers, designed to increase the life of your belt, motor and roller bearings. When I tested the treadmills I found each to run extremely quiet, and they have just the right amount of shock absorption.
Our Review – PaceMaster Treadmills
I’ve always felt you can’t go wrong with a PaceMaster treadmill. For the price you certainly can find models with more features, but you won’t find any that are better built. The one note is that they are only sold at fitness specialty stores, where you generally pay a premium. What concerns me about PaceMaster is the number of negative reviews I have come across from customers.
Here are some third-party reviews:
“…defies the notion that you can’t buy a good treadmill for less than $2,000. This machine is rattle-free and quiet, with no friction-borne jerkiness – even at its performance limits.” – Men’s Journal
“Simply an incredible deal.” – Triathlete
“Bottom Line: A Best Buy. The PaceMaster Pro-Plus HR offers good construction and lots of features for the money.” – Runner’s World
“This smooth, powerful treadmill is a terrific value, combining solid quality and program options at an economical price.” – Men’s Fitness
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“Quiet, smooth and more compact than most models.” – Women’s Fitness
Customer Reviews
“Pacemaster Silver – Just a wonderful machine. Extremely quiet and feels extremely sturdy. I love running on this treadmill. I’ve had it for over a year now and haven’t had a single issue with it. Of course I never use the heart monitor function because I’m just not interested in it. I’ve heard other people have had problems with that piece of the unit.”
Pacemaster Gold Elite VR 2008: I actually lost 20 pounds in 2 months using this model BUT from day one it shut down and gave an erroe code NOT in the manual. Now the past week or so, it shut down again middle of workout giving an error code NOT in the manual. I called G and G Fitness and they will send someone out this week. After trying another type of program it once again SHUT DOWN middle of workout showing an error code NOT in the manual.
Very frustrating to spend over $2,000 on a possible POS.
Follow-up
I posted a few weeks ago about the machine shutting down during workouts. Well they came out again and replaced the circuit board and speed sensor thing. Well it turns out it MIGHT be my beer fridge in my garage, when the compressor kicks in, the basement is on one elec. circuit and it pulls just enough elec. from the treadmill causing it to shut off. Safety feature I guess but I still dont think it should do that. IF that is the case, this is a recommended machine. Pricey but it works
Not recommended. Very irritating squeak in first treadmill. Same squeak, bushing misfit, and heart rate monitor malfunction in replacement.
I have had my Pacemaster gold elite for about 4 months. I have had nothing but problems.
I’ve had my Pacemaster for about 4 months. I’ve used it 4-5x per week. The product has been excellent.
Other treadmills to consider in this price range are Sole Fitness. They have better warranties.
All in all, we haven’t had any complaints, and have very much enjoyed using it.
The Pacemaster Silver XT elliptical is one of the most highly rated trainers on the market today and earns many well-deserved Best Buy awards. With its ergonomically correct design, it feels and rides like a commercial trainer costing twice as much.
What You Get
Using the same console computer technology as found in their treadmills, the Pacemaster Silver XT elliptical trainer gives you a unique Heart Rate Control Mode that adjusts resistance “on-the-fly” to keep you in the same HR zone no matter which program you choose.
Programs include: Quickstart, Manual Mode, Calorie Coach, 4 x Heart Rate, 3 x Fat Burn (each with 9 levels of resistance), 3 x Interval (each with 9 levels of resistance), and a Full Body Trainer.
The Pacemaster Silver XT features:
- Magnetic Brake system
- 20 Resistance Levels – adjustable “on-the-fly”
- 12 Programs; 4 User IDs
- 21' stride length
- Upper Body Workout Arms
- Contact & Wireless Heart Rate Monitoring
- iPod® ready console
- Diamond Plate Non-slip footplates
- 350 lb. user weight capacity
- Transport wheels
- Dimensions/weight — 79'L x 27'W x 63'H'/245 lbs
- Warranty – lifetime frame & brake, 3 yrs parts, 1 yr labor
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The Word on the Street
UPDATE: Pacemaster is no longer in business, and the Silver XT is no longer available for sale.
Check out our best treadmills in the $2000-$3000 range for a comparable model.
Good high end choices for you include Life Fitness, Matrix and Precor, all top brands with great reputations and plenty of choices for you.
Pacemaster is better known for its high performance treadmills, many of which are on numerous “Best Buy” lists, so when they came out with a single elliptical design, it was held to a higher standard by equipment experts who expect near perfection. And the Silver XT passes with flying colors.
The ultra smooth patented double-strut drive and glide bar system, which separates the footpads from the motor drive system, is just one of the elliptical’s many advanced engineering features.
Though the Pacemaster Silver XT lacks adjustability and an incline ramp, its ergonomically correct design and the positioning of the workout arms keeps the body upright. This reduces pressure on joints while isolating and targeting specific muscle groups, and your core, for a full body workout.
Elliptical reviews praise this debut elliptical by Pacemaster as a gem among residential machines. It offers commercial machine features such as the Strides Per Minute monitor, which is an LCD screen readout that helps pace the user to ensure maximum results.
The Pacemaster Silver XT also offers a whisper quiet smooth ride, as well as diamond plate footplates that not only eliminate the problem of your shoe sliding around the pedal, they prevent your feet from falling asleep during longer workouts.
Pacemaster Silver XT - Bottom Line
It was love at first sight, and got even better after that. The biomechanics and ergonomics on this machine are superior; it is manufactured with quality components, and has programming and features normally found on health club machines.
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The trainer has an MSRP of $2,999 but has been on sale for around $2,199, which only improves its already outstanding value. The Pacemaster Silver XT elliptical rates a Best Buy.
Pacemaster Silver Select Xp Manual
Editor's Note: As the Silver XT is no longer being sold, look at other high end choices from Life Fitness, Matrix and Precor for something comparable.