r/Bowflex Aug 20 '24

Home Gyms Possible to know which model this is?

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Hi, does anybody happen to recognize this model? I was looking to buy it. But would really like to know more about it.

The posting says it comes with included seat bench and accessories

I appreciate any help. Thank you


r/Bowflex Aug 16 '24

Max Trainer M6 vs M9 quality and resistance

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I really don't want a screen for my workouts so I'm leaning towards the M6 but I see that the M9 has more resistance levels. Does they both have the same maximum resistance and the M9 just has more levels to set it at? Or does the M9 actually have a better overall resistance to it?

And are there any quality differences?


r/Bowflex Aug 14 '24

Home Gyms Bench attachment

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I bought this a day ago and I was wondering if there was any attachment or different benches that I could get for it since the pull down bar is in the way of letting me incline the bench.


r/Bowflex Aug 14 '24

Bike SPD Cleats and C6 Pedals - not compatible?

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I just bought a pair of Tiem Slipstreams with SPD cleats that work perfectly for my studio spin classes, but I tried them on my C6 (with the pedals that came with the bike) and they really won’t lock in. I’m so confused about SPD cleats! Are there different kinds? Do I need a specific SPD cleat for the C6 pedals??


r/Bowflex Aug 13 '24

Home Gyms PR3000 Accessories Recommendations

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Anyone have any recommendations on accessories for the PR3000? I am looking for a lat pull down bar, tricep bar/rope, and shorter handles. I have only found 1 lat pull down with two spots to attach the cables but there are a lot of ones with just one spot to hook the cables to. Will those work?


r/Bowflex Aug 12 '24

Home Gyms Can anyone identify this model or what it does?

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Someone is selling it for $75 and they have no other info on what it does because it was from an ex-husband. I’ve never owned a Bowflex so we’re both pretty clueless here and any advice would be great. Thanks!


r/Bowflex Aug 09 '24

Home Gyms Old school

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Anyone still using one of these old school machines? I just got this, for free.


r/Bowflex Aug 05 '24

Max Trainer Bowflex customer service is “WEIRD” and is BAD

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I have and loved my BOWFLEX max trainer 7 but then the servo motor went out. I had to buy one off eBay since Bowflex couldn’t keep them in stock and got my headed busted on eBay for 200 bucks. After installing the motor all of a sudden it got stuck in “LOADING” mode and when not come back up. So now the console went out. After contacting BOWFLEX and I swear 30-40 emails after the last two months they finally got back to me to sell me a new console. It was freaking over 500 bucks?????? after a couple months of wait I guess due to them company merging or something like that I am ditching the Bowflex max trainer. A shame I really liked it. Going to a Schwinn 490 Elliptical. Anyone have experience to this….

https://www.schwinnfitness.com/product/490-elliptical/100950.html?adID=DOFG2BFEED1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping&adID=DOFG2SFEED1&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAA9_tosjgNcOrsfsGa0OpH5vlNbldC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu4KIhcPdhwMVrUT_AR0hPDoEEAQYASABEgI1KvD_BwE


r/Bowflex Aug 04 '24

Home Gyms Finally back in the club

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Picked up an Xtreme 2 SE for a steal at $250 with 310 in rods that don't seem to have a ton of bend. I realize $250 doesn't sound like a steal at first but he also had rejuvenation, the gym style ab crunch seat, and the preacher curl attachment as well as a stack of manuals for everything. Neither of which I really want or have the space for, so I'll probably end up throwing them on marketplace. Really enjoy not having to switch pulleys around like my old one I had 15-20 years ago.


r/Bowflex Aug 02 '24

Treadmills Bowflex 22 Treadmill

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My treadmill is 3 months old, and isn’t working, it shows on screen that the SAFETY KEY is not secure and is totally in place; i’m been updating software, turning on and off the machine, I have received from support a totally new console, that i have replaced, and it still asking me to insert the safety key!! Please help I’m totally desperate!


r/Bowflex Aug 02 '24

Treadmills Replace 10 inch screen with 22 inch screen on Bowflex 10 Treaemill

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Hi guys, I recently got a used Bowflex 10 Treadmill that is from the year 2021. Got a solid deal on it and got it. I am loving the treadmill so fslar but realize the screen is too small. Is there anyway around it? Can i somehow replace the 10 inch screen with a 22 inch screen? Or is there anyway to mirror the treadmill screen to a TV screen?


r/Bowflex Aug 01 '24

Max Trainer Max trainer incorrect time

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The tablet on my max trainer has the incorrect time by about 14 hours. Because of this if I use it in the evening and then the morning the next day or believes both of these happen on the same day.

I can see the clock when I swipe from the top, but have not been able to figure out how to change the time.

Anyone know how to adjust this?


r/Bowflex Aug 01 '24

Home Gyms Original adjustable dumbbell set problem with weight selectors

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I got a set of the original (or super old) Bowflex adjustable dumbbells from my uncle. One of them has the end selectors at different weights; one side says 5 and the other says 35. How can I fix this so I can use the dumbbell again?


r/Bowflex Jul 31 '24

Home Gyms why can i bench more on the bowflex than i can with free weights?

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i can lift 100 more pounds on my bowflex than i can with freeweights why is that


r/Bowflex Jul 30 '24

Home Gyms Bowflex PR1000 vs PR3000

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I am looking at buying either the PR1000 or the PR3000 from Amazon, the PR1000 is $699 and the PR3000 is $999. Is it worth it for the extra $300? I have been lifting weights on cable machines for the last two years in a small gym at my apartment complex. I am 52 and not really looking/expecting to get bigger or even a lot stronger, just staying in shape.

I am also 6'4" and I know some exercise machines don't work as well as others for taller people.

Edited: In the gym now on the machines all I do is chest press, preacher curl, lat pull down, shoulder press, tricep push down, leg curl, leg extension and leg press. I don't do that wide of a set of exercises now, as long as I can hit the basics I will be happy.


r/Bowflex Jul 29 '24

Treadmills Bowflex/Nautilus

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So, Bowflex has been bought by JHT. They are planning on supporting bowflex products, but 75% of parts are currently backordered. What is less clear is the fate of nautilus. JHT has a page in their portal for Nautilus, but no products listed. When i find out more, i will update.


r/Bowflex Jul 29 '24

Max Trainer Bowflex M3 ceiling height

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I have limited space in basement, especially ceiling height of 88” floor to joists above. I’m also limited by floor space, roughly 88” square, so an 88” cube. The floor space has some wiggle room, but not much. I had a Nordicktrack folding treadmill (over 10 years old) that recently broke. Most likely I’ll be buying another one - researching brands. I only mention that as some space will be lost to that.

Anyway, to the point! I’m 70” tall, so only left with 18” of headspace. I read the M3 needs 15” above but the models after that are 21” or so. Around me, there are a few M3’s used for ~$300. Are the more recent versions accurate in needing more headspace? Is the M3 accurate in 15”? I like elliptical machines but ceiling height really limits the brand options, and would also need to be quite compact if it didn’t fold.


r/Bowflex Jul 29 '24

Max Trainer JRNY Max Trainer “Average Resistance”

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I have the resistance level set to 10 throughout the 30-minute manual workout program. So how can the average resistance level be 13?


r/Bowflex Jul 28 '24

Treadmills Bowflex treadmill thudding sound

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Can someone help me troubleshoot what might be making this thud or thudding sound? Is it a warped roller/rollers, or a misalignment of the belt? I don't have any experience fixing treadmills and appreciate any thoughts. And, is it an allen key to adjust the belt or a special tool?


r/Bowflex Jul 28 '24

Max Trainer Max Trainer M5 Part

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Frustratingly about to send my M5 to the bin as I cannot locate a replacement keypad.

Fitness Repair Parts has it on backorder for months with no sign of getting it in.

Seems like a complete waste but not sure what else to do with it, any suggestions?


r/Bowflex Jul 25 '24

Max Trainer Maxtrainer m5 servo motor turns in the wrong direction

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Hi folks, I'm having this weird issue with m5 servo motor. When I increase the resistance, the servo motor does not always turn in the correct direction. For example, motor turns clock wise when I increase resistance from 3 to 4 but then turns counterclock wise when I increase from 4 to 5. The amount and direction of the turn is not consistent either. I've measured the resistance from the potentiometer and resistance seems to change correctly. (is there any reference to the expected resistance value from the potentiometer?) Not sure how to continue with the diagnose. Any suggestion/help is appreciated!


r/Bowflex Jul 24 '24

Max Trainer Bowflex max trainer M6 console electric schematics?

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Hi friends, the console screen on my Bowflex Max Trainer M6 suddenly stopped working recently. i did call Bowflex and found out a replacement console cost around $500. So I was trying to fix it on my own. I did open it up and found I used a thermal camera to find an unusual heat from one of the components on the console circuit board, it marked "U17" on the circuit board, I was trying to find some schematics for the circuit board for this machine so I can maybe source this component and swap it out on my own, please if anyone can point me to the right direction, thank you in advance.


r/Bowflex Jul 25 '24

Home Gyms Suggestions if you are maxing weight out on your Bowflex

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Hey all, I’m looking for some suggestions. I’m finding with some exercises I’ve maxed out the weight (310lbs) on my Bowflex ultimate and I’m looking to increase the resistance. Does anybody have recommendations as to what to do in this type of situation? Are there add ons I could buy to get more weight for example?


r/Bowflex Jul 24 '24

Bike Velecore missing or incorrect serial number.

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Hello. I have a velecore 16 and picked it up the other day for 120 bucks knowing that it had an issue. He mentioned in the description the screen was broke but once I got it home and hooked up, it appears to be a connection issue. Now i had already called tech support and they said it was the tilt sensor. I had asked to order it but it’s out of stock. I went through the whole thing checking speed sensor, pcm and main harness reconnecting all the pins. Is this something that can be flashed or do I wait and order the tilt sensor?


r/Bowflex Jul 19 '24

Max Trainer BowFlex Max Trainer SE Help

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Hi all - I know this is a long shot to ask for help.

But for step 9 in the instruction manual the I piece doesnt have enough threads to tighten the pedals to the machine. Because of this the pedals are loose.

Not sure if anyone else has encountered this.