Bowflex TreadClimber TC100 review: specs, price and stock status

Is the Bowflex TreadClimber TC100 worth buying right now?

Only if you can confirm real stock and price directly with Bowflex first. The maker’s own support team told a shopper in the Q&A section, “We are not longer making this machine,” even though the product page still shows a stock status and a $0.00 listed price with a discount banner attached.

That mismatch matters more than any single spec. Before spending time comparing the TC100 to other cardio machines, get a straight answer from Bowflex on whether it can actually ship one to your address. This review is based on Bowflex’s own product page, its customer review data and its published Q&A — not on hands-on use, since no TC100 was tested for this article.

What is the TreadClimber TC100?

The TC100 is Bowflex’s entry-level TreadClimber, a walking-based cardio machine separate from a standard treadmill or elliptical. Bowflex’s own product copy describes it as delivering “many of the same features and enhancements of our top-of-the-line model, but caters to those seeking an impressive walking workout that’s as friendly on the joints as it is on the budget.”

That description positions the TC100 as the low-cost, low-impact option in the TreadClimber lineup, aimed at buyers who want a gentler walking workout rather than running speed or incline range. The same product page lists “SelectTech Adjustable Weights” alongside the TC100, though our product research does not say whether those weights ship bundled with the machine or sell separately.

What does the spec sheet actually show?

Bowflex’s page for the TC100 is thinner on hard numbers than most machine listings — there’s no footprint, weight capacity, motor horsepower or deck length in the facts pulled from the page. What is confirmed comes from a mix of the listing itself and direct Bowflex support answers in the Q&A section.

Feature	What Bowflex’s page or support team states
Incline adjustment	Fixed — a Bowflex team member answered directly: “You are not able to adjust the incline on this model.”
Listed price	$0.00 for the Default Title variant
Stock status	Shows “in stock” on the product page
Manufacturing status	Bowflex support states: “We are not longer making this machine”
Bundled accessory mentioned	SelectTech Adjustable Weights
Maintenance accessory sold separately	Lube-n-Walk Kit, rated 3.0 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews

That incline answer is worth pausing on. A shopper specifically asked, “How high is the incline? Looking for 15% or more,” and our product research does not include an answer to that specific question — only the separate confirmation that incline is not adjustable at all. If incline percentage matters to your workout goals, this is a machine to rule out or verify directly with Bowflex, not assume about.

How much does the TC100 cost, and is it actually in stock?

Bowflex’s product page lists the TC100’s Default Title variant at $0.00, and the same page carries a promotional banner reading “$300 Off + Free Shipping + a Free Mat!” A $0.00 price next to a discount banner is not a normal active listing — it more likely reflects a discontinued or out-of-catalog item than a genuine free machine.

The stock indicator on the page separately shows “in stock.” That directly conflicts with the Bowflex support answer in the Q&A, where a team member told a shopper asking when the TC100 would be back in stock: “We are not longer making this machine.” Because our product research shows both signals — a stock badge and a discontinuation statement — this review reports both rather than picking one. Call or message Bowflex support before assuming either is current.

What do owner reviews and ratings say?

The TC100’s review section on Bowflex’s site totals 567 ratings, broken out by star level.

Star rating	Number of reviews (our calculation of share)
5 stars	402 (about 71% of 567)
4 stars	127 (about 22% of 567)
3 stars	24 (about 4% of 567)
2 stars	9 (about 2% of 567)
1 star	5 (about 1% of 567)

A separate summary line on the same page states that 525 of 544 reviewers — 97% — recommend the product. That recommend percentage is drawn from a slightly smaller reviewer count (544) than the full star-rating total (567), which our product research does not explain; Bowflex’s page appears to track “recommend” responses and star ratings as two different counted fields.

One quoted reviewer wrote, “Work out 5-6 times a day for 30 minutes. I can feel the burn all over my lower body,” and rated the workout “Phenomenal … in 30 minutes.” That same reviewer added a forward-looking comment: “Yes I would upgrade my Treadclimber to TC200 in the future,” suggesting some long-term owners eventually want more machine than the TC100 offers. Our product research does not include TC200 specs or pricing, so that comparison needs a separate check on Bowflex’s site.

What come up most in the owner Q&A section?

Bowflex’s Q&A tab for the TC100 lists 36 questions total, and our product research pulls out several recurring themes rather than every entry.

Manufacturing status. A shopper asked when the TC100 would be back in stock; Bowflex support answered plainly that the company is no longer making the machine. That’s the single most important fact in the whole page for anyone shopping new in 2026.

Incline confusion. Multiple questions relate to incline — one asking for 15% or more, another answered directly that incline is not adjustable at all. Anyone who wants incline variety on a walking machine should look elsewhere in Bowflex’s lineup or at a different equipment category, such as a stair climber or vertical climber.

Mechanical and electrical faults. One shopper described a specific failure pattern: the machine runs fine with no one on it, but once someone steps on, it runs for about two minutes before referencing “cycle power” and then needs to be unplugged and replugged to reset — a cycle that repeats. Another asked about sourcing a replacement circuit board, and a separate owner reported the machine “worked perfect for years” before suddenly freezing up. These are owner-reported issues, not confirmed defect rates, but three independent questions pointing at power or control-board behavior is a pattern worth noting before buying secondhand or off-clearance stock.

Moving and disassembly. At least one shopper asked how to take the TC100 apart to move it out of a rec room, which our product research does not include a Bowflex answer for. If you plan to move the machine after setup, confirm disassembly steps with Bowflex support directly, since improper disassembly of a motorized machine risks both the unit and injury — treat any internal wiring or motor work as a job for a qualified technician, not a DIY project.

Who should buy the TC100 — and who should look elsewhere

The TC100 fits someone who wants a low-impact, low-cost walking workout and does not care about incline range, and who can get a straight confirmation from Bowflex that a unit is actually available to ship. The high recommend rate (97% of 544 reviewers) and heavy skew toward 5-star ratings (402 of 567) suggest most owners who did get a working unit were satisfied with the core walking workout.

It is not a fit for anyone who wants adjustable incline, since Bowflex support confirms that’s fixed on this model — someone chasing incline variety should compare a different Bowflex TreadClimber model or a separate machine category like a vertical climber. It’s also a risky buy for anyone relying on new-unit warranty support, given Bowflex’s own team statement that the company is no longer making it; parts availability (one shopper specifically asked about a replacement circuit board) is a real question mark on a discontinued unit. Shoppers who want a broader look at the TreadClimber lineup, including how the TC100 stacks up against other TreadClimber models, can compare options in our wider Bowflex TreadClimber lineup review.

The pick

Given our product research, there’s exactly one TreadClimber TC100 listing to evaluate — Bowflex’s own product page — and it is the pick almost by default, since no third-party retailer listing appears in the sourced facts.

Bowflex TreadClimber TC100 — best for someone specifically wanting a low-cost, low-impact walking machine, but only after they’ve confirmed real stock and price with Bowflex directly, since the page’s own numbers ($0.00 price, “in stock” badge) conflict with a direct support statement that the machine is discontinued. Keep in mind: the fixed incline, the strong 97% recommend rate among reviewers who did receive units, and the open question on replacement parts if something like the circuit board fails down the line.

If a fixed incline or uncertain parts availability rules out the TC100 for your household, a general elliptical or a dedicated stair climber may fit better for varied resistance and incline, and both categories include models still in active production.

Bottom line

The Bowflex TreadClimber TC100 is built around a simple, joint-friendly walking motion and carries a strong recommend rate from past buyers, but its own maker’s support team says it’s no longer being made — a fact that outweighs any spec on the page. Before treating this as an active purchase, confirm current price and shipping status directly with Bowflex, since the $0.00 listed price and “in stock” badge don’t match the discontinuation statement in Bowflex’s own Q&A. For setup planning around any cardio machine, check flooring options at our guide to gym flooring, and see our broader picks in best home gym equipment if the TC100 turns out to be unavailable.