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BBB C-.`]}),` 32`,(0,Y.jsxs)(t.li,{children:[(0,Y.jsx)(T,{to:`toputure_tp6`,children:(0,Y.jsx)(t.strong,{children:`Toputure TP6`})}),` (~`,(0,Y.jsx)(t.strong,{children:`$226`}),` on sale): honestly-labeled brushed motor, `,(0,Y.jsx)(t.strong,{children:`1/6/12%`}),` manual incline, `,(0,Y.jsx)(t.strong,{children:`300 lb`}),`, 7.5 mph - best incline range, supports light jogging. Expect motor wear at 8-14 months under all-day use; fine for 2-3 hrs/day. Higher TP number is better (TP6 > TP5 > TP4).`]}),` 33`,(0,Y.jsxs)(t.li,{children:[(0,Y.jsx)(T,{to:`homefitnesscode_q2pro`,children:(0,Y.jsx)(t.strong,{children:`Home Fitness Code Q2 Pro`})}),` (UK/EU only): brushless, CHP-rated, 2-year warranty. 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