The Tib Bar Guy SledTred Review 2025: The Solution I Needed

Build Quality

With all attachments, the SledTred is obviously far more than a manual treadmill.

The SledTred walks the line between portable and high-quality, finding a balance that few brands are able to achieve, especially at a reasonable price. The saying “Jack of all trades, master of none, but often better than a master of one” comes to mind. It’s versatile and better than having a bunch of different machines clogging up your workout space.

Frame

The steel frame isn’t as beefy as some home gym equipment, but it is sturdier than it looks.

Just about everyone on the TRG team thought the SledTred and Power Tower were more compact than expected. Little did they know, they underestimated its stability. It was funny to see everyone knock out a few pull-ups or dips and then completely change their minds.

Though the Power Tower and the rest of the SledTred have a 400-lb weight capacity, the treadmill deck has only a 300-lb weight capacity.

Everything but the treadmill has a 400-lb weight capacity. The treadmill is limited to only 300 lbs. Realistically, I would say the SledTred is best for anyone who weighs 300 lbs or less, but you can add weights when doing pull-ups or dips for an extra challenge. I wish the treadmill weight capacity was a little higher for loaded carries.

SledTred

Let’s take a close look at the treadmill and resistance sled setup. I’ll cover the Power Tower further down.

The “Tred” portion encompasses a 14″ x 53″ treadmill deck with a textured walking belt and an adjustable incline mechanism. I say “walking” because this treadmill isn’t the most suited to running. It doesn’t turn as freely as a curved manual treadmill, so you have to push against something to turn the belt.

I have to hold onto the dip bars or place my back against the multi-pad to turn the treadmill deck.

I always take a look at a treadmill’s deck thickness when I can. The SledTred’s deck is thinner than most fitness treadmill decks, which is probably one reason the weight capacity is lower. It’s about 0.5″, while most treadmills I review have .75″ to 1″ thick decks. I would like a more robust deck, but the SledTred doesn’t need to withstand the repetitive high forces of endurance running, so it’s reasonable.

You can do resistance sprints on the Tib Bar Guy SledTred.

The treadmill has two incline modes: 0% (flat) and 7°/12% incline. To change the incline, you adjust the support frame under the treadmill deck. It has a metal pin on either side to lock the frame into a flat or extended position. So, it is a manual incline. You can’t quickly switch from one incline setting to the other. I think that works just fine for the SledTred.

The bar beneath the treadmill deck folds up or down to adjust between the two incline levels.

A dial on the right side of the frame allows you to adjust through 7 levels of resistance for the treadmill belt. But wait! There’s more. If you lift the treadmill up, you will find two flywheels. The left flywheel has magnetic resistance that you can manually adjust through three settings. The Tib Bar Guy says there are 12 resistance levels, and I assume it’s just 12 because some of the dial and flywheel combinations are the same difficulty.

This dial adjusts the resistance on the right flywheel.

The left flywheel resistance must be adjusted manually by lifting the treadmill deck and moving the magnets further from or closer to the flywheel.

You can walk forward or backward on the SledTred. When walking forward and not sled pushing, I liked the lower resistance levels. The higher resistance levels were great for walking backward and for sled pushing.

So, onto the “Sled” portion. There are tons of grip options for sled pushing. I really like the sled push pads, so you can get low for more traction and power. You also don’t have to worry as much about your arm positioning, which is nice for beginners.

Use the handles, the sled push pads, or any other configuration to get the leverage you need for a good workout.

When using the sled push feature, you can adjust the resistance to your preferred intensity. You can also incline the treadmill or keep it flat. The incline option is best for a resisted sprint with a more upright posture than a traditional sled push.

Attachments

The dip bars and multi-pad are included with the SledTred.

We received the SledTred with the multi-pad and the dip bars. You can also add on the multi-step and the versa pad. I am actually super sad that we didn’t get those!

The multi-pad is great for locking your ankles down for Nordic Curls and sit-ups, resting your back against it for backward walking, and even locking the treadmill deck in place for storage.

I’m feeling the burn while doing these Nordic curls—just look at my sweaty hand prints!

The dip bars are great for—you guessed it—dips. I also used them for resistance band-assisted pull-ups, but there was a bit of groaning from the machine, so I wouldn’t recommend it. While the bars feel stable when you apply force straight down on them, the more lateral force of the resistance bands didn’t work so well.

You can’t tell by the photo, but my arms are shaking while doing these dips on the SledTred.

I think you should get the versa pad and the multi-step if you get the SledTred. For one, Nordic curls without padding are awful, and working with a makeshift pad for your knees just isn’t as pleasant (trust me). The multi-step unlocks even more exercises like elevated calf raises and step-ups. Both of these exercises are a huge part of my routine, so I would go for it!

The attachments are great for adding versatility to this machine, but I had some difficulty moving them around. For instance, the multi-pad attaches to both uprights, and it’s hard to get them to line up properly. I can do it, but it takes longer than I like. I recommend familiarizing yourself with the process of moving the attachments around before doing your first workout.

Getting the attachments into place is a little tricky, and I had to plan extra time into my workout for it.

Attachments have both quick-release pins and sturdier pins that screw all the way through the upright. Depending on what exercise you are doing and how much weight you are loading onto the attachment, you may not need to fumble with both.

Power Tower

The Power Tower adds a lot of height to the SledTred, but it is very useful for pull-ups and more.

So, the Power Tower is an optional configuration for the SledTred. I like having it because I need to work on my pull-ups, but it won’t work in every home because it is so tall. The bars are 86″ tall, and you need more room above them so you don’t bump your head.

I unfold the treadmill to stand on it to more easily reach the pull-up bar, but you can also fold the deck up for more leg room.

The Power Tower is sturdy. I like using it for hanging leg raises. My hips and core could be stronger, and this exercise works well for me. Even with my legs flopping around, the Power Tower felt secure!

You can do more than just pull-ups! Hanging exercises can help you build your core and improve your grip strength.

There are many grip options, so you can do a bunch of pull-up variations. The knurling on the pull-up bars is a little too subtle for my liking. My hands get sweaty very fast, so I could have used a little more texture there to keep my grip. Still, the pull-up bar grip options were comfortable for me to grab even though my hands are smaller.

Even if you have small hands, the grip options on the Power Tower are comfortable (as far as a pull-up bar goes).

Warranty

The SledTred and Power Tower have a 3-year frame warranty, which is a little short. I prefer 10-year warranties on exercise equipment. The wear parts warranty is one year, which is practical. When machines see a lot of intense use, it’s to be expected that parts will need to be replaced over time.

As mentioned above, I had a good experience with the customer service department. I just used the online form instead of reaching out through a special affiliate channel. My issue was very minor (a console wire adjustment and a missing user manual), but the response time was super fast!

Should You Buy The Tib Bar Guy SledTred

I had a very good experience using the SledTred. I recommend it for anyone who wants to do a lot with a small space in their home gym. It’s geared towards anyone who wants to sled push but doesn’t have the space for a traditional sled. Personally, I like the Power Tower addition, too, but not everyone will have room for it.

The Sled Tred is useful for functional fitness, mobility training, calisthenics, and more. It was easy to incorporate into my routine, even though I had to spend extra time setting up the various attachments.

Other things I loved about the SledTred include its portability and simplicity. It doesn’t require electricity or a subscription to be used.

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