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17 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Great treadmill, loving it! Apr 23, 2009
By Matthew Corn
"YARRR"
*Review is for Sole S77, essentially the same machine, but not folding.*
I got my S77 about 2 months ago, and have used it constantly. It is quiet at anything under 10mph, changes speed and incline fairly quickly, and has quite a long running surface. I am 6'2" and 250lbs, and it has no problem handling me.
There are a few things to keep in mind when looking at the S77, though.
1. The fans blow, and I don't mean air. If you must have airflow, set a fan next to the treadmill and point it at yourself.
2. The speakers are not audiophile quality. They do, however, play music from an ipod, etc. just fine, and plenty loud. You are 15" away from them, it doesn't take much.
3. Hill mode is different than what I expected. It is not a bad thing, just different. On most gym treadmills, i.e. Star Trac, etc. you set a speed, and Hill mode adjusts the incline only. On the S77, you set the MAX speed, and the speed and incline are adjusted together, not always linearly. I ended up liking it better, actually.
As far as emulating normal Hill mode, it is quite easy. Set the program to Manual, choose your speed. Then, use the GIANT incline buttons to select your incline manually, changing it every so often. I am a clock watcher, so regular increments come easy for me, and I don't mind doing this myself.
TLDR - Great treadmill. Awesome treadmill. Consider it fanless, though.
OH YEAH! Yes, the assembly was quite easy. However, have a friend available to help you lug this around. Everything is light, except for the motor/running surface, where 95% of the weight resides.
16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Questionable electronics Nov 25, 2009
By George W. Plesa
I'm on my third console in 3 years not to mention the fact that I've had to replace the circuit board, front roller assembly, elevation motor assembly, and the wiring cable to the hand controls. The pulse sensor is useless. I do the maintenance on it religiously since I use it so much. Sole has been good about sending the replacement parts but when the warranty runs out I think I'll sell it and try another brand. The console is $369.00 and most are now rebuilt. It's great to run on but the electronics scare me.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Buy it Jan 28, 2010
By M. Jackson
I run 25-40 miles a week and have run several marathons. Living in Seattle, I struggle with training in the winter when it is dark and rainy and with a 2-year old son I find the only time I want to run is when he is sleeping. That being said, I decided to pull the trigger on a treadmill that was sturdy enough for running yet didnt break the bank (like a landice). I settled on the sole F85 after months of research and now that I have used it for 4 months I feel qualified to write a review...
First of all the thing weighs a ton (300 lbs actually) so it is worth the extra money to have it moved unless you have at least 3 strong (adult males- no offense) movers to help you. That being said, once it is set up it feels like a tank. This is a high-quality treadmill that feels every bit as sturdy as any of the treadmills I have used in a gym. It is moderately difficult to put together but not impossible and took about 45 minutes.
The ride on the deck is perfect. Not to hard and not to soft or bouncy. The controls on the arms are a must if you plan to change your speed frequently (such as when using the heart rate monitor function and included chest strap which I found to be moderately accurate. The console is great and so far I havent had any problems with the electronics as is described in some of the negative reviews.
Overall the motor, the warranty, the overall quality of this machine is top notch. The only reason I give it 4 stars is the weak little fan! Like other reviewers, it would be so easy with such a big motor on the rollers to just plug it in to make it a decent fan! Such a small thing but had to mention it and it is the ONLY thing wrong so far.
Happy running
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Only one (minor) problem that was insignificant overall Jun 05, 2009
By Schmegagy
"Cynical critic"
Very, very good product. Only thing is, the "STOP" button broke and fell into the console after two (2) days. Fantastic customer service, though, sent us a new console in a couple of days, no hesitation at all. I am sure it was less expensive than attempting to have someone come out and replace the button, as the mounting housing was part of the interior of the console. All said, I would rate a 96 out of 100. Program choices, including two customized programs for User 1 and User 2 (in addition to other programs), plug in for sound, fan, capacity, speed, incline, and easy-to-understand instructions for use and assembly make this a superior choice. The assembly required is minimal and a 12-year-old could (did) follow the instructions. Worth every penny (and yes, it was a fair number of pennies).
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
No problems in over a year. Jan 17, 2010
By W. Lawson
"wmlawson"
Purchased my F85 in November 09 to train for my first marathon. Since then I've put 56 hours and 387 miles on it without any problems. The deck is quiet and flexes enough for a comfortable run. Speakers are fine for listening as you run, and it folds up into a relatively small footprint. It is easy to move around, even on carpet. I am very happy with this tread.
Pros: Easy to move
Sturdy and flexible deck
No problems in over a year of ownership.
Speakers are fine for running.
Quiet
Cons: The dual fans are worthless. Do not expect anything from them, and you will still be disappointed.
A worthwhile purchase, and I finished Pittsburgh in 3:47. Not bad for a first marathon.
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