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28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Great treadmill, loving it! Apr 22, 2009
By Matthew Corn
"YARRR"
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.
15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
Good, solid home treadmill May 09, 2009
By JazzAddict
"Ray"
Overall, this is a great product.
I'm glad I went with one of their larger models. The shorter running deck would have been a disappointment.
They deliver these things through one of those trucking services that just drop the box at the front door, and then you sign for it. (I was fortunate that the delivery guy helped me get it inside, but they are not required to do that. This is important because the box is HEAVY... no way one person could move it inside.)
Set up was very easy... someone has really thought this out.
The build quality for a home system, at this price, is very good. Don't expect a trend mill that you saw at the Four Seasons or the Ritz Carlton.
The speakers are pretty lame, but do the job for Podcasts, and Audiobooks. Music doesn't sound so good, but again, it's tolerable.
After much research, and for the price, I'm glad I ended up with the Sole S77.
Btw, I opted for this vs. a folding treadmill. After all, there's not much need for a folding treadmill. It's not like your space looks BETTER when you fold it up. And if you need to vacuum under it, it's easy to move.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Solid Performer Dec 26, 2009
By Don S
I reviewed several treadmills in the $1500 - $3000 range and felt the Sole S77 at $1899 was the best solution for my needs. I weigh 190 pounds and run 5 to 7 miles five times per week on this treadmill. My wife and daughter also use the treadmill for walking and occassional runs.
We've only had the treadmill for 4 months but already have 800 miles logged on it. I have no complaints and think it's a solid performer... very sturdy deck, smooth tread, easy to use panel.
Two 'negative' comments about the S77... 1) as many already pointed out, the Sole treadmills are heavy and require two people. The driver brought it into my garage and from there (with my wife's help) I used my handtruck to move it into the basement where I have our exercise rooom. 2) The 'cooling' fans are useless. But I didn't buy it for the fans, so I don't care. The exercise room I finished already has ceiling fans, along with a floor standing model. So we have plenty of air flow.
The treadmill is right next to our Sole elliptical which we've had for 2 1/2 years (primarily used by my wife and daughter). This was another reason why I bought the treadmill from Sole because the elliptical is built the same way. Great machines that I know will last my family for many years.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Great Value! May 25, 2010
By S.N.
I'm an Amazon.com review reading addict. Even if I'm looking for a product which I don't intend to purchase on amazon, I'll spend hours (the higher the price, the more hours) perusing reviews and finding something that meets my needs. My search for a treadmill began in mid-November of 2009. I waffled for about a month (should I buy a treadmill? maybe I'll just continue my gym membership... what if it breaks down? do I really have room for it? no, I want a treadmill... you get the idea) and finally, in the spirit of the upcoming new year's resolution, after countless hours of reading about treadmills (more than I care to admit) I decided on this model. Plus, I reasoned with myself that if I made the investment and forked out the nearly $2,000 on a treadmill that I'd guilt myself into running, even if I didn't want to. So far, so good. :)
Why this one? Well, it was a little pricier than I intended to pay at first, but I'm glad I did. This is a high quality treadmill. I've been running on it for the past five months and it feels like the first day I ran on it. I'm impressed with the warranty (the lifetime guarantee on the motor can't be beat) and the overall solid construction of the unit. Yes, when it's shipped, the box it's in looks like it had been through WWIII, but the treadmill was in pristine condition. It was easy to set up - I take that back... it was easy for my husband to set up. I was busy watching Oprah. :) He had it up and running in a matter of an hour with little to no help from me.
Since then I've started training for the Chicago marathon and this treadmill is one of my favorite training partners. I've been on it on average for about an hour 5-6 days a week and have had no issues. As for the fans... I'm a sweater. No, not a finely knit top... a person who sweats profusely with even the smallest amount of exertion. Shockingly, the two small fans, though tiny and rather week, have been more than adequate to keep me cool.
I could go on and on about this treadmill but I'll stop here. If you're looking for a quality treadmill to run on with any frequency, I wouldn't recommend looking at treadmills at price points below this one. If you're not looking to spend a fortune but want something to last you at least a few years and you realize how much of a waste fancy screens and training programs are, you've found what you're looking for.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Day one Feb 05, 2010
By bill
I bought this treadmill based on good reviews. My last one died after about 5 years and was junk from day one. It was a $1000 Ironman Triad (they went under btw).Listen if you want a good treadmill you need to spend money. Why? You need a lot of steel to make it stable. Period. I wanted a non-folding one because they are structurally far more stable design wise. I also think a folding treadmill is a kind of stupid idea unless you really need the space. This treadmill has lived up to its ego so far, but I just thought it would be a little beefier. Shipping was good. The delivery person whined a little, but I got him to deliver it in my basement (tipped him heavily for it because he deserved it). Amazon price was the best too (not tax!). Assembly was easy and nothing was missing. The only problem was a small plastic tab had not be broken off (part of the plastic forming process) so I broken it off with a pair of pliers. The steel cross brace under the console really strengthens the frame a lot. I also have no static electricity issues with this treadmill (would get shocked when touched the handles). This unit the rollers are grounded. Only major neg is that it is made in China.
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