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19 Oct 09 Sole F85 Treadmill (2009 Model)

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Sole F85 Treadmill (2009 Model)
 
Manufacturer: Sole
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Product Description

The top model in Sole's folding series, the F85 treadmill is a great fit for serious workout enthusiasts. The F85 boasts a powerful 3.5-horsepower, continuous-duty motor--the most powerful in the Sole line--that delivers speeds of up to 12 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. The club-style tri-color LED display, meanwhile, includes a message board for clear instruction and feedback, while also tracking your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. There's even a 1/4-mile track feature that you can follow as you run and a peak-and-valley graph that corresponds to individual programs. And when you're not using the treadmill, it folds into a compact footprint and locks securely in place, thereby saving a ton of storage space.

The F85 is outfitted with a host of additional user-friendly features, including six auto workout programs, two custom programs, and two heart rate control programs for cardio or weight loss. The heart rate programs are particularly valuable, as they automatically calculate your recommended target range based on your age, ensuring the safest and most efficient workout possible. And users with creaky joints will love the Cushion Flex treadmill deck, which is built to protect your knees from excessive pounding, with the ability to reduce impact up to 40 percent compared to running on asphalt. Other details include armrest incline and speed controls; an extra-large 20-by-60-inch running surface; a wireless chest strap that measures your heart rate; and armrest cooling fans. The F85 treadmill, which offers a user capacity of up to 400 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the motor, deck, and frame; five years on the electronics, belt, and rollers; and two years on the labor.

Specifications:



    The F85's LED display will track your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace.
  • Assembled Dimensions: 33 by 80 by 58 inches (W x L x H)
  • Folded Dimensions: 72 by 47 inches (H x D)
  • Motor: 3.5 horsepower
  • Speed: 0.1 to 12 miles per hour
  • Elevation: 0 to 15%
  • Deck: 1-inch Whisper
  • Belt: Two-ply
  • Running surface: 20 inches wide by 60 inches long
  • Roller: 2.75 inches
  • Fold-up: Easy Assist Fold
  • Pulse Grip
  • Heart Rate Control
  • Heart Rate Chest Strap Included
  • Display Type: LED
  • Six-Window Display
  • Heart Rate % graph
  • Track Display
  • Audio system
  • Accessory tray
  • Six Standard Programs
  • Two User-Defined Programs
  • Two Heart Rate Programs
  • Quick speed/elevation: 12
  • Speed/elevation in handles
  • Built-in cooling fans
  • Weight capacity: 400 pounds

Manufacturer's Warranty
Motor - lifetime, deck - lifetime, frame - lifetime, electronics and wear items - 5 years, labor - 2 years

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

Product Details

  • High-quality folding treadmill with 3.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor
  • Offers speeds of up to 12 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent
  • Vibrant tri-color display tracks speed, incline, time, distance, calories, pace, and more
  • 6 preset workout programs, 2 custom programs, and 2 heart rate programs
  • 20-by-60-inch running deck; lifetime warranty on motor, deck, and frame

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Customer Reviews

Great treadmill, loving it!
 
Review Date: April 23, 2009
Reviewer: Matthew Corn, Boise, ID
*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.
Very good performance and easy to set up
 
Review Date: October 31, 2009
Reviewer: Patricia Kougar-Melton,
Runs great as advertised. Price was in the range of what you would expect for a good home treadmill for running. I was a little worried about having a 380 Lb. packaged delivered to my door, but it worked out just fine. Had the box placed in my living room, cut it open, read the assembly directions, assembled and rolled it to its home location, without assistance....and it did start to run when the key was inserted. No special tools are required to assemble. Have a broom handy to sweep up the belt dust and start off slowly, because it's not like running outdoors.
No problems in over a year.
 
Review Date: January 17, 2010
Reviewer: W. Lawson, PA
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.
incredible treadmill!!!
 
Review Date: March 24, 2009
Reviewer: Anthony W. Fawcett, pennsylvania
After years of using treadmills at gyms and in others homes, I wanted find the right model for me. I'm 6'5";265 pounds and an avid jogger/runner. To keep it simple, this unit is tough, powerful and long enough for someone of my size and work-out schedule. In my research, I was shocked at how many machines were not made for avid jogging/running. This is by far the best bang for my buck! Great machine, outstanding warranty...
just as good as everybody says it is
 
Review Date: July 19, 2009
Reviewer: medical student, Michigan
We did tons of research on treadmills, and Sole got hands down the best reviews. People were telling the truth--it is great. Works for me, a 150-lb woman, and for my 260-lb 6ft1 boyfriend. Also, my mom called customer service for something, and a real live English-speaking person answered the phone. Hooray! Seriously this products is great. The treadmill weighs an absolute ton, but is very sturdy and great. I highly recommend it.

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