Sole F85 Treadmill
Sole F85 Treadmill
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 List Price: $2,499.99 Sale Price: $1,999.00 Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours Eligible For Free Shipping 
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Product Description
With the Sole F85 treadmill, working out becomes effective, efficient and fun. The folding treadmill is equipped with a high-output 3.5 continuous-duty HP motor, 6-window LED display and 1-in deck offering outstanding shock absorption. It has speed/elevation controls in the handles that allow you to change the speed and incline at will.
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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Rating
*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.
Rating
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.
Rating
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.