Sole F80 Review: Why The Sole F80 Treadmill Is Rated a Best Buy
Jul 19th, 2008 by Travis Van Slooten
I learned that the Sole F80 treadmill was the treadmill choice of upscale establishments like the Hilton Hotel chain. This intrigued me, so I took a look at the machine. I already knew that any piece of exercise equipment in a high-end establishment would be top of the line. Yet, I wanted to see for myself what made the Sole F80 so special.
My first impression of the machine was that it was a solid commercial quality treadmill. At first I didn’t think it was anything fancy. But, first assumptions are often wrong. The Sole F80 is packed with some interesting features like six workout programs, cooling fans, and speed and incline controls in the arm rests, as well as built in speakers for MP3 players or iPODS. Pretty impressive!
As solid and durable as the machine is, the Sole F80 comes with an easy assist folding feature. This is ideal for someone who wants the machine in their home. I found the machine to be easy to push around and maneuver, too. This is great for someone who needs to put their treadmill in a closet or corner after a workout. My opinion is the Sole F80 is a space saver and it would make a great home treadmill for someone who is in the market for one.
I learned that the Sole F80 model was upgraded in 2008 and it now comes with a powerful 3.0 continuous duty motor. The motor is very quiet and the machine is very smooth. It can easily handle a person up to 350 pounds with bogging down or straining the motor. I should note that this machine is for someone who walks or jogs. Serious runners should probably look for a machine that has a little more horsepower.
I took a look at the warranty on the Sole F80 and it is well above most other treadmill warranties that I have seen. The company offers a lifetime warranty on the frame, deck and motor. The price of the machine is less than what I would have thought it would be, considering the features, warranty and the solid durability of the machine. It certainly is the best machine in its price range. When you take into account that the company offers a $500 instant savings if you purchase it directly from them, I can see why the Hilton Hotel chain and others are choosing the Sole F80. It’s a wonderful piece of exercise equipment.
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