Sole E75 Elliptical Trainer
Discontinued - See Sole E55

When I recently tested the Sole E75 Elliptical Trainer I was very impressed with the overall quality. Once I started up the machine I immediately could tell that this was a well constructed crosstrainer, and consisted of quality components. The impression is support with a 5 year parts and 2 year labor warranty.

The E75 weighs in at near 200 lbs. The good news is it is sturdy and solid, the bad news is don't plan on easily moving it around, particularly from one floor to another. Much of the weight is the heavy flywheel, which weighs 30 lbs. When combined with the eddy current brake system, you get a very smooth and fluid motion. What really suggests quality is when you stop the Sole E75 and it gradually slows down.

Besides the smooth elliptical motion, I appreciated the 20" stride length. This should be standard on every elliptical trainer. It just feels more natural. When you get on an elliptical with a smaller stride length you feel constrained. To get the most reward out of your workout you want a comfortable stride.

As we mentioned in the Sole Elliptical Trainer Review we have seen better layout and display for consoles, but it is adequate, and when you factor all the other excellent features it hardly distracts from the overall value.

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For me the best value in an elliptical trainer is to find one that is well built, feels sturdy and has an exacting elliptical motion. And I want those features without having to take out a second mortgage. When you get below $1,000 you are buying machines that compromise on the quality of the components and are just built to withstand strenuous use. On the other hand I don't need a commercial grade elliptical. The E75 elliptical is a heavy duty machine without the heavy duty price.

Are their better elliptical trainers? Of course. The Precor and the Life Fitness ellipticals blow away the Sole, but they cost at least a couple of thousand more. The Sole E75 is one of the best machines in the $1,500 price range. It is a value proposition when you factor the features, the quality and the warranty.

There is one concern about the E75, it is a relatively new elliptical. But there are two considerations that suggest this machine is durable. First, it is made by the same company that makes the top rated Sole Treadmills. These treadmills are used for in-room exercising in the Hilton chain and their subsidiaries.

Second, the Sole elliptical trainers come with the best warranty available - period. For example Life Fitness, which cost considerabley more, only offers a 3 year parts and 1 year labor warranty.

Also See Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer Review and Sole E25 Review

*This SmoothE75 Elliptical Trainer Review is based on not only testing the equipment, but also comments, testimonials, reviews and ratings of customers and third parties. We attempt to be as accurate as possible. Warranties, features and prices can change without notice.