Sole
E95 Elliptical Trainer Review
"Backed
by Industry Leading Warranty"
 The
Sole E95 ranks as one of the best values in the $1,500 - $2,000 price range. This
may not be up to the quality of a Life Fitness or Precor elliptical, but at less
than half the price there are some features that match or exceed those machines.
Sole builds treadmills that are exclusively used for in-room fitness in
the Hilton chains. They have an excellent reputation for building quality machines,
backed with industry leading warranties.
Note: As of 9/4/08 the Sole E95 was selling for $1,699, with shipping. We consider that a good value. Click here for
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E95 Elliptical Trainer!
Here
is what we liked about the Sole E95 Elliptical:
Industry
leading warranty. I'm not sure how Sole does it, but they offer incredible
warranties on their treadmills and elliptical. It obviously reflects their durability.
On the E95 you get five years parts and 2 years labor. They have one of the best
warranties period, for any elliptical, even ones selling for over $4,000. Adjustable
foot pedals. You can adjust the angle of the foot pedal, which can future
reduce the strain to your feet and ankles. 20"
elliptical stride. When I tested the Sole ellipticals I was thoroughly impressed
with long, smooth elliptical stride. It was how the elliptical should feel, and
was similar to Precor and Life Fitness. 20
resistance levels. Some ellipticals have less than 10 levels, and the resistance
can be dramatic from one level to the next. Not the case when you have 20. Includes
Heart Rate Control. There are those who swear by heart rate control, and claim
it optimizes their workout by letting their heart rate determine their level of
exertion. The
Sole E95 weighs a hefty 215 lbs. This heavy weight contributes to the stability
and sturdiness. Important factor, especially for users that push their machines
to the limit, or have a few extra pounds. You may want to inquire about inside
delivery due to the weight.
Heavy 30 lb flywheel.
Part of the weight of the E95 is the heavy 30 lb flywheel, which contributes to
the smooth elliptical motion. It is also fairly quiet, even when you strain the
machine. 20 character message window. Although
I am not overwhelmed with the layout of the console, it still is simple to use
and operate. I did like the message window that gives rolling readouts of your
progress.
Fitness Source
E95 ReviewYou can get a better machine, but not without paying
considerably more money. And you won't get a better warranty. It is sweet knowing
the first 2 years of service is picked up by the company. The total package of
the Sole E95 is rather impressive. Equally important is the excellent reputation
Sole has for standing behind their products. I have yet to receive a complaint
about their customer service, and have only received one email asking about a
problem with one of their treadmill. That is a strong endorsement. If there
is a complaint it's the overall size of the E95. This elliptical is rather long
and takes up considerable space, however the length further contributes to its'
stability. You can purchase the Sole E95 direct from SoleTreadmills.com
and save on taxes. Limited models are also available at Dick's Sporting, but they
seldom carry the E95. Customer Reviews
of the Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer "My wife
and I are very pleased with our Sole E95. Great workout, and very challenging
with the different programs. Thanks for your info." Randy
"Well,
it has now been about 4 months since we purchased the Sole E95 elliptical and
there are absolutely no regrets. The solidity persists and you can just tell that
this machine will last a very long time. Considering the reputation for reliability
that Sole treadmills have established, I have absolutely no worries about the
future and besides, there's a solid warranty to cover us just in case. 2 years
labor, 5 years electronics, and lifetime for the frame."
"I
purchased the Sole E95 on September 27th of 2006. Delivery was right on target.
(14 days) I purchased it directly from Sole for $1699. It took me about 1.5 hours
to assemble. Not too bad considering I'm not experienced at building things. I
purchased another unit several years back for about $600 which broke shortly thereafter
and did not get much use from it. After researching many of the machines out there,
I chose to purchase this one due to a couple of reviews and an outstanding warranty.
(liftime on frame, 5 years on parts and 2 years on labor). From the time I built
it, I knew that it was a very solid piece of equipment. It is silky smooth and
very quiet."
 Solid
construction, built to last
I purchased the top line model Sole
E95 directly from soletreadmills.com. The main differences between the E35 and
the E95 are a more full-featured control panel, adjustable foot pads, a shroud
cover for the rear rails for better wheel control, and a heavier duty frame. The
heavier duty frame was important to me because I weigh 315 lbs. Some brands of
ellipticals support only a 275 lb. user. The E35 holds 300 lbs. The E95 holds
400 lbs. The service from Sole was fairly good. The semi-truck arrived
with the E95 eight days after I ordered it. It arrived in two boxes. The heavy
one was 230 lbs. Fortunately I had a little chrome chart that the driver and I
used to wheel it into the garage. You really cannot go wrong with
any of the Sole ellipticals.
The elliptical is bigger than most others, and very heavy. On the highest 2 resistance settings, there is increased noise when using. For some reason, even at level 1, the lowest setting, it has a lot of resistance to it. This makes it very different from usual gym machines, much more difficult.
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*This
Sole E95 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
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