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Sole F63 Treadmill

Product Description

,Horizon Fitness T100 Treadmill ,Sole TT8 Treadmill ,Bowflex Series 7 Treadmill ,Smooth Fitness 9.35iHR Treadmill ,Precor 9.23 Treadmill Named a "best buy" from a leading consumer magazine two years in a row, the entry-level Sole F63 treadmill is loaded with features typically found in more expensive machines. All Sole treadmills are outfitted with powder-coated, all-steel welded frames and heavy-duty, stable inclines. The F63 also includes an ultra-reliable 2.5-horsepower continuous-duty motor and all-steel zinc-coated balanced flywheel, creating a secure, quiet, vibration-free running/walking surface. The flywheel is much heavier than most other brands, giving runners the fluid motion they're accustomed to at the gym. To accommodate runners with balky joints, Sole added a low-impact, 1-inch phenolic deck. The deck's shock-absorbing design greatly reduces the impact to your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and spine, making it comfortable for frequent runners or for users with running- and walking-related injuries.

The F63's console includes a vibrant 6.5-inch LCD display and an integrated sound system. The F63 makes it easy to track your workout progress via the vibrant 6.5-inch LCD display, which includes windows for speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. The console also sports a 1/4-mile track and a peak-and-valley graph for different programs, along with an integrated sound system for listening to your iPod or MP3 player (the system includes built-in speakers and a sound cord that plugs into your player's headphone jack). Perhaps the handiest feature is the integrated message window, which offers scrolling messages that walk you through the treadmill's features or the workout itself. The message window will also recap your entire routine after you're finished, so you can see your progress from workout to workout.

The F63 comes complete with six automatic programs--including cardio training and fat burning options--and two customizable programs, so you can challenge yourself with multiple routines. Or you can opt to control the speed and incline manually. The speed range is adjustable from 1 to 10 miles per hour and the incline varies between 0 and 15 percent.

And to reduce space, the F63 boasts an Easy Assist folding deck design. This unique feature allows you to release the deck, step back, and watch the deck unfold itself. When you're done with your workout, simply fold it back up and store it out of the way. Other features include a 20-by-55-inch running deck, a large stop switch, cooling fans, armrest speed and incline controls, and a low-profile running hood that doesn't get in the way of your running gait.

The treadmill's Easy Assist folding deck helps save space in crowded homes. Specifications:

• Motor: 2.5 horsepower continuous duty, DC type
• Speed: 1 to 10 miles per hour
• Incline: 15 percent maximum, rack-and-pinion gear design
• Deck design: Phenolic, with shock absorption
• Running surface: 20 by 55 inches
• Belt: 2 ply
• Rollers: 2-1/2 inches
• Folding: Yes, with Easy Assist folding feature
• Heart rate control: No
• Hand pulse grips: Yes, with armrest speed/incline controls
• Display: Blue 6.5-inch LCD
• Message window: Yes, single LCD
• Standard programs: 6
• User-defined programs: 2
• Heart rate programs: No
• Cooling fans: Yes
• Capacity: 325 pounds
• Dimensions: 33 by 75 inches (W x D)
• Weight: 245 pounds
• Warranties: Lifetime on motor and frame; 3 years on deck, electronics, belt, and rollers; 1 year on labor

This review is from: Sole F63 Treadmill (2011 Model) (Sports)
I've owned and used this treadmill for about a month. I'm genuinely pleased with the treadmill. The only minor complaint I have about the treadmill itself is the buttons on the panel look and feel cheap. They are stupidly large, and feel like cheap plastic. The functionality and ease of use, however, more than make up for the fisher price looking buttons.

As other reviewers have stated, it does take a bit longer than I was used to for the belt to get up to speed (or down to speed when slowing down), but that's not a big deal to me. I've also not used the built in speakers, I prefer to either use my large stereo, or simply use the headphones with my mp3 player that I've grown accustomed to.

I un-boxed and assembled the treadmill by myself (sort of) in just over two hours. I was partially interrupted by my 2 year old and 4 year old daughters on occasion (retrieve a toy from the shelf, put on a movie, etc). The assembly is pretty easy and straightforward. The only part that gave me any trouble was screwing on the triangular plastic covers at the bottom on both sides of the treadmill. The screw hole is at the bottom of a depression which is about as big around as a large finger and maybe an inch deep. It made it difficult to line up the screw with the screw hole - I fumbled with that for a bit.

PROS
This treadmill is pretty darn quiet for a treadmill. My footsteps (walking or running) are very much the loudest noise during operation. The 15% incline is nice (compared to 10% or 12% for similarly priced models from other manufacturers) - though I rarely go above the 10% anyway. The cushioned surface softens the blow a little - you can actually see the deck "bounce" a tad - like a car does with springs and shock absorbers - when walking or running (easier to observe if someone else is on the treadmill). As someone who likes air movement, the built in fans are a nice touch.

CONS
Aforementioned look of the buttons on the display panel. Lack of a "pace" display (7 minute mile, 8 minute mile, etc) - it does display MPH and I can do the math (close enough anyway).

Because I'm reviewing the treadmill, I give the treadmill 5 stars. The delivery service, however, was severely lacking and deserving of zero stars. I scheduled delivery for between 10am and 1pm. 1pm comes and goes. At 1:30, my wife (who is at home with the kids while I'm at work) calls the delivery company to see where it is. She is only told "they should be there soon". The delivery truck arrives at 2:30. My wife answers the door and the driver asks her if he can leave it in the driveway!!! She says no, please bring it inside (our house is two steps up above the driveway, so it's not like a split level, or even an apartment on the 5th floor). They then ask if they can leave it in the garage because it's big an heavy. She finally convinced them to bring it in the house - which they did, technically. If it were any closer to the door, it would have been outside.