The Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer offers features that are generally missing in other machines in the price range of $1000-$2000. It is a front drive elliptical trainer with a large stride length of 20” that uses an eddy current brake. Sole has devoted a lot of care and time in giving an appropriate biomechanics and [...]

The Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer offers features that are generally missing in other machines in the price range of $1000-$2000. It is a front drive elliptical trainer with a large stride length of 20” that uses an eddy current brake. Sole has devoted a lot of care and time in giving an appropriate biomechanics and ergonomic design to this equipment. Large adjustable foot pedals have been provided with a cushioning of foam. Now, that’s a very noteworthy effort on the part of a manufacturer to come over with the problem of  foot numbness that accompanies most of the elliptical trainers.

This is a very well designed machine that achieves a very smooth motion as it has a 30 lbs flywheel and a set of gears with high ratio. Manufacturers of Sole fitness equipment are known to for employing the services of not only design engineers but of physical therapists also for designing of their machines, be it a treadmill or an elliptical. The joint efforts of engineers and therapists enable the manufacturers to reach higher levels of perfection. Sole E95 Elliptical trainer is a perfect demonstration of that.

You can recognize the contribution of therapists from the exclusive design of foot pedals and the cushioning provided thereby. It surely takes care of the  “Elliptical Trainer Sleepy Foot Syndrome”, often associated with such machines. Also, a high quality heart rate monitor helps you track your progress and keep in check.

The engineers’  contribution has resulted to providing an exceedingly smooth driving mechanism with an almost zero nose level . It will prove its durability and sturdiness. The 4-wheeled foot rails have been provided with a protective coating of plastic. It helps to reduce noise while contributing to the durability of the machine. So far, it remains the only machine with such a feature and competitors would do well to incorporate such a feature in their future machines.

Old versions of front-drive elliptical trains were susceptible to breakdowns because of the complexities involved in designing such a machine with an upfront drive. They were quite noisy too because of  continuous squeaks from the wheels of the foot rails. But, over the years we have all been a witness to the technological developments of almost all engineering and durable products. The same holds good for elliptical trainers too.

There is no doubt that Sole has invested a lot in its research and design activities to come with such an immaculately designed front drive elliptical trainer that continues to have inherent advantages not found in other systems. One imminent advantage is an extended length of stride because of the rail system. A stride length of 20” that SoleE95offers,clearly demonstrates that. The other equivalent rear- drive elliptical trainers with similar stride length are priced substantially higher.

It is difficult to neglect a very positive feature of a front-end elliptical that facilitates in providing a rear-end elliptical.

And here comes the best part that goes to demonstrate the confidence of a manufacturer in the quality of its products.  Yes! The warranty clause: lifetime warranty for the frame coupled with five years for parts and electronics followed by two years of labor.

It should be worthwhile to mention that Sole Fitness E95 Elliptical Trainer occupies space because of its 82”X33” footprint. So, you would better measure up the available space before going in for one. If you have the space to accommodate this machine, you will have no reason to complain about the equipment for years to come.

Sole really is aware of how to price its equipment so well that the customer gets a good value for money spent by him. The 2009 Sole E35 elliptical trainer provides a perfect example of this. Just look at the specifications and the features to realize that it is indeed a great deal.
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Sole really is aware of how to price its equipment so well that the customer gets a good value for money spent by him. The 2009 Sole E35 elliptical trainer provides a perfect example of this. Just look at the specifications and the features to realize that it is indeed a great deal.

That being so it is no wonder that Sole single out the E35 elliptical as the’ Best Buy’. For its price it presents a quality, service and specifications that are unmatched by any other elliptical machine.  On offer is a two-year in-home labor plus five-year parts warranty. Isn’t that better than the offers of any other elliptical trainers?

The most noticeable thing about the Sole E35 elliptical trainer is its voluminous size. It needs more of space but in the long run you will not regret it. At 200lbs it is not among the lightest of machines. Catch a hint there:  Ask the delivery boys to carry and place the well-packaged boxes to the point where you would like to house and assemble it. Assembly, though easy, takes about two hours. Instructions are fairly straight, simple and quite logical. Spread out all the items and follow step-by step instructions to successfully complete the mission. If ever you get stuck, Sole customer support will be happy to extend a helping hand.

The Sole E35 elliptical trainer provides a stride of twenty inches that is perfect for a normal user. The extra-large foot pedals designed with the collaboration of professional sport therapists offer an inward slope of two degrees that lessens the pressure on the lower leg joints and muscles. The adjustment is simple and facilitates very comfortable workouts.

It has heavy-duty rails in the drive system and a flywheel of 25 lbs. These go a long way to give you an exceedingly smooth and stable ride. Like any other elliptical machine, the Sole E35 elliptical trainer also offers reverse motion. An additional outstanding feature lies in the power incline. Unlike other machines from the same category, this feature enables an incline from 15 to 40 degrees with increased resistance that makes workouts more testing. As you increase the intensity and raise the incline, you certainly feel that the lower leg muscles are working harder.

The Sole E35 elliptical trainer has a couple of more nice touches like resistance and incline controls on the handles. It offers 16 levels of resistance and 8 programmed workouts. Look at the amazing diversity of workouts that it provides.

The console includes a few more features. One such is a heart monitor that is linked to the blue backlit display. Even a small fan is provided which offers a big relief during those intense workouts. Another convenient feature allows you to plug in an I-pod or an MP3 player and it plays through the built in speakers. The quality of sound is not great, but the whole scenario is created to keep you amused during the workouts

Positive – Warranty, quality, stability, stride, power incline, and other features

Negative – Display, size

No wonders that Sole elliptical machines are all the rage amongst enthusiasts of home gym. The specifications and the number of features provided bring the Sole E35 elliptical trainer at par with other top of the line commercial ellipticals. This model has an edge over the Schwinn 430 and Kettler Verso CT 307. The other two models are much cheaper than its price tag of $1299 price tag.  But it offers far greater reliability and thus better value for money.

Sole Fitness is known for the high quality treadmills they deliver not only to households, but to the high class hotels worldwide. Their models received numerous Best Buy awards and are among best selling treadmills online. And these are not the treadmills that you buy for a chump change of $200 or $300. These are [...]

Sole E25 is an entry level elliptical trainer in the Sole series, where E35, E75 and Sole E95 are more feature packed and more expensive units. But do not think that this low-level Sole elliptical trainer is some wobbly machine that has nothing to offer. I know that the fitness equipment industry got us used [...]

Sole E25 is an entry level elliptical trainer in the Sole series, where E35, E75 and Sole E95 are more feature packed and more expensive units. But do not think that this low-level Sole elliptical trainer is some wobbly machine that has nothing to offer. I know that the fitness equipment industry got us used to see budget products as terrible choices.

This brand recognized this issue and instantly decided not to enter into lowest end of the market because that may easily ruin their popularity and reputation. They are known as a quality brand that offers their products to world hotels, and selling products to low level market would give the wrong idea to many customers.

This is why their machine, Sole E25, is priced just around $1,000, which is high when compared to some trainers that are sold for $200. Anything under the 1k actually has to compromise the quality of production. That is the real truth and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. Just imagine how would a Mercedes look like if the engineers had to make it for 3 times less cost. From the outside it would like a Mercedes, but the inside would be a different story, It would break and malfunction a lot more nad would soon finish in the junk yard.

A quality Sole elliptical trainer has a fantastic 20″ stride length and a 2 degree foot pedal that will reduce ankle strain. You won’t find these features even on some high priced models from other brands. And a 20 inch stride length is really a fine thing to enjoy in, you will not get it for less then $1,000.

Sole E25 is motioned by magnetic break system, it has 16 levels of resistance that you can use. A 19lbs flywheel gives a smooth and natural motion to the machine and you will notice that the elliptical trainer provides a fantastic feel during all resistance levels.

E25 is packed with features that are making it quite a desirable product. The warranty is very promising and you can be sure that this exercise equipment unit will last you for a long time. Just compare it with other models in this price level, and you will see what you are getting for affordable $1,000.