Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Review
Sole fitness has gone beyond their popular and reputable treadmills to offer a line of high quality, affordable elliptical trainers. Used by professionals and fitness clubs, Sole ellipticals are a great all-around choice for home users. This review will focus on their midrange model, the Sole E55 elliptical trainer.
Sole E55 Overview
The Sole E55 is a heavy-duty elliptical trainer, but the price tag is not going to break your budget. It's a mid-range model, but the features and construction are comparable to much higher-end brands. Sole machines are built to last, with a safe sturdy feel and a nice, smooth motion. The E55 is no exception to this.
Sole E55 Features
This elliptical weighs in at 200 lbs, so is not easy to move around. Once you get it in the house, however, this is exactly what you want. No wobbling or shifting means you'll get a safe, steady workout no matter how hard you're hitting it. The flywheel itself is 27 lbs, which adds to the durability. The flywheel and the eddy current brake system makes the overall elliptical motion very fluid, and lets you gradually slow down instead of having to come to a jarring stop.
Like all Sole elliptical trainers, the foot pedals are articulating and adjustable, so you avoid foot and ankle strain. You also get wireless heart rate control, and built-in speakers and fan.
Where the E55 really stands out is the dual wheels and beveled rail. This gives you a smooth ride with no side-to-side motion, unlike other elliptical machines in this price range that only use single wheels. You also get power incline control, so you can up your intensity mid-workout.
Value For Money
At around $1500, the E55 is affordable as well as feature-packed. The best value comes from the warranty - 5-years on parts and 2-years on labor. Sole has one of the best warranties on the market, better than most of the higher-end brands, and this alone makes a Sole machine well worth investing in.
Bottom Line
Any home user will love the Sole E55. Not only is the price right, you get a feature-packed elliptical backed by an unbeatable warranty. Generally, this price range is not reflective of build quality... but Sole machines are an exception to this. The E55 will stand up to hard core use, and still stay smooth and quiet. If you want an elliptical trainer that you can adjust to your shape and workout style and don;t want to spend a ton of money to get it, the Sole E55 elliptical trainer is a great choice.
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