Product Description

Sole Fitness F80 Folding Cushion Flex Whisper Deck Treadmill. The F80 treadmill has been reviewed as "The best treadmill in its price range" by both consumers and numerous consumer resources. All Sole orders are delivered to the curb, but it is "driver assist". The driver will assist the customer in getting the item off the truck, it's the customers responsibility to bring the item into the house and assemble. The F80 treadmill steps up to the Cushion Flex Whisper Deck, shown in a study to reduce impact up to 40% (.365 - .400) as compared to running on asphalt. The strong, 3.0 Cont. Duty HP motor delivers challenging speeds up to 11 mph and inclines up to 15%. And when not in use, the treadmill deck safely locks into place, 100% secured. We back every Sole Fitness prodcut that we sell with our 100% money back guarantee.

Sole's folding treadmill frame design originated from the demand of hotels for a treadmill as mobile as a room service cart, yet still stable and powerful. So whether it's a hotel room or your living room, you have the best of both worlds. Run up to six preset programs, two customizable workout programs and two heart rate programs. Other safety features include a large stop switch, starts from only .05 mph and low-profile running hood. A great value. Additional features include cooling fans and speed and incline controls on the arm rests. The treadmill console is user friendly with a vibrant display. The information that is displayed at all times include Speed, Incline, Time, Distance Traveled, Calories, Pulse and Pace. There is also a 1/4 mile track feature and a Peak and Valley graph for different programs. The console also has built in speakers which allow you to hook up any MP3 player( iPod, etc.) for easy listening.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45362 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Sole
• Model: F80
• Released on: 2007-07-10
• Dimensions: 250.00 pounds

Features

• High-quality folding treadmill with 3.0-horsepower continuous-duty motor
• Offers speeds of up to 11 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent
• Vibrant red display tracks speed, incline, time, distance, calories, pace, and more
• Six preset workout programs, two custom programs, and two heart rate programs
• 20-by-55-inch running deck; lifetime warranty on motor, deck, and frame

Amazon.com Product Description
The Sole F80 treadmill has earned a reputation as one of the best-quality treadmills in its price range thanks to its unbeatable combination of high-quality components and user-friendliness. The treadmill boasts a strong 3.0-horsepower, continuous-duty motor, which delivers challenging speeds of up to 11 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. At the same time, the F80's Cushion Flex Whisper Deck is built to protect your joints from excessive pounding, with the ability to reduce impact up to 40 percent compared to running on asphalt. And when you're not using the treadmill, it folds into a compact footprint and locks securely in place, thereby saving a ton of storage space.

The F80 is equipped with a host of user-friendly features, including six preset workout programs, two customizable programs, and two heart rate programs, along with a red display that tracks your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. There's even a 1/4-mile digital track that you can follow as you run and a peak-and-valley graph that corresponds to individual programs. Other details include a large stop switch for safety; a low-profile running hood; armrest cooling fans; speed and incline controls on the armrests; a wireless chest strap that measures your heart rate; and a 20-by-55-inch running deck.

The F80 folds into a compact footprint and locks securely in place.

The F80 treadmill, which offers a user capacity of up to 335 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the motor, deck, and frame; five years on the electronics, belt, and rollers; and two years on the labor.

Specifications:

• Motor: 3.0 HP continuous duty, DC type, ultra high torque
• Speed: 0.5 to 11 mph
• Incline: 15% maximum, rack and pinion gear design
• Weight: 250 pounds
• Deck Size: 33 x 75, Cushion Flex Shock Absorption Whisper Deck
• Maximum User Weight: 335 pounds
• Running Surface: 20 x 55
• Belt: Double woven 2-ply
• Rollers: 2-3/4 inches
• Folding: Yes, with the Easy-Assist folding feature
• Heart Rate Control: Yes, wireless chest strap included
• Hand Pulse Grips: Yes, and arm rest speed/incline controls
• Standard Programs: Six
• User Defined Programs: Two
• Heart Rate Programs: Two
• Cooling Fans: Yes
• Speakers and MP3 Plug-in: Yes

Manufacturer's Warranty
Motor - lifetime, deck - lifetime, frame - lifetime, electronics/belt/rollers - 5 years, labor - 2 years

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

Customer Reviews

Sorry I bought the Sole F80, quit after 54 hrs of use
My F80 quit working after 54 hours. The slow speed error came up on the console. Called for repair, operator told me "a technician will contact you in 2-3 days". I called the store where I purchased it to complain. Several hours later I get a call from Sole telling me that they are fed ex' ing a part to me and that a technician will call in 2 - 3 days.

This is unacceptable, if they know what part to send, they must have a common problem with the treadmill, I never recieved any correspondance that there was a problem with my model of treadmill.

I am sorry that I bought it

solid treadmill
My wife and I both like jogging. I bought this F80 after some research online. We've put 50 miles on it and we love it!

It has a very firm foundation. Motor is quiet. Belt runs smoothly. Folding is easy although I don't need to do it often. Speaker and Fan are convenient.

The reason I didn't give 5 star is because of the heart rate monitor. It's very uncomfortable and not sensitive enough. I would like to try the two heart rate controlled programs but we gave up after trying a few times. So that ends up becoming a useless feature.

Great Treadmill - Solid Piece of Equipment!
I researched many of the same brands that were listed in prior reviews and decided to go with Sole F80. I ordered directly from Sole, since they're not sold in WA state, and the closest Dick's Sporting Good store was in OR and to far to drive too to look at their floor model. I did call them and the F80s were sold out. When I ordered my F80, it shipped the next day, with free shipping & no taxes (at least for WA state), and I got it within a week.

We assembled it within an hour, the instructions are not the best, as others have said, but we were able to figure it out by looking at the diagrams in the manual, but make sure to read through the manual for safety instructions. We set it up in the garage and our garage floor was not level, so we put a shim on one side to level it, and after that it was rock sold. It really is a solid piece of equipment! I wanted something solid, with a good warranty, good deck, quite, didn't need all the bells & whistles - that some other brands offered, and this treadmill more than exceeds my expectations.

I have RA and can't believe how much better my feet feel after a work out on the Sole F80, unlike my old treadmill where my feet would throb really bad afterwards. I'm 5'1" and the fan works great for me, I just tilted the vents inward all the way. The motor is super quite, compared to my old treadmill. My husband, who's 6' 2" with long legs, got on the treadmill to see how it fit him and he had no problems walking or jogging on it, but for someone who's tall like him, with long strides, they might consider the F85 with the longer deck.

As far as Features, other reviewers have already written about it, so I won't dwell on it, but it has more features than I'd ever use. I'm pretty simple, I hit the start button, set my speed & go, and I do use the incline, which I love. It's amazing how time flies on the Sole F80.

The only criticism I have, is with the speakers, they could be better, but again I wasn't looking for bells & whistles, so I won't mark off for that.