Sole E55 Elliptical (2009 Model)
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Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Price Comparison

Product Description

The Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Easy has an easy to use electronic console with LED display and includes a built-in cooling fan and water bottle holder to keep you cool and refreshed during intense workouts The E55 provides smooth natural motion by a whisper quiet drive system. The combination of a heavy flywheel and a high gear ratio not found on comparable models means an extremely smooth feel with plenty of resistance at the top end for a machine that will provide a challenging workout. Dual action upper body exercise provides a total body workout. Stationary handle bars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate. A heart rate chest strap is also included for hands free pulse monitoring and heart rate interactive programs. Oversize foot pedals for a comfortable workout. These unique foot pedals were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. Together with Sole engineers we have designed in a 2 degree inward slope to the foot pedals which reduce ankle and knee stress that is common in other elliptical machines. The four rear wheels which ride on heavy duty rails provide a smoother more stable feel and reduce side to side foot pedal motion. A feature found only on more expensive models.

Product Details

• Model: Sole E55
• Released on: 2007-07-10
• Weight Capacity: 375 pounds
• Product Weight: 196.00 pounds

Key Benefits

• Workout your upper and lower body simultaneously with the Dual Action.
• Conveniently monitor your body against your workout plan with the Heart Rate Monitor (Pulse Grip & Chest Strap) that provides you accurate heart rate measurement.
• Workout Programs: 10 Programs: 6 Standard, 2 User Defined, 2 Heart Rate

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E55 elliptical trainer. Boasting a heavy 30-pound flywheel, a high gear ratio not found on most comparable models, and a pair of upper body handles, the E55 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize and adjustable foot pedals, which were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that's common in other elliptical machines. The collaboration also produced a revolutionary foot pedal angle adjustment not found on any other elliptical. Taking into account that not everyone walks the same way, Sole engineers made the E55's pedals adjustable to fit the way you walk. This also reduces the likelihood of numb toes and sore Achilles tendons.

Workout specifics include 16 resistance levels, 10 total programs (including two custom and two heart-rate programs), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a blue backlit LCD display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. The E55, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 350 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

High quality elliptical trainer that gives you a smooth workout.

Feature Detail:

• Stride Length: 20 inches
• Resistance Type: Eddy current braking
• Resistance Levels: 16 levels of resistance
• Power: Standard 110
• Adjustable Foot Peals: Yes
• Upper Body: Yes
• Handgrip: Standard grip
• HGP: Yes
• Telemetry Belt: Yes
• HR Control: Yes
• HR Autopilot: Yes
• Programs: 10 Standard: 6 User Defined: 2
• Heart Rate: Yes: 2 user programs
• Fans: Yes
• Water Bottle / Accessory Holders: Yes
• Product Weight: 196 pounds
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 350 pounds
• Speakers and MP3 Plug-in: Yes
• Adjustable Foot pedals: Yes

Manufacturer's Warranty
Parts / electronics - 5 years, frame - lifetime, labor: 2 years

Customer Reviews

Excellent.
I think this is an awesome elliptical for the money. I don't give out five stars very often, but this one ALMOST deserved it. A couple minor things led to a four star review: 1) the fan on the face is pretty much useless, 2) the electronic display is very basic, I was hoping for a little more 3) one of the tracks doesn't perfectly line up w/ the step roller so every once in a while it will come off if its bumped. Other than that, it works very well and is well made. My wife and I use it about 5 times a week each and we've had it about 3 months now... so far so good.

Best.
I just got the e55 yesterday and I could not be more pleased. I had my reservations before I bought it because people said it makes noises. It is true if you do not assemble it right. I have the noises my self and I took the area where the sound was coming out apart and put it back together and the noise was gone. Beautiful machine. I am looking forward to many hours of enjoyment and lose some weight on the way.

Most bang for the buck.
I spent several months doing research online as well as trying out many models at various stores. I've been using commercial quality ellipticals at various fitness centers for almost 10 years and was really disappointed by the quality of home units in the less than $1500 range until I tried this one at a Dick's. Most of the ellipticals that I tried were very unsturdy. I'm 6'4" and 230 lbs so I was looking for something that's going to last for a while. The Sole units are very rugged and stable, plus they have a 2yr labor and 5yr parts warranty.

If you buy directly from Sole they have a shipping option where for an extra $100 you can have the unit delivered to a room in the house, not just curbside drop-off. The elliptical is shipped in one big box, partially disassembled. Once you pull all of the pieces out of the box, you are left with the base unit that consists of the flywheel (and housing) that has the pedals attached. This piece is very heavy and unwieldly since the pedal arms are free to flop around because the back part of the base isn't attached prior to shipping. If you plan on moving it to an area of the house that has winding stairs it won't be a trivial task to get it there. So considered paying the extra money or do a partial assembly of the base before you try to move it.

I ended up buying the E55 (2008 model) and couldn't be happier. I considered the E95, but I actually like the console interface on the E55 better.