There are a few things to keep in mind when looking at the S77, though.

1. The fans blow, and I don’t mean air. If you must have airflow, set a fan next to the treadmill and point it at yourself.

2. The speakers are not audiophile quality. They do, however, play music from an ipod, etc. just fine, and plenty loud. You are 15″ away from them, it doesn’t take much.

3. Hill mode is different than what I expected. It is not a bad thing, just different. On most gym treadmills, i.e. Star Trac, etc. you set a speed, and Hill mode adjusts the incline only. On the S77, you set the MAX speed, and the speed and incline are adjusted together, not always linearly. I ended up liking it better, actually.

As far as emulating normal Hill mode, it is quite easy. Set the program to Manual, choose your speed. Then, use the GIANT incline buttons to select your incline manually, changing it every so often. I am a clock watcher, so regular increments come easy for me, and I don’t mind doing this myself.

TLDR – Great treadmill. Awesome treadmill. Consider it fanless, though.

OH YEAH! Yes, the assembly was quite easy. However, have a friend available to help you lug this around. Everything is light, except for the motor/running surface, where 95% of the weight resides.
Rating: 5 / 5

I’m glad I went with one of their larger models. The shorter running deck would have been a disappointment.

They deliver these things through one of those trucking services that just drop the box at the front door, and then you sign for it. (I was fortunate that the delivery guy helped me get it inside, but they are not required to do that. This is important because the box is HEAVY… no way one person could move it inside.)

Set up was very easy… someone has really thought this out.

The build quality for a home system, at this price, is very good. Don’t expect a trend mill that you saw at the Four Seasons or the Ritz Carlton.

The speakers are pretty lame, but do the job for Podcasts, and Audiobooks. Music doesn’t sound so good, but again, it’s tolerable.

After much research, and for the price, I’m glad I ended up with the Sole S77.

Btw, I opted for this vs. a folding treadmill. After all, there’s not much need for a folding treadmill. It’s not like your space looks BETTER when you fold it up. And if you need to vacuum under it, it’s easy to move.

Rating: 5 / 5

Good:

Easy to assemble- although it’s definitely a 2 person assembly & move job.

Programs and functions are easy to use once you’ve navigated a couple of times.

IPOD jack eliminates ear phones.

Feels very solid when running or walking at a fast pace.

Bad:

Not easy to move- especially on carpet.

Incline could be steeper- but I like walking on hills.

It’s a little bit loud- but then I’ve got nothing to compare it to.
Rating: 4 / 5