Comments on: Sole E25 Elliptical Trainer http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/ Get healthy, wealthy and green. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:50:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: DvrBrncoFn http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-1791 DvrBrncoFn Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:16:06 +0000 http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/#comment-1791 I have been to so many stores both online and off to research the pros and cons over a very wide variety of elliptical within the last 8+ months. I recently purchased the Sole E25 and use it, if time allows, on a daily basis. For the price that was advertised I believe that this product cannot be beat. The original price that I found online and at the store was a little over a thousand and was advertised as being half off. I went to the manufacturer website to find that this product is primarily sold from Dicks's Sporting Goods and the company has been very helpful with not just my elliptical purchase. I have owned said elliptical for about 2 weeks now and as long as you keep it clean, both exterior dust and rail buildup, and you will have little to no problems. <br /> <br />My Pro's and Con's are as follows: <br /> <br />Pros <br />* Durable - has taken a few hits (literally) from the family and not a dent. <br />* Solid Stability - Unit doesn't rock from side to side with your movement as some other models. <br />* User Friendly - You can choose between 10 different programs including 2 customizable ones as well as 2 heart rate programs. <br />* Price = Quality = a real budget model that feels like a solid buy. <br />* Challenging - I found a different set of challenges with the resistance levels for this unit to help better my workout. <br />* Adjustable - Both foot pads as well as the rail angle help to change up the workout and keep your body guessing and challenged. <br />* Warranty - 1 year labor as well as 3 years for parts, brake, and electronics. Lifetime warranty for the frame. <br /> <br />Cons <br />* Weight = heavy to move (200+ lbs) <br />* Fan - not that it is really necessary. <br />* Storage Area - Limited area and in a somewhat inconvenient placement (behind heart pulse sensors) so it is hard to get a 1ltr water bottle in and out without a possible drop. <br />* Adjustments - The only bad part about said adjustments is that they are manual adjustments and have to be done when you're off machine. <br /> Rating: 4 / 5 I have been to so many stores both online and off to research the pros and cons over a very wide variety of elliptical within the last 8+ months. I recently purchased the Sole E25 and use it, if time allows, on a daily basis. For the price that was advertised I believe that this product cannot be beat. The original price that I found online and at the store was a little over a thousand and was advertised as being half off. I went to the manufacturer website to find that this product is primarily sold from Dicks’s Sporting Goods and the company has been very helpful with not just my elliptical purchase. I have owned said elliptical for about 2 weeks now and as long as you keep it clean, both exterior dust and rail buildup, and you will have little to no problems.

My Pro’s and Con’s are as follows:

Pros

* Durable – has taken a few hits (literally) from the family and not a dent.

* Solid Stability – Unit doesn’t rock from side to side with your movement as some other models.

* User Friendly – You can choose between 10 different programs including 2 customizable ones as well as 2 heart rate programs.

* Price = Quality = a real budget model that feels like a solid buy.

* Challenging – I found a different set of challenges with the resistance levels for this unit to help better my workout.

* Adjustable – Both foot pads as well as the rail angle help to change up the workout and keep your body guessing and challenged.

* Warranty – 1 year labor as well as 3 years for parts, brake, and electronics. Lifetime warranty for the frame.

Cons

* Weight = heavy to move (200+ lbs)

* Fan – not that it is really necessary.

* Storage Area – Limited area and in a somewhat inconvenient placement (behind heart pulse sensors) so it is hard to get a 1ltr water bottle in and out without a possible drop.

* Adjustments – The only bad part about said adjustments is that they are manual adjustments and have to be done when you’re off machine.

Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Robert Swafford http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-1790 Robert Swafford Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:50:53 +0000 http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/#comment-1790 Prompt shipment carried this monster upstairs and quick and easy assy. Started to use the equip within 30 minutes. We used the product infrequently for about 60 days and my wife said it was making a clicking noise. The rollers hit the frame when used aggresively. I called customer service and a replacement part was shipped.. Recieved 3 days later, installed, no change. Called again, rep came out to replace arms. Only one was replace because that wasn't the problem. He ordered the entire bottom rails frame and all. It came in about 4 days later. Called the rep and returned 3 days later. Replaced the parts and seemed ok. Not when used aggresively. Still clicks. Now had too long for return. Amazon said go to company, company no responce. Product works BUT it clicks, freaks me out. Rating: 2 / 5 Prompt shipment carried this monster upstairs and quick and easy assy. Started to use the equip within 30 minutes. We used the product infrequently for about 60 days and my wife said it was making a clicking noise. The rollers hit the frame when used aggresively. I called customer service and a replacement part was shipped.. Recieved 3 days later, installed, no change. Called again, rep came out to replace arms. Only one was replace because that wasn’t the problem. He ordered the entire bottom rails frame and all. It came in about 4 days later. Called the rep and returned 3 days later. Replaced the parts and seemed ok. Not when used aggresively. Still clicks. Now had too long for return. Amazon said go to company, company no responce. Product works BUT it clicks, freaks me out.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: D. Humberd http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-1789 D. Humberd Mon, 26 Jul 2010 23:16:39 +0000 http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/#comment-1789 This Elliptical is smooth and steady. I love the different types of workout program as well as the options to vary the step incline and the resistence levels. Two things that I wish were chaged are: You cannot shut off the machine, unless you unplug it. You have to wait 20 min and then it will automatically shut off. I have used several elliptical trainers and the caloric reading appears to be very low compared to others. For example, the average calories burned on most machines and by most caloric workout charts is 300 calories for a 1/2 hr on an elliptical machine, however, this one reads about 160-180 for the same workout. Rating: 4 / 5 This Elliptical is smooth and steady. I love the different types of workout program as well as the options to vary the step incline and the resistence levels. Two things that I wish were chaged are: You cannot shut off the machine, unless you unplug it. You have to wait 20 min and then it will automatically shut off. I have used several elliptical trainers and the caloric reading appears to be very low compared to others. For example, the average calories burned on most machines and by most caloric workout charts is 300 calories for a 1/2 hr on an elliptical machine, however, this one reads about 160-180 for the same workout.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Steven B. Kohlbus http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-1788 Steven B. Kohlbus Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:34:39 +0000 http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/#comment-1788 Assembly took about 2 hours. Recommend a metric socket set to make assembly easier. Very smooth and quiet operation. Rating: 5 / 5 Assembly took about 2 hours. Recommend a metric socket set to make assembly easier. Very smooth and quiet operation.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Marva G. West http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/comment-page-1/#comment-1787 Marva G. West Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:07:56 +0000 http://bestexcerciseprogram.com/2010/07/sole-e25-elliptical-trainer/#comment-1787 I enjoy the Sole E25, but it's still not quite up to gym quality for the price. Rating: 3 / 5 I enjoy the Sole E25, but it’s still not quite up to gym quality for the price.
Rating: 3 / 5

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