July 25th, 2010 
- Features a 27-pound flywheel and dual-action functionality for an upper and lower body workout
- Grip pulse monitoring and heart rate chest strap; oversize and adjustable foot pedals
- Sixteen resistance levels and ten programs for a challenging workout
- Offers a 20-inch stride length, LCD display monitor, cooling fan, and water bottle holder
- 350-pound maximum weight capacity; measures 82 by 27 by 68 inches (L x W x H) when assembled
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 sp… More >>
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Fast shipping, to my back door. Cut the box open and took out some of the parts to make the box light enough to push up the stairs. It is heavy but thats because its a solid machine (read durable).
Wasnt hard at all to put together. Took me about 1- 1 1/2 hrs but I used my own tools,a ratchet (wow). Cant for the life of me figure how it could take much longer.
I have only had it a few months and no problems thus far. I looked at ellipticals for a few months and believe this one is the best buy all around. The only recommendation that I would make…if you are short (under 5’7″) the 20 inch stride may feel too long for you.
I would recommend it for anyone buying an elliptical.
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Rating: 5 / 5
The Sole E55 was delivered to my door in a very short time from the order date. It took me approximately 4 hours to assemble by myself. You can hardly hear a sound while using this machine. It has setting for the beginner as well as the advanced that make your work outs well defined. Had a Nordic Track prior and this machine is 100x’s better.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve run thousands of miles in my lifetime but a meniscus tear several years ago effectively put an end to my dreams on running into old age. I’ve also cycled for cross training, rolling over countless miles but I’ve always preferred to run. While doing physical therapy recovering from knee surgery, I was put on an elliptical and I remember thinking how very much like running is was. I looked forward to those therapy sessions, just to get on that elliptical. So, tiring of cycling as my lone form of aerobic exercise, I recently decided to get an elliptical trainer. I did extensive research and decided on the Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model). I’ve had it for three weeks. It’s wonderfully solid and it’s a smooth machine! However, my single complaint is that when standing on the elliptical, one’s weight is thrown forward. If the elliptical was designed with runners in mind then the assumption was that runners run on the balls of their feet. This is true for sprinters but not for distance runners, who pretty much universally, run heel-to-toe (we strike the ground with our heels then roll forward pushing off with the front of the foot). I’m up to one hour workouts but the frustrating thing is that I can’t lean back in my stride for that comfortable long run. Every time I try to lean back I’m forced forward and my quads are required to do work I never needed on those 8 mile runs I so loved to take. The odd thing is that the pedals are adjustable. The heel can be raised by 10 degrees so, while they were at it, why didn’t they allow those of us who would prefer it, to be able to lower the back of the pedal so as to adjust it to our running style? I’m quite mystified by this and I’m hoping the good folk at Sole read these reviews and will take the opinion of this old runner to heart and make future models with a greater adjustment range for their pedals … please?
Rating: 4 / 5
The hardest part is the set up,and carry it down a flight of stairs.Took about 1 and 1/2 hrs to set it up,the directions could have been better.So far so good,i’m 225# and use it 4 days a week for 3miles.seems sturdy,and quiet,except for a small noise from the left foot pedal on in a while,which goes away after some lube spray.
Rating: 4 / 5
Assembly takes some time, but is pretty straight forward. Console is easy to use. The heavy flywheel provides a smoth operation. The incline and adjustable pedals allow a varied work-out.Product has a few noises but seem to be going away with addition of some lubrication and tighening
Rating: 4 / 5