This consumer report provides actual feedback from buyers of the Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2008 Model)
Product Description
“The Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2008 Model) features smooth, natural motion with a whisper-quiet drive system and 20 levels of resistance.
The oversize foot pedals feature durable foam cushioning and a 2-degree inward slope to help reduce ankle and knee stress.
The 2-window LED display allows you to keep track of your progress. Plus, with a built-in sound system, it can play any mp3, CD, or cassette player you own.” Amazon
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Great elliptical for the money, February 5, 2008
I searched around quite a bit for an elliptical machine - I had a few requirements. 1) Must have longer stride - I'm six ft tall - most machines didn't feel natural to me because of a shorter stride. 2) Must be smooth running and sturdy - many machines felt cheap and creaked when in use. 3) Must have decent display - something akin to a gym quality machine - clear displays of stats such as heart rate, level, time, distance, etc...
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Best Elliptical Trainer...period, April 22, 2008
We originally purchased the E55 in 2007, but then we gave that model to a relative and upgraded to the E95. We love the upgraded screen and rail covers and even at the additional price, we are still about a third of the cost of a Precor. I have included our original E55 review for reference and hope that it will be of help to perspective buyers :) My wife and I searched and searched for an elliptical because we were fed up with signing up for gym memberships and not using them. Having to go to the gym just wasn't practical for us. So we embarked on a quest to find the quietest, most reliable and feature packed elliptical we could find. Our budget was 2K or less. Online research led us to many brands and many models - too many actually. It was a dizzying array of choices. So we decided to visit fitness equipment stores and sporting goods stores to try out a few ellipticals in person. The fitness stores carried mostly high-end brands like Precor, which we liked, but were all WAY out of our price range. Besides, after looking at the fine print, we noticed that Precors only come with a 1 year warranty. After that, the frame is good for 10 years but parts and labor are at the owner's expense!
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What a Beast!, June 13, 2008
THis ellipitical rocks! Its huge....though i wud like something smaller...but fits well in my Loft...after a lot of research and deciding between the shwinn 438 and sole e 35...i just went for the E.95...both are the same for buyers out there...just that the E95 has a covered shroud. which is rather cosmetic as u cant even step on it. so for people seekin to save a few bucks go for the E35..even the Assembly booklet is the same. As far as the E95...its sturdy..quite and really smooth...has a fan which is useless and the speakers are super cool...its way tooo powerful for its size.
Actual excerpt from Amazon user review.
I searched around quite a bit for an elliptical machine - I had a few requirements. 1) Must have longer stride - I'm six ft tall - most machines didn't feel natural to me because of a shorter stride. 2) Must be smooth running and sturdy - many machines felt cheap and creaked when in use. 3) Must have decent display - something akin to a gym quality machine - clear displays of stats such as heart rate, level, time, distance, etc...
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Best Elliptical Trainer...period, April 22, 2008
We originally purchased the E55 in 2007, but then we gave that model to a relative and upgraded to the E95. We love the upgraded screen and rail covers and even at the additional price, we are still about a third of the cost of a Precor. I have included our original E55 review for reference and hope that it will be of help to perspective buyers :) My wife and I searched and searched for an elliptical because we were fed up with signing up for gym memberships and not using them. Having to go to the gym just wasn't practical for us. So we embarked on a quest to find the quietest, most reliable and feature packed elliptical we could find. Our budget was 2K or less. Online research led us to many brands and many models - too many actually. It was a dizzying array of choices. So we decided to visit fitness equipment stores and sporting goods stores to try out a few ellipticals in person. The fitness stores carried mostly high-end brands like Precor, which we liked, but were all WAY out of our price range. Besides, after looking at the fine print, we noticed that Precors only come with a 1 year warranty. After that, the frame is good for 10 years but parts and labor are at the owner's expense!
Actual excerpt from Amazon user review.
What a Beast!, June 13, 2008
THis ellipitical rocks! Its huge....though i wud like something smaller...but fits well in my Loft...after a lot of research and deciding between the shwinn 438 and sole e 35...i just went for the E.95...both are the same for buyers out there...just that the E95 has a covered shroud. which is rather cosmetic as u cant even step on it. so for people seekin to save a few bucks go for the E35..even the Assembly booklet is the same. As far as the E95...its sturdy..quite and really smooth...has a fan which is useless and the speakers are super cool...its way tooo powerful for its size.
Actual excerpt from Amazon user review.
Bottom line: 100% positive feedback for this solid elliptical
Sole Ellipticals are market leaders and the customer feedback reflects this. We had to give the Sole E95 top marks.
* Cushioned and Adjustable Footpad: Yes
* Resistance Type: Eddy Current Braking
* Resistance Levels: 20 levels of resistance
* Power: Standard 110
* Upper Body: Yes
* Handgrip: Molded
* 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
* Plastic Shroud On Rear Rails: Yes, extra rear stability
* Product Weight: 215 pounds
* Maximum Weight Capacity: 400 pounds
* Speakers and MP3 Plug-in: Yes