Sole F80 Treadmill (2008 Model) | 
| Brand: Sole Category: Sports
List Price: $1,999.99 Buy New: $1,499.00 You Save: $500.99 (25%)
New (6) from $1,499.00
Rating: 18 reviews Sales Rank: 8907
Autographed: No Memorabilia: No Shipping Weight (lbs): 340 Dimensions (in): 83 x 39 x 23
Model: F80 UPC: 223610000004 EAN: 0795447580870 ASIN: B000ZGUSP6
Release Date: July 10, 2007 Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| • | High-quality folding treadmill with 3.0-horsepower continuous-duty motor | | • | Offers speeds of up to 11 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent | | • | Vibrant red display tracks speed, incline, time, distance, calories, pace, and more | | • | Six preset workout programs, two custom programs, and two heart rate programs | | • | 20-by-55-inch running deck; lifetime warranty on motor, deck, and frame |
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Product Description The Sole Fitness F80 folding treadmill is equipped with cooling fans, an easy-to-read LED display, and a high-output 3.0 continuous duty HP motor. Its 6 standard, 2 user-defined and 2 heart rate programs provide all of the options you need to obtain your fitness goals.
Amazon.com Product Description The Sole F80 treadmill has earned a reputation as one of the best-quality treadmills in its price range thanks to its unbeatable combination of high-quality components and user-friendliness. The treadmill boasts a strong 3.0-horsepower, continuous-duty motor, which delivers challenging speeds of up to 11 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. At the same time, the F80's Cushion Flex Whisper Deck is built to protect your joints from excessive pounding, with the ability to reduce impact up to 40 percent compared to running on asphalt. And when you're not using the treadmill, it folds into a compact footprint and locks securely in place, thereby saving a ton of storage space. The F80 is equipped with a host of user-friendly features, including six preset workout programs, two customizable programs, and two heart rate programs, along with a red display that tracks your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. There's even a 1/4-mile digital track that you can follow as you run and a peak-and-valley graph that corresponds to individual programs. Other details include a large stop switch for safety; a low-profile running hood; armrest cooling fans; speed and incline controls on the armrests; a wireless chest strap that measures your heart rate; and a 20-by-55-inch running deck. 
The F80 folds into a compact footprint and locks securely in place. | The F80 treadmill, which offers a user capacity of up to 335 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the motor, deck, and frame; five years on the electronics, belt, and rollers; and two years on the labor. Specifications: - Motor: 3.0 HP continuous duty, DC type, ultra high torque
- Speed: 0.5 to 11 mph
- Incline: 15% maximum, rack and pinion gear design
- Weight: 250 pounds
- Deck Size: 33 x 75, Cushion Flex Shock Absorption Whisper Deck
- Maximum User Weight: 335 pounds
- Running Surface: 20 x 55
- Belt: Double woven 2-ply
- Rollers: 2-3/4 inches
- Folding: Yes, with the Easy-Assist folding feature
- Heart Rate Control: Yes, wireless chest strap included
- Hand Pulse Grips: Yes, and arm rest speed/incline controls
- Standard Programs: Six
- User Defined Programs: Two
- Heart Rate Programs: Two
- Cooling Fans: Yes
- Speakers and MP3 Plug-in: Yes
Manufacturer's Warranty Motor - lifetime, deck - lifetime, frame - lifetime, electronics/belt/rollers - 5 years, labor - 2 years About Sole Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price. About Treadmills Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home. From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface. While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.
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Great Treadmill - Solid Piece of Equipment! July 6, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I researched many of the same brands that were listed in prior reviews and decided to go with Sole F80. I ordered directly from Sole, since they're not sold in WA state, and the closest Dick's Sporting Good store was in OR and to far to drive too to look at their floor model. I did call them and the F80s were sold out. When I ordered my F80, it shipped the next day, with free shipping & no taxes (at least for WA state), and I got it within a week.
We assembled it within an hour, the instructions are not the best, as others have said, but we were able to figure it out by looking at the diagrams in the manual, but make sure to read through the manual for safety instructions. We set it up in the garage and our garage floor was not level, so we put a shim on one side to level it, and after that it was rock sold. It really is a solid piece of equipment! I wanted something solid, with a good warranty, good deck, quite, didn't need all the bells & whistles - that some other brands offered, and this treadmill more than exceeds my expectations.
I have RA and can't believe how much better my feet feel after a work out on the Sole F80, unlike my old treadmill where my feet would throb really bad afterwards. I'm 5'1" and the fan works great for me, I just tilted the vents inward all the way. The motor is super quite, compared to my old treadmill. My husband, who's 6' 2" with long legs, got on the treadmill to see how it fit him and he had no problems walking or jogging on it, but for someone who's tall like him, with long strides, they might consider the F85 with the longer deck.
As far as Features, other reviewers have already written about it, so I won't dwell on it, but it has more features than I'd ever use. I'm pretty simple, I hit the start button, set my speed & go, and I do use the incline, which I love. It's amazing how time flies on the Sole F80.
The only criticism I have, is with the speakers, they could be better, but again I wasn't looking for bells & whistles, so I won't mark off for that.
Great sturdy treadmill well worth the price June 23, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first treadmill so I can only compare it to the ones I've used at the gym. There is absolutely no loss in quality compared to the gym ones. In fact it's a step up because the electronics are newer, I can keep it better maintained (and cleaner), and I can finally work out at my convenience with no one waiting for me to finish, wear anything I want, watch the TV channel I want -- I'm sticking to my routine a LOT more now that I don't have to make a big production of it. SO worth the investment. I did some research before buying and the SOLE has lived up to its reputation. Very good quality for walking or running.
Recommended! June 17, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sole F80 Treadmill (2008 Model)
I tested this treadmill out at Dick's Sporting Goods before purchasing and I am very happy with it. I've had it for a month now and I run on it 5 days a week, 3 - 5 miles each time. It feels sturdy and strong, and even though the running deck isn't as long/wide as a gym treadmill it is still comfortable to run on.
The fold up/down feature is nice, although lifting it at first is quite heavy. Once you get it going it is pretty easy. Folding it down is really easy - it pretty much folds down by itself.
I only have a few gripes about this treadmill: - there is no number pad on the display. There are 6 preset speed buttons, if they aren't the speed you desire you have to continuously hit the up/down buttons to get to the speed you want. You can get creative by hitting the speed button closest to the speed you want to go and then hit up/down from there. A number pad would be nicer. - the built in fans are not meant for a short person. I am 5 feet, 0 inches and the fans do not rotate down enough. They seem to aim right above my head. - the workout time on the display only counts down. I know this is really picky, but every treadmill I've ever run on the time display counts from 0 to the programmed time (which also usually allows you to keep going past the programmed workout time).
Those are my only gripes. I would still purchase the treadmill because of the quality and price.
Sole F80 Treadmill (2008 Model) April 28, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I couldn't have been more pleased with the Amazon process - from price to delivery. The SOLE F-80 took about two hours for me (age 69) to assemble. It is so quiet compared to our old treadmill. The F-80 features are well organized and I like the redundancy of controls. It is an extreme pleasure to exercise on every day.
Horrible sole customer service...Do not remove Amazon ! April 20, 2008 10 out of 17 found this review helpful
I posted a bad review on this product a few months ago and I see it was removed by amazon along with another persons(see the forums section of this product) Shame on Amazon. I rely upon aleged unbiased reviews when evaluating products...If I see this review is removed as well than I will have to contact a consumer advocate group. Ok onto the product review. This treadmill was a problem right out of the box. It felt studdery and was very noisy. Sole customer service is awful. They dont return calls and when they do finally send a tech it is not someone who has ever worked on a sole product. You need to email them thru their website to get any response. I have had 3 service calls to fix this treadmill and finally after probably 10 emails and 10 phone calls it has been fixed. I had to have the belt replaced, the treadmill serviced(lube and belt adjustment) and the torque control adjusted. Techs were at my house a total of 6 hours. I am happy with the product now...but the service is some of the worst I have ever experienced.
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