Sole F85 Treadmill
Review

Sole F85 Treadmill - at the very top of Sole's impressive range of folding exercise treadmills. This is Sole's number one seller.

The Sole F85 is a powered by a hefty 3.0 HP continuous duty motor that allows speeds of up to 12 mph and inclines up to 15% to be achieved for an intense fitness workout.

A powder coated all-steel welded frame and heavy duty stable incline make up the body of the F85. The chassis and motor fitted are the heaviest in it's class.

An epoxy powder coated paint, baked to appliance finish durability protects the all-steel construction, while welded steel (not bolted) frames are indestructible and are backed by a lifetime warranty.

The industrial quality motor is fitted with a large, all-steel, zinc coated balanced flywheel. This results in a vibration-free secure running/walking surface.

An added benefit of the flywheel is that the motor runs cooler and draws less current (thus extending the life off the motor). Super slow start speeds of 0.1mph or 1/10 of 1mph can be achieved allowing very easy and smooth starts.

The Sole F85 uses quality rollers that are usually fitted on $5000 exercise treadmills. These are 2.75” rollers with a sealed bearing and ground wires for each roller to reduce static.

These large rollers make for better contact against the belt and longer roller and belt life. The end result is a smooth, quiet, static free motion and a machine that will last a long time.

A double woven 2-ply belt with four layers are employed on the F85. Two layers are rubber over a middle PVC layer with a nylon backing that rolls over the deck and rollers.

The rubber provides the durability, the PVC stops the belt from over-stretching and the nylon provides a smooth static free surface to glide over the deck and rollers.

The Whisper Deck on the F85 is superior to any other on the market.

Other exercise treadmill manufacturers fit Whisper decks but this deck is exceptionally smooth and quiet and so durable that Sole offer a lifetime warranty on it. If it wears out Sole will replace it for free.

The Sole F85 is a folding exercise treadmill - when not in use, the treadmill deck safely locks into place.

This is one of the best folding treadmill designs on the market. The design features a patented all gear rack & pinion system with the Safety Lock Deck design that locks the deck into place when the treadmill is in the upright position.

The F85 also comes with the Easy Assist Folding Deck Design. This useful feature allows you to release the deck, step back and the deck will unfold itself effortlessly while you watch.

The Sole F85 offers the stability and durability of all Sole Treadmills, and includes the proprietary Cushion Flex Decks. This unique system offers stability for the user while providing minimal stress to hips, knees ankles and spine during fitness workouts.

The Cushion Flex system has been shown by a leading university researching fitness to be the industry’s best, providing a 365% lower impact than walking or running on asphalt. Sole does this without compromising the stable, safe feel of the treadmill.

The Sole F85 features 6, easy-to-follow pre-programmed fitness workouts with two customizable workout programs.

The F85's console is easy to use with a Tri Color display. The fitness data that is available at all times include Speed, Incline, Time, Distance Traveled, Calories, Pulse and Pace.

There is also a 1/4 mile track feature and a Peak and Valley graph for different fitness programs. The Sole F85 presents the user with a clear readout and visual pulse detection.

The Sole F85 console also has a Message Board system. This is an alphanumeric text center that sends messages to the treadmill user so as to guide them through all of the details of their fitness workout.

For example if you are uncertain as to how to set up the user profile workout, you simply push the user profile button and the message board will walk you though the rest.

The message board is like having a companion standing next to you reading from the owner's manual on what to do next in just about every function of the treadmill.

The message board on the Sole F85 is easy to use and will even log your entire fitness workout after you are finished, so you can see your progress.




Features:

Folding Design (Easy Assist)

6 Inbuilt Programs

2 User Defined Programs

2 Heart Rate Programs

Heart Rate Control

Wireless Rate Monitor Chest Strap

Hand Grip Pulse

Arm Rest Speed/Incline Controls

2 3/4 inch Rollers

Tri Color Display

Message Window

Cooling Fans




Specifications:

Motor: 3.5 HP Continuous Duty (Ultra High Torque)

Size: 85.5" x 35"

Weight: 280 lbs

Belt Size: 58" x 20"

Incline: 0 - 15.0 %

Speed: 0.5 to 12 mph

User weight: 400 lbs

Warranty: (motor) 20 yrs (deck) 3 yrs (frame) lifetime




Conclusion:

The F85 is a folding treadmill from Sole who make quality machines with years of maintenance free service. The F85 treadmill is reviewed by the Treadmill Dr. as "At the top of the treadmill fold up field." Combining both quality and performance, the Sole F85 can't be bettered.

- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED




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