Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model) Review

Reviews of the Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model) at Amazon.com

Average Rating: 3.0
foiegras Rating: 3 Stars out of 5Assembly is a Nightmare
I live in a rural area in Idaho, and it took about 10 days for delivery after the item was shipped from Pennsylvania. It arrived in an enormous box that weighed 275 lbs according to the delivery truck driver and to the shipping documents. I bribed the driver to help me get this enormous and heavy box down a difficult stairway to my basement where it was to be set up.

The box had some external crushing but nothing major for such a huge and heavy box. As instructed, I used a box kn .... Read more

Greg Borax Rating: 1 Stars out of 5Do not buy this if you are taller than 5'10"
I spent a lot of time reviewing this product before I purchased it. I only wish I could have tried it out in person. I am just too tall for it. At 6'2" it seems that I'm about 4 or 5 inches too tall to comfortably use this product. That is the only bad thing I can say about it. All other good information provided about this product seems to be true. It's well constructed and relatively easy to put together. I suggest a lot of patience and read the instructions 2 or 3 times before actually .... Read more

PghYinzer Rating: 4 Stars out of 5Almost perfect, but not quite...
I have been researching home ellipticals for a while now. I was spoiled with the LifeFitness machines (20 inch stride) at the gym and I know many home ellipticals fall short - they feel shaky, flimsy, the stride is short... I had read great things about Sole machines and went to a local store to try them out.

They had the e95, e35, and e25 in new 2009 models as well as an old (2008) e55 being sold as a floor model. I had originally thought I wanted the e55 but the new e35 is actu .... Read more

B. Purcell Rating: 5 Stars out of 5E95 is a great buy
One of the only elliptical machines to feature a full warranty and powered incline at this price. If you haven't purchased one yet, you should. We just had this delivered over the weekend. The assembly was easy and went together quick. It is an awesome looking machine! .... Read more

 Overview

Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E95 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 E95 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 sports enthusiast. The pedals are not only extra large, but also feature a 2-degree inward slope that reduces the ankle and knee stress that’s common in other elliptical machines. The collaboration also produced a revolutionary foot pedal angle adjustment not found on any other elliptical. Taking into account that not everyone walks the same way, Sole engineers made the E95’s pedals adjustable to fit the way you walk. This also reduces the likelihood of numb toes and sore Achilles tendons.
Workout specifics include 20 resistance levels, 10 total programs (including two custom and two heart-rate programs), and a 20-inch stride length. Perhaps the handiest feature from a user perspective, however, is the easy-to-use electronic console, which integrates a red/green display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. Additional features include stationary handlebars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate; a heart rate chest strap for hands-free pulse monitoring; heavy-duty rails with smooth-riding wheels on the back; and a rear plastic shroud that adds additional stability for aggressive use. The E95, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 400 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

Specification

Brand:Sole
Model : E95-09
EAN Code :0795447595881

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Features a 30-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
Twenty resistance levels and ten programs for a challenging workout
Offers a 20-inch stride length, LED display monitor, cooling fan, and water bottle holder
400-pound maximum weight capacity; measures 82 by 33 by 68 inches (L x W x H) when assembled