Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer (2009 Model)


Product Description
Easy to use electronic console with blue backlight LCD display. Includes a built-in cooling fan and water bottle holder. Smooth natural motion provided by a whisper quiet drive system. The combination of a heavy flywheel and a high gear ratio not found on comparable models means an extremely smooth feel with plenty of resistance at the top end for a machine that will provide a challenging workout. Upper body exercise provides a total body workout. Stationary handle bars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate. A heart rate chest strap is also included for hands free pulse monitoring and heart rate interactive programs. Oversize foot pedals for a comfortable workout. These unique foot pedals were designed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist and sports enthusiast. Together with Sole engineers we have designed in a 2 degree inward slope to the foot pedals which reduce ankle and knee stress that is common in other elliptical machines. The four real wheels which ride on heavy duty rails provide a smoother more stable feel and reduce side to side foot pedal motion. A feature found only on more expensive models. Weight Capacity: 300 lbs. Warranty: All service is performed In-Home Parts / Electronics: 5 Years Frame: Lifetime Labor: 2 Years


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Product Details
Amazon Sales Rank: #2054 in Sports & Outdoors
Brand: Sole
Model: E35-09
Released on: 2008-09-15
Dimensions: 25.00" h x 36.00" w x 72.00" l, 190.00 pounds
Features
Features a 25-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

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Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy an efficient full-body workout without heading to the gym with the Sole E35 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 E35 delivers an extremely smooth workout with plenty of top-end resistance. Users will also appreciate the unique oversize 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. And thanks to the stationary handle bars with built-in pulse sensors, it's a breeze to monitor your heart rate as you exercise (a chest strap is also included for highly accurate wireless monitoring).

Workout specifics include 16 resistance levels, ten total programs (including one custom program), 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 blue backlit LCD display, a cooling fan, and a water bottle holder. The E35, which offers a maximum weight capacity of 350 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the frame and brakes, five years on all parts and electronics, and two years on the labor.

Specifications:



The E35's LCD display will track your key workout metrics.
Assembled Dimensions: 82 by 27 by 68 inches (L x W x H)
Stride Length: 20 inches
Front Drive
Steel Frame: 38mm
Resistance Type: Eddy Current Braking
Adjustable Pedals
Articulating Pedals
Flywheel: 25 pounds
Resistance Levels: 16
Power: Plug in
Upper Body: Yes
Pulse Grips: Yes
Handlebar Adjust: Yes
Display Type: Small LCD
Heart Rate Control
Heart Rate Telemetry Belt
Track Display
Color: Backlit Blue
Audio System
Incline: Power
Six Standard Programs
Two User-Defined Programs
Two Heart Rate Programs
Cooling Fans: Standard
Water Bottle Holder
Rear Rail Shroud
Weight Capacity: 350 pounds
Manufacturer's Warranty
frame and brakes - lifetime, parts / electronics - 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 Elliptical Trainers
Elliptical trainers represent the next wave of advancement in low-impact cardiovascular exercise machines and continue to grow in popularity. By simulating motions experienced through walking, stepping, cycling, and skiing, elliptical machines allow for a smooth and fluid motion while building strength in the arms and legs. Similar to the exercise position for treadmills, elliptical trainers are used by standing in an upright position while holding the handrails of the machine. With elliptical trainers, however, your feet remain in the foot pedals throughout the exercise regimen and circulate in a smooth and seamless motion, resulting in little to no impact on the knees, back, and hips.

Elliptical trainers are compatible for all ages and fitness levels and allow you to select the difficulty level through the incline and intensity settings. Additionally, elliptical trainers allow you to determine the complexity of your workout based on your needs, all while listening to music, watching television, or reading a magazine while exercising in the comfort and safety of your own home.

Although different types of elliptical trainers offer an assortment of features, many of them include an array of challenging programs, forward and reverse directional movement, EKG grip pulse handles, a lightweight portable design with easy fold-up capability, and a monitor displaying calories burned, distance, speed, time, and heart rate. Other types of exercise machines, namely treadmills and bikes, offer excellent cardiovascular exercise and muscular training for the legs in a forward-motion exercise. Elliptical trainers take this to the next level by offering an upper and lower body workout with dual motion, challenging and diverse programs, and a low-impact exercise machine that won't strain sensitive joints.



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Customer Reviews
Quality is bad, It is not worth to buy
I bought this product in January 2009 in Dick's Sports Store. This product was delivered to my home in 10 days. My husband and I only used this product for 5 times, it already created mechanical-problem sound from the wheel, which prevents us using it and ruins our passion to keep fit . We called Sole customer service about this issue, and they asked us to fill in service request form on website first. I did it. And they finally called me back in 10 days and told me that some parts would be sent to my home in 7 business day and somebody would come to my home to fix this problem in another 7 to 10 business days. So if you have problem with this product, it will take at least 30 days to have it fixed and it is no 100% sure that it can be fixed for the first time. This is the worst product I have bought in my life. $1300 is for 5-time-use. Now, I can't do anything but waiting.... and the machine is covered with dust and ruin our initial intention to purchase this item.

E35 Elliptical Review
Overall this is an excellent product. I tried several other brands but none had the build quality as the Sole. That being said, the motor was bad essentially right out of the box. The box arrived and the driver was great to put it into the garage. It is packed so tightly you have to cut the box away from it. It assembled pretty easily within an hour. I turned it on to try it. It worked fine. My wife got on and tried to increase the eleveation. She got a motor error and the screen wouldn't show anything else. It was just after Christmas so Sole was very busy. It took about 2 weeks to get it resolved. They sent the parts and scheduled a technician to come replace the motor. It has been working very well ever since.

Silent, Heavy but good. Service so so
I bought a model 2009 and I was not able to find the serial number in the machine. I need to contact support and they are not even answering my mails since I don't have a serial number even tough that is one of the reasons I'm contacting them. Grrr. The other reason I need support is that even though the machine is super silent you can hear some weird noise coming from the front like if something is loose or is touching something (i.e. friction).

Overall the machine is great though to my wife the resistance is too high even though it is set to minimum. Another question for support when they decide to answer my mail.

4 stars due to the bad service and due to the minor problems I had with the elliptical