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- Adjustable foot pedals
- High-quality drive system
- 20-inch stride
- Generous two-year labor warranty
- Noisy
- Large and tall
- Assembly is a two-person job
Reviewers say the Sole E95 is a very good elliptical trainer, but the cheaper Sole E35 (*Est. $1,300) is the better value and earns better reviews overall. The Sole E95 includes adjustable foot pedals, a 20-inch stride and 10 workout programs. It also receives a fair number of complaints. Most reviewers like the E95's smooth ride, but some report that various components quickly began squeaking when in use. Several tall users also warn of little to no clearance between their head and the ceiling when mounted on this tall elliptical trainer. Still, the Sole E95's overall ratings are positive, and its user weight limit of 400 pounds is slightly higher than the E35's 375-pound limit. Most users like that the assembly materials are packaged according to assembly steps, but they say they wish the pieces were numbered for easier identification. Users estimate that assembly takes at least three hours from start to finish.
We found several good reviews of the Sole E95 elliptical trainer; the best come from TreadmillDoctor.com and Fitness-Equipment-Source.com. Both sites cover the Sole E95's weaknesses as well as its strengths. Amazon.com is the best place to find owner reviews of the Sole E95 elliptical trainer, and there are enough posts to provide a fair assessment of customer satisfaction.
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TreadmillDoctor.com has a good reputation in the fitness industry for its unbiased reviews of treadmills and elliptical trainers. The Sole E95 typically earns best buy or first runner-up status from Treadmill Doctor, but it drops a couple of rungs because of some new competition.
Review: Sole E 95 Elliptical Review, Clark and Jon Stevenson
Fred Waters reviews a wide selection of elliptical trainers for Fitness-Equipment-Source.com. He likes the Sole E95, saying, "You can get a better machine, but not without paying considerably more money." He praises the adjustable foot pedals and long stride, but he says he wishes the footprint were shorter.
Review: Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer Review, Fred Waters
3. Amazon.com
More than 20 reviewers comment on the 2011 Sole E95 elliptical trainer, giving it an overall 4 stars out of 5. Owners say the elliptical is sturdy and the stride feels natural, although there are some complaints about the assembly process.
Review: Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer (2011 Model), Contributors to Amazon.com
Buzzillions.com compiles owner-written reviews from various online retailers; the site has about a dozen reviews of the Sole E95. The elliptical gets positive marks, with most reviewers saying the Sole E95 is a great buy and easy to use.
Review: Sole E95 Elliptical Trainer, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
5. Epinions.com
More than 15 user reviewers give the Sole E95 elliptical trainer a 3.5-star average rating. They praise this machine for its solid, smooth build, but report that it can be noisy.
Review: Sole E95 Elliptical, Contributors to Epinions.com
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