Sole F85

*Est. $2,000
Reviewed
December 2011
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Sole F85

Pros
  • Larger belt than Sole F80
  • Easy to fold
  • Quiet
  • Longer than average warranty
Cons
  • Lots of competition in this price range
  • Mainly available online only
 
 
 
 

For tall or frequent runners -- who might be too demanding for even the top-ranked Sole F80 ( *Est. $1,500) -- reviewers recommend paying an extra $250 to step up to the Sole F85. It adds a more powerful 3.5-horsepower motor and a longer 60-inch running surface to the Sole F80's award-winning list of features. The F85 also goes faster (12 mph versus 11 mph) and can handle a heavier user (400 pounds versus 350 pounds) than the F80. Experts can't find much fault with the F85: They say it's quiet, sturdy, folds easily and includes an impressive warranty (lifetime motor, deck and frame; five years electronics, belt, rollers and labor; and two years in-home service).

If you plan to run hard on your treadmill every day, experts recommend an even heavier-duty machine such as the Landice L7 Pro Sports Trainer ( *Est. $3,500).

     
 
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Sole F80 Treadmill (2011 Model)
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Sole F85 Treadmill (2011 Model)

 (19 reviews)
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Our Sources

1. TreadmillDoctor.com

Editors here call this model the "best foldup on the planet," adding that it's a good choice for regular runners. However, for 2011, editors don't give this model a Best Buy award.

Review: Sole F85 Treadmill Review, Jon Stevenson

2. Amazon.com

There are about 15 reviews for this Sole treadmill at Amazon.com. The one unhappy owner says that the programs weren't useful.

Review: Sole F85 Treadmill (2011 Version), Contributors to Amazon.com

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