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"If Your Looking For An Impressive... Well Constructed, Sturdy Elliptical Trainer That Provides An Excellent Workout.. Check Out The
Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Below" |
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Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Review
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Price: $1,499.00 currently priced/price may change) Return Policy: The Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer has a 30-day FULL money back guarantee. All returns will need a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. All RMA numbers must be requested within the 30 day window, from time of delivery. Brand: Sole Model #: E55-09 Recommended Merchant: www.amazon.com About The Product: All the excellence of the SoleE35 plus the addition of a heart rate control feature and a larger display steps up the overall performance of this elliptical trainer. Weighing in at nearly 200 lbs., quality material, sturdiness and good construction compensate for all that weight. The flywheel is also a bit heavier at 27-lbs and when combined with the eddy current brake system, you get very smooth and fluid motion. A power incline feature allows you to raise or lower the elliptical motion and target specific areas in the lower body. It also gives you a more intense cardio burn and aerobic workout. Besides the smooth elliptical motion, the 20" stride length is ideal for the average to above average height, producing a more natural feel during workouts. Smaller stride length constrains movement and the motion is usually bouncy. The 20-inch length, together with the adjustable foot pedals, gives the most comfort. Another important feature on the Sole E55 is the dual set of wheels riding on a beveled rail. This gives smoother and a more stable feel. Many elliptical trainers at this price range use a single wheel per rail, which usually sacrifices stability and cause side-to-side motion. |
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The Good Stuff:
 Heavier 27-lb. flywheel and a high gear ratio combination gives an extremely smooth feel with plenty of upper resistance
Power incline feature offers additional resistance and variable positions for diversity in your workouts
Stationary handle bars with built-in sensors and heart rate chest strap provide hands free heart rate monitoring
2 degree inward slope on the foot pedals reduce ankle or knee stress and numb toe effects commonly caused by other elliptical machines
Comes with a bigger LCD display console with improved message functions
Comes with one of the best warranties among elliptical trainer brands
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The Bad Stuff:
 Stride length and weight may be difficult for the workout novice
Equipment can be very heavy to move around the home
Instructions on the manual are not clear and precise
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Product Specifications:
The Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer includes the following standard specifications:
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Product Features:
Listed below are some of the features that come with this Elliptical Trainer. Take a quick look below..  27 lb. flywheel and a high gear ratio combination provides an extra smooth feel not found on comparable models
20-inch stride ensures you work the full range of leg muscles and burn maximum calories
Power incline feature provides additional resistance and variable positions for diversity in your workout at the touch of a button
Ramp angle is fully adjustable from 15 to 40 degrees allowing users to individually target and work all major lower body muscle groups
Forward and reverse motions allow you to switch from high intensity footwork to more relaxing interludes
Stationary handle bars with built-in pulse sensors for monitoring your heart rate
Heart rate chest strap included for hands free pulse monitoring
Bigger LCD display monitor, cooling fan, accessories and water bottle holder
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Our Verdict:
The Sole E55 elliptical trainer could be one of the most impressive ellipticals on the market today in terms of commercial grade feel and performance. Many cheaper ellipticals offer stride lengths of only 14 or 16 inches, but the E55 comes with a 20-inch stride so you work out the full range of muscles and attain an optimum workout. The higher 375 lb weight user capacity also attests to its stability. The higher the user weight capacity, the more stable the elliptical trainer is, and the Sole E55 has the highest one within this price category. The Sole E55 is generally impressive, solid, and well constructed. It comes with features similar to more expensive, gym-quality equipment. You really do not need a commercial grade elliptical when purchasing one for your home, but when you go under the $1000 price range, you will probably be compromising on quality and durability. The SoleE55 is just perfect at a little more than a thousand. It is a heavy duty trainer without the heavy-duty price. |
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Customer Feedback-
"All in all I am very pleased with this machine. I can't help but wonder if the e35 wouldn't have worked out just as well but I wanted a little beefier flywheel and I have it." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "The elliptical is well built and I marveled at the engineering expertise when I started putting this together. The designers' attention to detail is noteworthy." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "Slight sound from the dual wheels, the included 'lube', yes lube is written on the tube, cleared it up. Both the wife and I used tonight, it is very, very solid, almost no noticeable side to side movement (I am 5-10 170lbs, wife is 5-7 120lbs). Other than the aforementioned noise, was whisper quiet." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "I gave this machine 4 out of 5 stars only because of the minor issues I had with the broken bolt and customer service follow-up. Very minor issues but this machine is QUALITY and is well worth the money." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com |
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