Comparison & Review of the Sole F63 and F80 Treadmill

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Treadmills are designed to give people the same type of work out they would get walking, jogging or running outside without the rough surfaces that can lead to injuries. They provide a good cardiovascular workout year round as they are used indoor so use is not dependent on the weather.

Sole is a relatively new manufacturer of treadmills in comparison with some other manufactures but their quality products and great service has quickly made them a contender among quality treadmills. This review is of the Sole f63 a budget treadmill and the F80 a mid priced treadmill and should give you a good idea of what these machines can do.

Sole F63

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The f63 treadmill by Sole is a budget treadmill costing approximately $1000 has a 2.5 HP continuous duty motor and a 20"by 55" running surface. It is made to handle people whose maximum weight is 245 pounds. It has a 6 program workout feature, LCD display, fans and speakers with an MP3 or IPOD plug in so you can listen to music while you work out. The 2.5 " rollers are considered decent size for a budget machine in this price range. It is a folding treadmill.

It has a lifetime warranty on the motor, a three year warranty on parts and 1 year warranty on labor.

This treadmill because of its smaller roller size is recommended for walking and light jogging and is somewhat noisy.

Overall consumers who purchased this treadmill are extremely happy with the way it performs and claims that it is perfect for those wishing to walk rather than run to get their exercise. Most consumers mentioned how easy this treadmill was to fold sighting that even smaller women had little trouble folding it.

Sole F80

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The Sole f80 Treadmill is considered a mid priced treadmill running at $1500. This treadmill has added features as well as improved features over the f63. It has a 3.0 HP continuous motor. The speed range for this treadmill allows walking, jogging and running as it can go from 0.5 to 11 miles an hour. It has 2.75 rollers which makes for a smooth and quiet walk.

There are 6 preprogrammed workouts and a display on the console that shows you the speed you are going, distance traveled, incline, time, calories burned, pulse and heart rate. There is a wireless heart rate monitor, hand pulse grips cooling fans and speakers with plugs in for your Mp3 or IPOD. A message board will guide you through your workout.

There is a lifetime warranty on the motor, 5 years on the electronics, belt and rollers and 2 years in service labor warranty.

When delivered the box weighs 295 pounds which means you will need help moving it, and the instructions for putting it together are not highly detailed.

Most consumers who purchased this product gave it a favorable review and several people mentioned the ease of folding and that when running on the treadmill it did not shift like so many others.

Overall both the f63 and the f80 received good reviews. The f63 is best used by those people weighing slightly less than 245 pounds who prefer walking rather than running for their exercise. Whereas the f 80 is perfect for walking, jogging and running.

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