Sole S77 Treadmill
Sole S77 Treadmill
The Sole S77 treadmill has a user-friendly console with a 6-window LED display that includes a message board for clear instruction and feedback. The information displayed at all times includes speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse and pace. There is also a 1/4-mile track feature and a convenient speed/elevation adjustment in the handles.
Sole S77 Treadmill Reviews.
I got my S77 about 2 months ago, and have used it constantly. It is quiet at anything under 10mph, changes speed and incline fairly quickly, and has quite a long running surface. I am 6’2″ and 250lbs, and it has no problem handling me.
There are a few things to keep in mind when looking at the S77, though.
1. The fans blow, and I don’t mean air. If you must have airflow, set a fan next to the treadmill and point it at yourself.
2. The speakers are not audiophile quality. They do, however, play music from an ipod, etc. just fine, and plenty loud. You are 15″ away from them, it doesn’t take much.
3. Hill mode is different than what I expected. It is not a bad thing, just different. On most gym treadmills, i.e. Star Trac, etc. you set a speed, and Hill mode adjusts the incline only. On the S77, you set the MAX speed, and the speed and incline are adjusted together, not always linearly. I ended up liking it better, actually.
As far as emulating normal Hill mode, it is quite easy. Set the program to Manual, choose your speed. Then, use the GIANT incline buttons to select your incline manually, changing it every so often. I am a clock watcher, so regular increments come easy for me, and I don’t mind doing this myself.
TLDR – Great treadmill. Awesome treadmill. Consider it fanless, though.
OH YEAH! Yes, the assembly was quite easy. However, have a friend available to help you lug this around. Everything is light, except for the motor/running surface, where 95% of the weight resides.
I reviewed several treadmills in the $1500 – $3000 range and felt the Sole S77 at $1899 was the best solution for my needs. I weigh 190 pounds and run 5 to 7 miles five times per week on this treadmill. My wife and daughter also use the treadmill for walking and occassional runs.
We’ve only had the treadmill for 4 months but already have 800 miles logged on it. I have no complaints and think it’s a solid performer… very sturdy deck, smooth tread, easy to use panel.
Two ‘negative’ comments about the S77… 1) as many already pointed out, the Sole treadmills are heavy and require two people. The driver brought it into my garage and from there (with my wife’s help) I used my handtruck to move it into the basement where I have our exercise rooom. 2) The ‘cooling’ fans are useless. But I didn’t buy it for the fans, so I don’t care. The exercise room I finished already has ceiling fans, along with a floor standing model. So we have plenty of air flow.
The treadmill is right next to our Sole elliptical which we’ve had for 2 1/2 years (primarily used by my wife and daughter). This was another reason why I bought the treadmill from Sole because the elliptical is built the same way. Great machines that I know will last my family for many years.
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