Q&A Recommending this Product

Pros:

adjustments (1)

• ...from 5'1" to 6'1". 6- Selecting programs and making resistance adjustments is pretty easy . 7- The fan at the top of the console is virtually useless...[0.8]

construction (1)

• ...the conclusion that I needed to spend at least $1,000 for a decent sturdy machine. Initially I was going to buy the E35 which is the lowest...[0.8]

customer service (2)

• ...for me and my family.I ordered my machine directly from Sole. The customer service was terrific ! I had my Elliptical machine delivered in four days. The set...[1.0]
• ...one person and is very easy. I highly recommend this machine. Customer support is great . You can't go wrong with this product....[0.9]

feature set (1)

• ...quiet. The adjustable incline on the foot rests seems to be a very useful feature . 5. Although expensive, this is the same price as a one year...[0.8]

general (15)

• ...cardio gains and calorie burned versus time spent. The Machine The Good: * It is excellent at its core function, and this important because if it were...[1.0]
• ...which makes grabbing the bottle a bit tricky. All in all I am very happy with my purchase despite some minor quibbles and would give it a...[1.0]
• ...with. Maybe if you actually got a machine that was not a lemon they are nice . I just wouldn't waste the money. There a lot of quality ellipticals...[1.0]
• ... but assembly can be done by one person and is very easy. I highly recommend this machine. Customer support is great. You can't go wrong with...[1.0]

manufacturing quality (1)

• ...seconds with a drill to enlarge 2 holes solved this problem). 2. Materials quality is excellent . Heavy steel components that fit precisely together. The welding...[0.9]

price (2)

• ...San Antonio and the E55 was on sale for $1199. It was such a great deal we went ahead an grabbed one the minute a new shipment came...[1.0]
• ...if it's important to you, keep that in mind. Overall, it's a good buy . ...[1.0]

usability (1)

• ...would be appreciated if they made the instructions a little more user friendly , though. Too much flipping back and forth between written instructions...[1.0]

working (3)

• ...Elliptical my leg muscles, back muscles, gluts, etc. feel evenly worked out and the good kind of soreness without the additional pain from inflamed tendons...[0.9]
• ...am so happy I have found this elliptical trainer and am truly impressed with the work out I get. It's almost like doing some type of yoga +ice skating...[0.8]
• ...to our treadmill or just walking, boy were we wrong. I get a great work out on this machine and I still have room to go. We haven't...[0.8]

workout (4)

• ...definitely hold up to a rough man being on it, and truly gives you a really good workout ! If you have longer legs, like my hubby and I do, this is truly...[1.0]
• ...Elliptical E55. My husband said today that it was one of the best workouts he ever had. I find the machine actually better than in my fitness...[0.8]
• ...the two machines don't come close. The Sole elliptical is a great workout and really outclasses the skier. I can accomplish more in 90...[0.8]
• ...a week before Christmas. Super easy to put together, and an awesome workout . The only thing that I would change would be the user settings...[0.8]

Cons:

adjustable (1)

• ...months and more noises keep appearing. Another fault which is annoying is the adjustable foot beds, once you set the angle they slowly slide back to...[-0.8]

heart rate monitor (1)

• ...minimum. On a less significan note, the chest strap for the heart rate monitor is poorly sewn together and the stiching came apart within the first week...[-0.8]

provides (1)

• ...this important because if it were not, I'd be returning it. It provides a great workout and when it is not squeaking, it really is quiet. ...[0.9]

reliability (8)

• ...in a while it will come off if its bumped. Other than that, it works very well and is well made. My wife and I use it about 5 times a week...[1.0]
• ...times a week.(off days i lift) My current weight is 174. I have had no problems with squeaks or other odd sounds. My family ran our last bike...[1.0]
• ...for almost 3 months and more noises keep appearing. Another fault which is annoying is the adjustable foot beds, once you set...[-1.0]
• ...Life Fitness, PreCor and Sole as all others we looked at either were poorly made or had an annoying issue (e.g., many front wheel systems other...[-1.0]

water bottle holders (1)

• ...just a little shaking from the machine. One last complaint is the water bottle holders are terrible , they are at an angle that makes it easy for the water bottle...[-1.0]