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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Great treadmill, loving it!
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...
Published 16 months ago by Matthew Corn
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Terrible Shipping Service
I ordered this treadmill with the scheduled delivery option. I was supposed to receive my treadmill on Friday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. When the treadmill had still not arrived by 3:30, I called the shipment company that amazon used, CEVA. To my dismay, the treadmill had not even made it to their hub yet. I was not notified by the company in any way, and only by calling...
Published 1 month ago by Cait_25
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Great treadmill, loving it!, April 22, 2009
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
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.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Solid Performer, December 26, 2009
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Good, solid home treadmill, May 9, 2009
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
Overall, this is a great product.
I'm glad I went with one of their larger models. The shorter running deck would have been a disappointment.
They deliver these things through one of those trucking services that just drop the box at the front door, and then you sign for it. (I was fortunate that the delivery guy helped me get it inside, but they are not required to do that. This is important because the box is HEAVY... no way one person could move it inside.)
Set up was very easy... someone has really thought this out.
The build quality for a home system, at this price, is very good. Don't expect a trend mill that you saw at the Four Seasons or the Ritz Carlton.
The speakers are pretty lame, but do the job for Podcasts, and Audiobooks. Music doesn't sound so good, but again, it's tolerable.
After much research, and for the price, I'm glad I ended up with the Sole S77.
Btw, I opted for this vs. a folding treadmill. After all, there's not much need for a folding treadmill. It's not like your space looks BETTER when you fold it up. And if you need to vacuum under it, it's easy to move.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Day one, February 4, 2010
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
I bought this treadmill based on good reviews. My last one died after about 5 years and was junk from day one. It was a $1000 Ironman Triad (they went under btw).Listen if you want a good treadmill you need to spend money. Why? You need a lot of steel to make it stable. Period. I wanted a non-folding one because they are structurally far more stable design wise. I also think a folding treadmill is a kind of stupid idea unless you really need the space. This treadmill has lived up to its ego so far, but I just thought it would be a little beefier. Shipping was good. The delivery person whined a little, but I got him to deliver it in my basement (tipped him heavily for it because he deserved it). Amazon price was the best too (not tax!). Assembly was easy and nothing was missing. The only problem was a small plastic tab had not be broken off (part of the plastic forming process) so I broken it off with a pair of pliers. The steel cross brace under the console really strengthens the frame a lot. I also have no static electricity issues with this treadmill (would get shocked when touched the handles). This unit the rollers are grounded. Only major neg is that it is made in China.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Better than Expected, March 2, 2010
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
I researched many treadmills before making this purchase. I have owned this treadmill for about 1 month now and love it. It's better than I expected (thank goodness since it is expensive). I am a runner so I wanted a sturdy treadmill that I could run on (approximately 6-7 miles/day). I'm tall (female-5'10") and the length of the belt is more than adequate for me. I did not buy this treadmill for the fan and speaker system; however, after reading the reviews, they're better than I thought. The fan is just fine to blow a little coolness, but if you really want a fan, just put a larger one in the room. The speakers were just fine on mine but I normally turn on my tv and crank that up. The heart rate monitor doesn't seem to be too reliable; but again, I didn't buy it for that feature. I bought it for the durability for a runner and am more than pleased with this treadmill. It was easy to put together and I highly recommend it.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Works like a charm, February 10, 2010
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
We received the treadmill just before Christmas (2009), as promised by Amazon, and it has worked like a charm. It was easy to assemble, which I really appreciated. Our daughter and son-in-law have moved in with us since they have gone back to school. With 4 adults in the house giving it a heavy workout, it's really been put to the test and, at least so far, has met the challenge. Where the manufacturer has failed is in the complete omission of a user's guide. Too often we stumble onto some of its best features. It's a great value and deserves a decent guide.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great quality and price for home use, July 3, 2009
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
This treadmill truly is as sturdy as claimed. The track is wide and long enough that I can walk with my dog on it and it holds up to a run at an incline. It was a snap to set up, but is understandably really, really heavy and terribly awkward to move the base to its permanent location. Operation is intuitive for those of us who don't get around to reading the manual. The fans are cute and okay if you're not sweating, which is to say that you should buy a real fan for a real workout. I did a lot of shopping before choosing the Sole about seven months ago and this is the best equipment for the price.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Great Value!, May 24, 2010
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
I'm an Amazon.com review reading addict. Even if I'm looking for a product which I don't intend to purchase on amazon, I'll spend hours (the higher the price, the more hours) perusing reviews and finding something that meets my needs. My search for a treadmill began in mid-November of 2009. I waffled for about a month (should I buy a treadmill? maybe I'll just continue my gym membership... what if it breaks down? do I really have room for it? no, I want a treadmill... you get the idea) and finally, in the spirit of the upcoming new year's resolution, after countless hours of reading about treadmills (more than I care to admit) I decided on this model. Plus, I reasoned with myself that if I made the investment and forked out the nearly $2,000 on a treadmill that I'd guilt myself into running, even if I didn't want to. So far, so good. :)
Why this one? Well, it was a little pricier than I intended to pay at first, but I'm glad I did. This is a high quality treadmill. I've been running on it for the past five months and it feels like the first day I ran on it. I'm impressed with the warranty (the lifetime guarantee on the motor can't be beat) and the overall solid construction of the unit. Yes, when it's shipped, the box it's in looks like it had been through WWIII, but the treadmill was in pristine condition. It was easy to set up - I take that back... it was easy for my husband to set up. I was busy watching Oprah. :) He had it up and running in a matter of an hour with little to no help from me.
Since then I've started training for the Chicago marathon and this treadmill is one of my favorite training partners. I've been on it on average for about an hour 5-6 days a week and have had no issues. As for the fans... I'm a sweater. No, not a finely knit top... a person who sweats profusely with even the smallest amount of exertion. Shockingly, the two small fans, though tiny and rather week, have been more than adequate to keep me cool.
I could go on and on about this treadmill but I'll stop here. If you're looking for a quality treadmill to run on with any frequency, I wouldn't recommend looking at treadmills at price points below this one. If you're not looking to spend a fortune but want something to last you at least a few years and you realize how much of a waste fancy screens and training programs are, you've found what you're looking for.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great Quality, April 11, 2010
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
I was skeptical to purchase a treadmill without seeeing it first. I was really impressed with it. It is solid and very sturdy. My husband is 260 lbs and loves this unit. It is just like the ones at the gym. You will not be sorry if you purchase this treadmill.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Low Speed Error, February 10, 2010
This review is from: Sole S77 Treadmill (Sports)
After 2 months of use, the treadmill has an L51, Low Speed Error. It starts up, after 30 seconds it shuts down and shows the error. After googling the error, it appears to be very common in Sole treadmills. I called Sole and supposedly will be contacted in 48 hours by a technician. Will report back. Would be very cautious if buying this treadmill. This appears to be a known defect.
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No phone call after 2 days. I called back and was immediately transferred to a technician. He had me open up the front casing and move the speed sensor. This has seemed to correct the problem. Have used it several times since with no problems. Moved my rating up from 1 to 4 stars.
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