Sole F80 Treadmill

As a runner, it's very important to get a treadmill that can withstand the constant pounding and the higher speeds. This treadmill is absolutely great for that. It has a 3.0hp motor that won't fail on you, and has some nice touches such as external speakers for CD player and iPods. It even comes with a wireless heart rate monitor, which can really come in handy. I do have to warn you though, the box is HUGE, and does takes up a lot of space. Setup was fairly simple, and included all of the proper parts and tools. Overall, this is a great treadmill with a ton of features to keep any runner happy. It even comes with a LIFETIME warranty on the motor and frame.

Just received the treadmill yesterday. I actually opted to pick it up at the ABF facility as it was so close to my house. I put the treadmill together this morning with absolutely NO PROBLEM in 45 minutes. Once I had it together I did a 30 min walk/jog utilizing cardio mode and let me tell you this treadmill is rock solid! I am 6'2" 245lbs and I read that tall people should opt for the F85. I thought about it, but honestly I did not want to spend more than $1500 on a treadmill. I am so glad I went with the F80. I once had a Horizon and there is absolutely no comparison. Sole is commercial quality! I really look forward to the coming months and shedding some pounds. Do not waste your time researching all the brands, just get this one. Having won 2 World Powerlifting Championships along with numerous National Championships in Powerlifting I know a thing or two about fitness equipment. Will post a follow up after 6 months of use.

just finished my first week with my Sole F80 and I'm still sure I bought the best treadmill for the price. I had been looking at treadmills in the $700-up price range since I saw a Nordic Track in [...]. I'm 6ft and 360lbs so I quickly decided I needed something most industrial than what you get at the sub $1000 range. Also my only other experience with tread mills has been full blown gym units so I'm probably a little more bias towards spending the money for a machine closer to what I've used previously.