The F63 Sole Treadmill – Great for All but the Toughest WorkoutsThe F63 Sole treadmill was chosen as a Best Buy in 2006 by a few reviewers when it was listed at under $1,000. For 2008, the list price has jumped all the way to $1,899 but you can buy it factory direct from Sole for $999.99. That’s a lot of numbers, but it comes down to this – we aren’t sure the F63 Sole treadmill is a best buy at the list price. If you can find it on sale for $1000 or less it's an excellent investment.
The MachineThe Sole F63
Click on image for expanded view The BuzzTrainers suggest that the foldable Sole F63 is one of the better choices for anyone who will regularly walk or jog, but not for serious runners. While the 2.5 HP motor seems sufficient, a peak speed of 10 miles per hour can hinder runners who like to push themselves. Also a draw-back from the professionals’ view-point is the lack of a wireless heart rate monitor, which many say you should get with any treadmill over a thousand bucks. Compare Sole Folding Treadmills Here Owners of the F63 Sole treadmill love the running surface, which is generous at 20” x 55,” and the cooling fans. Most of them also note that a motor warranty of twenty years is essentially the same as a lifetime warranty, so they feel it’s a sound investment. What We SayThere’s lots of talk about the price jump this model took, which tends to overshadow the good qualities it does have. The Sole F63 is a dependable, comfortable folding treadmill for anyone who will use it regularly for all but the toughest workouts. Sole is known for using the best components available, and the F63 Sole treadmill is no exception. Yes, we’d like to have seen them throw in a wireless chest strap heart monitor and improve the console if they were going to add several hundred dollars to the price this year, but it’s still a very good foldable treadmill from a reliable company. Return from F63 Sole Treadmill to the Treadmill Reviews Home Page
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