The Sole F63 treadmill is their entry model, folding treadmill from Sole. It sells for $400 less than their top-rated Sole F80. The Sole F63 treadmill is Sole's most affordable model and it's one of the most popular treadmills around $1000 right now. Sole has earned the reputation of building quality treadmills using the best components, the F63 holds true to this even at a lower price. The Sole F63 is considered the best buy in it's price range. Let's take a closer look at the Sole F63 Treadmill and find out why Sole F63 treadmill can be best treadmill in $1000 price category.
Other treadmill in $1000 price category:
Ironman 220t Programmable Treadmill, Price: $1,049.00
Endurance T3i Treadmill, Price: $1,099.00
Lifecore LC-T800 Treadmill, Price: $1,099.00
Spirit Z100 Folding Treadmill, Price: $1,099.00
Endurance T3i Treadmill, Price: $1,099.00
Lifecore LC-T800 Treadmill, Price: $1,099.00
Spirit Z100 Folding Treadmill, Price: $1,099.00
Sole F63 treadmill offers a strong 2.5-horsepower, continuous-duty motor, which delivers challenging speeds of up to 10 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. The vibrant blue LCD display, meanwhile, closely tracks your workout progress, with information on your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. There's even a 1/4-mile digital track that you can follow as you run and a peak-and-valley graph that corresponds to individual programs.Other details include a wireless heart rate chest strap, six preset workouts, including cardio training and fat burning; a large stop switch for safety; a low-profile running hood; speed and incline controls on the armrests; armrest cooling fans; and a 20-by-55-inch running surface. Perhaps most conveniently, however, the treadmill deck folds into a compact footprint and locks into place when not in use, thereby saving a ton of storage space. The F63 treadmill, which offers a user capacity of 325 pounds, carries the following warranties: 20 years on the motor, three years on the deck, lifetime on the frame, three years on the electronics/belt/rollers, and one year on the labor.
Specifications:
* Assembled Dimensions: 33 by 75 by 58 inches (W x L x H)
* Folded Dimensions: 68 by 43 inches (H x D)
* Motor: 2.5 horsepower
* Speed: 1-10 miles per hour
* Elevation: 0-15%
* Deck: 1-inch Phenolic
* Belt: 2-ply
* Running surface: 20 by 55 inches
* Roller: 2.5 inches
* Folding Feature: Easy Assist Fold
* Pulse Grip
* Heart Rate Chest Strap Included
* Six Standard Programs
* Two User-Defined Programs
* Display Type: LCD
* Window Type: Single LCD
* Message window
* Track Display
* Audio system
* Accessory tray
* Ten Quick Speed/Elevation Buttons
* Speed/elevation in handles
* Built-in cooling fans
* Maximum Weight Capacity: 325 pounds
STRENGTHS
The Most Affordable Sole Model
Sole has a reputation for using high quality components in their treadmills and the F63 is the most affordable of the bunch - around $1000. Compared to many other treadmills at this price category, SOle F63 gives you a stronger deck and higher user weight capacity.The Most Affordable Sole Model
Sole F63 has 325-pound maximum weight capacity,it is greater than lifecore LC-T800 which only has 275 lb User Capacity.
Speed/Incline Control
Compared to other treadmill models in this price range, such as the Ironman 220t and Lifecore LC-T800, the motor is pretty much at the top end. The Sole F63 treadmill offers a strong 2.5-horsepower, continuous-duty motor, which delivers challenging speeds of up to 10 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. It's greater than other treadmill models in this price range. Lifecore LC-T800 comes with 2.0 HP Continuous Duty Drive Motor. Ironman 220t comes with 2.25 HP continuous duty motor which delivers challenging inclines of up to only 10 percent. Why you need higher inclines? At higher inclines, you are going to be provided with more intense workouts resulting in more calories being burned.
Strong, Stable Feel
Generally, a solid and sturdy treadmill will be a bit larger and will weight a little more to provide a solid base in which to exercise on. Take a look at Sole F63 size:
- 85.5" x 35"
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Belt Size: 55 " x 20"
- Deck Size: 33 X 75 - Phenolic Deck
This is an above average weight for a treadmill at $1000 price. This hefty weight will contribute to a stable and solid feel. Sole F63 Treadmill feel very strong and stable when you walk or run on them. Why the size of the tread belt make a difference? A longer tread belt means a more expansive stride and can accommodate taller users. A fantastic plus for the Sole F63 since it can accommodate the most expansive stride.
Built In Speakers with iPod / Mp3 Hookup
You will enjoy working out from the comfort of home with this Sole F63 treadmill. The built-in audio system lets you work out to your favorite music. Plug in your mp3 and listen to your favorite music or audiobook through the built in speakers. There's also a headphone jack if you prefer.
Excellent Warranty and Service
Sole F63 Treadmill comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame,20 years on motor and 3 years on deck. You also get 3-years on the parts and a 1-year labor warranty. At this price range this tends to be above average. All other treadmills, Ironman 220t come with 10-year motor and 2-year parts. The only warranty that's better than the Sole F63, in this price range is the Spirit Z100 Folding Treadmil. Spirit's warranty for the Z100 Folding Treadmil is the best in this price range. That warranty has the following warranty:
- Lifetime frame and motor;
- 5 year parts and electronics;
- 2 year labor.
WEAKNESS:
While the Sole F63 treadmill is an excellent value around $1000, it is still low end treadmill. At first glance, the savings of $400 in comparison to their F80 treadmill may be attractive, but you are compromising on the deck, motor, rollers, warranty and display. Sole F63 doesn't have the highly rated Cushion Flex cushioning (reduces impact by 40% compared to road running) that the higher end Sole models have. The deck is solid but still not as strong as the higher end Sole's Whisper Decks and only covered for 3 years instead of a lifetime.
Sole F63 is recomemended for walking and light jogging. If you want to run or jug regularly, Sole F80 is a better options.
Speed/Incline Control
Compared to other treadmill models in this price range, such as the Ironman 220t and Lifecore LC-T800, the motor is pretty much at the top end. The Sole F63 treadmill offers a strong 2.5-horsepower, continuous-duty motor, which delivers challenging speeds of up to 10 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. It's greater than other treadmill models in this price range. Lifecore LC-T800 comes with 2.0 HP Continuous Duty Drive Motor. Ironman 220t comes with 2.25 HP continuous duty motor which delivers challenging inclines of up to only 10 percent. Why you need higher inclines? At higher inclines, you are going to be provided with more intense workouts resulting in more calories being burned.
Strong, Stable Feel
Generally, a solid and sturdy treadmill will be a bit larger and will weight a little more to provide a solid base in which to exercise on. Take a look at Sole F63 size:
- 85.5" x 35"
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Belt Size: 55 " x 20"
- Deck Size: 33 X 75 - Phenolic Deck
This is an above average weight for a treadmill at $1000 price. This hefty weight will contribute to a stable and solid feel. Sole F63 Treadmill feel very strong and stable when you walk or run on them. Why the size of the tread belt make a difference? A longer tread belt means a more expansive stride and can accommodate taller users. A fantastic plus for the Sole F63 since it can accommodate the most expansive stride.
Built In Speakers with iPod / Mp3 Hookup
You will enjoy working out from the comfort of home with this Sole F63 treadmill. The built-in audio system lets you work out to your favorite music. Plug in your mp3 and listen to your favorite music or audiobook through the built in speakers. There's also a headphone jack if you prefer.
Excellent Warranty and Service
Sole F63 Treadmill comes with a lifetime warranty on the frame,20 years on motor and 3 years on deck. You also get 3-years on the parts and a 1-year labor warranty. At this price range this tends to be above average. All other treadmills, Ironman 220t come with 10-year motor and 2-year parts. The only warranty that's better than the Sole F63, in this price range is the Spirit Z100 Folding Treadmil. Spirit's warranty for the Z100 Folding Treadmil is the best in this price range. That warranty has the following warranty:
- Lifetime frame and motor;
- 5 year parts and electronics;
- 2 year labor.
WEAKNESS:
While the Sole F63 treadmill is an excellent value around $1000, it is still low end treadmill. At first glance, the savings of $400 in comparison to their F80 treadmill may be attractive, but you are compromising on the deck, motor, rollers, warranty and display. Sole F63 doesn't have the highly rated Cushion Flex cushioning (reduces impact by 40% compared to road running) that the higher end Sole models have. The deck is solid but still not as strong as the higher end Sole's Whisper Decks and only covered for 3 years instead of a lifetime.
Sole F63 is recomemended for walking and light jogging. If you want to run or jug regularly, Sole F80 is a better options.
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