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The Sole E55 elliptical trainer is another example of why Sole has been a dominant player in the fitness equipment industry for years. Recently, this machine received an “Excellent” rating from a popular consumer magazine in the categories of Ease of Use, Construction, Heart Rate Features, and User Safety.
Sole’s focus is quality engineering combined with quality components. And they recently added Bluetooth capability so you can track your workout stats using the free Sole Fitness app. And research has shown that those who track their results are more likely to achieve their fitness goals.
The Sole E55 weighs in at nearly 200 lbs. The good news is it is sturdy and solid. The bad news is don’t plan on easily moving it around, particularly from one floor to another. Much of the weight is the heavy flywheel, which weighs a hefty 20 lbs. When combined with the eddy current brake system, you get a very smooth and fluid motion. The overall quality is evident when you stop the Sole E55 and it gradually slows down.
Get the commercial grade Sole E55 elliptical at a residential price of only $1699.99.
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*Shipping/Delivery Note: All Sole ellipticals come with free curbside delivery. For this standard delivery, the driver will back the truck up as far as they can (which is sometimes at the end of your driveway) and unload your elliptical box for you. Ellipticals can often be awkward to move and typically require more than one person. Sole now offers Assembly Authority Delivery for $299. An Assembly Authority Tech will unload the elliptical to the designated room of your choice, assemble it, and demonstrate the functionality for you. This new delivery option is a great deal in our opinion.
When you get on an elliptical with a smaller stride length you feel constrained and the motion is bouncy. To get the most reward out of your workout you want a comfortable stride. When it comes to the stride, the Sole E55 feels like a Precor elliptical. And that’s a HIGH compliment, because Precor makes premium machines that cost a pretty penny! To further add to the comfort, the foot pedals are adjustable.
Another important feature on the Sole E55 is the dual wheels that ride on a beveled rail. This provides for a smooth and stable feel. Many elliptical trainers at this price range use single wheels per rail. The affect on the stability is evident. With the two wheel design you have no side-to-side motion.
Bluetooth Capability – This model comes with Bluetooth capability so you can track your workout stats on the free Sole Fitness app. We like that Sole is joining the other brands with stat tracking technology.
Adjustable Power Incline – The Sole E55 elliptical comes with a power incline feature, allowing you to raise or lower the elliptical motion and better target and tone your lower muscles. As with a treadmill, when you increase the incline you get a serious cardio workout.
Other features worth noting are wireless heart rate control, speakers (With plug-in for MP3 and iPod players.) and built-in fan. It is also equipped with adjustable articulating foot pedals. You can adjust to the exact level for your comfort. This will reduce the need to lift you foot to the changing elliptical motion. It further reduces stress and strain to your feet and ankles.
20 lb. Flywheel — The advantage of a heavy flywheel is a more natural and smooth feeling elliptical stride. The motion starts and stops gradually with this machine. It’s interesting to us that you can get a 25 lb flywheel on the E35 Elliptical.
Console – In 2011, Sole added a 7.5″ backlit LCD display to show your stats along with a 1/4 mile track graphic. The console tilts so you can view at an appropriate angle for your height.
Check out a comparison chart of all Sole Elliptical models.
When purchasing an elliptical trainer you want a machine that is built to last, feels sturdy, and has a comfortable and natural elliptical motion. And you want those features without having to take out a second mortgage.
If you spend less than $1,000 you are buying a machine that compromises on the quality, and generally cannot withstand strenuous use. In contrast, you do not need a commercial grade elliptical to get a quality machine. The E55 elliptical is a heavy-duty cross-trainer without the heavy-duty price.
Are there better elliptical trainers? Of course. Precor and the Life Fitness ellipticals are impressive machines, but they cost at least a couple of thousand more than a Sole.
The Sole E55 is one of the best machines in the $1,500 price range. It is a value proposition when you factor the features, the quality, and the warranty.
The Sole E55 elliptical trainer comes with the best warranty available – period. As mentioned it is 5-years parts and 2-years labor coverage. In comparison, a pricey Life Fitness elliptical only offers a 3 year parts and 1 year labor warranty. Sole also has a solid reputation for standing behind their products. We often get feedback about the customer service of various fitness equipment companies, and we have never received a complaint about this model.
Sole products are SUPERIOR!
In my search for an Elliptical, I was skeptical of Sole’s “made for a hotel” bit. After visiting our local Dick’s Sporting Goods and trying out the Sole against other machines I was a believer. This thing is built to last. Its frame is built sturdy and the track is very smooth and quiet in the fact that it has a two-wheeled system that are curved to roll over the track (others have a single line wheel running IN a slot)
After having for 2 months, we are extremely happy with our purchase. My wife rides it 2 times a day and I once a day and it is still running smooth and quiet!
The first thing that I noticed when I stepped on to the Sole E55 elliptical was that it felt very sturdy and it was as solid as a rock. The other ellipticals that I had tried were all flimsy feeling and wobbly. The Sole felt like it was anchored to the ground. That’s great but what about the stride? The stride felt very close to the Precor and the gliding action was smooth and nearly silent! I noticed a little more heel lift than I preferred but when I took a closer look I saw that the foot pads were adjustable. I was able to quickly change the pitch and guess what…no more heel lift. I was amazed!
Go to www.SoleEllipticals.com to learn more!
Also See Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer Review and the Sole E25 Review
*This Sole E55 Elliptical Trainer Review is based on not only testing the equipment, but also comments, testimonials, reviews and ratings of customers and third parties. We attempt to be as accurate as possible. Warranties, features and prices can change without notice.
Thanks for the feedback. I actually spoke with a sales rep from Sole, and he also said the E35 is a very solid machine, and best seller over the past several years. That’s what I ended up going with.
Other than footprint, what would be the advantage of the E55 over the E35, and visa versa? I’m in the market, and I’m considering either of those two, but having a hard time deciding which one. Thanks!
Hi Patrick. The E35 has a heavier flywheel, which will make it more stable during your workout. It also has adjustable pedals. We recommend the E35 over the E55.
I have low ceilings (7.5ft) and I am 5’8’ tall. Would I be able to use this machine without hitting my head on the ceiling?
Hi Elle, you would need 86″ ceilings and you have 89″ so it should work.
I am 5’9″ tall and have a 7 foot ceiling. Is the ceiling too low?
Hi Bob. For elliptical use you would ideally need 87″ ceilings and you have 84″. It could work with an elliptical with a shorter step up height (12″).
I am wondering whether the stride length will be okay for me. I’m 5’1”. I have been using a Horizon EX-59 with an 18″ stride length, and I don’t feel challenged or stretched by it. Other alternatives for me might be the Nordictrack C 12.9 or the Horizon 7.0 AE. Any thoughts on stride/fit for me among these machines? Thanks
Hi Cheryl. The 12.9 has 18-20″ stride, and the 7.0 AE has a fixed 20″ stride. Have you ever tried the 20″ stride? Since you are on the shorter side, I might would go for the 12.9 because you know 18″ is comfortable for you. Hope this helps
I already ordered.. I want to upgrade for assembly. How do I do that if I can’t get through the phone lines?
Hi Deb, Sole’s support email is info@soletreadmills.com.
I want to order but need it to be assembled. What is the assembly cost? I have tried many times calling sales to no avail.
Deb
Assembly for Sole is $239.
I have a small area and want to know the length of the base. Do you have compact models for homes?
Hi Jacquelin, the dimensiosn of the Sole E55 are 71″ L x 27″ W x 64″ H. I hope this helps.
good morning,
thinking of purchasing the Sole E55. Just wondering how much assembly is required and how difficult to assemble.
thanks
Jim
Hi Jim, we’ve found it takes around 2 hours to assemble the Sole E55 which is pretty standard for elliptical assembly time.
Hi. Do you also deliver and install the machine? I live in a second floor. interested in the e55. thanks
Hi Elizabeth Sole does offer assembly for an extra fee. https://www.soletreadmills.com/service/shipping.html
This machine seems to be what we want, but a major concern is having it delivered to my house, how to get it down a flight of stairs to the workout room!? Does it come somewhat unassembled?
Hi Wayne Sole offers assembly for an extra fee. https://www.soletreadmills.com/service/shipping.html