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One of the main reasons you want to seriously consider the Sole Elliptical E35 is its all about reliability and quality. For the price you are not going to find a more low maintenance cross-trainer. Team member Fred Waters has personally owned a Sole elliptical for over 4 years, and other than occasionally lubricating the railings, he has had NO problems.
There are other factors that make the Sole Elliptical E35 a “Best Buy” including the stability, ergonomic features and the challenging workout. This most recently released model has Bluetooth capability and an upgraded console. The elliptical is able to communicate with your smart device with the help of a free Sole app.
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At the Sole Headquarters
We tested the Sole Elliptical E35 at their corporate offices and for a mid-priced elliptical it has a very smooth elliptical motion. That is partially due to the heavy 25 lb. flywheel that provides a comfortable and natural stride. It’s also very quiet if you keep the railings lubed. In the past we have tested it side by side with several Horizon and ProForm models and the difference in stability and noise level was dramatic.
Note: The Sole Elliptical E35 was rated “Best buy” from a popular consumer magazines whose name we cannot mention. In their review they gave it an “Excellent” for construction and exercise range.
Long Smooth 20″-22″ Stride Length – We found the 20″-22″ stride to be smooth and comfortable. If you are under 5’5″ you may want to consider a machine with with a smaller stride. However, this is an ideal stride length for average to above average users.The stride is elongated, which is what you want with an elliptical. Cheaper units will often have an 18″ stride with a flywheel weighing considerably less. The result is a choppy circular motion that requires lifting your knees. It’s not as comfortable and consequently you’ll probably exercise less and getting fewer results.
Included is a 1/4 mile track feature and a peak and valley graph so you can visualize your progress. Also, the console tilts for optimum viewing based on your height.There are also 20 levels of resistance, making the switch from one level to the next marginal. This allows you to make small incremental adjustments. A feature that we really like is resistance and incline controls located on the moveable handlebars. When you want to make adjustments you don’t have to break your stride and hit buttons on the console.
Check out our comparison chart of all Sole Elliptical models.
When we last visited Dick’s Sporting Goods, they carried Sole, Horizon and ProForm elliptical trainers. We asked the salesperson which was the best seller. Without hesitation he said Sole. When we asked why, his response was “the quality blows away the competition”. This updated model with its Bluetooth capability elevates our opinion of the E35 even more. Many other brands have incorporated workout stat tracking into their machines and we’re am happy to see that Sole Fitness is joining in.
We feel this elliptical is one of the best buys in the $1,000-$1,500 range. If you are not all that familiar with the name Sole, their treadmills are used for in-room workouts in the Hilton chain, which says something about their durability. In general, their machines are built to last. We have yet to have a complaint about this machine, meanwhile we have had numerous positive reviews sent from customers.
The Sole E35 received 4.5 stars out of 5 from over 47 customers on Amazon.com
Great elliptical, especially for the price!
I recently ordered the Sole elliptical E35. I have always used and liked the Precor machines at the gym however I was not willing to pay the price to have one in my home. I tried several machines in fitness stores and Sole was the only brand that felt sturdy for my price range ($1,300 is actually more than I had originally planned on spending).
The assembly time estimate on the Sole web site says 25-35 minutes. I think it took me 2-3 hours and I’m a reasonably mechanical person. That said, all the parts went together very easily and the instructions were decent (could have used more pictures in my opinion). I’ve only used the elliptical twice but find it to be very sturdy. It is also very quiet! I’m not sure how much noise I expected it to make, but it far exceeded my expectations. I hope with time it holds up well and it doesn’t become noisy, but so far it is great!
Go to www.SoleEllipticals.com to learn more.
Note: In this review of the Sole E35 we attempt to be as concise as possible with features and pricing. The manufacturer may change either without notification. Please go to the manufacturer’s web site for the latest details.
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I am 5′ 10″ and the ceiling in my basement is 7′ 8″ where I exercise. Will the Sole E35 work for me with this ceiling height?
Hi Tod,
The step up height on all Sole elliptical machines is 18″ so you’ll have to add that to your height to get the minimum ceiling clearance. In this case adding that to 5’10” you would need a ceiling that is at least 7’4″, so your ceiling height of 7’8″ would be sufficient.
I am 5’1 and I noticed that you said “If you are under 5’5″ you may want to consider a machine with with a smaller stride” does Sole make a machine with as good reviews as the E35 for people with smaller strides?