Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #135600 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Sole
• Model: F83
• Released on: 2007-07-10

Amazon.com Product Description
Rated every bit as high as the F80 treadmill but with a step up in power and size, the Sole F83 treadmill is a great fit for serious workout enthusiasts. The F83 boasts a powerful 3-horsepower, continuous-duty motor, which delivers a wide speed range of 0.5 to 12 miles per hour and inclines of up to 15 percent. The club-style tri-color LED display, meanwhile, includes a message board for clear instruction and feedback, while also tracking your speed, incline, time, distance traveled, calories, pulse, and pace. There's even a 1/4-mile track feature that you can follow as you run and a peak-and-valley graph that corresponds to individual programs. And when you're not using the treadmill, it folds into a compact footprint and locks securely in place, thereby saving a ton of storage space.

The F83 is outfitted with a host of additional user-friendly features, including six auto workout programs, two custom programs, and two heart rate control programs for cardio or weight loss. And users with creaky joints with love the Cushion Flex treadmill deck, which is built to protect your knees from excessive pounding, with the ability to reduce impact up to 40 percent compared to running on asphalt. Other details include armrest incline and speed controls; a large 20-by-58-inch running surface; a wireless chest strap that measures your heart rate; and armrest cooling fans. The F83 treadmill, which offers a user capacity of up to 350 pounds, carries the following warranties: lifetime on the motor, deck, and frame; five years on the electronics, belt, and rollers; and two years on the labor.

Specifications:

• Motor: 3.0 HP continuous duty, DC type, ultra high torque
• Speed: 0.5 to 12 mph
• Incline: 15% maximum, rack and pinion gear design
• Weight: 260 pounds
• Deck Size: 33 x 78, Cushion Flex Shock Absorption Whisper Deck
• Maximum User Weight: 350 pounds
• Running Surface: 20 x 58
• Belt: Double woven, 2-ply
• Rollers: 2-3/4 inches
• Folding: Yes, with the Easy Assist folding feature
• Heart Rate Control: Yes, wireless chest strap included
• Hand Pulse Grips: Yes, and arm rest speed/incline controls
• Display Color: Tri Color (red, green, gold)
• Message Window: Yes, scrolling information
• Standard Programs: Six
• User Defined Programs: Two
• Heart Rate Programs: Two
• Cooling Fans: Yes
• Speakers and MP3 Plug-in: Yes

Manufacturer's Warranty
Motor, lifetime, deck - lifetime, frame - lifetime, electronics/belt/rollers and all other wear components - 5 years, labor - 2 years

About Treadmills
Walking is still considered one of the most beneficial cardiovascular exercises for people of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. As a fundamental form of aerobic training, walking has numerous physical benefits for the heart, lungs, and circulatory system, while also increasing muscle tone and burning fat calories. Treadmills provide a convenient way to regularly exercise in all weather conditions in the comfort and safety of your own home.

From beginners just starting an exercise regimen to advanced athletes looking to maintain their fitness level, anyone interested in getting and staying in shape can benefit greatly from regular use of a treadmill. Treadmills allow you to determine the pace, distance, and complexity of the workout based on your needs, all while watching television, talking on the telephone, or reading a magazine. Much easier on sensitive joints like the knees and hips, treadmill walking and running surfaces are typically long, padded platforms that allow ample room for a long stride and comfortable, low-impact walk or jog without the harsh contact of a concrete surface.

While many different types, styles, and price ranges of treadmills exist, many of them offer unique features like a fold-up design for easy storage, an electronic display monitor showing speed, distance, workout time, incline level, and burned calories, and EKG grip pulses to monitor the heart rate while exercising. Regardless of the simple to complex features you may choose, treadmills offer an array of aerobic exercise opportunities that will provide long-lasting beneficial cardiovascular results without a commute to the gym or a jog in the rain.

About Sole
Sole brings over twenty years of treadmill and fitness product design and manufacturing to the table in their line of innovative equipment designed for fitness-conscious people. The company's treadmill line is simple in design, with an emphasis on quality and warranty all at a great price. Sole's easy-to-use treadmills offer a great value and feature a convenient, space-saving portable design. The treadmills have a very stable base with four wheels for ease of movement, folding decks to conserve space, and a 30-year motor and lifetime deck and frame warranty. Sole is always looking for ways to make their equipment better, more efficient, with higher quality at a great price.

Customer Reviews

Rock solid no belt slipping & I use it regularly
Yes its $1,800.00 but I wanted a foldable Healthclub caliber treadmill that was built to last a Long time. This led me to the Sole brand and to check into specs/reviews. Came down to a decision the F83 and the F80. Why the F83 ? I wanted the extra motor HP plus the bigger deck, this led me to spend the extra $300 (for fast running up incline) .
Now over 10 months of use & NO BELT SLIPPAGE !!
Not even an adjustment !! Great out of the box.
I Have a TV on in front for sport events to watch TV while working out or rainy days. Absolutely NO PROBLEMS !!! This Sole is Very Quiet when using at any speed or elevation - jogging at maxium speed does not budge this treadmill, so quiet !
The deck is very easy to fold down or up, & rock solid when using. Heart monitor works great plus the 1/4 mile track display mode is nice when jogging or walking (warmup/cooldown). Fans on the display are a Big help to keep cool although thats one thing --wish they were bigger. Overall this has been WELL WORTH the MONEY !

Perfect
This is my first treamill purchase. I evaluated the Bowflex and the Sole, and I'm glad I got the Sole. After trying both out in the store, this one was easier to figure out the programs, and the deck seemed to be softer. We've had it for a little over a month now, and no problems. I use it almost every day and it works perfectly. Well, except for the fact that when I run, it squeaks a little. Since I'm a rookie at the treadmill thing, I figure I'm running on the wrong part of the deck or something. When I move back on the deck, it seems to stop. Maybe some oil will work.

Nice treadmill for the money
I was going to get the F80, but the F83 was on sale for only slightly more so I went ahead and bought one. It arrived quickly in a very large and very heavy box. The box had a hole in it where a forklift had obviously gone into it, and one corner of the treadmill was bent, but I was able to fix it with a hammer and pair of vice grips. Since that corner is covered by a plastic shroud, no big deal.
One complaint I have is that part of one of the led numbers is out, which makes it hard to read the speed setting. The other issue is that the belt seems loose, and slaps with every step. I know there is a way to tighten it, and I'll take a look at it when I get a chance, but I wonder how much to tighten it.
Aside from these issues, the machine seems very well made, with easy to use and understand controls. It took me about a hour to assemble, and that was while watching a basketball game in the background. No problems at all. I've only had it two days, but I have no regrets so far.
Mike