Elliptical Trainer Review

Sole E35 Elliptical Review

Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer
Sole E35 Elliptical
Manufacturer Sole Fitness
Price Est. $1299 (w/ free shipping)
Compare To Sole E25 Elliptical
Sole E75 Elliptical
Smooth CE 2.1 Elliptical
Smooth CE 3.2 Elliptical
Reebok RL 1500 Elliptical
Recommended
Yes
Reason Large flywheel, silent operation, 20" stride
Special Features sloped foot pedals reduce ankle and knee strain
# of Programs Adjustable Resistance Heart Rate Monitor? Upper Body Handlebars? Warranty
8 - 1 user defined Eddy Current Yes/Pulse Yes Lifetime - 5 year parts

Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer

The Sole E35 Elliptical is the next step up from the Sole E25 elliptical in the Sole family that includes the Sole E75 and the Sole E95 in ascending order of cost and features.

If you read my review of the Sole E25, you know how much I like that elliptical, and I think the Sole E35 is an even better deal at only $200 dollars more.

The E35 has all the must have standard features that the E25 has including the 20" stride length, 2 degree sloped foot pedal configuration and 2 wheel rollers that provides a super smooth and stable ride, then it adds in some additional features that make it seem silly to get the E25 if you consider the cost to benefit analysis below.

Sole packed a large 30 pound flywheel into the E35 (19 pound flywheel in the Sole E25) that's a noticeable improvement in the quality of the ride on this machine and steady elliptical motion (not that the E25 is a slouch, the E35 is just much better)...

Sole E35 Elliptical Trainer Key Stats and Specs:

  • Eddy Current Magnetic Break System
  • 2 degree inward slope of foot pedals reduces ankle and knee stress
  • 16 levels of resistance
  • 30 lb. flywheel and a high gear ratio
  • Heart rate chest strap
  • Wireless heart rate control workouts
  • 300 pound user weight capacity

The Sole E35 also has the addition of a wireless heart rate monitor strap which, in my book, is a must have feature on any elliptical over $1000.

The warranty has also been extended on the Sole E35 to 5 years on parts and labor and a lifetime on the frame. That ought to give you some idea of the quality of this machine (most other manufacturers only offer 90 days to 1 year at this price point.

If you were considering buying the Sole E25 elliptical, I would definitely spend the extra $200 and upgrade to the Sole E35...

Get the Sole E35 Elliptical w/ free shipping from the Sole Factory Store