Sole F80 Treadmill Review (2017 Model)

Click on the above link for our full, in-depth review of the Sole F80 Treadmill. This is our updated review for 2017, using the newest model from Sole.

The Sole F80 has a large running surface of 22” x 60”. The treadmill is capable of folding. Assisted by a hydraulic lift, raising and lowering the deck is simple. With four wheels at the base of the treadmill, it’s one of the easier treadmills to move around when folded.

There are 2 adjustable fans on the F80 (not very useful, with minimal wind output), 5 storage cubbies, 2 forms of heart rate monitoring (free Bluetooth chest strap), easy to use incline/speed controls, an audio input plug, and speakers on the console. There are odd incline/speed controls located on the arm rails that take some adjusting to as they can get in the way.

The Sole F80 has a 9” LCD backlit display. This simple and slightly outdated display is a very common style display among exercise equipment. It’s great for anyone who is uncomfortable with using higher-tech items like the tablet/iPad. You’ll see a standard data set while exercising: 400 meter track, laps, distance, speed, time, heart rate, heart rate zone, and incline.

[azmusic]

She did a very very great job of explaining and demonstrating this. One of the best demos I've seen of anything. I saw this at the store today so I wanted to check it out and here it is.

[robo]

Wow! Compared to other reviews I've seen on Treadmills this is by far the best one yet.  The presentation was clean and concise! You definitely walked me from beginning to end while providing a great summary of your final impressions at the end.  Great job, this really helped.

[rethum]

Great Jobs in Reviews this product very detail and understand. just bought Sole F80 replaced F85 for 10yrs she had because it slow starting and Thank you for your Great knowledge with this treadmill and very helpful.

[jbama]

Great review. Extremely informative and helpful in making this purchase. Thanks!

[toridek]

thank you so much this
 is one of the best reviews I have seen.

[thewalker]

Could you explain the Pace numbers. It looks like ratio data. I really would like to understand the first and second number. 00:00.

[koopasayer]

nice threadmill one thing is the usb power isnt that strong dont expect fast charging, mine seems about 300-700 mAH enough to keep my running tablets and phones stable at a percentage and maybe add 1 percent more for a 2 hour workout

[khushbuthakkar]

We are looking for a treadmill and good cushion ( due to past back ache) is a no 1 preference. It will be used by me and my husband for 5-6 days a week with max speed 8 to 9 and for approx hours (combined). We have these 4 treadmills in mind. 1. NT 6.5si 2. NT 8.5 si 3. NT commercial 1750 and 4. Sole F80. Which one would you suggest? Please advise if we should consider other than these 4 options. our budget is 1800-1900$. Thank you so much.

[CHARITAJONES]

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!! ❤❤ GREAT VIDEO!!!! ❤❤ GREAT JOB!!!! ❤❤ YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! ❤❤

[rahulawaghade]

i lost the key .
where will get the safety key of sole 80 trademill ?

please suggest

[zippy]

Can someone please tell me how to play music through the speakers? I connected via bluetooth but my music still plays through my phone speakers!

[ProgrammerAaron]

This video is very helpful for me to make decision. Thanks.

[grizzy]

Does that model have Bluetooth? I know the new model f80 does

[theanimaster]

I enjoyed your review on the 2017 NordicTrack 1750 Commercial to the point I've gone and ordered one but this review kind of makes me wonder -- is the Sole _that_ bad? It almost feels like an unfair comparison -- almost feels like you despise reviewing the Sole, almost totally the opposite of how you reviewed the NordicTrack.

Yet there are many people on the 'tubes that say the Sole is better in terms of blah blah... my money is on the NordicTrack (pretty much literally... I take delivery in a week)... but what about the iFit features? It feels like such a rip-off having your fitness data held hostage for $40 a month. With all the money shelled out on this machine one would think they'd allow you to OWN your data. It's either that or I get a FitBit or AppleWatch.

How does the NordicTrack do in terms of tracking your fitness data if you decide not to pay the ransomware? Like, seriously if I wanted to shell out that much I'd just get a gym membership?

[chrislordtabalanza]

We're we buy key I lost my treadmill key

[scottyb]

I'm looking for a treadmill that I can set up a custom HIIT workout.
I would like the option to set the NUMBER of intervals, the DURATION of work and rest intervals, and the SPEED AND INCLINE levels for each interval.
Can I do that with this machine? And can I save my settings, if this is one of my go-to workouts?

[theanimaster]

The Nordic Track’s wireless heart monitor takes a full 3 minutes to connect — that’s if it connects at all. Even following the instructions and wearing it before starting a workout — it’s hit n miss. At times I need to restart the whole machine just so it recognizes the iFit heart rate monitor. Frustrating.

[sensationalcleaning]

can i watch movies and you tube on this ???
please