Sole E98 Elliptical Review

Properties

Model	Sole E98
Rating Our custom rating considers all of the elliptical's features, specs, warranties, and 100's of user & expert reviews, to save you time!
List Price Suggested retail price, typically higher than the price you'll pay with our recommended retailers.	$3,499.00
Best Price Since prices change daily, this link goes to our preferred retailer for the best price we've found.	$1,999.99
Resistance Resistance is what determines calories burned per stride. The more levels, the more precisely you can control the difficulty.	20 Levels
Resistance Type The type of resistance affects the performance of your elliptical. Magnetic and Eddy-Current are the most common types.	Eddy Current Braking
Stride Length Stride Length is important for comfort and smooth strides. A stride length of 18-21 inches is ideal for most heights (5'3 - 6'7).	20 inches
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Pedals Elliptical pedals can be cushioned and adjustable for maximum comfort and minimum impact on joints for injury prevention.	Cushioned & Articulating
Incline Some elliptical trainers can be set at an incline to increase difficulty and burn more calories.	Power Incline
Flywheel The flywheel controls the smoothness and resistance of your workout. In general, the higher the better.	34 lbs
Programs Elliptical Programs allow you to complete a workout with changing speeds and inclines, without changing anything manually.	10
User Profiles For each profile the elliptical allows, you can create a custom user account with saved programs and goal settings.	2 Users
Heart Rate Heart Rate programs allow you to track how many times your heart is beating per minute (bpm), and some control the workout for you.	Pulse Grips & Chest Strap (2 Programs)
Display Elliptical Display refers to the screen you'll look at to monitor workouts. LED and LCD displays are similar to TV screens.	9" LCD
Max. Weight Max User Weight is the amount of weight, in pounds (lbs), that it can safely support, which can represent durability.	400 lbs
Dimensions Dimensions are included to help you figure out if this elliptical will fit properly (Length x Width x Height and Height x Depth).	Height: 67" Width: 27" Length: 82" Weight: 249 lbs
Upper Body Most ellipticals have handles to hold while you're working out that provide an upper body workout.
Accessory Tray Some ellipticals include an accessory tray for holding items such as water bottles, wallets, keys, or MP3 players like iPods.
Music Ready Ellipticals that are music ready allow you to plug a music-playing device (iPod, smartphone, etc.) directly into the machine.
Sound System Ellipticals that include a sound system allow you to listen to your MP3 player/iPod through built-in speakers (without headphones).
Cooling Fans Cooling Fans are designed to help keep you cool during an intense workout on your elliptical.
Folding? Some ellipticals are designed to conserve space by folding up. This is a convenient option, but some features might be reduced.
Quick Controls Quick Controls allow you to select speed, incline and even workout programs with the touch of a button (usually on the handles).
iFit iFit is an online service that lets you map and simulate runs from anywhere in the world, and track your progress wirelessly!
Warranty The warranty is an important part of your investment. The longer the warranty, the longer you can get free/discounted repairs.	Frame: Lifetime Parts: 5 Years Electronics: 5 Years Labor: 2 Years (In-Home)
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Full Review

Quick Summary
Rating: 93.1/100. Articulating foot pedals adjust to how you walk and power incline targets new muscle groups normally not touched on your average elliptical.

Pros:
- Articulating foot pedals adjust to your stride
- Power incline targets new muscle groups
- 20 inch stride length accommodates most users
- Sturdy frame supports users up to 400 lbs
- Two different warranty packages available
- Large 9 inch LCD display system

Cons:
- Very limited number of preset programs (6)
- mp3 input provided but not speaker system
- No workout aide or goal tracking program

Introduction

The only thing you can ask for with a quality and dependable elliptical is one that rides without a choppy feel and frame which remains durable under intense workouts.

Of course, having a stride length to supplement your natural walking motion is important too.

The Sole E98 is looking to bypass some of the gimmicks we’ve seen on other, lower priced ellipticals by producing a trainer designed for a commercial environment.

Workout Programs

The Sole E98 elliptical provides a rather basic list of six preset workout programs, including two custom settings and two programs for heart rate.

The built-in pulse grips and chest strap included with purchase allows you to get quick heart rate readings in order to stay within a target zone.

The Sole E98 is also not compatible with iFit Live or Intelligent Weight Management which is a notable knock on the elliptical.

Elliptical Features

The Sole E98 is first highlighted by its articulating foot pedals which were ergonomically positioned for a natural stride. Furthermore, the 20 inch stride length accommodates just about any size user.

The foot pedals were developed in collaboration with a leading physical therapist, featuring a 2 degree inward slope which reduces ankle and knee stress common in other light commercial ellipticals.

An articulating foot pedal system understands that not everyone walks the same and thus conform to your natural stride.

The 34 lb flywheel on the E98 elliptical delivers smooth performance with a sturdy frame that supports users up to 400 lbs.

A 9 inch LCD display located directly on the console is larger than most screen sizes on trainers, ideal for quick exercise readouts (including heart rate monitoring).

The Sole E98 also features power incline which creates a completely different workout that targets areas of the lower body that normally would not be worked out on an elliptical.

Warranty & Guarantee

The Sole E98 elliptical features a standard and light commercial warranty:

- Frame: Lifetime
- Electronics: 5 Years / 3 Years
- Parts: 5 Years / 3 Years
- Labor: 2 Years / 1 Year

Return Policy: 30 day trial-period guaranteed, contact Sole Fitness at 1-866-780-7653 for more information.

Conclusion

The Sole E98 is an elliptical designed for a light commercial setting. The articulating foot pedals and power incline are welcomed additions to a type of fitness equipment which is sometimes hard to distinguish one model from another.

Still not sure? Compare the E98 to other Sole ellipticals.