Name: Sole E98
Brand: Sole

Quick Summary

Delivered with generous residential and light commercial warranties, the new Sole E98 Light Commercial Elliptical is a best buy at its temporary $2,299 sale price.

Highlights include Sole’s heaviest flywheel for ultra-smooth resistance, a natural-feeling 20″ stride, and an incline for workout boosts.

This durable trainer has an integrated tablet holder, Bluetooth audio speakers, a USB charging port, and now has Bluetooth for integrating the Sole Fitness App.

Read on for a detailed review of the new Sole E98 Elliptical…

Specifications

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!	94.1%
List Price Suggested retail price, typically higher than the price you'll pay with our recommended retailers.	$4,799
Best Price Since prices change daily, this link goes to our preferred retailer for the best price we've found.	$2,299
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"
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.	32 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.	10.1" TFT
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: 70" Width: 32" Length: 84" Weight: 265 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.
Speakers 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).
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)

Our Rating

Rating: 94.1/100. The Sole E98 Light Commercial Elliptical is the premier cross trainer from Sole Fitness. It’s sold with an impressive home-use warranty and is the only Sole elliptical also available with light commercial coverage. Long respected for its excellent ergonomics and efficient body sculpting, this popular cross trainer provides a 32-pound flywheel for exceptionally smooth rides, a 20″ elliptical path for natural-feeling strides, and 20 incline settings for workout boosts. Advanced stabilizers help trainees maintain an upright posture even as the slope changes and workouts get intense. Slightly made over this year, the Sole E98 now offers better-than-ever tech integration too: an integrated tablet holder, Bluetooth audio speakers, a USB charging port, and features Bluetooth to enhance workouts with the Sole Fitness mobile app. This high quality elliptical trainer has a low sale price of $2299 (full price $2599) to help make its way into home gyms and light commercial fitness centers.

Pros:

20” stride with articulating pedals
32-pound flywheel
10 workout programs including custom
10.1” graphic screen
Option to integrate mobile device as workout display
Bluetooth connection for the Sole Fitness App
Heart rate control
Wireless pulse compatible
Touch pulse sensors on stationary handles
Moving arm bars
Integrated tablet holder
Bluetooth audio speakers
USB charging port
Cooling fans
Water bottle holder
Choice of great warranties for home use and light commercial gyms

Cons:

Stride is fixed at 20″
Cannot download new workouts
Not a space-saver

Introduction

The Sole E98 Light Commercial is Sole’s top-of-the-line trainer. Built to support up to three hours of training per day, this smooth performer is a top value for hotel fitness rooms, apartment complex workout rooms and other light commercial exercise settings. When sale priced at just $2299 it’s also a best buy for households. Here are details about the E98’s workout programming, Bluetooth fitness tracking and other features.

Workout Programs

Like all Sole ellipticals, the new Sole E98 has a 10-item workout menu. Six classic training modes are included: Manual, Cardio, Fat Burn, Hill Climb, Interval and Strength. Another two programs are heart rate controlled; these use data from a wireless chest strap or contact sensors to help the trainee stay in a given heart rate zone. The final two programs are defined by the user. An unlimited number of user profiles can be created with the Sole Fitness mobile app.

Sole E98 Features

Very smooth motion is a Sole Fitness brand hallmark. Thanks to its 32-pound flywheel, the E98 is Sole’s smoothest elliptical trainer of all. The machine has 20 resistance settings to accommodate all skill levels.

The E98 Light Commercial Elliptical shows off Sole’s best monitor, a 10.1” screen with high-contrast display and adjustable angle. It also has Bluetooth, which lets the user’s own tablet computer or smartphone function as the control center. The Sole Fitness App lets a mobile device connect to the E98 to set up programs, collect exercise info even while other apps are running, and send data to popular fitness apps.

The power incline is another top feature. With 20 settings up to 20 degrees, it lets you change your stride to target different muscles and get more intense workouts.

For extra calorie burn and upper body toning, Sole ellipticals have moving handlebars. The E98 Light Commercial has padded handlebars that support different grip positions, making it more comfortable to get a variety of upper-body workouts. Stationary handlebars are also provided. These have contact heart rate sensors as an alternative to the machine’s wireless telemetry.

Warranty & Guarantee

The Sole E98 is sold with a choice of residential and light commercial warranties. These provide the following coverage:

– Frame: Lifetime residential and light commercial
– Parts: 5 years residential, 3 years light commercial
– Electronics: 5 years residential, 3 years light commercial
– Labor: 2 years residential, 1 year light commercial

Sole Fitness provides on-site servicing for all repairs. Their E98 is sold with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Conclusion

The new Sole E98 elliptical is a top bargain for light commercial settings. This model has a long history of strong, reliable performance and now has Bluetooth too. For home use though, the Sole E95s is probably a better buy. It’s priced the same as the E98 Light Commercial, is almost as hardy, and offers the extra benefit of an adjustable stride.

Recent Updates

October 24, 2022: Updated sale price and specifications to most current model. Added FAQs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sole E98 elliptical foldable?

No, the E98 does not fold.

How heavy is the Sole E98?

The Sole E98 elliptical weighs 249 lbs, making it one of the heavier ellipticals made by Sole.

What is the maximum user weight capacity of the Sole E98?

400 lbs.

How hard is it to assemble the Sole E98 elliptical?

As with most Sole ellipticals, assembly is fairly easy if you follow along with the manufacturer’s instructions. Of course, assembly time will be much quicker if you have a friend to help you.

Is the Sole E98 elliptical Bluetooth-compatible?

Yes, it offers Bluetooth connectivity with a USB charging port and Bluetooth audio speakers.