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I bought it 'used'--hardly used, in fact, so it was almost brand-new. I used it to build a treadmill desk. I have walked on it for 4-6 hours most weekdays for the last two years. The f63 can operate at a pretty slow speed (0.5 mph) and goes up in 0.1 increments, so it is well suited to that purpose. I usually have it at about 1 mph if typing, or a little higher if just reading or watching something else on the screen. The incline is nice because you can up the effort while leaving the actual belt speed low. Most days I have the incline at it's maximum setting. I have heard of people having ankle problems and what not from using the incline too much, but it has yet to bother me. I have also occasionally bumped the speed up to run, and it seems fine, but I don't do it that often.
The f63 is more than capable of handling this level of use, but you do need to remember to lube the track regularly. If you use the treadmill a lot, might as well invest in a large bottle of the silicone lube. I got a spray bottle from Treadmill Doctor, not sure if Amazon still carries it, but there is a similar looking product from Lifespan. So, when should you lube? Follow the directions, at least. If your motor is heating up--if you can smell that electrical component smell--your track is generating too much friction and you need to re-lube and/or loosen the belt a bit. Buy a big bottle, use a generous amount, but if the belt is slipping, you used too much. Don't worry, just use it on low speed with no incline for a while and it will work itself out. If you really overdo it, I guess you could wipe the deck with a towel. Anyway, I relube once a week when I am using it daily.
The belt loosening and retightening/realigning is inconvenient to say the least. After you do it about 10 times you will get a better feel for it. Seems to me this is something they could partially automate without too much trouble--use an electrical actuator and some kind of belt tension sensor. If your treadmill is making a godawful noise, the belt is probably just misaligned. Follow the manual and get the track back on track, Jack.
If you use electronics near this treadmill, or just about any other treadmill, you may experience interference. I had a huge problem with my internet signal dropping out, and also line level hum in my stereo. This is caused by the design of the electric motor--it can pump a lot of interference back into your house electrical. There is a quieter motor type available, but it is more expensive, so the mfrs don't use it, at least in this level of product. But there is an easy fix. Plug the treadmill into a filtering surge suppressor. I got the smallest available TrippLite Isobar Ultra, which works perfectly. Don't plug anything sensitive into the other outlets in the suppressor or you'll defeat the purpose.
My biggest issue with the f63 is that it is too noisy when I have a phone call. I just pause it. Maybe the f80 is quiet enough.
A minor issue is the size of the thing. In particular, treadmill mfrs seem to have a fetish about making the control console this colossal over-designed blinkenlights star trek command panel. If you are associated with a treadmill manufacturer, please heed this. I'm sure the average iTablet could control a dozen of these without breaking a sweat, so it's not the electronics that drive the size. You could probably OEM one of the cheaper off-brand tablets and have a touch screen to boot.
Oh, another minor issue is that the fans and the speakers are a sad joke. Ditto approximately knee level location of the cupholders. What is up with that? So, I don't use them and they take up space.
Edit: If you are interested in using a treadmill in a "walking desk", see my review of the "LifeSpan TR 1200i Folding Treadmill (2013 Model)". It is better suited to that purpose since you can operate it in a headless configuration--you can take the uprights off and slide it under a standing height desk.
Another outstanding feature of this treadmill is the convenience and practicality of the accessory trays found both on the console and underneath, which also serves as a stabilizing bar for the unit itself. PLENTY of room for water bottles, keys, phone, ipod, anything and everything. The speakers themselves were decent. Loud and clear enough for the average person. (If my face isn't vibrating from speakers while I am working out I am not impressed, as I am an audiophile, and I NEED the extra oomph from a real external sound system for motivation.) I have read other reviews complaining about noise issues...my treadmill could run at top speed and incline with ease, mine was SO quiet!! I did NOT like the display, I found the display was sometimes hard to read, the white lights did not contrast enough to the blue display, and mine kept switching between readout modes, which was beyond frustrating. This treadmill was assembled for me, so it was SUPER sturdy; however, moving it around was a huge ordeal when we moved into our new home. The wheels (not the rollers for the deck, those are awesome) but underneath the treadmill for mobility need to be larger for such a massive machine. If you are going to keep this in one place, this would be a non-issue. In hindsight, after WEEKS of shopping around for a new treadmill I wish that I had kept this one until I actually purchased a new one because I am underwhelmed by almost all of the other ones I have tested in the stores. The construction of this treadmill, the power of the motor, very quiet...I have yet to find in any other as of yet. MAJOR PROS: heavy duty construction, almost flawless design, a SILENT workhorse and (to me) MAJOR CONS: not easily moved when upright, display hard to read due to lack of contrast between blue background and white readouts, too many gaps in between one touch design for someone (like myself) who prefers manual workouts. If Sole would fix the last two I would buy it [almost at any price] in a second and be a very happy girl. the fan is the only thing loud on this treadmill, and I do wish that it came with wireless chest straps to track your heart rate. ;o) hope this helps
So far I have had no problems. I assembled it by myself and it is not difficult. It should take most people about an hour but the assembly instructions could be improved
The treadmill works very well. There is lots of cushioning. Compared to an older Smooth Fitness model that this replaced the cushioning makes you work harder for a better workout. I have no issues with the display or controls. The speed buttons are helpful. It makes slightly more noise than I expected but I think I can get that fixed sometime soon. At this juncture the only fault I could find we it this is the fan. There are 2 non directional fans at the top of the unit that only produce a faint breeze. There is only 1 speed and the direction cannot be adjusted. I'm not taking any points off for that but it needs to be mentioned because if you are going to spend longer than a half hour running and you want a breeze to help cool you off the fan is totally useless
All in all excellent machine.
Will update with the program functions next
Update No2 /2/1/15
The treadmill continues to work well. I stand corrected on the fan as it can be adjusted up or down but it is still ineffective as it needs to be a bit more powerful. With the winter of 2015 in the NY area taking a turn for the worse I am very satisfied to this point as I am putting a lot more mileage than customary indoors.The treadmill is sturdy and long enough that I can even do speedwork. I promise to review the programming functions next
Pros:
1. good price/performance ratio - about the same price as some other mid-range devices from other brands, but an improvement in underlying mechanicals.
2. chest belt HR monitor works well; included with the machine.
3. nice belt/deck; good but not excessive spring; very comfortable.
4. Speaker pass-through is useful and sound quality is acceptable.
5. Folding mechanism is easy to use and reasonably kid safe.
Cons:
1. Overall durability of the plastic is the main one - so far, in 4 months of moderate use, I've broken 3 separate parts. I dropped a 5 lb hand weight on the motor cowling from about 3-4 feet and it shattered to pieces. I really don't think it was that bad a hit; I've dropped these weights on my foot without much more than a small bruise. Also, the rear roller end cover popped apart when my shoe edge caught it; one of the side-arm controls has broken off as well.
2. I've had a couple times when the incline refused to work, I had to reset the machine by turning it off and on. Usually occurs after someone runs on it with the incline at zero.
3. Hand grip HR monitors are useless - it takes about 1-2 minutes for them to actually register the real heart rate.
Minor niggles:
1. Speeds up and slows down way too slowly for my taste - fine if you're an idiot but if you're of average intelligence you can handle more rapid transitions. I also don't need a countdown before starting the belt; a simple "here we go" beep would be sufficient.
2. No volume control for the speakers, controlling the volume at the source works fine, though.
3. The fans don't actually move enough air to feel anything.
4. The thing weighs a ton - it took 4 of us to get it into a basement. Would be better if it could be taken apart a little easier.
5. Even when folded it has a footprint of about 4X4 feet, and the wheels aren't big enough for easy mobility, given the weight of it. So it stays where it is, in the way (but used daily...).
6. Some issues lubing the belt; no lube was included with it and the instructions only tell you to use Sole brand lube - which is available pretty much nowhere except online from Sole directly. I've been using Treadmill Doctor Silicone lube with good results. I got a 1 oz squeeze bottle from Amazon that can fit under the belt to apply it with.
I was actually going to spring for the F80 but I found that I liked the deck on this one better. In our house there's a heavy-weight (250lb) power walker, a light (130 lb) moderate-distance jogger and a feather-weight (85 lb) long distance runner who use this device regularly; it's suitable for all of us and is fulfilling all our requirements so far. Other than the damage to the plastics the mechanicals are holding up well with about 8-10 miles/day use. If you are a heavier runner you should probably look elsewhere, the F80 is likely more suitable with it's heavier motor, deck and belt.
It's getting a 3-star review because of the fragility of the plastics; I don't think we've been all that rough but you'd think we'd taken a bat to it. The company needs to look into this - I have owned other exercise equipment and have never had these kind of issues; you need to treat it with kid gloves to keep it from falling apart.
I've read reviews about the fan, heartrate monitor, etc. I was buying a treadmill for the SOLE purpose of running. I don't care about the fan or the monitor. First, if you want a monitor, buy a polar one. Sole specializes in treadmills not heartrate monitors. I did call the company and they offer military discounts directly for those who serve our country, which was a plus in my book, but I purchased it on Amazon. Second, you get a lot of bang for your buck here. Proform also sells another treadmill, which is comparable, but most of the runners reviews suggested to stay away from Proform.
Setup was easy and I feel like I'm running on a Life Fitness, well maybe that's an exaggeration, but it's pretty close with a better price. The only solid consistent reviews I got during my research was for Life Fitness Treadmills or Precor. These were way out of my price range.
If you want a treadmill for running and you run less than 50 miles a week, this is a great buy. If you have many heavy people running on the treadmill, pay more money and buy either the F80 or a Life Fitness. I weigh 140 pounds and even though I'm only 5'2, the long running deck is nice.
The one complaint my husband did have was that the front of the treadmill was a little close to where he runs and he tends to hit it when he runs. This really depends on where on the treadmill you like to run. Some run more towards the front than the rear and others do not. I love the cup holders on top and bottom. I like the easy access to change speed and incline.
Again, if you are looking for a quality treadmill and don't want to spend more than $1000, this is your treadmill. Any treadmill that is less than this price is probably for walking and light jogging. Check the CHP! Remember, you are buying a treadmill, not a tv, fan, or heartrate monitor. I'm grateful for the additions, but I was testing the treadmill not the extras.
Also for those of you who don't know, after much research, I found out that this treadmill is the F80 from last year. They increased the CHP output for both F63 and F80.
Check the warranties because they also differ a little.
Everyone's needs are different so buy a treadmill for your needs. You will read so many reviews that it gets daunting. I gave up looking for about a month. I'm glad I waited and Sole came out with the updated version of F63.
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