Sole F83 Treadmill Review for 2009
The Sole line has some great treadmills to offer around $1,800 and the F83 struggles a bit when compared to its brothers. As the oft-overlooked middle child, the F83 offers a fair amount of extras at a fair price. It straddles the line between value and the full package, but it does manage to fit nicely into a tight little niche.
What you do get from the F83 is still very impressive. You will find that the 58 inch belt is big enough for most people, except those with very long legs or big strides. The belt is moved by huge 2.75 inch rollers, which you will typically only see on $4,000+ treadmills. These do not wear out as quickly, but still offer a great quality run and tend to be quieter. The 3 horsepower motor is plenty powerful enough for most runners as well. And if you like extras, you also get a sound system for your iPod or MP3 player.
You will still get Sole’s great warranty package as well. You can tell a lot about the quality of a product by the warranty that the manufacturer puts on it. The lifetime warranty covers the motor and frame while you get a 5 year parts warranty and 2 year labor warranty, still better than most comparable treadmills. The quality also shows in the stability of the run. At 275 pounds, the treadmill is very solid. You will also get an attractive three-color LED display and wireless heart rate control monitor, which so many runners would not buy a treadmill without.
The F83 really does sit nicely in the middle of the Sole range. Of course, some people may prefer the F85 which is an up rated and more ‘heavy duty’ machine, while others may prefer to save a bit of money and opt for the F80.
There is no reason to worry that you are buying an inferior machine simply because it is a bit cheaper. Whether you choose to go with the F83 or one of its brothers, you will find that you get a quality machine for a great price.
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