Sole Fitness F65 Folding Treadmill

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And that’s because the running surface tells you exactly how much room you’ll have when using said treadmill.

The motor is the heart of a treadmill and it’s probably easy to understand how having a strong motor would be beneficial for any treadmill. Constructed from welded bulletproof steel, this durable frame supports weights up to 350 pounds; quite a respectable number given the budget-friendly price tag. It is, however, a relatively heavier treadmill weighing 262 pounds, so not easily moved around. But its one-step folding design is easy to use so the F65 can work in both small and large home gyms. As you can see, both treadmills share a lot in common, most notably, in my experience, with the industry-leading warranty coverage that is head and shoulders above what most treadmill brands offer. Both treadmills also come with bluetooth speakers, USB charging, built-in cooling fans, and included tablet holders. The 22″ wide belt on the F65 will offer a slightly more luxurious feel, but at the end of the day, both treadmills are easily large enough for folks of all sizes to safely use.

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But still, you can’t beat a lifetime frame/motor guarantee and they aren’t that common at either price point. It also allows the F65 to accommodate larger users than many other home treadmills that top out with a 300 lb limit. The ST90 is feature heavy, as well. It comes with a large, 10.1-inch Android-based touchscreen with WiFi connectivity and screen mirroring. This bright and centralized screen makes it easy to view a workout, movie, or watch the news, keeping you connected while you train. The ST90 has 10 standard, 12 custom, and seven heart rate programs. However, the pulse grips on the handlebars will not provide as accurate of a heart rate reading as would a chest strap, which is not included with this treadmill. The ST90 also comes with a "free mode" which turns the motor off and essentially turns this treadmill into a manual one. How cool is that? Before the new update, the F65 came with a 3.25 HP motor, but now it looks like Sole is using the same motor for both machines. Highlights include a 22″ x 60″ running surface, a 3.0 HP motor, 2.36″ rollers, and a 330 lb weight capacity.

The screen on the Sole F65 is 2.5” inches larger than the Sole F63’s screen (9” LCD vs 6.5” LCD) and the F65 has one-touch speed and incline controls on the safety arms, unlike the F63. Bluetooth speakers- you can connect your phone or tablet up to the built-in speakers wirelessly to jam out during workouts. Extras: Sole treadmills feature an integrated tablet holder, bluetooth audio Speakers, and a USB charging port. Other extras are cooling fans, water bottle holders and a utility tray. For convenience there are incline and speed controls on the armrests.

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The F65 is one of Sole’s more affordable treadmills, but you’d be hard pressed to tell based on the impressive list of specs and features this folding model comes with. Two years on parts is pretty average for the price of the F65, but 3 years on parts for the F63 is amazing for the price. So, I don’t think this difference alone would necessarily be enough to warrant the extra cash, but let’s keep moving along.