While it is true that high quality treadmills don't come cheap, some are much more expensive than others, so it's important to make sure you are getting the best value for your money. For around $2,000 you can take home a Sole F85, a foldable treadmill which comes with a host of features, not to mention Sole's exceptional build quality and comprehensive warranty. However, before spending such a large sum of money you really want to find out if the F85 is the right treadmill for you, right?

The F85 has received a lot of positive attention. This is in part due to the great warranty that Sole offers. As with all their models, you get a lifetime warranty on the motor and frame, but you also get a 5 year warranty on major parts and 2 years parts and labor. That's an impressive warranty for a $2,000 treadmill. But Sole offers it because they are confident you will never need it. After a long history of designing some of the most durable treadmills around for major hotels, Sole knows how to build their stuff to last.

At nearly 300 pounds, the treadmill certainly feels sturdy. But the treadmill specs say it can hold up to a 400 pound runner. When you consider the huge 60 inch belt, this treadmill could accommodate the incredible Hulk if he decided to take up running. This treadmill runs large with its rollers as well. At 2.75 inches, they do less work and wear out more slowly.

You get a huge 3.5 HP motor, which is akin to having a V8 on your treadmill, but you also get plenty of attractive extras. The display looks decent and offers you a progressive readout about your run, but that is to be expected on a modern treadmill. What you also get in an iPod or MP3 player hookup and some speakers. While they aren't exactly theater quality, they sure beat putting your ear buds back in every five minutes. You also get some cooling fans on this treadmill. Again, they won't dry your hair, but it's hard to complain about a little breeze when you're running.

When you get a Sole F85, you're getting a big sturdy treadmill that offers plenty of reliability. And if something should happen to go wrong, you have the impressive warranty to cover it. There are a few niggles to be had with the folding aspect. While it does indeed fold, it is not entirely vertical and takes up more room than other models. But considering the level of quality of this treadmill, it is hardly a deal-breaker that the angle is a few degrees off 90. If you're an avid runner looking for something sturdy with a few extras for a decent price, this model might work well for you.