Sole Cycle, created by Hero Flooring in partnership with Nike Grind, meets these demands. Its mix of performance, eco-friendly design, and attractive appearance makes it an outstanding choice for fitness spaces featured on the Elaf Rubber website. Its mix of performance, eco-friendly design, and attractive appearance makes it an outstanding choice for fitness spaces featured on the Elaf Rubber website. Learn more about the product on the Hero Flooring website
1. Crafted for Performance and Durability
Sole Cycle flooring includes 20% recycled athletic shoe rubber from Nike Grind and 80% EPDM. This combination creates a strong, resilient surface that can handle high-impact areas like free-weight zones, especially when installed at a thickness of 8 mm or more.
Here are its key specifications:
- Hardness: Shore A durometer of 65, showing a balanced firmness perfect for gym use.
- Tensile strength: 204.4 lb/in², which ensures strength and durability.
- Compression set: Nearly full recovery, at 82.2%, after load, meaning the flooring keeps its shape and performance over time.
- Static load resistance: Minimum residual compression under a 250 lb load, confirming durability under heavy equipment and repeated use.
These features make Sole Cycle a high-performing, long-lasting flooring solution for gyms.
2. Acoustic Comfort & Safety
Creating a comfortable, low-noise environment is essential for gyms. Sole Cycle excels in this area:
- Sound absorption (ASTM C423): SAA of 0.04.
- Noise reduction coefficient (NRC): 0.05, helping reduce echo and ambient noise effectively.
- Impact Insulation Class (IIC): 58, indicating it efficiently dampens impact sounds, which is great for minimizing disturbances in multi-floor facilities.
These features lead to better acoustic comfort and safety, especially in areas with heavy drops or a lot of foot traffic.
3. Eco-Friendly Innovation
A key feature of Sole Cycle is its sustainable design:
- Made from recycled athletic shoe material (Nike Grind), it contains no tires, avoiding the typical tire smell.
- It supports green building initiatives and encourages responsible material reuse in facility upgrades.
4. Versatile Formats & Unique Aesthetic
Sole Cycle is available in various recognizable patterns inspired by Nike product lines, such as Court, Shox, Cortez, Pegasus, and Hyper Dunk. This offers both performance and style.
Available options include:
- 24”×24” square or interlocking tiles
- 24”×36” squares
- 38”×38” square or interlocking tiles
- 48”×72” square or interlocking tiles
These modular formats allow for flexible design layouts and easy installation.
5. Installation & Maintenance Efficiency
Sole Cycle is designed with practicality in mind:
- Interlocking and square tile systems allow for quick and tidy installations, requiring minimal adhesives.
- It shows strong resistance to common gym substances like oils and cleaning agents, with only slight to moderate color change over time.
- Anti-static properties and acceptable radiant flux ratings ensure safe and effective gym operations.
Why Sole Cycle Excels in Gyms
| Feature | Benefit for Classrooms |
| 20% Nike Grind / 80% EPDM | Combines eco-friendly materials with strong, resilient performance. |
| High tensile & hardness | Designed to withstand heavy equipment and frequent activity. |
| Superior recovery | Maintains integrity over time despite impacts. |
| Acoustic performance | Reduces noise and footfall for quieter training environments. |
| Eco-friendly composition | Supports sustainability with recycled shoe material and no tire content. |
| Stylish, modular formats | Provides aesthetic variety and installation flexibility for gym layouts. |
| Chemical & static resistance | Handles gym cleaning protocols safely and effectively. |
Sole Cycle by Hero Flooring combines sustainability, strength, safety, and design flexibility, making it an excellent flooring choice for modern gyms. Its proven performance, responsible materials, and clean appearance enhance both functionality and user experience.
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