Great comparison review to the point. I was about to purchase a Peloton then saw multiple comparisons. I like the idea of riding in different countries and views. Also having the instructors control the work out with option to override if too intense or not enough is great. I recently purchased the NT and absolutely love it and so does my husband. So many great features. My friends who have Pelotons love them as well. Can't go wrong with either.
I love it. I also have the treadmill. The whole iFIT ecosystem is so cool and they have frequent sales on the memberships and typically give you a temporary membership when you buy a piece of equipment. During the pandemic, the customer service had extremely long wait times, but when I got my treadmill about a year ago I got someone within 5 minutes. I had a minor issue of syncing my membership cards which they helped me with. They are re both nice systems, but the NT really did seem like it was the better choice. To me, the only real advantage of the Peloton is that it looks a little sexier, but the NT is no slouch in the looks department either.
Facts. I never thought I'd ever in my life watch an entire 30 minutes of a spin bike review. Outstanding review! I feel much better about my purchase now. I take delivery next Tuesday and I can't wait to get started!
Mosi Armstrong Wholeheartedly agree! Ordered and awaiting delivery on the 27th after thoroughly evaluating both bikes. This review was the most helpful. There are some negative reviews on other online stores with reports of failures. Like all technology, be prepared to deal with an issue and then get back in the saddle! If you get a chance to follow up, I’d be curious to hear more feedback.
@@UrbanLAN Hey! Will do! I don't expect anything to go wrong but I'm prepared for it. A Nordic Track agent told me I could buy an extended warranty up to 1 year after my purchase (if I remember correctly), so I'll be doing that. Any idea if you'll be using iFit or similar app? I checked it out and it was hard to navigate. I think I'm going to try the Peloton free trial because I really like studio based classes. I may or may not upgrade to a paid membership going forward.
NOTE: This product works exactly as described. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxguEIMc_Qwab-3QMTpF6jaRL80hiOOsIN It originally earned a four-star review due to a minor defect (see below). However, the manufacturer's customer service rep (Lita) went above and beyond the call of duty and deserves five stars now. I wish I could give even more!I purchased this item which arrived quickly. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. There was only one problem: One bolt did not screw into the hole properly. I called the company. Their customer service rep (Lita) was terrific! She took all my information and submitted a request to replace the defective part. I'm hoping to finish assembly and start using this treadmill soon. (Fingers crossed...)FOLLOW UP: Lita called back to inform me that the company will send a replacement part AND a technician(!!) to install it properly. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thank you!!
I saw this review just after I received my s22i - I'm glad I opted for the s22i. I contacted the company today and was told they will be releasing live workouts very soon. There's a mention of it in their brochure call Livecast. I am very happy with the s22i. Very professional comparison you did. Thank you.
Brilliant job on this review. I have watched tons of bike reviews (big investment, want to get it right) and yours is a model for how it should be done. Thanks!
@@butterflyygyrlsworld5106 hi, I chose the Nordic Track - the automated incline, handlebar controls, digital power output were the deciding factors. Which are you leaning towards?
I really enjoyed your very thorough review of the two bikes. I was seriously leaning towards the NordicTrack bike and its features. So I tried the trial on both of the apps and I will have to say, I was very turned off by the NT IFit app. Even using the filters, it was not easy to navigate to find the exact level/type of classes I wanted. (I felt the Peloton app was much more intuitive and organized better.) One of my biggest problems with the NT software though, is that you cannot move forward or backward to review or skip a section of a class. If you pause for over 10 min, the class ends. Once you are out of the class, you must start the class all over again. On the outdoor classes, I found it a little offputting that the NT instructors talk to you about the scenery, etc during the whole run or biking session. That may be nice the first time you run through it, but not if you decide to do that class again..... (Yes, you can turn down the volume of the instructor, but you want the workout commentary.) The scenery of the outdoor classes in the NT app is beautiful, for sure. I then went online to check reviews of the NT app and the overwhelming negative comments about software glitches and overall horrible customer service woes have scared me away. I am not interested in the leaderboards and community that Peloton is so good at, but in looking at their app and classes - I was much more impressed. By looking on RUclips, I see that Peloton does offer outdoor "scenic" bike rides as well (they do not have the instructor in front of you - it is more self run). So, as much as I liked the features of the NT bike (incline/decline, swivel screen, no need for special biking shoes), I will be purchasing the Peloton. Thank you again, for your wonderful review. It gave me a great starting point to compare both bikes. UPDATE: in all fairness, I have continued to research both companies and I see an equal number of complaints about peleton and customer service, etc. so... I guess I my decision will come down to the app. :0)
My fiancé has had a spin bike on her wish list for some time now and after this incredibly thorough and informative review, my decision is clear. Thank you for the attention to detail in this review for both machines. Your 30 minute review has likely saved me dozens of hours in online research!!!! And to quote another commenter below, One of the absolute best presentations of ANYTHING I've seen on RUclips
Thanks Juan! We are glad it is helpful! Peloton has just released a new bike: the Bike+. You may want to take a look at that one -- they have fixed all the issues we listed on the original Peloton bike. The new Bike+ has speakers in the front of the screen, it does have the automatic resistance built into the program, and the screen swivels from side to side. It's worth a look if you're shopping for subscription-based bikes.
Great review. Counter to most of the other head to head reviews out there. There are a lot more complaints about hardware quality and support for the S22i and the fan/motors for raising/lowering are noisy. The screen wobbles when you ride (you can see that in your video too). I agree they both seem like great bikes. It was a hard call but I went with the Peloton but many thanks for the great review.
Amazing review thank you so much. It makes more sense to have a bike that inclines/declines and has those extra features in the 2k price range. Game changer, so glad I saw this before purchasing a peloton.
Fantastic job, especially for so many of us trying to decide between these two bikes. I have friends with both and they each seem to love whatever they purchased but, thanks to this in wonderful in-depth comparison, I am going to order my Nordic Track today!
@Bodine yes! Have had it since mid January and LOVE it. Best parts are the outdoor rides and the automatic incline/declines which are controlled by the trainers. You can always increase or decrease as you see fit. Only downside so far is the music although I mostly have it turned down low in the background. Would like to be able to listen to my own music choices. I highly recommend this bike!
This video is nearly a year old now. I am just now shopping for a spin bike and it has come down to these two exact bikes! This is the most informative comparison on all points and functions I could think of. They need to hire you to do reviews and comparisons of EVERY product on the market. I also watched your video on the S15i and it was extremely informative as well. This might be the most helpful RUclips video I have ever seen! Also, so if you can increase or reduce the resistance on the NordicTrack by .5, then it really has 49 resistance settings no? I think the Peloton might be more in line with a in gym spin bike where resistance is infinite (100 is really infinite for all intents and purposes). This video has sealed the choice for me on which bike I am getting. Peloton might be the popular king of the market right now, but the S22i is definitely the better bike of the two as well as a better value.
I absolutely love my NordicTrack. I have it for 2 weeks now and the iFit app is wonderful with soooooo many classes/workouts. You did a great review of both bikes. I’m even happier with my purchase.
Andrew Banks IFit subscription which came free with bike has both: in studio and outdoor. Some in studio classes have rides complete with outdoors videos which are great too. The bike automatically adjusts resistance and incline for those too.
After doing extensive comparisons with Peloton and Nordictrack it’s pretty clear that if you want a better outdoor simulated riding experience the s22 is better. If that is not your jam the Peloton is far superior in terms of overall instructors, live classes, etc. I personally find the incline/decline to be loud and somewhat gimmicky on the Nordictrack, I wish they would have made motor more quiet. It’s also one more part to break down the road.
That is exactly what I was thinking - adding that to the fact that the nordictrak looks much older and cheaply made - huuuuge bezel on the screen, weird handlebars, choppy interface when using the touchscreen - it feels like the peloton is the better choice.
I feel the incline/decline feature is definitely a gimmick, you can simulate the difference with resistance, that’s what really makes the difference there. Also, why no Bluetooth or screen casting? 🤷🏽♀️
Great presentation. It appears that both bikes offer 30-day trials. Correct me if I'm wrong but Peloton offers a full refund. NordicTrak does too, except you need to pay the setup fee, a $250 return ship fee and a 10% restock fee .. on a $2000 bike, that turns out to be a $700 one month trial if you don't like the bike.
I bought a nordictrak rower. Nordctrak was terrible. Wanted $450 to return the broken rower. Took several hours to get anyone on the phone. I had to pay privately to get fixed. After replacing everything... it works. I would not buy a nordictrak right now.
This is a *staggeringly* good review/ comparison video. Thankyou SO much! I've literally just ordered my bike today thanks to your content but I'm still subscribed because you're reviews are just so good!
Excellent review and sound recommendations. It is the best one to one comparison on spinning bikes I have seen so far. Congrats. Will like to see other pieces such as Keyser, Schwinn, Asuna, etc vs Pelotón. Thanks.
What a great review! It would be interesting to know how these bikes do over time. Everything is wonderful new and out of the box. How will each bike perform 3-5 yrs from now with regular use? How much real-world maintenance costs, (and down time), comes along with all the NT bells and whistles and so on? Does anybody have a crystal ball?
What a great contrast and comparison video. I was really on the fence on which one to get, and you've sold me on the Nordic. I love Scenic rides and it appears Nordic does a better job at it.
Love your video. I already own the NordiTrack treadmill X32 but been wanting the bike. Was going to give Peloton a shot but after seeing this video I’ll stick with NordiTrack 100%
Thanks to this excellent comparison review, I just ordered the S22i. This is the best comparison review I have seen. Completely impartial and very thorough. Good job.
Oh my. I wish I had done more research before making the plunge with Peleton. I didn't even know the nordictrack existed until I started getting ads for it AFTER my purchase!
@@chandraheidel355 You will love Peloton. They don't pay me to say that either. Look up Hollywood_Porky - that's me. I created my own gym based on the Peloton model - but I do my own workouts as well. I think overall it's a great deal - I've had alot of support issues to work through - because I am a high-volume user of the bike. Contact me at tedboosalis@live.com - and look me up once you are online - and I can follow you as well.
@@theodoreboosalis Thank you SO MUCH. I just did my first two rides yesterday! It was great. My user name is veggiegirl_89 . I will figure out how to follow you!! From what I've read, and from your experience, it sounds like Peleton has excellent customer service.
@@chandraheidel355 I am following you - it's easy - you can look me up in Find Members on website - or you can check your email for the notification and hit the follow link for me. I am glad you got your rides in - I did a 45 minute PowerZone Ride today - love PowerZone training - this afternoon I will hit the weights and do a strength stack of chest/back, shoulders, legs/glutes, some core. I tend to do my own thing while playing their classes and incorporate on my own - or I follow the class 100%. I've trained for so long it's second nature now.
I currently have S22i and I liked it. I recommended the bike to my in-laws. They did not ship the power cord and the on/off switch to my in laws. Customer service was contacted and it’s been a nightmare for them to get the parts. They said they don’t know when the pets are going to ship.
I have the nordictrack s22i. Love it she forgot to mention the nordictrack also has a fan under the monitor and it has three settings. It awesome when riding.
This was such a great in-depth review! I was researching about the Peloton and didn't even know about this cycle. After watching your video, I'm leaning now to the S22i! Thank you!
Thank you for this great video! Personally, I prefer the Peloton bike. Robin Arzon is a GREAT instructor and inspires me. Regardless, job well done @TreadmillReviewGuru
Thank you. This made me get the S22i. More features, incline/decline automation, fan, realistic scenic view with a trainer. I really think there’s no comparison at all. Much cleaner set up without wires hanging around and better weight rack positioning. Better support beam on the bottom. Very well designed. It makes the Peloton look like a $500.00 standard bike. Even with the new Peloton+plus, still no incline/decline and a fan. For the price range, s22i all the way.
@@chalpua8802 I’m sorry to hear your issues with Nordictrack. The only issue I had last year was when I opened the box, the dumbbells had some dents and Nordictrack replaced them right away 😊
Thanks for the review! I have a ProForm TDF with the incline/decline option, and debating an upgrade. My biggest complaint is it’s not very stable when standing. I’m not a huge fan of the iFit app either; it gets glitchy at times. But, the Peleton doesn’t have that incline option. Such a tough choice!
I feel like the NordicTrack is more beneficial for someone who wants to free ride with scenery. Has nothing to do with fitness but hot damn...that Peloton bike looks sexy and smaller bezel screen.
By far the best review on these bikes I've seen. You definitely helped me decide what bike would fit my needs, as well as my small (600 sq. ft) apartment. Thanks!
Excellent and very helpful review. Glad I watched this because all of my friends were screaming peleton. I am not a spin class person. I'm a open road/trail rider so I definitely prefer the NordickTrack.
I will say in the beginning I only did open road, but the studio and live classes are energetic and allow u to focus on areas like core, arms, chest, weight loss. I had my bike a month before COVID and only started mixing in studio a month after covid with a bootcamp. And these Bootcamps are hardcore! Why would I ever go back to a gym with this type of realism?
I have been debating between three. bikes (Echelon, NordicTrack and Peloton) and I have to say that your review was amazingly helpful. I think I have made my choice thanks to your insightful reviews.
OUTSTANDING REVIEW! My wife and I are trying to decide which bike to get and this helped so much, I was leaning towards Peloton and my wife liked the Nordic Track ... after this review Im kinda sold on the Nordic Track. This review was OUTSTANDING! Thank You.
I also like the internal wiring for the SS22i. There is no fear of something coming along and ripping the wiring out of the screen like on the Peloton. I don't think you can wrong with either, but NordicTrack has a pretty good deal going on right now and I favored it slightly because of the incline / decline so that's the one I went with.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I was on the fence as to which one to go with and your review helped me tremendously!
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Nice review, just out of our price range. My wife just purchased a EFITMENT Indoor Cycle Bike, Magnetic Cycling Trainer Exercise Bike for $440. She loves it. We did purchase the warranty from amazon.
One of the best reviews I have seen but one glaring omission (which makes me think NT influenced this video in some way?). I have owned my S22i for 12 months and ride Peloton when staying at Peloton equipped hotels (20+ Peloton classes taken). The s22i suffers from "frame wobble" (slight movement of frame from side to side) due to the incline/decline fork design. The bike will not tip over and is sturdy but the frame/fork wobble translates into TV monitor wobble and this takes getting used to. When I ride a Peloton I can stand up and ride as hard as I can and the 22" monitor will not move; with the s22i I find myself holding back a little due to this wobble. I have had many calls with NT's support team and exchanged messages with other s22i owners and all acknowledge this is a result of bike design. Having said all that I would purchase my s22i all over again for many of the reasons described in the video but believe frame wobble translating into monitor wobble could be a deal breaker for some potential buyers and therefore acknowledged. A counter opinion could be frame and monitor wobble encourages better posture when riding by making you focus on your core more!
Thanks for your comment. The screen on the s22i is substantially heavier than the Peloton screen -- due to the fact that it has fans at the bottom. It is also 2" further from the bike frame bc of the placement of the weights on the front tray. The Peloton screen is lighter and closer to the handlebars (you'll notice they angle upwards directly in front of the screen). We have noticed a bit of screen wobble on the s22i as a result of this design. In the Pro's and Con's section of our detailed written review on our website we list the s22i screen as being heavy (Con) and give kudos to Peloton for frame stability -- as there is no screen wobble (Pro). This aspect doesn't hinder riding performance or your ability to get the most out of the bike. Any frame or screen wobble is also exacerbated if someone uses too much resistance and has to shift body weight from side to side while out of the saddle -- which can occur on either bike. Thank you for your insight, we are glad to hear from someone with experience on both bikes! Keep riding!
Update to original post. I would now recommend Peleton over s22i. Unfortunately after 10 months of use the circuit board that controls the incline/decline and resistance of my s22I has blown and was informed it would be 1-2 months before a new part arrived (I live in one of the largest cities in the USA not a remote country or area). In addition this is a known fault and there is a RUclips video that I am to use to replace the circuit board myself (confirms this is a regular occurrence). I recognize things break but 1-2 months before the part will be shipped on a known problem is unacceptable. I have a feeling this would not be the case with Peloton,
@@allancongrave7045 thanks for this info! Sorry to hear about your s22i! We haven't heard about this defect, but it's helpful to know. Is NT covering the circuit board repair under warranty? Keep us posted on your progress, we would like to know how this is resolved. Thanks!
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Yes, NT will cover it under warranty. They suggested I perform the repair myself due current climate but the part would still take 1-2 months to arrive. Just in waiting mode right now.....
Outstanding review as said in previous review very informative and you actually answered a few questions I couldn't find the answer for concerning Bluetooth/headphone info. Thank you !
Thanks! Just by way of an update, you can now sync Bluetooth headphones with the NordicTrack s22i. You couldn't previously (when we made this video). iFit recently released an update that now allows all NT machines to pair with Bluetooth headphones.
I just got my s22i yesterday and I love it!! Previously used my Proform Studio Bike Pro 10.0 (also ifit enabled, but with smaller screen and no incline or decline) which I also used a lot, but I was ready for an upgrade. I'm gifting the ProForm to my son and daughter in law.... A win for everyone! :)
Thank you, that was an excellent review of these bikes, clear and informative. I have a NordicTrack GX 8.0, I almost wish it would break-down so I could justify buying the S22i, they have put a lot of thought into this bike.
Thanks for confirming this. I have a Nordic track ifit elliptical and that is the same problem I had with it. I feared it would be the same with the bike. Plus I did. It like the music or the route picture quality. The machine just wobbles when you’re getting a good intense workout in
Yea I agree with so many people that was an amazing review. Completely unbiased as you did big up one of your fsv trainers on the pelaton. A lot of it was a good mix of casual user experience and proper spin instructor knowledge. Other videos are more road bike folk then reviewing it and being a spin instructor myself I appreciate the difference. Thank you, you have helped my decision making!
Thank you so much for the comparison and overview. Im in process of making a decision on one of the bikes. After watching your video I have made my decision from your complete breakdown. What a great way to get your workout in the comfort of your home
I went with the Echelon bike just got it yesterday it came quick! Ordered it on the 24th of July..my wife got her first ride this morning nice constructed bike user friendly...it was a excellent choice...
Great review!! Thank you so much for all of the details! There is now the ability to Bluetooth now (received my s15i bike Jan 2021). I noticed you said you had to have an adapter so maybe that is something they have upgraded. I wanted to comment in case that deters anyone from the NordicTrack.
Thanks Kristi! You're right, initially the s15i didn't sync with wireless headphones, but they have since upgraded the software so now it will! I appreciate your input.
I'm still shopping for a bike like this. Just from my experience with the spinning classes in the gym before, I can tell Peloton still stands out more than NodicTrack. S22i does have more features, mainly incline and decline. But do you really need that? It's not like on a tread mead which you can feel the difference and change your heart rate. On a stationary bike, the only thing it does is shift your center forward or backward. And it create a big spot to go wrong in the long term life. I would prefer a bike has less moving parts that could go wrong. I have a NordicTrack tread mead and that out door following up workout is interesting, but far from enough to attract me to get back to the workout. Compare to that, you will find out that for spinning, the beauty is mostly from their class. They can pump out so much energy from you with a good class. So to me, following some one riding somewhere in the world is not much of different just riding by my self, which is boring. I will definitely need a good class, if not in physically in the gym with bunch of other people and a good trainer, but at least some one can guide you, encourage you, to spinning like crazy.
Good luck Onjee! Assembly isn't that difficult, the only tricky part is to make sure you don't pinch the wires inside the frame/monitor. We hope you enjoy your bike!
Oh man, this is an EXCELLENT review. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I didn’t even know much about the NT bike. I was riding high on the peloton hype and saving up to buy it...BUT after this review, not sure I’m sold on the Peloton anymore. I especially love that incline/decline functionality on the NT bike..AND the outdoor ‘feel’. Of course the price is attractive too. I don’t like Peloton’a manual resistance adjustment and price...so there is that. I’m leaning strongly towards Norditrack! THANK YOU!
This is the best, unbiased view I've seen from anywhere. It's updated, accurate, and has helped tremendously. Thank you for this. Pure gold. I hear live classes are coming to NordicTrack in the next month. Have you heard anything in this regard? I also hear that the NordicTrack feels a little unstable. I could see your screen wobble a bit when you got in it? How does it feel when actually riding? And how does the leaderboard functionality compare to Peloton? That's a big one for me. Lots of questions...
Hi, thanks for watching our review and offering some great feedback! Great questions! The S22i is very sturdy and stable but the screen does move just a little bit with movement, especially if you are riding hard. Unfortunately when you see her get on the bike for the first time at about 14:31 in the video, the adjustment for the screen height wasn't tightened all the way the screen looks a little wobbly. iFit sent out a survey to all it's member a few weeks ago asking about live classes, that being said we are hoping they are getting closer to live classes, but that's all we know. The iFit leader board and the Peloton leader board are very very similar and the functionality on them is about the same. iFit offers a few more filtering options as of right now. We hope this helps answer your questions, please let us know if you have any other follow up questions.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thank you! Again, this is the most helpful review I've seen and will be purchasing a NordicTrack as a result. Thanks for confirming the sturdiness of the bike. I had read somewhere that NordicTrack was a bit less sturdy. Last question that I can't find answers to: ability to push workouts from IFit to Garmin? Or would I just need to manually track the workout on my Garmin device when I began?
Wanted to follow up here. I ended up purchasing the NordicTrack S22i, and just did my first few rides on it. Loved the ride, the interactions, and the training. I think there are a few things that should be mentioned that I don't believe are in the video (unless I just missed them). iFit, NordicTrack's fitness platform, does not sync with Strava. That's a HUGE gap for me, and is for many. You can export your activities manually as TCX files, but the wattage and GPS file from your workout won't transfer over, which is a huge bummer. Peloton does, however, integrate directly with Strava - that's a big win. Also, you can't connect your Garmin Watch to the S22i either, which means you're losing that value. Additionally, the S22i does not have ANT+ capability, so you can't connect Garmin Heartrate monitors or other rate monitors that only have ANT+. I do believe you can connect Bluetooth-capable heart rate monitors, but haven't accessed the bluetooth settings yet. There is an AUX jack to plug in your phone and play your own music, but connecting to bluetooth headphones is not immediately available. I do believe you can get around it by going through admin mode, but have not been able to get into it yet. Just a few thoughts that I think are worth adding.
@@Anxiouslydisengaged thank you for your input! We've had other viewers with the same Strava/Garmin question, so I've used your information as a response. Bluetooth devices sync easily, but you're right, iFit does not have ANT+ capability so it won't sync with any ANT+ only device. It would be nice if this (and Bluetooth out for wireless headphones) were both added soon! Thanks again!
Currently I’m a year with my s22i and a couple years with IFit , I’m about to buy the new NT rw900 rower to add to my personal gym . So currently a single IFit membership is 15$ per month and that cost covers my NT 1750 tread , s22i , I IFit app for strength workouts, and I can add the rower as well no extra cost and all the IFit enabled equipment I can manage to fit at home !! Let’s go NordicTrack / IFit !!!! Sometimes I try to use my Hoist mi6 with The IFit strength app !! Haha ✌️☺️
I just went to the Nordictrack website to prepare to order. I noticed some upgrades since your review, such as bluetooth connectivity and an improved screen that rotate 360 degrees. This was a great review and now I will buy the nordictrack instead of the peloton.
You are correct. There have been several upgrades to both the s22i and the new Bike+. The s22i has Bluetooth connectivity for headphones now and the Peloton Bike+ has several upgrades.
Currently NordicTrack does not offer set up of your bike. However, there is a RUclips video which shows step by step on how to set up your bike. Downside is the bike weighs 175 lbs, so you will need to get the bike from garage or wherever it’s delivered to at your house, to where you will have your bike to workout.
But the classes are not live on iFit right? I wish you would emphasize that. Because for so many of us, the live classes make the difference for motivation. Very comprehensive review. Thank you.
iFit does offer Live Classes -- but they did not when we initially did this review. The cost of an iFit membership is $33/month for a family plan (up to 5 profiles) and $15/month for a single membership. The free plan included for the first year is the family plan, so you get up to 5 profiles for different users.
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Thanks great review. I went with tge peloton for all the different kind of exercise classes that comes with From yoga to Barre. The new bike bootcamp classes are amazing. Is quiet, and don’t wobble, and The bike+ it does change resistance on its own. Yes peloton have a monthly fee but have sooo much different things and yes have scenery classes as well.
We are excited about the updates on the Bike+. Peloton has implemented many features that people have been looking for such as the automated resistance, more classes, more landscape videos, internal cables, and now the screen swivels a full 180 degrees on the Bike+.
I purchased the S10i model bike the older. It’s a great bike. I love everything it offers with the exception of ifit. I find the instructors and the classes boring. I went back to the Peloton app. Overall I would take all the Peloton instructors, the addition features and add them to the NordicTrac bike. The downside to my bike the frame was damaged during transport. 10 days later the belt broke. They replaced the belt, however, they did not have a replacement frame. Although Nordic track offers a full money back policy within 30 days of purchase. It took 3 months for me to get a refund after multiple phone calls. They told me to throw out the bike because that was the last of the S10i model. I rode the bike until the magnetic resistance completely checked out. My bike and I parted ways today. Tomorrow the city will pick it up and discard it. Waiting on my Echelon bike to arrive.
I think that the review does an overall great job but massively understates the importance of a community of riders and Peloton has that. The best workout is the work out that you actually do, and with people cheering you on and keeping you accountability you are more likely to get healthy and fitter... Faster. #ScottishPickle
That's a good point Robert. Peloton riders create a tight-knit social network that pushes and engages you. We think this is the main value in the Peloton brand and certainly a valid reason for buying the bike. We love Peloton instructors (my personal favorite is Cody Rigsby -- he says something that makes me laugh out loud every ride!) We agree that the best piece of equipment is the one you will actually use and our review is designed to help people do that. The Peloton bike is comfortable and the app sets the standard for content and interactivity. Thanks for your comment!
@@TreadmillReviewGuru definitely loved your review but Peloton's instructors, training programs and overall community should have been highlighted a little more. I thought that you were going there at the end. 😁
She mentioned it several times and in my opinion emphasized it alot without trying to create biased. I think it depends on the rider. I know alot of people who wouldn't care that much. I actually value instructor engagement more then having the ability to extract in real time with other riders because I am too focused on not dying lol.
I think it's all about the value the person places on it. It may be a factor, but it might not be the determing factor to everyone. I'm not saying your wrong, I'm just saying some people may have other features about riding that matters more and they were trying to take that into account overall. I like the instructors too but got real excited about the interactive experience that NT has that became my determining factor. Yours is different, and that is ok, but I can see them trying to be as unbiased as possible as their overall goal...
Which Bowflex? We have individual reviews of both Bowflex Bikes and a comparison of the C6 vs Peloton and a comparison of the Velocore vs Peloton coming soon.
Merci! great review! just finished order mine S22i. And if you are reading this after 2020, congrats you survived! Right now, April -2020 Peloton has suspended the sales due to the pandemic. Woohoo can't wait until get my bike Nordic track at home and put the toxins out and get in shape for summer 2021.
Thanks Walt! Sorry for the oversight on seat comfort. We give Peloton the nod for saddle design -- it's seat is more comfortable. However, the 2020 s22i has an improved seat which is actually much more comfortable than the 2019 version and compares closely to Peloton. Both the seat and pedals on the s22i can be swapped out if desired.
Dear God, how does Peloton have such a high stock value and so much attention? The NordicTrack wins in a landslide. Like 15 better features and pricing. I only saw two favorable items for Peloton, a larger arm rest if you like to ride in an aero position and bluetooth for a headshet (Nordic requires an adaptor). Great review! Nordic here we come!
Amazing video. Thanks for the attention to detail. With the updates to ifit and the s22i bike (ie quieter motor) do you think an update video is in order!?!?
Yes! we have an updated video filmed, we're just getting the final touches on it and will publish in the next few days hopefully. Possibly after Christmas.
We love our NordicTrack!! I have become addicted to Chris Clark’s workouts on iFit. He’s truly the best studio trainer!! Give his workouts a try. Also, you can create your own routes on iFit. There’s a section of hills where I live so I plugged in the route and can do those hills whenever I want. Love it!!
Your reviews are fair and to the point , without hating on any brand , pointing out the difference but I do favor the nordictrack better even the has no bluetooth but in 2022 on sale now new improved model s22i new monitor with 30 Watts sound with speakers now on front of monitor , new improved incline/decline motor , improved handlebar adjustment, hybrid spd toe clip pedals all for same price or i can save 500 off original model
Excellent review. I considered both and settled on the S22i before I watched this video but I am extremely happy that I chose correctly after watching one of the best videos ever! I loved the detailed feature descriptions and on both bikes. To me, the two features that set the S22i way over the Peloton were the incline/decline and Google Earth-based workouts. I had a Proform Tour de France (precursor to the S22i) and those two features alone take the indoor workout experience to a high level! Great video, outstanding job!
That’s an older Peloton she’s using. The newer one has cables hidden, the monitor rotates and the instructor can increase/decrease your resistance I believe.
Correct. This video is of the original Peloton bike. Our video was made before the new Bike+ was announced or released. The original bike price has been reduced now that the new one is available.
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Great comparison review to the point. I was about to purchase a Peloton then saw multiple comparisons. I like the idea of riding in different countries and views. Also having the instructors control the work out with option to override if too intense or not enough is great. I recently purchased the NT and absolutely love it and so does my husband. So many great features. My friends who have Pelotons love them as well. Can't go wrong with either.
On the Nordic track can I mirror my phone to the screen if I'm doing a class from my gym and not their app?
Nordictrack track is much much better. Much sturdier as well.
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I love it. I also have the treadmill. The whole iFIT ecosystem is so cool and they have frequent sales on the memberships and typically give you a temporary membership when you buy a piece of equipment. During the pandemic, the customer service had extremely long wait times, but when I got my treadmill about a year ago I got someone within 5 minutes. I had a minor issue of syncing my membership cards which they helped me with. They are re both nice systems, but the NT really did seem like it was the better choice. To me, the only real advantage of the Peloton is that it looks a little sexier, but the NT is no slouch in the looks department either.
One of the absolute best presentations of ANYTHING I've seen on RUclips....
Thanks Ghana!
Facts. I never thought I'd ever in my life watch an entire 30 minutes of a spin bike review. Outstanding review! I feel much better about my purchase now. I take delivery next Tuesday and I can't wait to get started!
Mosi Armstrong Wholeheartedly agree! Ordered and awaiting delivery on the 27th after thoroughly evaluating both bikes. This review was the most helpful. There are some negative reviews on other online stores with reports of failures. Like all technology, be prepared to deal with an issue and then get back in the saddle!
If you get a chance to follow up, I’d be curious to hear more feedback.
@@UrbanLAN Hey! Will do! I don't expect anything to go wrong but I'm prepared for it. A Nordic Track agent told me I could buy an extended warranty up to 1 year after my purchase (if I remember correctly), so I'll be doing that. Any idea if you'll be using iFit or similar app? I checked it out and it was hard to navigate. I think I'm going to try the Peloton free trial because I really like studio based classes. I may or may not upgrade to a paid membership going forward.
@@mosiarmstrong thanks! We hope you love your new bike!
NOTE: This product works exactly as described. ruclips.net/user/postUgkxguEIMc_Qwab-3QMTpF6jaRL80hiOOsIN It originally earned a four-star review due to a minor defect (see below). However, the manufacturer's customer service rep (Lita) went above and beyond the call of duty and deserves five stars now. I wish I could give even more!I purchased this item which arrived quickly. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. There was only one problem: One bolt did not screw into the hole properly. I called the company. Their customer service rep (Lita) was terrific! She took all my information and submitted a request to replace the defective part. I'm hoping to finish assembly and start using this treadmill soon. (Fingers crossed...)FOLLOW UP: Lita called back to inform me that the company will send a replacement part AND a technician(!!) to install it properly. AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE!! Thank you!!
I saw this review just after I received my s22i - I'm glad I opted for the s22i. I contacted the company today and was told they will be releasing live workouts very soon. There's a mention of it in their brochure call Livecast. I am very happy with the s22i. Very professional comparison you did. Thank you.
I’m debating between this and Peleton! Tough call- but you’re happy!?
Brilliant job on this review. I have watched tons of bike reviews (big investment, want to get it right) and yours is a model for how it should be done. Thanks!
Nick Lynn which did you choose?
Thanks Nick! We are glad it is helpful. We hope you find the perfect bike for you!
@@butterflyygyrlsworld5106 hi, I chose the Nordic Track - the automated incline, handlebar controls, digital power output were the deciding factors. Which are you leaning towards?
Nick Lynn I was leaning towards that one too! Thanks so much!!! My husband and I are ordering our tonight! 😃
I just wish norditrac had live classes too. Ugh seems like that'd be a big motivator for me.
I really enjoyed your very thorough review of the two bikes.
I was seriously leaning towards the NordicTrack bike and its features. So I tried the trial on both of the apps and I will have to say, I was very turned off by the NT IFit app. Even using the filters, it was not easy to navigate to find the exact level/type of classes I wanted. (I felt the Peloton app was much more intuitive and organized better.)
One of my biggest problems with the NT software though, is that you cannot move forward or backward to review or skip a section of a class. If you pause for over 10 min, the class ends. Once you are out of the class, you must start the class all over again.
On the outdoor classes, I found it a little offputting that the NT instructors talk to you about the scenery, etc during the whole run or biking session. That may be nice the first time you run through it, but not if you decide to do that class again..... (Yes, you can turn down the volume of the instructor, but you want the workout commentary.) The scenery of the outdoor classes in the NT app is beautiful, for sure.
I then went online to check reviews of the NT app and the overwhelming negative comments about software glitches and overall horrible customer service woes have scared me away.
I am not interested in the leaderboards and community that Peloton is so good at, but in looking at their app and classes - I was much more impressed. By looking on RUclips, I see that Peloton does offer outdoor "scenic" bike rides as well (they do not have the instructor in front of you - it is more self run).
So, as much as I liked the features of the NT bike (incline/decline, swivel screen, no need for special biking shoes), I will be purchasing the Peloton.
Thank you again, for your wonderful review. It gave me a great starting point to compare both bikes.
UPDATE: in all fairness, I have continued to research both companies and I see an equal number of complaints about peleton and customer service, etc.
so... I guess I my decision will come down to the app. :0)
Excellent insight. Thanks Jodi!
Did you end up going with the Peloton? Are you happy with it?
My fiancé has had a spin bike on her wish list for some time now and after this incredibly thorough and informative review, my decision is clear. Thank you for the attention to detail in this review for both machines. Your 30 minute review has likely saved me dozens of hours in online research!!!! And to quote another commenter below, One of the absolute best presentations of ANYTHING I've seen on RUclips
Thanks Juan! We are glad it is helpful! Peloton has just released a new bike: the Bike+. You may want to take a look at that one -- they have fixed all the issues we listed on the original Peloton bike. The new Bike+ has speakers in the front of the screen, it does have the automatic resistance built into the program, and the screen swivels from side to side. It's worth a look if you're shopping for subscription-based bikes.
Great review. Counter to most of the other head to head reviews out there. There are a lot more complaints about hardware quality and support for the S22i and the fan/motors for raising/lowering are noisy. The screen wobbles when you ride (you can see that in your video too). I agree they both seem like great bikes. It was a hard call but I went with the Peloton but many thanks for the great review.
Amazing review thank you so much. It makes more sense to have a bike that inclines/declines and has those extra features in the 2k price range. Game changer, so glad I saw this before purchasing a peloton.
Fantastic job, especially for so many of us trying to decide between these two bikes. I have friends with both and they each seem to love whatever they purchased but, thanks to this in wonderful in-depth comparison, I am going to order my Nordic Track today!
@Bodine yes! Have had it since mid January and LOVE it. Best parts are the outdoor rides and the automatic incline/declines which are controlled by the trainers. You can always increase or decrease as you see fit. Only downside so far is the music although I mostly have it turned down low in the background. Would like to be able to listen to my own music choices. I highly recommend this bike!
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This video is nearly a year old now. I am just now shopping for a spin bike and it has come down to these two exact bikes! This is the most informative comparison on all points and functions I could think of. They need to hire you to do reviews and comparisons of EVERY product on the market. I also watched your video on the S15i and it was extremely informative as well. This might be the most helpful RUclips video I have ever seen! Also, so if you can increase or reduce the resistance on the NordicTrack by .5, then it really has 49 resistance settings no? I think the Peloton might be more in line with a in gym spin bike where resistance is infinite (100 is really infinite for all intents and purposes). This video has sealed the choice for me on which bike I am getting. Peloton might be the popular king of the market right now, but the S22i is definitely the better bike of the two as well as a better value.
I absolutely love my NordicTrack. I have it for 2 weeks now and the iFit app is wonderful with soooooo many classes/workouts. You did a great review of both bikes. I’m even happier with my purchase.
Thank you! We're glad we could help and we're glad you're enjoying your bike!
Do they have any spinning class type workouts like Peloton or is it all open road outside courses.
Andrew Banks IFit subscription which came free with bike has both: in studio and outdoor. Some in studio classes have rides complete with outdoors videos which are great too. The bike automatically adjusts resistance and incline for those too.
Do you mind telling me if you purchased the 3 year maintenance warranty?
Dorin M. Zayas I did not. I didn’t think it was necessary.
Best Verses Ever! To The Point! Straight Facts! No Favoritism! Knowledgeable Instructor! Thank You! I Choose The NTrak!
This is one of the best RUclips reviews on any product I've seen. Wish there were more...
After doing extensive comparisons with Peloton and Nordictrack it’s pretty clear that if you want a better outdoor simulated riding experience the s22 is better. If that is not your jam the Peloton is far superior in terms of overall instructors, live classes, etc.
I personally find the incline/decline to be loud and somewhat gimmicky on the Nordictrack, I wish they would have made motor more quiet. It’s also one more part to break down the road.
That is exactly what I was thinking - adding that to the fact that the nordictrak looks much older and cheaply made - huuuuge bezel on the screen, weird handlebars, choppy interface when using the touchscreen - it feels like the peloton is the better choice.
Mine has no noise whatsoever during incline and decline. That’s why I purchased it. The mountain and downhill runs with decline is sweet
I feel the incline/decline feature is definitely a gimmick, you can simulate the difference with resistance, that’s what really makes the difference there. Also, why no Bluetooth or screen casting? 🤷🏽♀️
Woohoo! Love that you selected the NordicTrack S22i!
Great presentation. It appears that both bikes offer 30-day trials. Correct me if I'm wrong but Peloton offers a full refund. NordicTrak does too, except you need to pay the setup fee, a $250 return ship fee and a 10% restock fee .. on a $2000 bike, that turns out to be a $700 one month trial if you don't like the bike.
I bought a nordictrak rower. Nordctrak was terrible. Wanted $450 to return the broken rower. Took several hours to get anyone on the phone. I had to pay privately to get fixed. After replacing everything... it works. I would not buy a nordictrak right now.
@@jennimartin8595 Good to know- I am deciding between the both.
My Wife and I just went with the S22i -- appreciate the in depth review. I think we made the right choice, but we won't know for a few more weeks ;)
I'm so glad I went with NordicTrack. Love my S22i cycle!
Does the S22i do live real time classes?
@@abeber87 Yes...they're great! I'm a new S22i owner since Jan. & I'm loving all of the options!
🚴🏽♀️💨Me too ‼️
This is a *staggeringly* good review/ comparison video. Thankyou SO much!
I've literally just ordered my bike today thanks to your content but I'm still subscribed because you're reviews are just so good!
Thanks! We're glad the review is helpful!
Excellent review and sound recommendations. It is the best one to one comparison on spinning bikes I have seen so far. Congrats. Will like to see other pieces such as Keyser, Schwinn, Asuna, etc vs Pelotón. Thanks.
Fantastic review, really covered everything anybody would want to know. 👍
Thanks for your feedback!
What a great review! It would be interesting to know how these bikes do over time. Everything is wonderful new and out of the box. How will each bike perform 3-5 yrs from now with regular use? How much real-world maintenance costs, (and down time), comes along with all the NT bells and whistles and so on? Does anybody have a crystal ball?
What a great contrast and comparison video. I was really on the fence on which one to get, and you've sold me on the Nordic. I love Scenic rides and it appears Nordic does a better job at it.
Such a thorough and really helpful review! Thank you. Using this We made the decision to buy the NordicTrack about 2 weeks ago and love it!
OUTSTANDING review! Sealed the deal on the s22i, many thanks to you!
Love your video. I already own the NordiTrack treadmill X32 but been wanting the bike. Was going to give Peloton a shot but after seeing this video I’ll stick with NordiTrack 100%
Thanks to this excellent comparison review, I just ordered the S22i. This is the best comparison review I have seen. Completely impartial and very thorough. Good job.
Thank you! We're glad the review is helpful.
@James - how long did delivery take for the S22i? I am considering ordering today.
@@morganmathews2633 Took 10 days to get our bike through Amazon. The box is very heavy and requires a big truck and lifting equipment.
James Stevens how difficult was it to get it in and set up?
Oh my. I wish I had done more research before making the plunge with Peleton. I didn't even know the nordictrack existed until I started getting ads for it AFTER my purchase!
How are you liking your Peloton so far?
@@TreadmillReviewGuru it is coming the end of this week! 😆
@@chandraheidel355 You will love Peloton. They don't pay me to say that either. Look up Hollywood_Porky - that's me. I created my own gym based on the Peloton model - but I do my own workouts as well. I think overall it's a great deal - I've had alot of support issues to work through - because I am a high-volume user of the bike. Contact me at tedboosalis@live.com - and look me up once you are online - and I can follow you as well.
@@theodoreboosalis Thank you SO MUCH. I just did my first two rides yesterday! It was great. My user name is veggiegirl_89 . I will figure out how to follow you!! From what I've read, and from your experience, it sounds like Peleton has excellent customer service.
@@chandraheidel355 I am following you - it's easy - you can look me up in Find Members on website - or you can check your email for the notification and hit the follow link for me. I am glad you got your rides in - I did a 45 minute PowerZone Ride today - love PowerZone training - this afternoon I will hit the weights and do a strength stack of chest/back, shoulders, legs/glutes, some core. I tend to do my own thing while playing their classes and incorporate on my own - or I follow the class 100%. I've trained for so long it's second nature now.
This is probably the best overview of both of these, thanks for sharing!
I currently have S22i and I liked it. I recommended the bike to my in-laws. They did not ship the power cord and the on/off switch to my in laws. Customer service was contacted and it’s been a nightmare for them to get the parts. They said they don’t know when the pets are going to ship.
I have the nordictrack s22i. Love it she forgot to mention the nordictrack also has a fan under the monitor and it has three settings. It awesome when riding.
This was such a great in-depth review! I was researching about the Peloton and didn't even know about this cycle. After watching your video, I'm leaning now to the S22i! Thank you!
Thank you for this great video! Personally, I prefer the Peloton bike. Robin Arzon is a GREAT instructor and inspires me. Regardless, job well done @TreadmillReviewGuru
Thank you. This made me get the S22i. More features, incline/decline automation, fan, realistic scenic view with a trainer. I really think there’s no comparison at all. Much cleaner set up without wires hanging around and better weight rack positioning. Better support beam on the bottom. Very well designed.
It makes the Peloton look like a $500.00 standard bike. Even with the new Peloton+plus, still no incline/decline and a fan. For the price range, s22i all the way.
Nordic Track has horrible customer service. Hope you dont have any issues with it, cause they are awful doing anything on time.
@@chalpua8802 I’m sorry to hear your issues with Nordictrack. The only issue I had last year was when I opened the box, the dumbbells had some dents and Nordictrack replaced them right away 😊
@@ixibladeixi2639 have t had any myself as I never got one. Just from friends and co-workers who had them.
Thanks for the review! I have a ProForm TDF with the incline/decline option, and debating an upgrade. My biggest complaint is it’s not very stable when standing. I’m not a huge fan of the iFit app either; it gets glitchy at times. But, the Peleton doesn’t have that incline option. Such a tough choice!
I feel like the NordicTrack is more beneficial for someone who wants to free ride with scenery. Has nothing to do with fitness but hot damn...that Peloton bike looks sexy and smaller bezel screen.
Thank you so much for this thorough review. You really helped me make a decision, fitness lady! Nordictrack has more features that I want.
By far the best review on these bikes I've seen. You definitely helped me decide what bike would fit my needs, as well as my small (600 sq. ft) apartment. Thanks!
which one did you get? I have a small place too
Excellent and very helpful review. Glad I watched this because all of my friends were screaming peleton. I am not a spin class person. I'm a open road/trail rider so I definitely prefer the NordickTrack.
I will say in the beginning I only did open road, but the studio and live classes are energetic and allow u to focus on areas like core, arms, chest, weight loss. I had my bike a month before COVID and only started mixing in studio a month after covid with a bootcamp. And these Bootcamps are hardcore! Why would I ever go back to a gym with this type of realism?
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I have been debating between three. bikes (Echelon, NordicTrack and Peloton) and I have to say that your review was amazingly helpful. I think I have made my choice thanks to your insightful reviews.
Great! We're glad it is helpful. We hope you find the perfect bike for you.
OUTSTANDING REVIEW!
My wife and I are trying to decide which bike to get and this helped so much, I was leaning towards Peloton and my wife liked the Nordic Track ... after this review Im kinda sold on the Nordic Track. This review was OUTSTANDING! Thank You.
Thanks! We're glad it is helpful!
I also like the internal wiring for the SS22i. There is no fear of something coming along and ripping the wiring out of the screen like on the Peloton.
I don't think you can wrong with either, but NordicTrack has a pretty good deal going on right now and I favored it slightly because of the incline / decline so that's the one I went with.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! I was on the fence as to which one to go with and your review helped me tremendously!
Nice review, just out of our price range. My wife just purchased a EFITMENT Indoor Cycle Bike, Magnetic Cycling Trainer Exercise Bike for $440. She loves it. We did purchase the warranty from amazon.
I love my S22i 😊 The automation of incline, decline and resistance is what i really enjoyed and they have lots of scenic rides around the world.
question can you ride and watch for example a move or netflix on the S22i
🚴🏽♀️🥳Yippee 🥳 I love my bike named SWIFT ‼️
I just bought the NT, can't wait to get to it! I'm so excited! Thank you so much for the best review ever!!!
really well presented, that being said to change the saddle angle you need a 14 mm wrench no screw drive needed other than that well done.
Nordictrack now has the live classes too and upgraded system to accommodate the live
One of the best reviews I have seen but one glaring omission (which makes me think NT influenced this video in some way?). I have owned my S22i for 12 months and ride Peloton when staying at Peloton equipped hotels (20+ Peloton classes taken). The s22i suffers from "frame wobble" (slight movement of frame from side to side) due to the incline/decline fork design. The bike will not tip over and is sturdy but the frame/fork wobble translates into TV monitor wobble and this takes getting used to. When I ride a Peloton I can stand up and ride as hard as I can and the 22" monitor will not move; with the s22i I find myself holding back a little due to this wobble. I have had many calls with NT's support team and exchanged messages with other s22i owners and all acknowledge this is a result of bike design. Having said all that I would purchase my s22i all over again for many of the reasons described in the video but believe frame wobble translating into monitor wobble could be a deal breaker for some potential buyers and therefore acknowledged. A counter opinion could be frame and monitor wobble encourages better posture when riding by making you focus on your core more!
Thanks for your comment. The screen on the s22i is substantially heavier than the Peloton screen -- due to the fact that it has fans at the bottom. It is also 2" further from the bike frame bc of the placement of the weights on the front tray. The Peloton screen is lighter and closer to the handlebars (you'll notice they angle upwards directly in front of the screen). We have noticed a bit of screen wobble on the s22i as a result of this design. In the Pro's and Con's section of our detailed written review on our website we list the s22i screen as being heavy (Con) and give kudos to Peloton for frame stability -- as there is no screen wobble (Pro). This aspect doesn't hinder riding performance or your ability to get the most out of the bike. Any frame or screen wobble is also exacerbated if someone uses too much resistance and has to shift body weight from side to side while out of the saddle -- which can occur on either bike. Thank you for your insight, we are glad to hear from someone with experience on both bikes! Keep riding!
@@TreadmillReviewGuru I agree with everything you said. Nice job!
Update to original post. I would now recommend Peleton over s22i. Unfortunately after 10 months of use the circuit board that controls the incline/decline and resistance of my s22I has blown and was informed it would be 1-2 months before a new part arrived (I live in one of the largest cities in the USA not a remote country or area). In addition this is a known fault and there is a RUclips video that I am to use to replace the circuit board myself (confirms this is a regular occurrence). I recognize things break but 1-2 months before the part will be shipped on a known problem is unacceptable. I have a feeling this would not be the case with Peloton,
@@allancongrave7045 thanks for this info! Sorry to hear about your s22i! We haven't heard about this defect, but it's helpful to know. Is NT covering the circuit board repair under warranty? Keep us posted on your progress, we would like to know how this is resolved. Thanks!
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Yes, NT will cover it under warranty. They suggested I perform the repair myself due current climate but the part would still take 1-2 months to arrive. Just in waiting mode right now.....
Just bought the s22i - can't wait to get it! Thanks for the great review!
Outstanding review as said in previous review very informative and you actually answered a few questions I couldn't
find the answer for concerning Bluetooth/headphone info. Thank you !
Thanks! Just by way of an update, you can now sync Bluetooth headphones with the NordicTrack s22i. You couldn't previously (when we made this video). iFit recently released an update that now allows all NT machines to pair with Bluetooth headphones.
Great review. Ton of detail. Even handed description of best points of each.
I've been looking at the two all day and decided to go with the S22i myself. If you order through Amazon you can get free shipping as a heads up.
I’ve been looking and debating between the two as well! Did you get your S22i yet? What do you think?
I just got my s22i yesterday and I love it!! Previously used my Proform Studio Bike Pro 10.0 (also ifit enabled, but with smaller screen and no incline or decline) which I also used a lot, but I was ready for an upgrade. I'm gifting the ProForm to my son and daughter in law.... A win for everyone! :)
By far the best comparison that I have found. Thank you!
Thank you, that was an excellent review of these bikes, clear and informative. I have a NordicTrack GX 8.0, I almost wish it would break-down so I could justify buying the S22i, they have put a lot of thought into this bike.
Thank you for such a clear and concise review!!!
I had a NordicTrack and exchanged it for a Peloton because the NordicTrack wobbled to an unacceptable level. The Peloton is much more stable.
Hmmmm...
Which model Nordictrack ? 🤔
Thanks for confirming this. I have a Nordic track ifit elliptical and that is the same problem I had with it. I feared it would be the same with the bike. Plus I did. It like the music or the route picture quality. The machine just wobbles when you’re getting a good intense workout in
Thanks for this comment, help me make my decision.
Don't real bicycles wobble?
Yea I agree with so many people that was an amazing review. Completely unbiased as you did big up one of your fsv trainers on the pelaton. A lot of it was a good mix of casual user experience and proper spin instructor knowledge. Other videos are more road bike folk then reviewing it and being a spin instructor myself I appreciate the difference.
Thank you, you have helped my decision making!
Thanks Tom! I'm glad the video was helpful!
Loved this review. It was the best comparison for the 2 home gym exercise bikes I was looking for. Thanks so much, it will be a NT S22i for me!
Glad it was helpful!
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Thank you so much for the comparison and overview. Im in process of making a decision on one of the bikes. After watching your video I have made my decision from your complete breakdown. What a great way to get your workout in the comfort of your home
Ronnie Magee what did you go with?
I went with the Echelon bike just got it yesterday it came quick! Ordered it on the 24th of July..my wife got her first ride this morning nice constructed bike user friendly...it was a excellent choice...
Thanks for the review my S22I comes this Friday
Great review!! Thank you so much for all of the details! There is now the ability to Bluetooth now (received my s15i bike Jan 2021). I noticed you said you had to have an adapter so maybe that is something they have upgraded. I wanted to comment in case that deters anyone from the NordicTrack.
Thanks Kristi! You're right, initially the s15i didn't sync with wireless headphones, but they have since upgraded the software so now it will! I appreciate your input.
I'm still shopping for a bike like this. Just from my experience with the spinning classes in the gym before, I can tell Peloton still stands out more than NodicTrack. S22i does have more features, mainly incline and decline. But do you really need that? It's not like on a tread mead which you can feel the difference and change your heart rate. On a stationary bike, the only thing it does is shift your center forward or backward. And it create a big spot to go wrong in the long term life. I would prefer a bike has less moving parts that could go wrong. I have a NordicTrack tread mead and that out door following up workout is interesting, but far from enough to attract me to get back to the workout. Compare to that, you will find out that for spinning, the beauty is mostly from their class. They can pump out so much energy from you with a good class. So to me, following some one riding somewhere in the world is not much of different just riding by my self, which is boring. I will definitely need a good class, if not in physically in the gym with bunch of other people and a good trainer, but at least some one can guide you, encourage you, to spinning like crazy.
Loved this review. Mike made it easier for me to pick which bike I'm going to purchase.
I just got my Nordictrack I just need to make sure not to mess up the assembling part.
Good luck Onjee! Assembly isn't that difficult, the only tricky part is to make sure you don't pinch the wires inside the frame/monitor. We hope you enjoy your bike!
Oh man, this is an EXCELLENT review. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us. I didn’t even know much about the NT bike. I was riding high on the peloton hype and saving up to buy it...BUT after this review, not sure I’m sold on the Peloton anymore. I especially love that incline/decline functionality on the NT bike..AND the outdoor ‘feel’. Of course the price is attractive too.
I don’t like Peloton’a manual resistance adjustment and price...so there is that. I’m leaning strongly towards Norditrack! THANK YOU!
This is the best, unbiased view I've seen from anywhere. It's updated, accurate, and has helped tremendously. Thank you for this. Pure gold. I hear live classes are coming to NordicTrack in the next month. Have you heard anything in this regard? I also hear that the NordicTrack feels a little unstable. I could see your screen wobble a bit when you got in it? How does it feel when actually riding? And how does the leaderboard functionality compare to Peloton? That's a big one for me. Lots of questions...
Hi, thanks for watching our review and offering some great feedback! Great questions!
The S22i is very sturdy and stable but the screen does move just a little bit with movement, especially if you are riding hard. Unfortunately when you see her get on the bike for the first time at about 14:31 in the video, the adjustment for the screen height wasn't tightened all the way the screen looks a little wobbly.
iFit sent out a survey to all it's member a few weeks ago asking about live classes, that being said we are hoping they are getting closer to live classes, but that's all we know.
The iFit leader board and the Peloton leader board are very very similar and the functionality on them is about the same. iFit offers a few more filtering options as of right now.
We hope this helps answer your questions, please let us know if you have any other follow up questions.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thank you! Again, this is the most helpful review I've seen and will be purchasing a NordicTrack as a result. Thanks for confirming the sturdiness of the bike. I had read somewhere that NordicTrack was a bit less sturdy. Last question that I can't find answers to: ability to push workouts from IFit to Garmin? Or would I just need to manually track the workout on my Garmin device when I began?
Wanted to follow up here. I ended up purchasing the NordicTrack S22i, and just did my first few rides on it. Loved the ride, the interactions, and the training. I think there are a few things that should be mentioned that I don't believe are in the video (unless I just missed them). iFit, NordicTrack's fitness platform, does not sync with Strava. That's a HUGE gap for me, and is for many. You can export your activities manually as TCX files, but the wattage and GPS file from your workout won't transfer over, which is a huge bummer. Peloton does, however, integrate directly with Strava - that's a big win. Also, you can't connect your Garmin Watch to the S22i either, which means you're losing that value. Additionally, the S22i does not have ANT+ capability, so you can't connect Garmin Heartrate monitors or other rate monitors that only have ANT+. I do believe you can connect Bluetooth-capable heart rate monitors, but haven't accessed the bluetooth settings yet. There is an AUX jack to plug in your phone and play your own music, but connecting to bluetooth headphones is not immediately available. I do believe you can get around it by going through admin mode, but have not been able to get into it yet. Just a few thoughts that I think are worth adding.
@@Anxiouslydisengaged thank you for your input! We've had other viewers with the same Strava/Garmin question, so I've used your information as a response. Bluetooth devices sync easily, but you're right, iFit does not have ANT+ capability so it won't sync with any ANT+ only device. It would be nice if this (and Bluetooth out for wireless headphones) were both added soon! Thanks again!
Currently I’m a year with my s22i and a couple years with IFit , I’m about to buy the new NT rw900 rower to add to my personal gym . So currently a single IFit membership is 15$ per month and that cost covers my NT 1750 tread , s22i , I IFit app for strength workouts, and I can add the rower as well no extra cost and all the IFit enabled equipment I can manage to fit at home !! Let’s go NordicTrack / IFit !!!! Sometimes I try to use my Hoist mi6 with The IFit strength app !! Haha ✌️☺️
One of the best reviews. Thank you and this review helped me make my decision.
I just went to the Nordictrack website to prepare to order. I noticed some upgrades since your review, such as bluetooth connectivity and an improved screen that rotate 360 degrees. This was a great review and now I will buy the nordictrack instead of the peloton.
You are correct. There have been several upgrades to both the s22i and the new Bike+. The s22i has Bluetooth connectivity for headphones now and the Peloton Bike+ has several upgrades.
Great presentation. My worry is with so many auto functions it has more opportunity to break. Then Im paying to fix it.
Hats why you get the warranty. The auto is the best part.
Currently NordicTrack does not offer set up of your bike. However, there is a RUclips video which shows step by step on how to set up your bike. Downside is the bike weighs 175 lbs, so you will need to get the bike from garage or wherever it’s delivered to at your house, to where you will have your bike to workout.
But the classes are not live on iFit right? I wish you would emphasize that. Because for so many of us, the live classes make the difference for motivation. Very comprehensive review. Thank you.
You also didn't mention what the iFit subscription costs and membership after the 1st year.
iFit does offer Live Classes -- but they did not when we initially did this review. The cost of an iFit membership is $33/month for a family plan (up to 5 profiles) and $15/month for a single membership. The free plan included for the first year is the family plan, so you get up to 5 profiles for different users.
Thank you for clarification and update.
What an brilliant presentation! It helped me a lot to decide which one to purchase, Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I'm glad I got the nordicTrack. Great job!!
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Beautifully reviewed and very helpful, many thanks
Thanks you so much and thanks for watching!
Thanks great review. I went with tge peloton for all the different kind of exercise classes that comes with From yoga to Barre. The new bike bootcamp classes are amazing. Is quiet, and don’t wobble, and The bike+ it does change resistance on its own. Yes peloton have a monthly fee but have sooo much different things and yes have scenery classes as well.
We are excited about the updates on the Bike+. Peloton has implemented many features that people have been looking for such as the automated resistance, more classes, more landscape videos, internal cables, and now the screen swivels a full 180 degrees on the Bike+.
I purchased the S10i model bike the older. It’s a great bike. I love everything it offers with the exception of ifit. I find the instructors and the classes boring. I went back to the Peloton app. Overall I would take all the Peloton instructors, the addition features and add them to the NordicTrac bike. The downside to my bike the frame was damaged during transport. 10 days later the belt broke. They replaced the belt, however, they did not have a replacement frame. Although Nordic track offers a full money back policy within 30 days of purchase. It took 3 months for me to get a refund after multiple phone calls. They told me to throw out the bike because that was the last of the S10i model. I rode the bike until the magnetic resistance completely checked out. My bike and I parted ways today. Tomorrow the city will pick it up and discard it. Waiting on my Echelon bike to arrive.
I think that the review does an overall great job but massively understates the importance of a community of riders and Peloton has that. The best workout is the work out that you actually do, and with people cheering you on and keeping you accountability you are more likely to get healthy and fitter... Faster. #ScottishPickle
That's a good point Robert. Peloton riders create a tight-knit social network that pushes and engages you. We think this is the main value in the Peloton brand and certainly a valid reason for buying the bike. We love Peloton instructors (my personal favorite is Cody Rigsby -- he says something that makes me laugh out loud every ride!) We agree that the best piece of equipment is the one you will actually use and our review is designed to help people do that. The Peloton bike is comfortable and the app sets the standard for content and interactivity. Thanks for your comment!
@@TreadmillReviewGuru definitely loved your review but Peloton's instructors, training programs and overall community should have been highlighted a little more. I thought that you were going there at the end. 😁
She mentioned it several times and in my opinion emphasized it alot without trying to create biased. I think it depends on the rider. I know alot of people who wouldn't care that much. I actually value instructor engagement more then having the ability to extract in real time with other riders because I am too focused on not dying lol.
@@yallen2010 The products are quite different then. Peloton instructors set that bike apart.
I think it's all about the value the person places on it. It may be a factor, but it might not be the determing factor to everyone. I'm not saying your wrong, I'm just saying some people may have other features about riding that matters more and they were trying to take that into account overall. I like the instructors too but got real excited about the interactive experience that NT has that became my determining factor. Yours is different, and that is ok, but I can see them trying to be as unbiased as possible as their overall goal...
Great review, Pro Form still offers an incline and decline Tour de France model. Would love to see a review of the Bowflex.
Which Bowflex? We have individual reviews of both Bowflex Bikes and a comparison of the C6 vs Peloton and a comparison of the Velocore vs Peloton coming soon.
Merci! great review! just finished order mine S22i. And if you are reading this after 2020, congrats you survived! Right now, April -2020 Peloton has suspended the sales due to the pandemic. Woohoo can't wait until get my bike Nordic track at home and put the toxins out and get in shape for summer 2021.
actually just ordered my peloton today
neelu kumar you won’t regret it, welcome to the cult!
Excellent review, and one of the best on RUclips
Well done a fair and thorough review and vey helpful
I am very impressed with this presentation. You're very knowledgeable concise and detailed.
Thanks Justin!
That's a great review and really well done. One of the best I've seen online.
One thing was missing - you didn't talk about seat comfort.
Thanks Walt! Sorry for the oversight on seat comfort. We give Peloton the nod for saddle design -- it's seat is more comfortable. However, the 2020 s22i has an improved seat which is actually much more comfortable than the 2019 version and compares closely to Peloton. Both the seat and pedals on the s22i can be swapped out if desired.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru Thank you for the response.
Dear God, how does Peloton have such a high stock value and so much attention? The NordicTrack wins in a landslide. Like 15 better features and pricing. I only saw two favorable items for Peloton, a larger arm rest if you like to ride in an aero position and bluetooth for a headshet (Nordic requires an adaptor). Great review! Nordic here we come!
Agree, but does Norditrack also have live trainers or just scenery? They didn’t show that here
best review out of the last 10 I tried to watch but couldn't get past all the talking about everything else but the bikes...thank you!!!
This is a fantastic comparison, thank you!!
Great review now I'm leaning more toward the NordicTrack
Thanks for watching!
Amazing video. Thanks for the attention to detail.
With the updates to ifit and the s22i bike (ie quieter motor) do you think an update video is in order!?!?
Yes! we have an updated video filmed, we're just getting the final touches on it and will publish in the next few days hopefully. Possibly after Christmas.
This review is absolutely great, thank you.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate it!
Got my s22i yesterday its amazing so far
Do you have to plug it out after your finish using it? Is there a way to turn it off without unplugging it everytime?
@@kennysmith1494 There is an on off switch on the bike that you can switch off after you are done using the bike.
We love our NordicTrack!! I have become addicted to Chris Clark’s workouts on iFit. He’s truly the best studio trainer!! Give his workouts a try. Also, you can create your own routes on iFit. There’s a section of hills where I live so I plugged in the route and can do those hills whenever I want. Love it!!
Couldn't agree more! I love Chris's classes.
@@TreadmillReviewGuru How do you find an individual instructor on iFit?
@@JimStembridge there are several categories in the library - look for the one that is organized by instructor.
Your reviews are fair and to the point , without hating on any brand , pointing out the difference but I do favor the nordictrack better even the has no bluetooth but in 2022 on sale now new improved model s22i new monitor with 30 Watts sound with speakers now on front of monitor , new improved incline/decline motor , improved handlebar adjustment, hybrid spd toe clip pedals all for same price or i can save 500 off original model
Excellent review. I considered both and settled on the S22i before I watched this video but I am extremely happy that I chose correctly after watching one of the best videos ever! I loved the detailed feature descriptions and on both bikes. To me, the two features that set the S22i way over the Peloton were the incline/decline and Google Earth-based workouts. I had a Proform Tour de France (precursor to the S22i) and those two features alone take the indoor workout experience to a high level! Great video, outstanding job!
That’s an older Peloton she’s using. The newer one has cables hidden, the monitor rotates and the instructor can increase/decrease your resistance I believe.
Correct. This video is of the original Peloton bike. Our video was made before the new Bike+ was announced or released. The original bike price has been reduced now that the new one is available.
Great review... I am just missing a comparison with the Technogym bike which seems to be out of the radar of the entire youtube... :((
I have the Nordic Track ordered. Peloton delivery was going to take 7 weeks, Nordic takes 3. Did you ever work for Blue Cross Texas? We may have met
Congrats! We hope you enjoy your Nordictrack bike. Nope, I've never lived in Texas or worked for Blue Cross, but thanks for tuning in!
I read Peloton is suing NT. Wonder how this changes things with NT.
Peloton is also suing Echelon which is even more closely mimicking their hardware and streaming spin classes.