Customers recognize the Commercial S22i Studio Cycle's large, high-definition touchscreen, high-quality build, and ease of use as significant advantages. Many appreciate the incline and decline features, along with the integrated fan and adjustable resistance. However, some users find the seat less comfortable than ideal. The variety of workouts available through the iFIT membership is also frequently praised.
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Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
30 days in
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this bike over ither choices from reviews, availability, and affordability. My husband and 11 year old son put it together in less than 2 hours. All the reviews said that the seat was not the best. I am so so on that, but since I am a bit larger and iut if shape, I bought a larger gel seat. My son who BMXs loves the seat. Tge most difficult thing is learning the ifit program and trying to ride. The free subscription does not include all the training videos, but I was able to find some really good ones for beginners. I have only had it a minth, but we are really enjoying it so far. Oh, some snaps from the pedels came off the 1st day. So far so good the first 30 days.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cycling Newbie
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The S22i Studio Cycle has exceeded my expectations. The bike is sleek, sturdy, and a joy to ride. The trainers and guided rides have greatly helped my fitness journey.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iFIT - MANUFACTURER
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Rachel
Fantastic! We’re excited to hear about your joy in your fitness journey on this sleek and sturdy bike.
If you ever have any questions, email [email protected] and we will be here to help.
Thanks - NordicTrack
Pros mentioned:
Incline
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Challenging workouts
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this bike for a discounted price in exchange for my honest feedback of the product. When it arrived, it took me no time at all to assemble. The Norditrack S22i bike is easy to adjust to fit my height and my wives. We did purchase a larger seat because the traditional thin bike seat was not comfortable for longer workouts. Without joining Ifit I was still able to do challenging workouts from the Ifit trainers as well as self directed workouts. The incline and decline changes paired with the resistance changes during the workouts make for a more enjoyable and more realistic workout.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iFIT - MANUFACTURER
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JAKK
We are excited to see that you enjoy the workouts and find them to feel more enjoyable and realistic due to the auto resistance changes through iFIT.
We aim to make changing our seats easy since our members come in various shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. However, you may want to keep the original saddle to use in the future. Some members can swap to the original saddle after using the bike for a while.
We are here to help you with any future needs. Please feel free to email us at [email protected] any time.
Thanks! - NordicTrack
Pros mentioned:
Incline, Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Bike Trainer Ever
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this bike for my daughter who races Mountain Bikes competitively. She LOVES it! We have only had it a month and she already has almost 100 rides in.
The iFit classes are the best! It's like traveling all over the world and never leaving your house!
I had Best Buy deliver this bike and assemble it. Best decision I ever made. The guys were on time and had it put together professionally quickly.
PROS:
Comes with a year of iFit classes
The FAN!!!
The bike automatically changes resistance and incline >>> No knobs to turn!
Gorgeous screen
CONS:
The seat is super uncomfortable. After riding with a pillow strapped on for a few days I went to our local bike shop and bought a super comfy seat to replace it with,
The pedals >>> We also upgraded the pedals to regular clip-in SPDs that my daughter uses on her mountain bike. So much easier to ride clipped in.
No on and off switch. I have the bike plugged into a power strip that has an on and off switch that we have to turn off every night.
I am looking forward to purchasing another one of these in the near future so my daughter and I can train together.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Majorly Impressed!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Despite the discomfort of the seat, I'm totally hooked on this bike and absolutely love IFit. The assembly was reasonably easy, especially if you opt to scan the QR code & follow along to automated instructions. And the S22i is so quiet!!! I had no problems hooking up my wireless headphones right away through bluetooth, yet my husband initially struggled with pairing his Apple Airpods (I think the solution was to pair when the headphones are still in their case?...whatever he did, it totally works for him now). And as for the uncomfortable seat, I immediately purchased a cushioned cover for it on Amazon, yet it didn't take long for my butt to adjust and now I can comfortably ride without the cushion. It's likely not an issue for folks who are accustomed to spinning already, yet if like me you're just getting started and feel as if there's no way to sit comfortably on the bike seat for very long, my experience is that it got better in a short period of time. And while I fully appreciate & understand why some are reluctant to sign-up for IFit when "manual" control may be all that's desired, me having access to so many different work-outs and trainers has pushed me to exercise harder and longer (I've got a treadmill hooked up to it too). I didn't anticipate liking IFit as much as I do because in all my past years of going to the gym, trainer-led workouts and group classes are simply not my jam (I prefer a solo experience). But as it turns out, IFit is a game-changer for me. I dig it. A lot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Incline, Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my S22i bike
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great bike! I picked the NT S22i over the Peloton as I’m more interested in the scenic tours than I am the classes. And the S22i gives me everything I need. The large screen is excellent. The mountain touring routes are sublime. The automatic incline/resistance alone coujd be the reason to make this choice.
Yes, the seat is hard as a first timer. Rather than get used to it, I purchased a gel cover (and some padded shorts) instead. Does the trick enough.
As a Hydrow owner, I find this set up to be very similar. Now I have the best of both worlds.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Incline, Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Makes for an Enjoyable Workout
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The NordiTrack S22i, along with the iFit app, actually makes me look forward to working out. Very few bikes have a fan, incline feature, and such a large screen as this one does. I did have to change out the seat to a wider, more padded one, and I am not a big person. The reason I withheld one star was that I think the bike could use an extra button or two, such as one for volume control.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iFIT - MANUFACTURER
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Yaya
We're happy this bike and iFIT app help motivate you to work out more often than before, and that you have been able to find a seat to fit your personal preferences.
The volume on this machine can be adjusted using your touch screen. Let us know if you need further assistance with this feature at [email protected].
Thanks - NordicTrack
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal for the price
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great bike for the price I paid. As a Best buy member it was $400 off. This is the newest model which just has small minor upgrades to the screen and program. If your not big on HD screen and etc., you'll be fine with the base model.
Negative: This does not have a power button. Once plugged in the screen is on and after not using for a bit, it goes to a screensaver mode, which is not blank, but of nature and etc., not handy if you keep this in a room or anywhere to me. So it needs to be unplugged and I am not a big fan of that as it sounds like the power goes out on the device when you unplug it, you can hear it, and not sure how that is going to be long term.
Commercial probably means meant for store or gym, so there they do not unplug.
If you read many reviews you can see the pros-cons vs this machine and the Peleton. My fiance has tried the Peleton and after reading reviews in depth, Peleton might have a few descent extras, but this one is really getting you your bang for your buck, and in this day and age, that's what consumers need, not overpriced electronics on name.
This comes with a subscription to ifit for a year, so off the bat, the first year is free of video workouts, unless you buy on credit like me, your monthly pmts are the gym membership costs.
Positive: very convienent and easy to use. Set up is nice and comes with two 3 pound weights, a built in fan you can turn on while working out and the swivel screen works great. My fiance uses the ifit app on our smart TV and firestick to do the workouts and if our son is on the tv, she just has the bike screen turned to the right and workouts out watching that screen which is big enough.
We are only in week 1, but so far no complaints on this end.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Do it!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Ahhhmazing! This bike is such great quality! I had previously purchased a "cheap" bike on Amazon and got rid of it pretty quickly because it was terrible. This bike fits the bill all around. It was so easy to assemble and the iFit was easy to link my account. The only complaint I have was the seat being so narrow. I have ordered a replacement to fit my butt better. My whole family has joined in and we are getting healthier at home because of this bike! I was given this product for a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great exercise bike with the iFIT app.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I really enjoy riding this bike. I ride at least once per day and often get 2 runs in (about an hour). The iFIT programs bring this bike to a new level. I could not get into 'spin class' at the gym as it was just too boring. With the iFIT program, I'm currently working my way through 12 sessions with George Hincapie around Hawaii - it's a blast.
I bought this at a local BB (price matched a sale price online) and hauled it home in the back of a pickup. It's a 2 man job - and assembly is easy if you're mechanically inclined. If you have to haul this up several flights of stairs or have trouble with an allen wrench, pay for the assembly. But if you have a friend and a ratchet set - it's easy. It took me less than an hour (with a beer in hand - which is why I need the cycle).
I really like the incline feature on this cycle. When you're riding up a hill, the unit inclines to the 'hills pitch' (up to 20 degrees) and the effort required to keep peddling goes up with the pitch. It really feels like you're climbing a hill. I'd buy this bike JUST for that feature if you're in the market for a bike. And this pitch and resistance is automatically adjusted with the terrain you're riding. That is so much fun when the iFIT trainer is talking you through the program.
The other adder I like with this cycle is the fan. I thought it was a gimmick but it really feels pretty good when you're 25 minutes into a 35 minute run. It feels pretty good when it's on 'auto' and you are going down a hill - the fan speeds up with the bike "speed".
The seat provided was not great so I put on my mountain bike seat for comfort. I also went online to NordicTrack parts and bought another seat rail so my wife could put her seat on when she rows. It would have been nice to have somehow enabled this cycle to accept a normal bike seat stem rather than charge an extra $160 for just the rail - but it works great once you buy into that extra expense. (I slide her seat off and put mine on when we switch out the bike).
There is only one month of the iFIT program included with the purchase now but I signed up for the year to get the discount. It works out to about $35/month (with tax) but I knew that going into the purchase. It's the same same for Peloton so no big difference there. I think the programs on NordicTrack are better than Peloton (from comparisons with friends cycles) but they tend like Spin Class and leaderboards - which I do not enjoy. As mentioned earlier, the incline on the NT cycle combined with their trainers makes the riding so much more enjoyable.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent design!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This bike has been a game changer for our home gym. I was given this product for a reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. My wife and I have enjoyed using it especially because it’s so easy to adjust the seat and it has great workouts from the trainers. I am super impressed by the IFIT Trainer Automatic Adjust feature. I enjoy spin classes and with that feature, it makes the workout feel like I’m in spin class. Love the fan, it is in the perfect spot.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Unforgettable Journey
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My bike came with easy instructions. You are able to put the set at the height that works best for you. The screen is large and has a really clear picture you can also rotate the screen in order to participate in some of the yoga options on the iFit program. The bike gives you a smooth ride and there are so many choices to try within the iFit program.
*** I received discounted product in exchange for my honest feedback.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rides Smoothly
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This bike was easy to put together. It has a really nice screen and the bike rides very smoothly. It also comes with weights as an added feature that I didn’t see with other bikes I looked at. I find the bike to be user friendly. I find the seat to be very comfortable also.
*** I received discounted product in exchange for my honest feedback.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Touchscreen
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
awesome home cycling bike.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
for me this bike is awesome. have had it about 3mo and use it 3-4x a week for cycling and 2-3x a week for the resistance workouts. it comes a 1 year subscription to ifit. i am 5' 11'' and 245lb (currently working on decreasing that number) and have had not issues with it. i have it sitting on gym squares for support and to catch my sweat. i have no negatives about this bike. as far as the seat sliding down, mine did initially until i really tightened the knob hard and it seemed to work. i bought the 2 year best buy plan to go with it in case they uprgrade the bike then i can also at no charge.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Cons mentioned:
Seat comfort
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome bike, but iFit needs improvement
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The bike itself is amazing. The seat can be quite uncomfortable at the beginning, specially if you are used to riding a bike. It gets better with time. You could also buy a different seat. Rhe bike is pretty heavy, but extremely sturdy. The iFit videos are amazing, specially the scenary rides. The only bad thing is the quality of the videos. Internet speed is high and close to the router. The quality is set on Auto and even thought videos and screen are supposed to be 1080, they look at most like 480. I tried setting the video quality to High and it became worst. The app needs improvement. Found videos of people installing an older version and solving this issue, but that version doesnt work anymore.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from iFIT - MANUFACTURER
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Azrael We are delighted to hear that you find the bike amazing and enjoy the iFIT videos; however, we are sorry that your video quality is not as expected. We want to help you troubleshoot the connection and the screen to ensure you are getting the best possible picture quality. Generally, the video quality is excellent.
We want you to find your bike to be a comfortable place to escape and work out. Some riders like to change their seats, add a gel cover, or even wear padded bike shorts.
Please email us with your Case ID Number (1-R101717) at [email protected] with further information so that we can explore options to get your screen working better.
Thanks! - NordicTrack
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for many skill levels
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This bike is a life saver. I am a busy mom with two toddlers and do not have time to hit the gym especially with child care so limited and all of the closures. The spin bike is so much better quality than my previous one. It was easy to assemble and setup my account with Ifit so that I can access the trainers and variety of options. Even my kids and husband like to use the bike. I did get a great deal when I purchased the S22i bike in exchange for honest feedback.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love the huge screen
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wanted this bike for a while but it took some time to convince myself. I'm so glad to have gotten it. The bike is beautiful and heavy duty. No concerns here about quality. I did receive this bike in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion. It is definitely worth the money due to the high quality. I did change the seat to something that fit my seat bones more comfortably.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Incline, Touchscreen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Purchase
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
After extensive research comparing several brands (NordicTrack, Peloton, MYX), I'm extremely pleased with my purchase of this model. It works perfectly and has several great features and bonuses not available on the Peloton Bike +, including Incline/Decline adjustment while riding up/down hills, ability to ride without special shoes, and a full year of free membership. Not to mention that membership after the first year costs only $15 monthly, as opposed to Peloton's monthly fee of $39. Also, delivery was available within days through Best Buy, as opposed to months through NordicTrack, and the delivery team was on time and courteous. I've used the bike 5-6 days weekly for nearly 2 months, and love it! Highly recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best workout machine, by far!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This has been by far my favorite at home exercise purchase! It was easy to assemble and even easier to get the workout in! I was a little skeptical about the on screen workouts and the scenic rides but I found myself liking them way more than I thought! If you on on the fence, give it a try I for one am glad I did!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Incline
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love my bike! It has features that other bikes don’t include like incline functions. Also clip on shoes are not required! The ifif coaches are so personable as well.