Nordictrack x11i Incline Trainer - I Bought One, Maybe You Shouldn't?
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This video really helps me make my decision, I'm not going to buy this unit! Thanks for making it.
Glad I could help!
@Maddux Lance dang what a scam
@Davian Jordy scammer alt
This is definitely not a sponsored advertising!😉👍👍👍👍👍
What's the opposite of sponsored? Haha!
I 100% feel you on the treadmill market being stuck in the 1990s and there being no innovation going on. Completely makes sense why I haven’t been able to find a quality treadmill unless one is willing spend 5 grand and up.
Seems like a huge opportunity for someone to step in and change the game. Imagine a Samsung or Apple treadmill?!
100% my thoughts! I was never into treadmills and just when I was going to get one - I didn't because they all suck in quality.
Have to agree. It feels like you're having to make do with whatever is out there at the moment. I love the specs of a Nordictrack incline trainer, but just read the reviews out there in terms of reliability and the bounce if you go above 9mph. I've decided to go with a Bowflex, it doesn't have the bounce issue, but then only goes to 20 deg incline. Short of that it's a used Freemotion i11.9 (30%) or the New Freemotion i22 (30%) which is like £14k, so not a option.
This is the kind of review I’m looking for. Detailed and realistic. Tnx!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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You should call NordicTrack and get the issue where it jumps all over the place when you hit 10 mph. My X22i does not do that. Check to make certain your base is level and if you still have the problem contact NordicTrack to get it fixed. It should not be doing that.
Ok watched the rest of your video and I am not happy with the response NordicTrack gave you. I would call back and speak with a supervisor. That is not the norm. Either get a replacement or a refund.
I'm going to contact them again now that the pandemic is cooling down. When I initially contacted them they weren't offering field service because of the risk of the virus. Hopefully now they can offer some help. I still love the treadmill but the fact that it's unuseable over 10MPH is pretty frustrating. Thanks again!
I ve the same problem on my x32i 😭
Everything I've ever seen with Nordic Track is that they have good products overall, but the worst possible customer service.
PS when I bought my X22i this week, upgrading my X9i, I scheduled a Zoom session with iFit sales. That was wonderful. She demo’d units on screen, answering all my questions, and showing me on the unit (an X32i) how my question is answered in operation. Very good experience.
I had a good experience with sales but after I bought the machine it was terrible customer service.
Thanks for this review! It's definitely helping. Your video came up to my suggestions from youtube, and thanks it did, because I was definitely considering getting it because of the incline which I found nice, but in the end, for that price, and when I see you running with the belt moving everywhere, I definitely won't. I was also worried about how high it would go at the max incline (I have a low ceiling basement) and it confirmed me that it would not fit for where I plan to install it. I like your style of explaining the stuff, it's completely user friendly and tells us what it is to use it, which gives a good idea on the thing. My other choice was the Sole Fitness F85 which is compatible with Kinomap and a bit more "open" to other apps and stuff (Zwift) so I know what to do. Thanks again :) And cheers from France!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!
Sole F85 gets great reviews and is really well prices and likely much better build than the Nordic Track Commercial. What you're paying for is the fancy large screens with Nordictrack, but otherwise their treadmills are inferior in quality. 2.5" rollers compared to 2.75" on the F85 for starters.
Also you don't need a tablet to watch Netflix... you can watch Netflix on your X11i screen. Check out instructions here...
ua-cam.com/video/Ntqzi63_3mc/v-deo.html
I have the bigger one (x22i) and they are essentially the same as this one. My machine has been broken on-and-off or about 6 months. I've replaced the controller board 3 times and this last time it almost caught fire! the circuit board started smoking and then it started sparking!... I'm not alone, just Google all of the issues with they're controller board issues. If you didnt buy a warranty you are SCREWED! and they won't give you a refund if it breaks after 30 days... its so insane! something so expensive only has a 30 day return policy. I wouldn't recommend one to a anyone after now being stuck with this machine not working. Also, the machine glitches when you try and modify it and load Netflix and other apps onto the machine. Mine is the newer late 2019/2020 version I bought in March.
Sorry to hear that! My story has continued to get worse with this machine as well. The motor controller board died over a month ago. Nordictrack told me it was "backordered" and I still haven't received a new one so my X11i is currently collecting dust and unable to be used. I finally called again and REALLY got in their face about it. They agreed to REPLACE my entire treadmill. So now I have to tear down the one I have and wait for a new one to be delivered... So bizarre! Hopefully they work these issues out soon.
ugh I should have watched this video first. I just bought a x22i and its being delivered in a few days. I'm praying 🙏 I have good luck and i have no issues
@@ChaseTheSummit, did they fix it?
Glad that I stumbled upon this treadmill. I purchased the 1750 a week or so ago. They are on backorder and sent me an email to say they’d like to offer this upgrade for 200 dollars more because it’s currently in stock. The bouncy deck is exactly what I was afraid of. I’m going to stick with the 1750.....if I ever receive it. I cannot get ahold of ANYONE in customer service about my order. Won’t return my calls. Won’t answer emails. I was able to dm them on Instagram but they just told me to call customer service.......which.....was useless. Not impressed so far that’s for sure. Any updates? Have you heard from the company??
My interactions with customer service have been a mixed bag. One person seemed really interested in helping me and even video chatted me about the bouncy deck... but then never followed up on it. I do like the treadmill but the support hasn't been that great and if I were a faster runner that 10mph limit would be really annoying. I'm hoping this video gets to them some how and they finally address the issue 🤷♂️ . Thanks for watching!
So did you get the 1750 was looking into purchasing one let me know how it runs plz and Thankyou
Spot on with the critique. The inability to pair w/ iFit drives me crazy. Being able to play my music through the speakers is cool but generally I would rather play on my head phones anyway. The vibration of the machine needs to be addressed NordiTrack!
Seriously! They keep telling me it's "normal" but THIS IS NOT NORMAL. It literally gets so violent it will scare my kids haha. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for this video. Was about to complete my purchase for 32i but will skip norditrack now.
Yeah it definitely has some flaws but I still enjoy what it does do. It seems like these companies have such an easy job. Why are they all so lackluster?
Thank you so much for this video, so glad I checked it out before ordering. I called Nordictrack to have some questions answered about specs earlier today and they didn't have the answer, which I found amazing, and the girl I spoke with was so unbelievably rude. I found the answer to my question online from a different site and decided to go ahead and get the treadmill but last second decided to see if anyone on youtube had posted anything and I am so glad I checked it out. I am going to look elsewhere. Really wanted that incline though! ;-)
I really wanted the incline as well! Hope you find something better!
Thanks for convincing me not to buy this unit. I was literally on the payment page before I saw this video. I need a tread that can go over 9 with no problem.
Glad to help! I thought it was just my unit but it appears others have the same issue.
Thanks for saving me a lot of money. I live in an area where slow internet is the only option, and I can see from your screen that I would have lots of trouble. Another reviewer says they updated the software to include blaring music that takes up even more bandwidth and can’t be turned off. Also, I notice the latest models are bragging about having “new Bluetooth Headphone Connectivity” as though we’re living in 2002. Yikes. I just wanted the “immersive” experience of virtually hiking in interesting and beautiful places. Sad.
I hadn't thought about the bandwidth issue but it could certainly be a problem for some people! The new music feature is kind of nice actually. I'm SOOO happy they added the ability to connect bluetooth headphones without hacking the built in tablet. Makes running much more pleasant. Thanks for watching.
I embraced the old technology and bought a like new used Freemotion Incline Trainer i7.7 for $450. The thing is built like a tank an unstoppable workhorse it will easily hold me over till technology offers something worth spending the bigger $$ on.
Nice!
I had the same issue when going 11 mph. It was bouncing like crazy!
Good to hear I'm not the only one. Did you talk to tech support?
@@ChaseTheSummit No I never did. I bought mine used. However, I do still have the in-home warranty. Already had to have the control board replaced.
You could always use the max speed setting to train to run during an earthquake! LOL
Ha! It's a fun game!
Thanks for sharing, This really helped me decide NOT to but this model.
Glad I could help!
other owners have reported that Nordic Track also will not send out a technician if the motor or electronics fail; they sent the parts and a how-to video?! even though there is supposedly warranty coverage for labor.
Yeah its really odd. I had an issue with my motor control board and it took months and hours on the phone to get it resolved. See my other video titled "don't buy a nordictrak" 😂
I have the exact same problem with my treadmill with the bouncing while running. It’s amazing that they are unable to resolve this issue considering the price.
Ugh, sorry to hear that. Does it happen at higher speeds?
@crbrewer go to the video link Below and then in the comment section look for ZENT’s comment he will explain the problem and solution for this issue. ua-cam.com/video/QxybOXT-3Fs/v-deo.html
Well I think Dave is being gracious to NT here. I have this model purchased 2.5 yrs ago. It is a hot mess. Wifi is a constant problem, somedays it finds the network just fine and somedays it think its the middle of nowhere and cant find anything. Ive gone thru 2 motor changes and 3 control board changes. The software is terrible, 1 in 4 workouts are stopped short by a sudden total reboot mid stride. The incline is awesome when it works, but..
If I had it to do over I would consider buying a quality traditional unit and build an incline platform to put it on.
I stopped being gracious in my "Don't buy a nordictrack" video haha. I just don't understand why no treadmill companies are doing it right? What are our options here? Thanks for watching
Haha, "I already hate treadmills enough..." -- I know exactly what you mean! Thanks for the video. I am not in the market yet, but now I know what to be wary of.
It's a necessary evil in my lifestyle!
I've been looking at this online. You're right about not being able to go to a store and see it. That's the one thing that's been bothering me. The ads always show the treadmill with the 32 inch screen. It doesn't mention that screen is $1,000 more. This is a great review. This answers all my questions. I love the incline. I think that it would be a great addition to a work out, but the on balance, the problems outweigh the benefits. I'm going to get the Nordic erg (rowing machine) instead. I row and the Covid shutdown has kept me from the rowing association and the boat house they own and out of the water. The Nordic erg looks good and it also has an iFit subscription. Hope you get Nordic to fix that treadmill. Thanks for this great review.
Thanks for the video man! I agree on the treadmills being stuck in the 90's...its a must have though in climates like yours and mine in WV.
Thanks for watching! It's a necessary evil and those pesky treadmill manufacturers know it!
I think the shakiness is because the motor is on the back, so there's nothing weighing down the front end: a physics problem the design creates that can't be fixed
I have a similar theory. I work in Mechanical Engineering as my day job and this shaking has really driven me mad! I think it's a combination of the deck being back-weighted like you said but also that the worm gear arrangement in the lifter motor has a great deal of backlash in it so when you bounce off the deck the motor allows the lifter motor shaft to move by +/- 1/2" or so that results in the loud clanging sound. I'm starting to wonder if I found a way to counter weight the front of the deck if it would help? Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this video, so glad I checked it out before ordering. I called Nordictrack to have some questions answered about specs earlier today and they didn't have the answer, which I found amazing, and the girl I spoke with was so unbelievably rude. I found the answer to my question online from a different site and decided to go ahead and get the treadmill but last second decided to see if anyone on youtube had posted anything and I am so glad I checked it out. I am going to look elsewhere. Really wanted that incline though! ;-)
Its quite a conundrum! I like the treadmill but there's so many weird quirks to it that they could have easily made better. That, combined with the crazy shaking at high speeds I just have a hard time recommending it. Thanks for watching.
What did you end up getting? Look at the non-motorized treadmills.
I bought the NordicTrack X32i Treadmill. I personally love mine even with its flaws. The big screen connects via Bluetooth to my AirPod Pros easily. Weird that the X11i doesn’t. 40 degree incline is an innovative improvement since the 90s and putting the motor in the back of the treadmill. I don’t know any other treadmill company that does that and has the option of a 40 degree incline.
I do agree the frame can get a bit crazy at high speeds due to the treadmill trying to be easier on the knees when people use the treadmill.
Glad yours is working out for you! They actually released a firmware update recently that allows bluetooth headphones to be paired to it so I'm glad that was fixed. Unfortunately mine broke down and took months for them to fix. Good luck with yours!
Thanks for the video and I was just looking at reviews and about to purchase the X22i. Perhaps, I’ll check out the Commercial 2450 or the ProForm seeing their terrible support and the issues with the X line. This was helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I am very glad for this review. I've been looking at this very treadmill for a while but NOT so fast for me! I couldn't agree more about the technology in the market. Makes no sense that we don't have more advancement in this area. Maybe I need to do a treadmill startup company. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Please do! And please make a model that is for the average person wanting to get/stay in shape during this pandemic.
I'm on my second tread mill, my Nordic track 5700 just died, Tried to get support,. was unable to talk to anyone except a sale person to sell me another one. Just bought another tread mill from a different company. Nordic Track just lost my business and $2500.00.
Yikes! Sorry to hear that. I wish they'd pay more attention to their customers! Thanks for watching.
Just a rip-off ... seems like they rushed and didn’t think of practical use..u have to subscribe to the workout routines for like $39 a month after the year is up or the screen is useless!!! Plus on many accounts customer service is incompetent 🤷🏾♂️
Certainly doesn't feel as polished as I hoped it would be.
Great review. I'm truly thinking about getting it. Just comparing now.
I still have mixed feelings about the X11i. They're actually replacing mine in the next week! But theres really no competition if you want an incline trainer. Thanks for watching.
Are you still using this? More problems? I was looking into getting a used model and now I’m not sure it’s worth it…
So glad I watched this! Thank you- I think I’m going to go with a $700 12% incline. Even though the 40% incline is appealing
That's a good value! Let us know how it goes.
The motor sizes are all different between the 11i, 22i, and 33i, more power per larger unit. I wonder if the vibration at the higher speeds is lessened with the larger more powerful motors.
We bought the 11i and found it relatively easy to move considering the size. You just need a friend to help you.
Right I didn't mention that. Motor sizing wasn't all that important to me since my wife and I are pretty light weight people. I can move it... but it's not as easy as my old treadmill that folded up. Thanks for watching.
Which year model is this? I am looking to buy a x11i and the website says it will be NTL22019. So I assume they are selling 2019 models right now. Also you mentioned there is no 3.5mm jack. But the manual available online says this - "To play music or audio books through the console
sound system while you exercise, plug a 3.5 mm male to 3.5 mm male audio cable (not included) into the jack on the console and into a jack on your personal audio player; "
Yes, this is the 2019 model. There is a 3.5mm INPUT jack. But I want an OUTPUT so I can listen to the workouts with headphones rather than blasting them through the speakers. If It had an output I could also purchase a 3.5mm bluetooth module to make my own bluetooth connection to wireless earbuds since the console can't do that by itself. Thanks for watching!
If your running, and your listening to music that has been Bluetooth through your phone to your treadmills speakers, do you want your house to sound like a party is going on? I personally prefer music to play through headphones to entertain myself only in the house. I have the X11i treadmill. The NordicTrack Commercial X11i model number is NTL22019.2 and the manual I received says "Printed in China copyright 2019 ICON Health & Fitness, Inc." on bottom right of the manual. The treadmill has many issues to consider before purchasing it. The return policy is an issue.
So I made the plunge & bought one. But from a local company so I can avoid dealing with Nordic tracks customer service. I’m wondering where you found a mat big enough to fit the x11i!
Good luck! My matt actually came free with the treadmill as a promo. Before this though I used to use those puzzle piece kinds of mats that let you customize the size. Theyre pretty cheap on Amazon or at Home Depot.
Here is a comment I copied from a Facebook group on NordicTrack treadmills. "It’s the bracket on the top of the incline jackscrew. I’ve had a tech here twice and it can not be fixed. The bolt is too small for the holes in the bracket. He deemed ours unrepairable and we are supposed to get a new machine. But I’m beginning to believe they are all like this with a design flaw."
C as n you direct me to this post ? This worries me even more if “it can’t be fixed” and is a “design flaw”
Interesting. I'll take a look at mine. Maybe I could fit a small bushing in there to take up the empty space.
This is disconcerting
Chase the Summit any updates on this fix?
Thank you for a good honest review!! M😉🤔👌
My pleasure!
Thanks for the review. I was about to buy one and you saved me a bad purchase.
I'm not sure I'd call it a "bad purchase" because honestly I'm not sure if there's better options out there. They all seem to have their downsides! But yeah, I'm not 100% satisfied. Hope this video helped! Thanks for watching!
I’m not sure that incline trainers are made to go at 10+ mph. They seem to be geared to heavier athletes who want the steep inclines, often while walking because running is too hard on their joints. You’d have been better off with a traditional motor-in the-front treadmill like the NordicTrack 1750 or 2950. It seems you purchased the wrong machine for your athlete profile. I’m not an expert, but serious trail, road, and track runners don’t seem to buy incline trainers.
Interesting thought, but if it wasn't designed to be used at 10 MPH why does it have the ability to go to 12 MPH? This machine is actually super popular in the trail/ultra running community due to the incline but I'm shocked people still buy it after my experience with it. If it can't handle 10MPH the control knob should only go to 8MPH. From my perspective the machine just has a pretty major design flaw. Thanks for watching!
Yup. I was actually going to buy this today BUT NO THANK YOU! Great review. Thanks for helping me make my decision. These companies need to step up their game. They are living in the 1990’s.
Look into non-motorized treadmills.
Thanks for watching!
Good video but I’m probably NOT going to buy nordictrack after hearing your support issues
Good call.
Wow, so glad I watched this. Those are not issues I wish to invest my money in. Thank you for sharing!
Yeah it's a bit of a bummer. It might just be my machine, it would just be nice if they'd acknowledge it.
@@ChaseTheSummit hi, thanks for the awesome review. I see you have hardwood flooring. Would you say there's any springyness in your flooring that could contribute to the bouncing/shaking? I wonder if the machine would behave the same on cement.
Hey Chase great video. I'm in Maine and I've been eyeing these things for the same reason. Running up Mt. Washington via street view might have just sold me on one. But the Strava sync issue might be a deal breaker for me. Have you found a work-around for this? Does NordicTrack software allow you do download a gpx file or whatever that you could manually upload to Strava?
Nevermind, I was able to answer my own question with a google search. For anyone curious, you can download your workout data then manually upload to Strava. A pain, but it's possible at least. www.nordictrack.com/learn/export-ifit-workout-data/
The only way to get your activity on Strava is a manual download of the GPX from IFit and upload to strava... It's rather annoying. Thanks for watching.
I bought a Nordic track last year and 11 months after having it the belt tore and the console lights started fading I can hardly see the time and speed I dno I’m very dissatisfied with there treadmill like when it works it a great fitness product but when the problems start your in trouble and Nordic track don’t give a shit so now I have to write a very angry email to try resolve this issue 🙄🙄🙄
Sorry to hear you're having the same bad luck!
Wait. You have a galaxy tablet and you need a head phone jack. Dude it’s 2020.
Hah! I don't want a headphone jack. I want the ability to pair my bluetooth earbuds to the treadmill so I can hear the workouts. My galaxy tab is new! Stop picking on me!
I just bought a used one that looks new, very nice. The only question that I have is "how do you fold it"?
Sorry to burst your bubble but it doesn't fold! Thanks for watching.
This was sooooo helpful!
Glad you think so!
Thank you for teaching me that my X9i treadmill fan is movable (two years and I didn't know) and to make me aware that I need to recycle my tablet holder before they change my treadmill to a X11i. Nice video
Thanks for watching!
what is the difference between this version and the x22i
The X11i has an 11" screen. The X22i has a 22" screen. Also the motor in the X22i is slightly more powerful but it's not something most people would notice.
Are you sure the aggressive up and down vibration of the deck isn't how it should normally function? Maybe that's how their "reflex cushioning" works. Even the Nordictrack promotional videos show some pretty dramatic deck vibration: ua-cam.com/video/396eX6ckFG8/v-deo.html
There's a normal amount up to around 9MPH but at 10MPH it's borderline dangerous. The deck travels up and down by several inches making it hard to tell when your foot is going to land. Not only that it becomes REALLY LOUD and the actual treadmill moves across the floor from jumping off the ground. So yeah... if this is the intended design... It's a bad design haha.
Xi series are not designed for running at 10mph or more...that is the for the 1750, 2450 or 2950. Motor front vs. motor back. And how long you going to run at 10mph? Then get the running series. If you want the walking hiking trail run...get the Xi series. Also...look on the right side of the console...there is a wired headphone jack (5:08)
Thanks for sharing. If the machine isn’t designed to be used at 10mph why does it have the option to go to 12mph? 😂
Fortunately they’ve solved the Bluetooth headset issue in a firmware update. You can now pair any headphones to it which is nice.
@@ChaseTheSummit Thats awesome on the pairing. As for the viability for speed and rebound...its a matter of motor placement. If you run at 10+ on the foldable (front motor) you may not get as much bounce on the tread, but the display and your water bottle and devices will be bouncing off/out of the holders. The display on the rear motor units will have more tread bounce (no support in front) but the fact they are not attached to the front display and holders will make it more stable. Give and take...nothing is perfect. Get it up to 40% incline and run at 5mph...you'll be done within 5 mins! lol
32i has a more powerful motor and longer deck also. And I thought the bouncing was intentional, for shock absorption.
Some bouncing is probably intentional. The amount I have with mine seems downright dangerous. I've run on a lot of high end treadmills and this one is just crazy. It vibrates to the point of lifting off the ground. That said, it's pretty great under 10MPH . Thanks for watching.
Chase the Summit My husband and daughter tried a 32i today and came to the same conclusion. They think I would like it, who only walks, but both hated the bouncing while running My running daughter liked the commercial 2950 a lot though. They also thought they were gonna fall off at 40% incline and would never need more than the 15% the commercial series offers.
X32i has the same problem for me.
Anyone tried to take a normal treadmill and put it on some frame to simulate 40% incline trainer? This thing is too expensive, can find a ton of used treadmills for 200$, but none incline more than 15%.
I have a friend who's done this with some success. Buy a cheap $1000 treadmill and throw some 2x4's under it. Seems easy enough. Maybe a little annoying to constantly adjust though.
@@ChaseTheSummit Thanks, will let you know once I do it! I won't be adjusting, I just want to go up up up! Now looking for a used treadmill with a 3HP motor so it's strong enough.
Have the X9i, and just bought the X22i. Like you said, industry tech is very weak, like 5 years behind. NordicTrack is like bait and switch fraud, based on how they advertise versus what you actually get; old tech and very limited, as they show things that set expectations, but in actual function is EXTREMELY crude given today’s tech, or even the most very basic tech that’s been available on smartphones for many years.
- No Netflix or other apps?
- No pairing for headphones?
- Can’t adjust difficulty of video programs - like 20% more difficult if the workout is too easy (or -10% if it’s too difficult)
- the 10” screen on my X9i from 5 yrs ago purchased shows all iFit videos with bad pixelation??? How can that be?
- the whole map view is just 30 years old tech… running on treadmill and watching a picture of a street, and after some time the photo advances to a number of feet further down the road??? Really? That’s like the WORST video stutter one could ever imagine. Terrible bait and switch. Who would ever think this feature is what they were expecting when it might be briefly described.
But that’s the state of treadmills. Feels like that segment of industry is 3rd World.
Yup, I agree. Very odd considering how in demand they are right now!
I really like your review on this threadmill. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Hi, great review. When you design a route on the mapping software, like you did in the video does the gradient adjust automatically to respond to changes in the road/path? Or, do you have to do it yourself?
Yup. The treadmill will incline/decline and adjust speed automatically for both courses and the video workouts with coaches. Hope that helps!
@@ChaseTheSummit What happens if the decline or incline is outside of -6%-40%? I suppose that's rare, but I'm wondering especially as I may just get their commercial treadmills(-3-15%) versus a commercial incline treadmill.
I'm trying to decide between the x22i or the Peloton Tread+ for $1,400 more (although the Peloton's price includes delivery and assembly). The x22i seems to have far better cushioning, which is important to me because I've had bad knees since climbing Mt. Washington 12+ years ago. The aluminum/rubber slats on the Peloton seem more durable, the knobs to adjust the speed/incline on the Peloton seem much more convenient than having to reach out all the way to press the buttons on the NordicTracks, and Peloton's user interface seems to be better/snappier. However, the NordicTrack has better cushioning, is quieter, and comes with 12 months of iFit. Being forced to sign up for $39/month classes if you get a Peloton is sort of a turn-off, but if it's a better system overall, I'd consider it. Peloton's website indicates they have a new model coming out in early 2021, so the other option is to wait and see what they come out with. I've been walking and jogging outside over the summer (on the road around my neighborhood), but it's starting to get cooler out, I'd love the convenience of being able to do cardio without leaving the house, and of course, I like the idea of treadmills being easier on the knees. Thoughts?
I like the idea of the Peleton treads harder surface because it's more realistic to running outdoors but I get where you're coming from. I can't share many thoughts on the tread but it looks like a nice, though overpriced piece of hardware. I've heard good things about Precor. If you haven't see my latest video about the x11i check my channel. Long story short... don't buy a NordicTrack!
It’s such a shame that the machine isn’t built to last! Nordic Track sent these machines out with a faulty circuit board that will go out not long after purchasing. Oh, I should add, not long but long enough to be outside the return window. Mine went precisely 6 months after purchasing. The circuit board controls the belt, so when it goes out your stuck with a tv stand. Replacements are on back order due to high demand and I’ve read many customers end up with the same problem not long after replacing. I wish someone would have written about this when I was researching treadmills to buy. Please do some research of your own and steer clear of Nordic track brand treadmills!
It's a real bummer. Mine broke down shortly after this video and it was a HUGE hassle to get it fixed. I can't recommend this treadmill to anyone.
Does your treadmill squeak? Was about to buy one until I saw a forum where many owners said their x11i or x22i squeaked even if they were just walking on it.
Only at higher speeds. When its under 9mph it's actually really smooth and quiet considering the impact. Hope that helps!
@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you!
I have an older treadmill (2017) and my advice for anyone buying this fitness equipment brand is to buy the extended warranty. I have gone through two motors, two belts, and recently had to replace the board under the belt. My doesn’t vibrate when I run over nine miles per hour, but I rarely do that since I have gone through two motors 🤔
Good advice. Thanks for sharing.
I literally just reported this to them as well via a video sent thru a chat this week. I have an x32i. I noted that when I advanced my runs above 9.5 - 10mph that it started shaking violently like yours. It almost made me stumble and fall off. They said it was an issue with the incline sensor and springs. They are sending out parts this week and a tech out at the end of the month to look at and fix the treadmill. I know people probably don’t run that fast typically, but I tend to get up there during HIIT sessions quite often. I’ll let you know if this fixes the problem or if it is still occurring.
Interesting! They literally did nothing for me even after I live chatted/sent them videos. I mean... If you put a button for "12MPH" on your equipment... the equipment should be able to handle it. Otherwise it should have been capped at 9MPH from the factory. I'd love to hear how your experience plays out! Let me know! Thank's for watching.
Chase the Summit
No problem and I will let you know how it works out and what they say. Thanks for reporting the issue online in a video. I literally thought it was just my unit and I’ve been searching vigorously trying to find someone who has had the same problem.
Chase the Summit Well they came by and looked at the treadmill. Flipped it over, looked at the springs/coils which were fine. They Watched my video I made for them of what it was doing (like yours) and basically said this machine was not meant or built to sprint on. They stated since there was nothing under the front of the deck it could not support and keep up with the constant rebound of the coils/springs at that speed. My question is why even advertise a treadmill that goes up to 12 mph and if you can’t even run/sprint at 9-10mph. Anyway, I’m sending mine back. Hope that helps you or anyone else
@@agjnr1983 Thank you for the video and the review. I was about to buy the X32I since there is a nice offer at the moment. But if it is not possible to perform interval training at high speed, crazy to put such money for that
@@agjnr1983, thank you for getting back.
I think that a lot of people select a product that can go up to 12mph specifically for that functionality, especially with how popular HIIT is nowadays.
They sound like the worst possible customer service.
Just look into motor contoller issues with these treadmills. They are unreliable. Lots of people have issues after only weeks, then have to wait forever to get the replacment parts.
Yep, I had to replace my motor control board already. See my follow up video titled "don't buy nordictrack" lol. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you you helped me make up my mind, I definitely will NOT be buying the Nordictrack trainer. It sounded horribly noisy.
Glad it was helpful!
Hello everyone I bought my x32i 2 weeks ago the picture quality on the 32inch screen is not that clear when you are on the machine on the ifit but if you stand near the rear of the machine it's clear from that distance, any one else with a x32i noticed this or is it just that the 32inch screen is to big for a enjoyable clear picture from close up I'm now thinking I should have gone with the slightly smaller model the x22i model
Interesting. I hadn't thought about the screen being TOO big. Thanks for sharing.
I bought the commercial 2450 from Norditrack. It is ok. However, in mine if I run faster than 7 mph, the belt slips. Super annoying specially after spending many hours with support. Would I buy it again, no. Next treadmill is going to be an airrunner.
I'll have to look into that brand. Thanks for watching!
I have an Air Runner. It’s a totally different experience. I run with a Stryd footpod. Marathon training. It’s hard and intense. Fast as you want whenever you want. But I do like the tech of the 2450-for example being able to create a race course preview for Chicago or Boston via google maps. But what speed does this cap at when on decline? Someone said caps at 7:30 pace when on decline.
Re: Belt slip, is this true for all 2450s?
I bought the 2450 last month, and the belt slips too!! We’ve tightened it a lot, still slipping. I raised it with the company I bought it from, and NordicTrack is sending me a new belt.....what did they tell you?
@@angs8312 I have been adjusting the belt in mine as they suggest. It has made a difference. It does not slip anymore at 8 mph. However, the fastest I can run for a short period of time is 8.5 mph. 😁 I don't know if at a higher speed it would start slipping again. Also, I wonder if winter to summer temperature adjustment had something to do with the belt not slipping anymore. Time will tell.
I’m so torn on whether or not to buy this treadmill. I want the incline but people seem happier with the 1750 all in all, but it’s not an incline trainer and only has 15% incline vs 40%... I’m only 5’2” and my sprint is usually 8.0, do you think I should take the plunge and buy it? Do you think it would shake shake for me? That looks dangerous.....gah! SO torn.
It's a tough call! I have friends that are happy with this treadmill. I can't tell if mines just a lemon or something is up with the frame. Maybe it's the floor of the room I put it in? I've tried moving it around but nothing seems to help. I still use the treadmill regularly and it's still fantastic for incline since I can't run fast uphill anyways! I hope my video helped. Thanks for watching!
Hey man. There’s a simple way to pair your Bluetooth headphones or any other Bluetooth-enabled speaker with the tablet. You can also browse the web and watch youtube and netflix on it. If you didn’t learn how to do it since this video was posted let me know and I’ll tell you what to do. Takes 5 minutes.
I actually did figure this out. Pretty weird they don't make it easier! Thanks for the tip.
No bueno, not getting. Was really pumped about the running around the world tracks and the amazing incline but that's too many deal breakers. Ughhhhh nordic fixx this please. I need a giant incline but dony need to be murdered by my neighbors
Hah yeah I mean... maybe its just mine? IDK, either way I wish they'd acknowledge my complaints. Hopefully this video gets enough views that they finally respond to my email!
hi how but you to turn off the carpet and you are forced to press the red switch every time
You can hit "stop" or simply yank on the magnetic safety switch.
@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you very much but when I press stop or remove the key from the touch screen stays on how do you turn off
@@mickaelmenard3510 The power switch on the side of the deck.
@@ChaseTheSummit Thank you again for your answers I have one last question to ask you how do we score points during a race because I saw that there were classifications
I bought a used Noridictrack 3500R for $300 .. built like a tank. Hopefully it’ll break in the next decade so I’ll have an excuse to get the x11 :) Love that incline..mine is only 10%
Good luck!
I regret buying this treadmill so much. Thanks for posting this video and warning others.
Bummer! Thanks for sharing.
I REALLY wanted that 40% incline because it would simulate a track I used to walk before I moved, and...I KNOW it's stupid, but I'm genuinely sad that every independent reviewer says to beware of this and of NordicTrack in general.
I've started having knee troubles and was greatly comforted by the extra cushion so I could engage in running and put off having to have any kind of knee surgery.
Just SO bummed out.
I hope you get as revenue on this to help cover some of the cost and stress this machine and company put you through :/
Thank you for being clear, honest, and thorough so I could have a well rounded understanding and a better idea of what I should pay attention to when buying a treadmill for the first time.
I wanted to love this machine as well. I too was really interested in the incline for steep trail run and hiking simulation. Hope you find something that works!
Are incline trainers better than the incline on treadmills. I've bought one treadmill, but I found that if I went to full 15% I ended up hunched over rather than back straight.
Depends if you can make use of them. I occasionally train for trail races with a lot of elevation gain so having the steep incline is really nice to have during the winter when I'm too much of a baby to go outside. That said, 15% is probably enough for most people! Thanks for watching!
Awesome and honest video, appreciate it. I'm sorry the treadmill vibrates horribly when you hit 9-10mph. I was getting nervous watching you. Thanks.
It’s super annoying! Nordictrack has been so unhelpful with the vibration issues. Thanks for watching!
just commented on another (and later) vid on NT. Just to say that I got a bit impressed with your Greek tatoo hehehe. cheers. :)
Thanks!
Do you think this treadmill would be able to support a 2:59 marathon (around 8.8miles/hour)?
It depends how much you weigh and what your stride is like. For me anything over 9MPH starts to bounce/vibrate like crazy to an unusable level.
Awesome video, thinking about buying one. BUT how would you cast the iFit on to a larger TV? Thank you!
There's no way to do this natively unfortunately.
For me it was between the X32i and the Peloton thread +. I went with the X32i because I didn’t like the fact of using the knob to adjust my speed and having to pay $30+ monthly to use the machine.
I received my treadmill last Wednesday and installed it the same day but I haven’t had the chance to use it long enough yet. One of the handles is higher than the other by 3/4”. I called Nordictrack and told them and they had me download some app so they can use my camera and see the issue. She made it seem like it was the way I installed the push bar (center bar) because I didn’t leave one side of the bolts loose before putting it on. I told the gal it didn’t matter if was loose or not because I couldn’t get the whole assembly on so I had to put one handle at a time one due to the defect. I told her it’s obvious there’s frame damage somewhere. The box wasn’t damage so it had to come from the factory. When I placed the two long bolts in the right side of the handle it would not go in unless I lifted the handle upwards about an half inch. I also noticed so many small chips and imperfections on the unit. I am missing a half of letter on the decal lol. I thought the unit was refurbished. Eventually I have took everything apart and reinstalled in another room that’s more leveled which did not correct my issue with one side is still higher than the other. I also noticed the left side of the treadmill seems heavier than the right for some reason. Maybe that’s reason for for all the wobbling when running. I can tell from the indent by looking at floor mat.
But I haven’t experience any slow wifi or lagging of apps. I was able to install Netflix which has Picture In Picture so I can watch a small video while using my controls. Once I start to use the treadmill, I’ll be able to give a better update. I have 8 foot ceilings from the ground and I am 5’9. At one point my head did hit the ceiling 😂 but I was able to adjust myself to give two inches. It’s a nice treadmill but I don’t think it’s worth the price they are asking. It seems more like a $1500 treadmill and there’s obviously some QA issues due to all the defects.
We are living in hard times with this covid crap so it’s expected for companies to have issues, especially crappy customer service as people are working from home with babies crying in the background while talking to customer service 😂.
Thanks for sharing. Mine was actually missing the decal too! I agree that it feels more like a $1000-$1200 treadmill than what we paid. Hope you can figure yours out!
Excelente video
What are the best treadmills to buy?
Tough call, I've heard good things about the commercial grade stuff but it's very expensive.
Glad I found your video No nordiac for me.
Thanks for watching! As another commenter noted I was able to pair my BT headphones with it after a little "hack" that enables the Android interface. Its strange... but it works.
I bought this 3 months ago. I agree this purchase was very disappointing to me. I would not recommend buying this. To add to the dislikes, my apartment is in between two floors. I can not run on this thing because it shakes the whole apartment building. Also, I thought I would at least be able to listen to Pandora or Heart radio through Bluetooth headphones on the attached screen. How do they expect you to workout with no music! I paid over $3'000 for this thing. If someone wants this machine, I'll sell it to you.
There certainly are some major disappointments with this treadmill but I still like mine for the incline. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. Made my decision to get something else much easier.
Glad it was helpful!
NordicTrack is missing such an opportunity with their electronics - we don't even use iFit due to all of the sign up BS, syncing my data to the cloud (maybe just me but I'm download only - I have no need to let other people know how far I ran today), etc. I'd happily pay monthly fee to download courses and use offline, and probably stream download only, but my data is mine.
I agree. There is a lot of room for improvement. The whole platform feels quite dated even though I do enjoy the guided workouts and some of the live stuff. Thanks for watching!
What’s the total cost.?
Depends which model you get. The one in this video was around $1800.
No matter the speed, the stop phenomenon occurs when the slope is over 25%. Is this normal?
Doesn't sound normal.
I think it is design flaw
Agreed!
I've been looking at this online. You're right about not being able to go to a store and see it. That's the one thing that's been bothering me. The ads always show the treadmill with the 32 inch screen. It doesn't mention that screen is $1,000 more. This is a great review. This answers all my questions. I love the incline. I think that it would be a great addition to a work out, but the on balance, the problems outweigh the benefits. I'm going to get the Nordic erg (rowing machine) instead. I row and the Covid shutdown has kept me from the rowing association and the boat house they own and out of the water. The Nordic erg looks good and it also has an iFit subscription. Hope you get Nordic to fix that treadmill. Thanks for this great review.
Watch my follow up video... It got much worse haha. Thanks for watching!
So what treadmill do you recommend for long distance running and speed running that doesn’t have that shaky and vibration ? Anything under 2k would be nice
I really don't know haha. Like I say in the video. This seems like the "least worst option" and I'm still using my X11i. I'm hopeful these companies start to innovate rather than regurgitate the same stuff. Thanks for watching.
does Zwift work on it. Now I have a older Cheap walmart treadmill 10mph is top speed, but its quite.
Unfortunately no.
Went with SoleF85...good choice?
Seems nice! I had an older Sole model and it held up quite well.
Can you watch UA-cam on the screen while using this?
Yes and no. There's actually a way to go into "priveledged" mode where you can install 3rd party apps like UA-cam or netflix. But by default you can't do this. Read some of the other comments to find out more on this. Thanks for watching!
Quick question I just bought the x14i it’s only giving me like 15% incline not the 40 is there something I can do to adjust or program on the machine. Or do I have to call the tech support ?
Have you tried the "calibrate incline" setting in the menu?
@@ChaseTheSummit yes I got my friend it’s just that the x14i has a different setup and screen display but I got thanks a lot God bless 🙏
You should demand to have yours replaced. I bought a freestrider that wobbled all over. They sent me a new one and picked up the bad one. I had a bad delivery team the first time. Second time they sent over good people to put it together for me properly.
I tried. They weren't very receptive. However, when I contacted them it was in the height of the pandemic so I'm not sure if they were doing field service or not. I'll probably try again when the colder weather comes and I'm running indoors more. Thanks for watching!
Need more competition in the high incline treadmill market to get better quality.
Yeah seriously. It's so weird that basically only NordicTrack makes these. I've seen people stack 2x4's under their treadmill to increase the incline. Maybe that's the cheap and dirty solution haha. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the honest review as I’m in the market for a treadmill with classes or scenic options, to help me get a run in when I can’t get out of the house. Love the Six03 shirt and have joined a few of their races! Hello from NH!
Six03! Love their events. Thanks for watching!
Just get yourself a good round plain magnet. Do away with the cheap strap.
I like to leave the strap just incase I slide off and want to grab it like a "ripcord" in a pinch!
Thanks for looking out for us!
I do my best!