See my review of the NEW S22i here: ua-cam.com/video/oIt3Mp8q4Dg/v-deo.html I'm just being honest :) If you appreciate my honesty please give this video a like to help support the channel. the s22i is a great bike, but it's not perfect (things I love about it coming soon)
You forgot my two most hated things about this bike. The screen wobbles a LOT when standing up and peddling but mostly, the whole interface is slow slow slow. Runs like an old android phone. My bike seat is silent, I live in Australia and I plug in 240v directly into the bike and it has a switch above the power cord.
@@pcarlson1979 The 2021, S22i don't have those problems any longer. I got my 2020, S22i bike from Amazon for Christmas, which was the old model. I returned it once I learned of the new and improved model. The screen on the new one is also HD. I love it!!!
RE: Noisy incline motor. The new 2021 models of the S22i and S15i have quieter incline motors. You can identify these new models by the inline electrical connectors behind the display - the same style as the connectors used to attach the handle bar wires to the frame. Older models - like the one you reviewed only a few weeks ago - have round connectors that plug into the back of the display. The old models have a loud motorized screw actuator in the rectangular plastic box mounted at an angle at the back of the bike. It was louder than the fan! As a comparison, the new models have an improved actuator that is now quieter than the fan. A welcome improvement.
I have the S15I but they are essentially the same bike with regard to everything you mentioned. I agree with everything you mentioned. There is one more thing that bothers me. The handle bars are only adjustable up and down but not forward and back. This makes it impossible to get the exact configuration of my outdoor bike so that I have the same body position.
I think you may have an older version of this bike. I have no HDMI ports on mine and your complaints Noise on incline, clicking on crank and seat aren’t happening to me. I’m 6’6 240lbs rider. It’s been an amazing experience for the past 2 months of owning my S22i. I still love your vids....your vids have made me pull the trigger on my Nordic track.
A new 2021 model has been on the NordicTrack for a few weeks. You can identify new models by "2021" in the model number or by the rectangular inline display connectors that replace the round display connectors used on older models. It is possible that Best Buy has old stock - so take note. It looks like he reviewed last year's model.
Many reasonable concerns. Most are no big deal for me. Thanks for highlighting. I ended up with the NordicTrack S15i and am very happy. Why the S15i and not the S22i that you reviewed? The S15i has physical buttons on the side of the display monitor. They let me accurately and easily select incline + resistance setting when sweating or breathing hard. Yes, the S22i has the same controls "on-screen". I prefer the physical buttons on the S15i since they let me make instant changes for a) increasing resistance so I can stand up or b) reducing resistance after a really intense interval -- where I am convinced I am ready to die :).
Same issue with the seat. I stuck 2 zip ties under the seat where the metal plate gets tightened. There is just enough space to slip the width of a large zip tie to absorb the shock. If that makes sense at all. Take off the seat while it's still attached to the post and take a close look at what happens when you tighten the knob. It creates a space that gets compacted every time you pedal stroke making the loud thump or clap noise. Loosen the knob and then insert whatever works in-between the metal plate, I just chose zip ties, then tighten the knob. The zip ties seem to work so far, and no more noise.
Andy, I want to warn you that I had to have NordicTrack send their freight company back to pick the bike up three times due to major damage to the bike. Before you sign for the bike, you may want to open the box up and look for any damage before signing for it if the freight company will allow you. I finally was able to get a bike that was not damaged. I love my 2021 S22i. I think you will be satisfied with your decision. The only issue is there is no on or off button and my knees sometimes hit the handlebars (me - 5'11"), which is not a huge issue. All of the pros outweigh the cons. Enjoy your bike!
RE: Clicking seat noise I've had two revisions of this bike. Both have the "clicking seat noise". It is not the saddle or the saddle clamp! I have used multiple saddles and made sure they were properly fastened. They all "click". The "clicking culprit" is the wedge shaped inner track on the horizontal seat adjustment rail. The front end of the aluminum rail moves no matter how much you tighten the fore/aft locking knob (the big plastic knob that faces down at the back of the rail). Clicking gets louder, the further back you position the saddle. The fix is super easy: 1) Unscrew and remove the squarish black front cap on the horizontal sliding rail under the saddle. 2) Loosen the fore/aft locking knob. 3) Get a common plastic "zip tie". Insert the thin plastic end into the small gap at the bottom of sliding rail where it meets the stationary seat post. 4) While holding the plastic zip tie in place, position the seat where you want it. Use pliers to push the plastic tab in a far as you can. 5) Tighten the fore/aft locking knob. 6) Cut off the excess plastic from the zip tie. Leave about 1/2" showing. About 1/4" will typically be inserted under the sliding rail. 7) Optionally replace the front cap from step 1. I keep mine off for when I move the seat and will need to re-insert a zip tie "shim". The plastic zip tie removes the "click" by removing play in the sliding track. No sound for 8 weeks!
Wow, thanks for sharing. Still, this sounds like a really stupid design choice. Like many things on this bike, it just seams a bit too much unpolished. No off-button. Why!? Clicking seat? Others have mastered this! Weights directly in front of the "delicate" screen? Seems not to be the most clever design choice. The speakers? Well, checkmark, they added speakers and they work. But neither are they pretty and integrated nor are they any good. The fan? Great idea! But *that* fan makes the bike even noisier. Sound like some cheap fan from aliexpress or wish, just attached to the screen. And the beeping noise when adjusting resistance and incline/decline? Really?! Please just make that an option, that alone is a "no buy" for me, I *hate* beeping buttons. All of these are reasons why I went with the Peloton Bike+ (oh and: Apple GymKit). It will be delivered in May, so I hope I made the correct decision but we'll see.-
@@DerKatzeSonne Its not the clamp man.. You cant just tighten the seat to get the noise to go away , you should take it off and put a littel ducktape/gorillatap where it slides and the noise will stop.
@@PerfodDk Oh I see. Sounds a bit unintuitive to me. But whatever, in the meantime I decided to go with the Peloton Bike+ in the meantime and I'm not regretting it at all! Actually after experiencing it, I'm pretty sure I would have been disappointed by the NordicTrack. I still hope, you are happy with it for your needs!
I love my S22i! The manual says you should always unplug the bike when not using it otherwise you can cause some potential damage to it. I would not want to risk any harm to the bike and possible warranty issues if I left it plugged in. BTW my wife uses a Nordic Track treadmill with a display and it also says to unplug it when not using it for the same reasons. So I burn a few extra calories unplugging the cord each and every time I finish my exercise and start my exercise (not a big deal!) My seat will make the same clicking noise but I found that if I sit further back on the seat it stops, just not a huge deal for me. I replace the pedals with Spd clip-on pedals, in fact, I ordered the pedals and had them a couple of weeks before the bike was delivered thanks to your review for pointing that out. I would definitely recommend switching out the pedals for a better riding experience. As for the noise of the incline and decline I really do not find it a problem. I do wear my AirPod Pros so maybe that helps but the benefit of having the iFit controlled incline and decline during the rides totally out ways any noise issue in my opinion. I'm not a fan of the Studio ride workouts and I really enjoy the iFit outdoor Road rides a lot. I just completed a great 12 ride series in the Carolinas with the iFit Trainer George Hincapie which was fantastic and the S22i's incline and decline feature really made it a much better and more realistic experience with all the hills on these back Carolina mountain roads. Overall I'm really loving this Nordic Track S22i!
"The manual says you should always unplug the bike when not using it otherwise you can cause some potential damage to it." lol what the heck. I mean leaving it plugged in obviously shortens the lifetime of the electronics but that's just a joke that they "forgot" the on/off switch. I mean just think about power consumption. I guess that's where you notice the background of this bike: They come from the gym background and in commercial gyms one wouldn't turn off the bike while the gym is open...
about the pedals...yeah, I am not at the level to clip in. I'm very new to these bikes and we bought this bike mostly because the outdoor rides looked like they would be more fun than an indoor class. The pedals do not bother me at all. I would like to turn the screen off though. We didn't find building it to be very difficult, but we had two people to help. It is very heavy. Ours was delivered to our house. We still had to move the box a bit to get it to where we were going to build it. The seat itself is terrible. I replaced it. It was not comfortable at all. However the original seat did not make any noise when I used it.
Hi I had the same problem with the seat noise. I managed to fix it as follow : unscrew the little screw which is at the front of the horizontal part which is just below the saddle. You'll get access to the origin of that noise if you look inside with some light and pushing up and down the saddle as you do in the video. Once you'll have seen the two metal parts which are touching and doing that noise, just insert between them a little piece of paper that you will have folded two or three times. It does not clunk any more ! Hope it will last...
So a couple of other issues I have: Many times the iFit app just stops running during a workout. Sometimes it starts back where it was interupted, sometimes it doesnt. When it doesnt, your data is lost from the workout. The touch screen sucks. Sometimes it responds slowly. Sometimes you have to touch the screen multiple times to get an iFit app to start. If you dont check the handle bar tightnes, expect it to suddenly drop during a workout. The bike is smook though. Most issues I have are with the iFit app though and not the actual bike.
I'm 6'4, 240lbs. I haven't had the seat click issue, figure it is a bike specific issue. Most of the "hated" aspects are pretty minor, and easy to just "live with". What is not easy to "just live with" is the lack of fore aft adjustment of the handlebars. I cannot get in a decent riding position, especially at incline or when I stand. I am just too far back and my knees hit the bars' because I come so far forward when I stand.8 For me it was a deal breaker as I can't use it as a "spin bike" which I was hoping for. My wife who is 5' 9 is in the sweet spot for bar position. After 30 rides (cause I do like the "outdoor" led rides and how quiet it is) I went back to my wheel on Tacx Flow smart trainer, and am planning to buy a direct mount for next winter.
MIne is a little over 2 years old. I've replaced the resistance sleave, and I need to replace the main axl that is connected to the right pedal at $135. I didn't buy the warranty, and I wish I had.
I have loved your reviews on this. As someone who is about to buy a bike who isn’t a spin bike enthusiast, the reason I am looking at this or the peloton bike+ is for a little bit more motivation. I don’t mind the pedals because I don’t actually have my own shoes. I can see why it bugs you since you use your own shoes, but I’m just letting you know that even those who don’t ride spin bikes a lot are still looking at the S22i! Love the job you do!
I got a bike with cages and SPD both. I started with the cages and finally got cycling shoes from a local bike shop. HUGE difference. More complete workout, better experience, the list goes on. I'll never go back to using cages now that I know how much better it can be.
@@BuckeyeGirl I have only tried spinning with cages at the gym at some point but I always thought the clip ins must be much better. I think there is a good reason why Peloton just gives the clip-ins as the standard. Many people would otherwise choose the cages just because it seems easier. Less equipment etc. - however by defaulting to clip-ins, Peloton might lead their customers to a better overall experience. Actually not only clever marketing because they can make some extra bucks by the shoes but also because many beginners won't know the difference of those two things.
Good bikes come without pedals, pedals are a very personal option. I love that is heavy and solid, I don't see how the assembly process of the bike was difficult. I personally found it very simple, If you actually ride outside you would like this bike.
I just got the most up to date S22i. Overall I love it. I dislike the video quality. You'd think in 2023 the screen would be crystal clear. I have ultra high speed internet, my other streaming devices work just awesome. NT needs to update iFit so video quality is better.
There actually is a switch to turn this unit on and off, it is kind of hidden but there is def a switch. It’s located toward the rear of the bike under the white and orange warning sticker.
I found mine (possibly a newer model?) just over the power insert as shown on the video at 1:11. Thanks. I thought I was just going to have to turn it off at the surge protector each time.
Addition to riding in manual mode and pausing the ride. When you start back up, for some reason the incline decline features defaults back to -10 degrees, losing your latest resistance settings.
You’ve been so helpful so far with my decision making process, but one thing I’d LOVE to know about these bikes is which ones are best for doing both zwift and classes in iFit, Apple fitness+, or Peloton.
The NordicTrack s22i does NOT allow Zwift integration. Even if you could install the app, the control board does not allow the tracking outputs required.
I have been watching your videos about the stationary bikes. I bought the Proform bike based on your comments and find now it doesn't work the way I hoped. Now I am thinking of returning the proform tour de france and getting this Nordicktrack s22i. I am trying to make sense of your videos and your view of the comparison. Thanks for the videos and I hope I make a good decision.
This is good of little nitpicking details that may really bother some consumers. I’m glad this is available! I got my bike in Oct 2021 and I can tell everyone that that “be careful of exercising” warning is no longer present. I saw it for the first time on this video lol
Mine actually has a switch on the back, at the bottom of the back “wheel.” I switched my pedals for dual sides with a cage on one side and spd on the other. It would have been nice if the clip in pedals were standard, but I do like that I got to choose between spd pedals and the delta version. My seat doesn’t click - I actually changed it though to one that fits my body better. But I am not experiencing any clicking.
Absolutely agreed. The first thing I did was swapped out the pedals. I wish I could use zwift with this bike. I haven't figured out how to setup the powersource or speed sensor on the bike to the zwift app on my iPad. Maybe I need to buy a speed sensor.
Thank you so much for sharing these things. I appreciate when someone goes out of their way to document this kind of thing. Some of these things would drive me crazy. I'm not saying that it would stop me from buying the bike, but I would rather know in advance.
Totally agree with all of this except for my seat totally does not click like that. I'm not sure how to fix that because mine never did that. Even when I had the seat on too loosely at first.
First, I wanna thank you for making these videos! I’ve watched your videos over the past two months and they truly helped me make my decision to purchase the Sunny b 1805. I want to ask you, could you make a video about how to find the proper measurement for your seat and handlebar according to your height for your stationary bike?
Hi - met you here last night while reviewing all your videos. let me tell you GREAT. So i am 67 - worked 11 years at LA Fit/Florida on a Kaiser Bike for 6-10 classes a week. Was furloughed March 15, 2020 UGH - decided to move to Arizona and decided not to go back to work in the gym because of covid rules, masks and all that stuff - so I have been working out since 1986. walking, biking, swimming , lifting weights, and tooling around on a cruiser bike - so today i went after much decision looking at walmart, and cosco and on line bikes i went with (for on my car port for now) a PRO-FORM 500 SPX. a simple no nonsense spin bike - it seems great so far, and im not into programs cause i teach and music is fine (no humans) anyway thanks for your intelligence. and the seat - seems a bit uncomfortable but that was the biggest issue in the review of this bike.
*** Idea for next your review **: iFit has an interesting feature: You can change *resistance* in an instructor lead class or ride without effecting how the incline is remotely controlled. This causes the NordicTrack bike to proportionately increase or decrease all incline / decline events in the video. For example, I really like the iFit North Carolina riding series hosted by former US pro rider George Hincapie. Fun rides but most are too easy - which is particularly odd since I am 62 years old have much less endurance than in the past. By raising only the resistance setting to let's say 8-10, the effort over the entire ride is proportionally increased for all incline and decline changes. Very nice and very useful. Can other bikes do the same? How useful are their options?
I plan to buy one. The incline/decline function is attractive to me. One thing I want to confirm before I place the order- can I replace the original seat with an oversized one? The original seat is kind of too narrow for my butt.
@@brahmandpedigree yes, I bought one in end of September and got an oversized seat from Amazon. Feeling is good but the new seat is making some noise when I ride on it.
So my wifes birthday is coming up and I want to purchase her a spin bike for her birthday. She has been relegated to working out at home due to all the COVID stuff. Right before the COVID really jumped off and all the gyms started closes, we had just purchased a new bass boat. So when she was forced to do her work outs at home we weren't financially ready for another big purchase just yet, and she was stuck with a dinky little bike I purchased on amazon for 300 bucks. Ive been setting aside money for her birthday the last 3 months and I think a good spin bike would be the perfect gift. The problem is that I cant decide between the Bike+ and S22i. Ive looked at other bikes and narrowed down my decision to those 2 bikes, but Im also at a loss between the two. My wife is a work out enthusiast. She spends about 2 hours every day working out and at least 30 minutes of that work out is dedicated to cardio solely. Someone please help me decide which bike to buy my wife whom you dont know, let alone know anything about lol.
Pedals? Give me a break. If you ride with clip-less pedals like I do, you bring your own pedals that also fit your outdoor cycling shoes. Shimano cleats? No, I ride with Campy cleats. So selling me a bike with high-end pedals that don't fit my shoes would really hack me off.
Love your reviews, thanx! Have you seen issues with S22i left crank arm staying secure and/or issues with either the resistance control motor or elevation motor? I've seen many negative posts on these items. Thanks in advance, T
Number one thing I hate about my Nordictrak s22i? It doesn't work. Has not worked for years. Bought in 2019 after one year 2 monitors, 2 resistance motors, 5 control boards and 2 wire harness replacements.
Nice and useful video. Can you please tell me what feature we can still use if we don't take their monthly subscription for ifit health. Is it still worth
Great video! My seat DOES make that clicking noise and it is pretty annoying especially for a $2,000 bike. I love this bike otherwise. The fact that it has no power switch is very odd. I think the manual says to unplug it from the wall receptacle every time you use it which is kind of impractical. I solved this by plugging it into a surge protector. This protects the electronics and gives you a switch to turn it off and on.
It doesn’t bother me that the my S22i does not have a built-in power switch. I have mine first plugged into a smart plug (linked to Alexa) then into a surge protector. All i have to do is give Alexa a command to turn bike on or off.
Hard to believe you gave this bike a 90 Tailhappy score with all those flaws... I feel like the Schwinn IC4 gives you more bang for you buck. Great video though!
Mine has a switch, but I plugged it into a surge protector power strip to reduce the switch fatigue. I’ve already had to replace the resistance motor after my first year and feel the long term quality of these bike components are suspect. Also, you didn’t mention the poor quality of the software, I have to manually restart my bike after each program or it crashes. I’m in the most recent version of the software and it’s just super buggy
Loved this review - thank you! I'm an avid cyclist so just recently made the plunge for an indoor trainer. I haven't had mine very long, but do agree with many of your quirks. For such an advanced bike, these gross oversights really make me wonder. I replaced the pedals the first day (Ulterga) to match my road bike shoes. Check. My seat doesn't have the same issue as yours exhibits, and I've not had any issue with it (as many others complain about). The one additional complaint that I do have is when using a heart rate monitor, the display won't allow you to simultaneously display your heart-rate along with the resistance (when you are displaying the leaderboard). It's mind boggling to me that you can't simultaneously display your Watts, Heart-rate and Resistance at the same time while trying to hammer up the leaderboard. Imagine driving a car where you had to constantly be pressing your dashboard to switch between the speedometer and tach! Anyway - great review here - thanks!
@@TailHappyTV I'm sure you are aware there is a newer version of the s22i... the model number has 2121 in it and it has bluetooth for heart rate and headphones, as well as 2 antennas for better wifi, 2.4 and 5.0Ghz and the incline and decline and the screen all have been enhanced.
I wish Joe Rogan would do a podcast on suckass businesses like Nordictrack. I am pretty big into fitness and finally earned enough to get a Nordictrack 2450 treadmill new. Damn thing cost me 2K. After 2 months from buying it, the base platform split down the middle. Nordictrack insisted I had to install the mailed replacement. Like changing a tire...OK. 1-2 hours later, I had it going again only to have it the same day shut off at random times, while running fast or slow. They mailed me a new motherboard to install. I insisted on a tech this time to do the labor. They say none are available, so it sits unused for 2 months. Nordictrack gives capitalism a bad name. I pray for their business downfall. I hate you Nordictrack!
By any chance do you have a video called “10 things I love about the S22i”, just like you did with the Peloton+? Btw, thanks for your amazing reviews 🙏🏼
Has anyone noticed if their screens is very blurry? Any time I do a ride, it’s terrible quality. I’ve had it less than 30 days and I’m considering returning
hey, please help. i want buy spin bike but i dont know which is the best? what is your options? keiser M3 or Life Fitness ig5 or NordicTrack S22i or technogym spin bike? for me its important that was very quiet. And good bearing system(no plastic). For me looks like you are good master and have many experience. Thank you.
keiser m3i is great: amzn.to/3Vw5RNj (if you don't care about having a tablet for classes and have the budget for a top tier bike) S22i is also great check my Schwinn IC4 review for a great budget bike
I purchased this bike in November from Nordic. The pedal crank was broken and the pedal fell off the first time I rode. Still waiting for them to pick up the broken bike. Purchased another from from Dicks Sporting and I constantly loose the work out. Returning this one as well. I love IFIT. not sure which bike to get now. I just may be going to a real trainer. So very disappointed.
Okay love this video and I have an issue with my NT!! It’s squeaking when I ride like the rotor spinning part is squeaking and idk if I should spray some wd40 in there where the pedals attach to the rotor thing or not?! Any suggestions please!
Just got a Proform Studio Pro 22 and it has many of the same issues, no power button for the screen and the build quality was pretty awful. That's what happens when you get cheap steel and welding from Chinese manufacturing.
Soooo glad I went with a Peloton. 89 rides in and I love it! This was my runner-up but that incline noise would drive me nuts and I had always heard that Peloton classes were just better. Watching this after-the-fact and super glad I made the choice I did.
A lot of people say that the Peloton instructed classes are superior to any other platform/manufacturer. I want to buy one of these for my wife, but it is a huge price difference. Plus, I feel she would really love the scenic rides on the NordicTrack (which are apparently the best on the market). Can you please tell me why you feel the Peloton trainer led classes are superior? Thanks in advance!
I'm starting to wonder if we wasted our money. We literally can't get the front bar on, no matter which way we try. It feels like the screw holes weren't measured properly.
I hooked my bike to Alexa plug. Is that bad? I just have her turn it on and off from the plug. Also you showed a white arm tablet holder in another video. Can you tell me what that is?
You should simply look at the specifications of the alexa plug and how much the max power is it can switch. Then look at the power brick and look what it takes as the max input wattage. If the latter one is higher than what the alexa plug supports: Don't use it. If it's within that range, it should be fine.
Exactly. I have an s15i, which is pretty much the same. I HATE the incompetent customer service, the cheapness of the components. For instance I stayed of using galvanized steel and screws/bolts that don’t rust, they took the least expensive route possible. The bike rusts, even in a dry climate. They’ve told me it shouldn’t rust even though I wipe it down after each ride. IFit/NordicTrack are clowns. The people who developed the hardware/software are obviously not fitness enthusiasts, otherwise they would have put more thought into it. Unless, of course, obsolescence was their main goal in building this tank.
I think he reviewed an older 2020 model. The new 2021 model (with 2021 part number) claims to have the following improvements: 1) Quieter incline motor. I've used both and can confirm the newer model is quieter. 2) Faster CPU with more RAM. Can't say I could tell. Both the 2021 and 2019 models drop the occasional video frame when the screen is busy or a remote incline change has been triggered. Not a big concern either way. 3) Upgraded display. Again, I didn't notice. The 2019 display was fine.
@@NotElvis "drop the occasional video frame when the screen is busy or a remote incline change has been triggered. Not a big concern either way." lol, honestly, how can people not be bothered by that? Especially at that price point? That's honestly a joke. And it's only getting worse when it's getting older. That should not happen. In 2010 maybe but not in 2020!
@@NotElvis The issue I believe many people would have is when spending $2,000 plus dollars for the S22i you should not get anything less than a HD or 4K screen, and a decent processor to keep up. I had the 2020 S22i, and now have the 2021 S22i, and the upgrade over the 2020 and older model is a welcome addition.
@@terencejlewis I agree. All NordicTrack "Commercial" bikes use Android tablets for both display and control. This is near the upper limit of what these tablets can handle. I know $2000 is a lot of money. There are still tradeoffs. The NordicTrack has a decent display attached to a very good magnetic resistance spin bike with a novel incline feature. The Peloton has a better display connected to an adequate bike. After 4 months of trials, I couldn't accept the compromises with either bike. I bought a Stages SB20 Smart Bike (stagescycling.com/us/stagesbike/) and outfitted it with the software and displays that I really wanted. All in, it cost me double the price of the NordicTrack. I have all the flexibility I want but am the first to admit: The NordicTrack is 80% of my Stages bike at half the price. I think the NordicTrack is the best $2000 trainer. Getting a little more will cost you a lot more. Cheers!
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the s22i is a great bike, but it's not perfect (things I love about it coming soon)
You forgot my two most hated things about this bike. The screen wobbles a LOT when standing up and peddling but mostly, the whole interface is slow slow slow. Runs like an old android phone.
My bike seat is silent, I live in Australia and I plug in 240v directly into the bike and it has a switch above the power cord.
@@pcarlson1979 The 2021, S22i don't have those problems any longer. I got my 2020, S22i bike from Amazon for Christmas, which was the old model. I returned it once I learned of the new and improved model. The screen on the new one is also HD. I love it!!!
If money wasn't an issue and you had to chose between the Peloton or the Nordic Track S22i, which would you pick and why?
RE: Noisy incline motor.
The new 2021 models of the S22i and S15i have quieter incline motors. You can identify these new models by the inline electrical connectors behind the display - the same style as the connectors used to attach the handle bar wires to the frame. Older models - like the one you reviewed only a few weeks ago - have round connectors that plug into the back of the display.
The old models have a loud motorized screw actuator in the rectangular plastic box mounted at an angle at the back of the bike. It was louder than the fan! As a comparison, the new models have an improved actuator that is now quieter than the fan. A welcome improvement.
How can you make sure that you get the 2021 model when ordering online?
@@PlumcrazyCharger909 I think it is best to order directly from NordicTrack.
I love this bike
I am coming from 2230 rides at Peloton
I am loving the elevation
I did modify the back so it won’t wobble as much
I have the S15I but they are essentially the same bike with regard to everything you mentioned. I agree with everything you mentioned. There is one more thing that bothers me. The handle bars are only adjustable up and down but not forward and back. This makes it impossible to get the exact configuration of my outdoor bike so that I have the same body position.
I think you may have an older version of this bike. I have no HDMI ports on mine and your complaints Noise on incline, clicking on crank and seat aren’t happening to me. I’m 6’6 240lbs rider. It’s been an amazing experience for the past 2 months of owning my S22i. I still love your vids....your vids have made me pull the trigger on my Nordic track.
I just got mine yesterday from Best Buy I have no HDMI ports nor is the seat clicking either any I’m 6’5 290lbs
@@Letsgetmoney-de6nv I was there 289lbs.... Last March.... Working towards 220!
A new 2021 model has been on the NordicTrack for a few weeks. You can identify new models by "2021" in the model number or by the rectangular inline display connectors that replace the round display connectors used on older models. It is possible that Best Buy has old stock - so take note. It looks like he reviewed last year's model.
Many reasonable concerns. Most are no big deal for me. Thanks for highlighting.
I ended up with the NordicTrack S15i and am very happy.
Why the S15i and not the S22i that you reviewed? The S15i has physical buttons on the side of the display monitor. They let me accurately and easily select incline + resistance setting when sweating or breathing hard. Yes, the S22i has the same controls "on-screen". I prefer the physical buttons on the S15i since they let me make instant changes for a) increasing resistance so I can stand up or b) reducing resistance after a really intense interval -- where I am convinced I am ready to die :).
Same issue with the seat. I stuck 2 zip ties under the seat where the metal plate gets tightened. There is just enough space to slip the width of a large zip tie to absorb the shock. If that makes sense at all. Take off the seat while it's still attached to the post and take a close look at what happens when you tighten the knob. It creates a space that gets compacted every time you pedal stroke making the loud thump or clap noise. Loosen the knob and then insert whatever works in-between the metal plate, I just chose zip ties, then tighten the knob. The zip ties seem to work so far, and no more noise.
Just ordered one of these bikes over the peloton. Hopefully that was the right choice.
Andy, I want to warn you that I had to have NordicTrack send their freight company back to pick the bike up three times due to major damage to the bike. Before you sign for the bike, you may want to open the box up and look for any damage before signing for it if the freight company will allow you. I finally was able to get a bike that was not damaged. I love my 2021 S22i. I think you will be satisfied with your decision. The only issue is there is no on or off button and my knees sometimes hit the handlebars (me - 5'11"), which is not a huge issue. All of the pros outweigh the cons. Enjoy your bike!
You'll love it
Hope it went well. I just bought one.
Love the bike its the best one out there the incline feature totally made me buy it
RE: Clicking seat noise
I've had two revisions of this bike. Both have the "clicking seat noise". It is not the saddle or the saddle clamp! I have used multiple saddles and made sure they were properly fastened. They all "click".
The "clicking culprit" is the wedge shaped inner track on the horizontal seat adjustment rail. The front end of the aluminum rail moves no matter how much you tighten the fore/aft locking knob (the big plastic knob that faces down at the back of the rail). Clicking gets louder, the further back you position the saddle.
The fix is super easy:
1) Unscrew and remove the squarish black front cap on the horizontal sliding rail under the saddle.
2) Loosen the fore/aft locking knob.
3) Get a common plastic "zip tie". Insert the thin plastic end into the small gap at the bottom of sliding rail where it meets the stationary seat post.
4) While holding the plastic zip tie in place, position the seat where you want it. Use pliers to push the plastic tab in a far as you can.
5) Tighten the fore/aft locking knob.
6) Cut off the excess plastic from the zip tie. Leave about 1/2" showing. About 1/4" will typically be inserted under the sliding rail.
7) Optionally replace the front cap from step 1. I keep mine off for when I move the seat and will need to re-insert a zip tie "shim".
The plastic zip tie removes the "click" by removing play in the sliding track. No sound for 8 weeks!
Wow, thanks for sharing. Still, this sounds like a really stupid design choice. Like many things on this bike, it just seams a bit too much unpolished. No off-button. Why!? Clicking seat? Others have mastered this! Weights directly in front of the "delicate" screen? Seems not to be the most clever design choice. The speakers? Well, checkmark, they added speakers and they work. But neither are they pretty and integrated nor are they any good. The fan? Great idea! But *that* fan makes the bike even noisier. Sound like some cheap fan from aliexpress or wish, just attached to the screen. And the beeping noise when adjusting resistance and incline/decline? Really?! Please just make that an option, that alone is a "no buy" for me, I *hate* beeping buttons. All of these are reasons why I went with the Peloton Bike+ (oh and: Apple GymKit). It will be delivered in May, so I hope I made the correct decision but we'll see.-
I agree with the clicking noise. I changed the seat to a more comfortable seat, and now there is no clicking noise anylonger.
Can you do a video on this? I’m not so technical and don’t want to make my bike seat sound worse. Thanks 🙏
@@DerKatzeSonne Its not the clamp man.. You cant just tighten the seat to get the noise to go away , you should take it off and put a littel ducktape/gorillatap where it slides and the noise will stop.
@@PerfodDk Oh I see. Sounds a bit unintuitive to me. But whatever, in the meantime I decided to go with the Peloton Bike+ in the meantime and I'm not regretting it at all! Actually after experiencing it, I'm pretty sure I would have been disappointed by the NordicTrack. I still hope, you are happy with it for your needs!
I love my S22i! The manual says you should always unplug the bike when not using it otherwise you can cause some potential damage to it. I would not want to risk any harm to the bike and possible warranty issues if I left it plugged in. BTW my wife uses a Nordic Track treadmill with a display and it also says to unplug it when not using it for the same reasons. So I burn a few extra calories unplugging the cord each and every time I finish my exercise and start my exercise (not a big deal!) My seat will make the same clicking noise but I found that if I sit further back on the seat it stops, just not a huge deal for me. I replace the pedals with Spd clip-on pedals, in fact, I ordered the pedals and had them a couple of weeks before the bike was delivered thanks to your review for pointing that out. I would definitely recommend switching out the pedals for a better riding experience. As for the noise of the incline and decline I really do not find it a problem. I do wear my AirPod Pros so maybe that helps but the benefit of having the iFit controlled incline and decline during the rides totally out ways any noise issue in my opinion. I'm not a fan of the Studio ride workouts and I really enjoy the iFit outdoor Road rides a lot. I just completed a great 12 ride series in the Carolinas with the iFit Trainer George Hincapie which was fantastic and the S22i's incline and decline feature really made it a much better and more realistic experience with all the hills on these back Carolina mountain roads. Overall I'm really loving this Nordic Track S22i!
"The manual says you should always unplug the bike when not using it otherwise you can cause some potential damage to it." lol what the heck. I mean leaving it plugged in obviously shortens the lifetime of the electronics but that's just a joke that they "forgot" the on/off switch. I mean just think about power consumption. I guess that's where you notice the background of this bike: They come from the gym background and in commercial gyms one wouldn't turn off the bike while the gym is open...
about the pedals...yeah, I am not at the level to clip in. I'm very new to these bikes and we bought this bike mostly because the outdoor rides looked like they would be more fun than an indoor class. The pedals do not bother me at all. I would like to turn the screen off though. We didn't find building it to be very difficult, but we had two people to help. It is very heavy. Ours was delivered to our house. We still had to move the box a bit to get it to where we were going to build it. The seat itself is terrible. I replaced it. It was not comfortable at all. However the original seat did not make any noise when I used it.
Hi I had the same problem with the seat noise. I managed to fix it as follow : unscrew the little screw which is at the front of the horizontal part which is just below the saddle. You'll get access to the origin of that noise if you look inside with some light and pushing up and down the saddle as you do in the video. Once you'll have seen the two metal parts which are touching and doing that noise, just insert between them a little piece of paper that you will have folded two or three times. It does not clunk any more ! Hope it will last...
I used a piece of cedar shim in that same place to resolve that issue.
This worked for me, I put a zip tie end in it.
Use a piece of folded over sandpaper. It not only eliminates noise but it also prevents the seat from slidimg (nose tilting down).
So a couple of other issues I have:
Many times the iFit app just stops running during a workout. Sometimes it starts back where it was interupted, sometimes it doesnt. When it doesnt, your data is lost from the workout.
The touch screen sucks. Sometimes it responds slowly. Sometimes you have to touch the screen multiple times to get an iFit app to start.
If you dont check the handle bar tightnes, expect it to suddenly drop during a workout.
The bike is smook though. Most issues I have are with the iFit app though and not the actual bike.
I'm 6'4, 240lbs. I haven't had the seat click issue, figure it is a bike specific issue. Most of the "hated" aspects are pretty minor, and easy to just "live with". What is not easy to "just live with" is the lack of fore aft adjustment of the handlebars. I cannot get in a decent riding position, especially at incline or when I stand. I am just too far back and my knees hit the bars' because I come so far forward when I stand.8 For me it was a deal breaker as I can't use it as a "spin bike" which I was hoping for. My wife who is 5' 9 is in the sweet spot for bar position. After 30 rides (cause I do like the "outdoor" led rides and how quiet it is) I went back to my wheel on Tacx Flow smart trainer, and am planning to buy a direct mount for next winter.
MIne is a little over 2 years old. I've replaced the resistance sleave, and I need to replace the main axl that is connected to the right pedal at $135. I didn't buy the warranty, and I wish I had.
I have loved your reviews on this. As someone who is about to buy a bike who isn’t a spin bike enthusiast, the reason I am looking at this or the peloton bike+ is for a little bit more motivation. I don’t mind the pedals because I don’t actually have my own shoes. I can see why it bugs you since you use your own shoes, but I’m just letting you know that even those who don’t ride spin bikes a lot are still looking at the S22i! Love the job you do!
I think his point is that for $2K they should include cage and clip-ins
I got a bike with cages and SPD both. I started with the cages and finally got cycling shoes from a local bike shop. HUGE difference. More complete workout, better experience, the list goes on. I'll never go back to using cages now that I know how much better it can be.
@@BuckeyeGirl I have only tried spinning with cages at the gym at some point but I always thought the clip ins must be much better. I think there is a good reason why Peloton just gives the clip-ins as the standard. Many people would otherwise choose the cages just because it seems easier. Less equipment etc. - however by defaulting to clip-ins, Peloton might lead their customers to a better overall experience. Actually not only clever marketing because they can make some extra bucks by the shoes but also because many beginners won't know the difference of those two things.
Good bikes come without pedals, pedals are a very personal option. I love that is heavy and solid, I don't see how the assembly process of the bike was difficult. I personally found it very simple, If you actually ride outside you would like this bike.
I just got the most up to date S22i. Overall I love it. I dislike the video quality. You'd think in 2023 the screen would be crystal clear. I have ultra high speed internet, my other streaming devices work just awesome. NT needs to update iFit so video quality is better.
There actually is a switch to turn this unit on and off, it is kind of hidden but there is def a switch. It’s located toward the rear of the bike under the white and orange warning sticker.
I found mine (possibly a newer model?) just over the power insert as shown on the video at 1:11. Thanks. I thought I was just going to have to turn it off at the surge protector each time.
So did you notice Amazon is selling the 2017 model and not the 2021?
Addition to riding in manual mode and pausing the ride. When you start back up, for some reason the incline decline features defaults back to -10 degrees, losing your latest resistance settings.
Use the cycle everyday!.. Good indoor excecise and help me reduce my weight!. Strongly recommend!
You’ve been so helpful so far with my decision making process, but one thing I’d LOVE to know about these bikes is which ones are best for doing both zwift and classes in iFit, Apple fitness+, or Peloton.
The NordicTrack s22i does NOT allow Zwift integration. Even if you could install the app, the control board does not allow the tracking outputs required.
I have been watching your videos about the stationary bikes. I bought the Proform bike based on your comments and find now it doesn't work the way I hoped. Now I am thinking of returning the proform tour de france and getting this Nordicktrack s22i. I am trying to make sense of your videos and your view of the comparison. Thanks for the videos and I hope I make a good decision.
This is good of little nitpicking details that may really bother some consumers. I’m glad this is available! I got my bike in Oct 2021 and I can tell everyone that that “be careful of exercising” warning is no longer present. I saw it for the first time on this video lol
Mine actually has a switch on the back, at the bottom of the back “wheel.” I switched my pedals for dual sides with a cage on one side and spd on the other. It would have been nice if the clip in pedals were standard, but I do like that I got to choose between spd pedals and the delta version. My seat doesn’t click - I actually changed it though to one that fits my body better. But I am not experiencing any clicking.
I was going to point this out too! Ours has a power switch on the back so we don’t have to unplug it.
I'd like to see an in depth video from you on iFit.
Same
Absolutely agreed. The first thing I did was swapped out the pedals. I wish I could use zwift with this bike. I haven't figured out how to setup the powersource or speed sensor on the bike to the zwift app on my iPad. Maybe I need to buy a speed sensor.
Can you review/recommend which shoes you like, including the ones you are wearing in the s22i review video?
Thank you so much for sharing these things. I appreciate when someone goes out of their way to document this kind of thing. Some of these things would drive me crazy. I'm not saying that it would stop me from buying the bike, but I would rather know in advance.
🤙 thanks!
Been watching several of your videos....great content. Do you have any S15i to S22i comparison videos ?
Thanks! I don’t but from my understanding the only difference is the screen size
@@TailHappyTV Good deal...thanks.
Have to agree, it was extremely heavy....and yes I hate the accept screen before every workout.🤦♂️
The screen goes dark now when not in use. The new one comes with clips on one side and cages on the other side.
Totally agree with all of this except for my seat totally does not click like that. I'm not sure how to fix that because mine never did that. Even when I had the seat on too loosely at first.
The only thing i agree with is the noise in the seat. The bike is excellent..
Change the seat. I did and there is no clicking noise any longer.
First, I wanna thank you for making these videos! I’ve watched your videos over the past two months and they truly helped me make my decision to purchase the Sunny b 1805. I want to ask you, could you make a video about how to find the proper measurement for your seat and handlebar according to your height for your stationary bike?
Another gripe about the ride videos. Way too much attention to coach instead of a pov ride view. I'd rather listen to a coach and just see the road.
Hi - met you here last night while reviewing all your videos. let me tell you GREAT. So i am 67 - worked 11 years at LA Fit/Florida on a Kaiser Bike for 6-10 classes a week. Was furloughed March 15, 2020 UGH - decided to move to Arizona and decided not to go back to work in the gym because of covid rules, masks and all that stuff - so I have been working out since 1986. walking, biking, swimming , lifting weights, and tooling around on a cruiser bike - so today i went after much decision looking at walmart, and cosco and on line bikes i went with (for on my car port for now) a PRO-FORM 500 SPX. a simple no nonsense spin bike - it seems great so far, and im not into programs cause i teach and music is fine (no humans) anyway thanks for your intelligence. and the seat - seems a bit uncomfortable but that was the biggest issue in the review of this bike.
*** Idea for next your review **: iFit has an interesting feature: You can change *resistance* in an instructor lead class or ride without effecting how the incline is remotely controlled. This causes the NordicTrack bike to proportionately increase or decrease all incline / decline events in the video.
For example, I really like the iFit North Carolina riding series hosted by former US pro rider George Hincapie. Fun rides but most are too easy - which is particularly odd since I am 62 years old have much less endurance than in the past. By raising only the resistance setting to let's say 8-10, the effort over the entire ride is proportionally increased for all incline and decline changes. Very nice and very useful. Can other bikes do the same? How useful are their options?
they did add a power switch to it at the very bottom for the newer version tho
I plan to buy one. The incline/decline function is attractive to me. One thing I want to confirm before I place the order- can I replace the original seat with an oversized one? The original seat is kind of too narrow for my butt.
My understanding is that yes you can! I saw one of their Instagram ads and there was a pregnant trainer riding on it and the seat was much larger.
@@brahmandpedigree yes, I bought one in end of September and got an oversized seat from Amazon. Feeling is good but the new seat is making some noise when I ride on it.
So my wifes birthday is coming up and I want to purchase her a spin bike for her birthday. She has been relegated to working out at home due to all the COVID stuff. Right before the COVID really jumped off and all the gyms started closes, we had just purchased a new bass boat. So when she was forced to do her work outs at home we weren't financially ready for another big purchase just yet, and she was stuck with a dinky little bike I purchased on amazon for 300 bucks. Ive been setting aside money for her birthday the last 3 months and I think a good spin bike would be the perfect gift. The problem is that I cant decide between the Bike+ and S22i. Ive looked at other bikes and narrowed down my decision to those 2 bikes, but Im also at a loss between the two.
My wife is a work out enthusiast. She spends about 2 hours every day working out and at least 30 minutes of that work out is dedicated to cardio solely. Someone please help me decide which bike to buy my wife whom you dont know, let alone know anything about lol.
If she uses the peloton digital app I’d recommend the Peloton, does she follow classes or just ride with no classes
Minor issues, the Bike is Fantastic $800.00 off in Best buy so I got mines for $1000.00 with 1 Yr ifit subscription. Cheers
Pedals? Give me a break. If you ride with clip-less pedals like I do, you bring your own pedals that also fit your outdoor cycling shoes. Shimano cleats? No, I ride with Campy cleats. So selling me a bike with high-end pedals that don't fit my shoes would really hack me off.
I took the seat off and put another one on, number to Peloton wouldn’t tell me about it and I don’t know why
Love your reviews, thanx! Have you seen issues with S22i left crank arm staying secure and/or issues with either the resistance control motor or elevation motor? I've seen many negative posts on these items.
Thanks in advance, T
Number one thing I hate about my Nordictrak s22i? It doesn't work. Has not worked for years. Bought in 2019 after one year 2 monitors, 2 resistance motors, 5 control boards and 2 wire harness replacements.
Nice and useful video. Can you please tell me what feature we can still use if we don't take their monthly subscription for ifit health. Is it still worth
Add some memory foam below seat or use Locktite on the bolt
Great video! My seat DOES make that clicking noise and it is pretty annoying especially for a $2,000 bike. I love this bike otherwise. The fact that it has no power switch is very odd. I think the manual says to unplug it from the wall receptacle every time you use it which is kind of impractical. I solved this by plugging it into a surge protector. This protects the electronics and gives you a switch to turn it off and on.
I wedged 2 makeup cotton rounds in the tiny space below the bike seat and it seems to help.
It doesn’t bother me that the my S22i does not have a built-in power switch. I have mine first plugged into a smart plug (linked to Alexa) then into a surge protector. All i have to do is give Alexa a command to turn bike on or off.
Are your handlebars moving from left to right or are they very stable ? Wonder if mine was put together properly..tks!
Hard to believe you gave this bike a 90 Tailhappy score with all those flaws... I feel like the Schwinn IC4 gives you more bang for you buck. Great video though!
Mine has a switch, but I plugged it into a surge protector power strip to reduce the switch fatigue. I’ve already had to replace the resistance motor after my first year and feel the long term quality of these bike components are suspect. Also, you didn’t mention the poor quality of the software, I have to manually restart my bike after each program or it crashes. I’m in the most recent version of the software and it’s just super buggy
My pedal with arm continues to come off. Have any of you had that issue?
Can you disable and enable the incline and decline feature as required or is it permanently on? Great video👍🏻
You can turn it off
Loved this review - thank you! I'm an avid cyclist so just recently made the plunge for an indoor trainer. I haven't had mine very long, but do agree with many of your quirks. For such an advanced bike, these gross oversights really make me wonder. I replaced the pedals the first day (Ulterga) to match my road bike shoes. Check. My seat doesn't have the same issue as yours exhibits, and I've not had any issue with it (as many others complain about). The one additional complaint that I do have is when using a heart rate monitor, the display won't allow you to simultaneously display your heart-rate along with the resistance (when you are displaying the leaderboard). It's mind boggling to me that you can't simultaneously display your Watts, Heart-rate and Resistance at the same time while trying to hammer up the leaderboard. Imagine driving a car where you had to constantly be pressing your dashboard to switch between the speedometer and tach! Anyway - great review here - thanks!
Lol, good analogy! Thanks for you comment and compliment, and sharing your experience!
@@TailHappyTV I'm sure you are aware there is a newer version of the s22i... the model number has 2121 in it and it has bluetooth for heart rate and headphones, as well as 2 antennas for better wifi, 2.4 and 5.0Ghz and the incline and decline and the screen all have been enhanced.
I wish Joe Rogan would do a podcast on suckass businesses like Nordictrack. I am pretty big into fitness and finally earned enough to get a Nordictrack 2450 treadmill new. Damn thing cost me 2K. After 2 months from buying it, the base platform split down the middle. Nordictrack insisted I had to install the mailed replacement. Like changing a tire...OK. 1-2 hours later, I had it going again only to have it the same day shut off at random times, while running fast or slow. They mailed me a new motherboard to install. I insisted on a tech this time to do the labor. They say none are available, so it sits unused for 2 months. Nordictrack gives capitalism a bad name. I pray for their business downfall. I hate you Nordictrack!
My "clunking" noise is not the seat. It seems to have something to do with the crank, but the crank is not loose. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS????
By any chance do you have a video called “10 things I love about the S22i”, just like you did with the Peloton+? Btw, thanks for your amazing reviews 🙏🏼
Has anyone noticed if their screens is very blurry? Any time I do a ride, it’s terrible quality. I’ve had it less than 30 days and I’m considering returning
hey, please help.
i want buy spin bike but i dont know which is the best? what is your options? keiser M3 or Life Fitness ig5 or NordicTrack S22i or technogym spin bike? for me its important that was very quiet. And good bearing system(no plastic). For me looks like you are good master and have many experience. Thank you.
keiser m3i is great: amzn.to/3Vw5RNj (if you don't care about having a tablet for classes and have the budget for a top tier bike)
S22i is also great
check my Schwinn IC4 review for a great budget bike
@@TailHappyTV where is different M3 and M3i? What changed?
Can incline and decline be disabled for outside rides and just keep it on one level
I purchased this bike in November from Nordic. The pedal crank was broken and the pedal fell off the first time I rode. Still waiting for them to pick up the broken bike. Purchased another from from Dicks Sporting and I constantly loose the work out. Returning this one as well. I love IFIT. not sure which bike to get now. I just may be going to a real trainer. So very disappointed.
Did you get the new s22i or the old model like I have in this video? I’m currently testing the new one and it’s much improved.
Good stuff to know... hard to believe there is no switch to turn off the monitor...
Okay love this video and I have an issue with my NT!! It’s squeaking when I ride like the rotor spinning part is squeaking and idk if I should spray some wd40 in there where the pedals attach to the rotor thing or not?! Any suggestions please!
My doctor said I have high blood pressure and need to exercise more. Thinking about buying this. Would it help to lower blood pressure?
You’d have to ask your doctor about that, I can’t give medical advice :)
Just got a Proform Studio Pro 22 and it has many of the same issues, no power button for the screen and the build quality was pretty awful. That's what happens when you get cheap steel and welding from Chinese manufacturing.
Would the bike comfortably fit someone who is 6 foot 5 ?
Does it work well with Zwift? is this better than the Wahoo or Wattbike Atom etc?
Great idea 💡 👍 on the switch adapter, thanks
When do you think you will do soul cycle bike review
Pedals are fine. Not everyone wants to clip in, despite the high price point.
Soooo glad I went with a Peloton. 89 rides in and I love it! This was my runner-up but that incline noise would drive me nuts and I had always heard that Peloton classes were just better. Watching this after-the-fact and super glad I made the choice I did.
The noise is not a major issue any longer.
A lot of people say that the Peloton instructed classes are superior to any other platform/manufacturer. I want to buy one of these for my wife, but it is a huge price difference. Plus, I feel she would really love the scenic rides on the NordicTrack (which are apparently the best on the market). Can you please tell me why you feel the Peloton trainer led classes are superior?
Thanks in advance!
Same pedals as the cheapo bikes in their sister companies, they should definitely have been cage/clip in hybrid
that saddle bang thing is all you, mine is quiet as can be.
There is no click if you move the saddle forward. Move it all the way back, and you can induce the click when riding hard.
I'm starting to wonder if we wasted our money. We literally can't get the front bar on, no matter which way we try. It feels like the screw holes weren't measured properly.
Watch my assembly video on this, I had a really difficult time aligning the bolts too
I hooked my bike to Alexa plug. Is that bad? I just have her turn it on and off from the plug. Also you showed a white arm tablet holder in another video. Can you tell me what that is?
You should simply look at the specifications of the alexa plug and how much the max power is it can switch. Then look at the power brick and look what it takes as the max input wattage. If the latter one is higher than what the alexa plug supports: Don't use it. If it's within that range, it should be fine.
I just bought one. Mine is not noisy.
Being a tad picky….
I love my bike I just don’t know how to move the screen
Output has NOTHING to do w extension cord! 110 from wall - then high Output goes into bike
Is it the new or old model you are reviewing... Looks like the old model , because the new model dont have HDMI.. So try the new less noisy model
Thanks, but repeating "The ...thing I hate about the Nordictrack S22i" nine times was.....ugg
I will click like on your comment also
@@TailHappyTV If you don't like yourself, who will? 🥰
Is there Bluetooth for headphones?
Zero things are deal breakers for me….
Can I cast on to my tv?
I love your video, thank you!!
So you like the peloton better because you are benefiting from peloton. Thats all you needed to say.
I actually benefit from selling norditrack but never have benefited from peloton in any way
Regular road bikes comer with no peddles at all, so bitching about free peddles is a bit off to me, especially when they would be swapped for SPD
Mine has a power button
The seat on this bike is very uncomfortable! Does anyone else have this experience?
My seat doesn’t make that clicking noise
Best buy is free too
Exactly. I have an s15i, which is pretty much the same. I HATE the incompetent customer service, the cheapness of the components. For instance I stayed of using galvanized steel and screws/bolts that don’t rust, they took the least expensive route possible. The bike rusts, even in a dry climate. They’ve told me it shouldn’t rust even though I wipe it down after each ride. IFit/NordicTrack are clowns. The people who developed the hardware/software are obviously not fitness enthusiasts, otherwise they would have put more thought into it. Unless, of course, obsolescence was their main goal in building this tank.
Is this the NTEX02121.1 from 2021?
I think he reviewed an older 2020 model. The new 2021 model (with 2021 part number) claims to have the following improvements:
1) Quieter incline motor. I've used both and can confirm the newer model is quieter.
2) Faster CPU with more RAM. Can't say I could tell. Both the 2021 and 2019 models drop the occasional video frame when the screen is busy or a remote incline change has been triggered. Not a big concern either way.
3) Upgraded display. Again, I didn't notice. The 2019 display was fine.
@@NotElvis "drop the occasional video frame when the screen is busy or a remote incline change has been triggered. Not a big concern either way." lol, honestly, how can people not be bothered by that? Especially at that price point? That's honestly a joke. And it's only getting worse when it's getting older. That should not happen. In 2010 maybe but not in 2020!
@@NotElvis
The issue I believe many people would have is when spending $2,000 plus dollars for the S22i you should not get anything less than a HD or 4K screen, and a decent processor to keep up. I had the 2020 S22i, and now have the 2021 S22i, and the upgrade over the 2020 and older model is a welcome addition.
@@terencejlewis I agree. All NordicTrack "Commercial" bikes use Android tablets for both display and control. This is near the upper limit of what these tablets can handle.
I know $2000 is a lot of money. There are still tradeoffs. The NordicTrack has a decent display attached to a very good magnetic resistance spin bike with a novel incline feature. The Peloton has a better display connected to an adequate bike. After 4 months of trials, I couldn't accept the compromises with either bike. I bought a Stages SB20 Smart Bike (stagescycling.com/us/stagesbike/) and outfitted it with the software and displays that I really wanted. All in, it cost me double the price of the NordicTrack. I have all the flexibility I want but am the first to admit: The NordicTrack is 80% of my Stages bike at half the price. I think the NordicTrack is the best $2000 trainer. Getting a little more will cost you a lot more. Cheers!
I hate that warning every time also!! Thanks for the review.
This bike is $1299.00 at costco online
@@haikazdermenjian7850 it’s prob not there anymore due to it being a couple months later…..
My bike is very quiet
I Love my NordicTrack S22i Spin Bike !!! So much I started my own UA-cam Channel w some of my fun adventures #Italkbacktomytrainers #thinkingoutloud #commentary 🚴🏽♀️💨
I got this bike and a treadmill from Nordic track. Neither lasted even three years. Nordic track is useless and should be shut down.