NordicTrack S27i Studio Cycle
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Well-built luxury exercise bike
- iFIT programming with automated control
- Incline and decline capabilities
- Financing available
In-Depth Review
NordicTrack S27i Bike Review (2024): A High-End Bike
Author: Kate Meier NASM-CPT, USAW-L1, CF-L1Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- iFIT programming with automated control
- Incline and decline capabilities
- 27” rotating touch screen for on- and off-bike workouts
- 24 digital resistance levels
- Silent magnetic resistance (SMR)
- Financing available
- Hybrid toe cage and clip-in pedals included
What Needs Improvement...
- Large footprint at 57” x 28” x 65”
- Heavy at 217 lbs
- Placing in your garage voids warranty
- No online customer reviews available at time of publishing
Product Summary
The NordicTrack S27i Studio Cycle is the luxury bike from the brand with three such machines in its lineup. At nearly $2,500, the S27i has just about everything you could ever want on an exercise bike. First, it streams iFIT interactive workouts from a 27-inch high-definition touchscreen that swivels so you can do workouts on the bike as well as off (iFIT has classes such as yoga and strength training). With iFIT, trainers actually control the resistance and incline while you exercise, so you don’t have to.
Speaking of incline, the S27i is one of the few indoor exercise bikes on the market that has decline capabilities. With a range of -10% decline to 20% incline, your ride can mimic an outdoor riding experience. The bike also comes with 24 digital resistance levels.
The S27i also has a number of other high-end features, such as:
- A built-in cooling fan
- Dumbbell holders and a pair of 3-lb dumbbells
- Silent magnetic resistance for a quiet ride
- Hybrid pedals so you can clip in or use the toe cages
While $2,500 is a lot of money, NordicTrack does offer financing. This is also a larger bike, mostly due to that huge screen. It also weighs over 200 pounds, so it’s no picnic to move. However, if you can make the investment, you might just fall in love with this bike.
Specs
| Resistance | Silent Magnetic Resistance |
|---|---|
| Resistance Levels | 24 digital levels |
| Incline | 20% incline\, -10% decline |
| Handles | 4.25” long |
| Weight Capacity | 350 lbs |
| Footprint | 57” x 28” x 65” |
| Display Screen Type | 27” HD rotating and tilting touchscreen |
| Pedals | Hybrid toe cage and clip-in |
Summary
The NordicTrack 27i Studio Cycle has just about anything you could ever want from an exercise bike. It comes with a steep price tag, but is worth it if you can afford it.
