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NordicTrack Exercise Bikes: The Full Range Compared
NordicTrack is the most varied bike brand we cover, with uprights, recumbents and big-screen studio cycles all built around the iFIT platform. The flagship X24 even adds incline and decline, something no rival here offers. This is the full NordicTrack bike range, scored with FitRank and grouped by type so you can find the right one fast.
What ties the range together is iFIT, NordicTrack’s subscription platform: more than 10,000 trainer-led workouts, automatic resistance through its SmartAdjust technology, and syncing with Strava, Garmin, Google Fit and Apple Health. Every bike includes a 30-day iFIT trial. Where NordicTrack differs from a brand like Echelon is breadth: rather than a single style of bike, it offers three distinct types, and on the studio side it brings a trick no one else here matches, a motorised incline and decline that tilts the whole bike to simulate hills. Most of the range sells through Amazon in the UK, with the X24 through Sweatband and the Studio 24 available at both. We have scored every model with FitRank and grouped them by type below.
Studio cycles with pivoting touchscreens
Spin-style bikes with large rotating HD screens, NordicTrack’s Peloton rivals. The X24 adds incline and decline.
NordicTrack X24
The standout of the range. A 24-inch pivoting HD touchscreen, SMR silent magnetic resistance and a motorised incline and decline (-10% to +20%) that simulates real hills. SPD pedals, dumbbells and a fan included.
NordicTrack Studio 24
A 24-inch pivoting HD touchscreen studio cycle with 24 levels of digital resistance and iFIT, minus the incline. Pivot the screen for off-bike strength, yoga and HIIT. Note the lower 113kg user limit.
Upright bikes
Compact, more affordable bikes you sit upright on. The T Series 9 is spin-style, the GX LE a gym-style upright.
NordicTrack T Series 9
The affordable way onto iFIT. A spin-style upright with 16 levels of magnetic resistance, SPD pedals, an LCD and a tablet shelf for your own device. Strong 4.5-star Amazon rating.
NordicTrack GX LE Upright
A traditional upright with 24 levels of digital resistance, button resistance control, extra-wide pedals and a 147kg user limit. A comfortable, low-fuss bike, though early reviews are mixed.
Recumbent bikes
Seated low with back support, the easiest on the joints and back. The best choice for comfort, rehab and older riders.
NordicTrack GX LE Recumbent
A comfort-first recumbent with 26 levels of magnetic resistance, a cushioned seat with lumbar support, handlebar resistance controls and a 159kg user limit. Arrives pre-assembled.
NordicTrack GX10 Recumbent
The premium recumbent: a 10-inch HD touchscreen, 26 levels of silent magnetic resistance, streaming on the screen and a 159kg user limit. Comfort and a built-in screen in one.
NordicTrack exercise bikes compared
| Model | Type | Resistance | Screen | Incline | Max user | Price | FitRank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X24 | Studio cycle | 24 levels SMR | 24″ pivoting HD | -10% to +20% | 159kg | £2,499 | 4.6 |
| Studio 24 | Studio cycle | 24 levels digital | 24″ pivoting HD | None | 113kg | £1,899 | 4.3 |
| GX10 Recumbent | Recumbent | 26 levels magnetic | 10″ HD | None | 159kg | £1,499 | 4.2 |
| GX LE Recumbent | Recumbent | 26 levels magnetic | 5″ LCD | None | 159kg | £784 | 4.0 |
| T Series 9 | Upright (spin) | 16 levels magnetic | LCD + shelf | None | 114kg | £599 | 4.1 |
| GX LE Upright | Upright (gym) | 24 levels digital | 5″ LCD | None | 147kg | £599 | 3.9 |
Every NordicTrack bike runs iFIT, includes a 30-day iFIT trial, and syncs with Strava, Garmin, Google Fit and Apple Health. SmartAdjust can set your resistance automatically, and on the X24 the incline too.
iFIT explained: the platform behind every NordicTrack bike
iFIT is to NordicTrack what the Echelon Fit app is to Echelon: the subscription platform that powers the trainer-led workouts, the leaderboards and the immersive global rides. It gives you access to more than 10,000 on-demand and live workouts, filmed everywhere from studios to real-world routes, and its standout feature is SmartAdjust, which lets the trainer’s session control your bike’s resistance automatically so you do not have to touch a dial. On the X24, SmartAdjust also drives the incline and decline. Every bike ships with a 30-day iFIT trial, after which an iFIT Pro membership is sold separately and renews until cancelled.
It is worth being clear about what needs the subscription and what does not. The bikes all work without iFIT as manual machines: you can set the resistance yourself and see your basic stats on the LCD or touchscreen. What you lose without a membership is the workout library, the trainer-led classes, SmartAdjust and, on the screen-equipped bikes, the streaming. Since those features are the main reason to choose a NordicTrack over a plain magnetic bike, the ongoing iFIT cost should factor into your decision. iFIT and the streaming features also need a Wi-Fi connection. If you would rather avoid a subscription entirely, our subscription-free picks from JTX and Reebok are worth a look.
Incline and decline: the X24 difference
The single feature that sets NordicTrack apart from every other bike brand we cover is on the X24: a motorised incline and decline that physically tilts the bike from a 10% downhill to a 20% climb. Most indoor bikes only change how hard the pedals are to turn; the X24 changes the angle of the whole machine, so a climb in an iFIT route engages your muscles much more like a real hill would, and SmartAdjust shifts the gradient automatically as the terrain changes. It is the closest an indoor bike gets to outdoor riding, and it is the main reason the X24 sits at the top of the range. None of the other NordicTrack bikes, or the Echelon, JTX or Reebok bikes, offer it. If simulated hills and the most immersive iFIT experience appeal to you, the X24 is the bike built for it.
Upright, recumbent or studio cycle: which type is right for you?
NordicTrack is unusual in offering all three main styles of exercise bike, so the first decision is which type suits you, before you even look at price.
Studio cycles (X24, Studio 24)
These are spin-style bikes with a forward-leaning, athletic riding position and a large pivoting touchscreen. They are built for immersive, instructor-led training and harder, sweatier sessions, and the pivoting screen lets you step off for strength, yoga and HIIT classes too. Choose a studio cycle if you want the most engaging workout and the closest thing to a boutique spin class at home. The X24 adds incline and decline; the Studio 24 is the same big-screen idea without the tilt.
Upright bikes (T Series 9, GX LE Upright)
Uprights sit you in a more traditional, upright cycling position and tend to be more compact and affordable. The T Series 9 is the spin-leaning upright and the more athletic of the two, while the GX LE Upright is a gym-style upright with a comfortable seat and button resistance, closer to the bikes you find in a hotel gym. Choose an upright if you want a straightforward, space-saving bike for steady cardio without spending studio-cycle money.
Recumbent bikes (GX LE Recumbent, GX10 Recumbent)
Recumbents seat you low and reclined with full back support and the pedals out in front. They are by far the easiest type on the joints, the lower back and the wrists, which makes them the natural choice for older riders, anyone returning from injury, or those who simply find a normal saddle uncomfortable. You give up the high-intensity, out-of-the-saddle riding a studio cycle allows, but you gain comfort you can sustain for long, steady sessions. The GX LE Recumbent is the value option; the GX10 adds a 10-inch touchscreen.
SmartAdjust and automatic resistance
One feature worth understanding before you buy is SmartAdjust. On most connected bikes you change resistance yourself, by twisting a dial or pressing a button. With SmartAdjust, an iFIT trainer-led workout can adjust your bike’s resistance for you, in real time, so the effort matches what the trainer is doing on screen. It makes a class far more immersive, because you simply pedal and let the session do the work, and on the X24 it controls the incline and decline as well. It needs an active iFIT membership to function, but it is one of the genuine advantages NordicTrack holds over rivals whose classes can only suggest a resistance rather than set it.
NordicTrack versus Echelon and Peloton
All three are subscription platforms, and the choice comes down to what each does best. Peloton is the most polished spin-class experience but the most locked-in and, on hardware, the most expensive. Echelon is the value-focused class platform, cheaper than Peloton and more open with third-party apps. NordicTrack’s edge is variety and realism: it is the only one of the three to offer recumbents and uprights alongside studio cycles, and the only one with motorised incline and decline on the X24. Its iFIT platform also leans more towards global, scenic, trainer-led routes than studio spin classes, which some riders prefer. If you want simulated hills, a recumbent option, or the most immersive outdoor-style training, NordicTrack is the pick. If you want the slickest pure spin-class experience, Peloton still leads, with Echelon the value alternative.
NordicTrack discounts and where to buy
Most of the NordicTrack range sells through Amazon in the UK, with the X24 available through Sweatband and the Studio 24 stocked at both, so it is always worth comparing the two retailers on the Studio 24. Prices move regularly: at the time of writing the GX LE Recumbent is reduced to £784 from a £899 RRP, and the screen-equipped bikes in particular tend to see periodic price drops. We flag the live price on each bike in the cards above, and because these bikes are sold through major retailers, seasonal sales such as Black Friday and January often bring the sharpest reductions.
Is NordicTrack a good brand?
NordicTrack is one of the biggest names in connected home fitness, and the iFIT platform behind its bikes is mature, well stocked and genuinely immersive, especially for riders who like scenic, trainer-led routes. The range’s breadth is a real strength: few brands let you choose between a studio cycle, an upright and a recumbent all on the same platform. The X24’s incline and decline is a standout no rival here matches. The things to weigh are the ongoing iFIT cost, which is central to the experience rather than optional, and the fact that some of the newer Amazon models have only a handful of early reviews, so owner feedback is still thin in places. On balance, for immersive, varied training NordicTrack is a strong choice, provided you will use the iFIT membership that makes it sing.
Which NordicTrack bike should you buy?
If you want the best and most immersive bike in the range and the budget allows, the X24 is the clear pick, with its incline, decline and 24-inch screen. For the same big-screen studio experience without the tilt and for several hundred pounds less, the Studio 24 makes sense, as long as you are within its 113kg limit. For comfort, a bad back or older riders, choose a recumbent: the GX10 if you want a touchscreen, the GX LE Recumbent if you want to save. And to get onto iFIT affordably, the T Series 9 is the best-value bike here and the one most people should start with. The GX LE Upright is the gym-style alternative if you prefer an upright seat and button resistance, though its early reviews are more mixed.
Frequently asked questions
Do NordicTrack bikes need an iFIT subscription?
What is the difference between an upright and a recumbent bike?
Which NordicTrack bike has incline?
What is SmartAdjust?
Which NordicTrack bike is best for a bad back or seniors?
Where can I buy NordicTrack bikes in the UK?
Does the Studio 24 have incline like the X24?
Can I use a NordicTrack bike with Peloton or Zwift?
For exercise bikes beyond NordicTrack, see our main best exercise bikes guide, and read how we score every product on the FitRank page.
Chris writes the home fitness reviews across our sites, including our sister site HomeTreadmill.co.uk. He compares every machine against its rivals on UK pricing and specs, and scores each one with FitRank.