The Peloton comes with more resistance levels to work with, but the S22i comes with automatic resistance control. Overall, both bikes come with heavy flywheels and smooth operation. You don’t have to use this feature of course, but it’s there if you want to take advantage. This is a cool feature, not only for convenience, but to ensure you’re actually challenging yourself during workouts. This means the resistance will adjust automatically during your workouts without you having to do anything. Something the S22i offers though, is automatic instructor controlled resistance. Keep in mind, that just because the Peloton comes with more resistance levels doesn’t mean it comes with more overall resistance- it just means you can make smaller changes to the resistance. The S22i only comes with 24 resistance levels. The Peloton comes with 100 levels to work with, giving you a ton of control over the intensity of your workouts (which I love). When we look at the resistance levels though, we do see a bigger difference. NordicTrack doesn’t make it easy to figure out what the S22i’s flywheel weight is either, but the consensus is that it weighs around 32 lb.Īt 35 lb and 32 lb, it’s fair to say the flywheels on these 2 bikes are very comparable and even though the Peloton’s is a bit heavier, it isn’t really enough to make that much of a difference. That said, Peloton doesn’t make it easy to determine how heavy their flywheel is- it’s not really clearly stated anywhere.īased on my findings though, it’s likely that it’s somewhere between 35 – 38 lb, which is easily heavy enough to provide a smooth workout (and I can tell you from experience that the Peloton provides a very smooth workout). Most people agree that heavier flywheels are better because they build more momentum as they spin, thus providing a smoother pedal motion. You’ll hear a lot of talk about spin bikes and flywheel weights. The Peloton and the S22i both use magnetic resistance mechanisms, so we can skip the friction brake discussion for now (the takeaway is simply that magnetic resistance is superior). I like to start any bike comparison off with a run down of the performance specs and if you ask me, the most important spec for any spin bike is the resistance system.Īnd that’s because spin bikes (formally known as indoor cycles) should be capable of providing enough resistance to provide an intense workout.Īnd a nice resistance system doesn’t only ensure a quality workout, but it also ensures a smooth feel, which is just as important (because if a bike doesn’t feel good to use, odds are you won’t use it for long).Īn indoor cycle’s resistance system is basically made up of the flywheel and the resistance mechanism. NordicTrack has obviously been around a lot longer than Peloton, but their iFit app (and all their compatible equipment) didn’t come out until after Peloton hit the market.įYI- in this article, I’ll be comparing the Commercial S22i to the Peloton Bike (classic), not the Bike+, although I might bring that model from time to time as well. I don’t know the exact timeline, but I don’t think NordicTrack was that far behind- if I had to guess, I would say they were one of the first real Peloton competitors.
They started all the way back in 2012, before it was assumed that every bike would be able to connect with an app for streaming or metric tracking. I admit I’m a bit biased because I love my Peloton, but I promise to be as objective with the following comparison as I can be.Īnyway, we have Peloton to thank for the whole streaming workout craze by the way. Yeah, my wife surprised me and purchased one for my birthday a few years ago and I’ve been cycling 2x/week ever since.
The Peloton Bike vs The NordicTrack Commercial S22iį ull disclosure- I’m a happy Peloton owner and have been for several years now. In this head-to-head review, I’ll compare all the key specs features the Peloton and the NordicTrack S22i have to offer.Īfter reading, you’ll know everything you need to in order to choose the right cycle for your home.
NorciTrack’s S22i is one of the leading competitors to the Peloton Bike and it’s pretty easy to see why.Īfter all, these 2 bikes have a lot in common, like impressive performance specs, reputable brand names, and a loyal following of dedicated users.Īnd NordicTrack’s 22″ HD touchscreen display and access to thousands of instructor-led workouts makes it even harder to tell the difference between these two elite cycles.īut that’s exactly what we’re here to discuss today. The Peloton Bike vs The NordicTrack Commercial S22i Studio Cycle Will
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