Nordictrack Grand Tour vs concept 2 model D
This is a comparison between the Nordictrack Grand Tour and the concept 2 model D including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Concept 2 Model D
The Concept 2 Model D comes in at $900. In this article you will learn more about the product itself, its Pros and cons and alternatives you might want to consider. This article has originally been published in the overview "Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue".
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Overview of the concept 2 Model D
The
concept 2 model D rower is the bread and butter product from concept 2. This rower can be used by athletes of all sizes and ages. From low-intensity rehabilitation work to high-intensity racing between top athletes anything is possible with this machine. This is also a machine which you can most likely test yourself in a gym near you, which can not always be said for the other machines available on the Rogue website. The
concept 2 model D comes with the following specifications:
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Color black/white
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Assembled in America
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57LB weight
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Length 96”
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Width 24”
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Height 14” (seat)
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Foot print 8’ x 2’
The concept 2 rower is the go-to option in the industry. You can not go wrong with this one if you want to stick up on a rower for your home gym or commercial facility.
Pros of the Concept 2 Model D
The pros of the concept 2 rower are
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Little impact
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Scalable workout
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PM5 monitor
Working out with the concept 2 rower will be lighter on your joints compared to other endurance workouts. As you will slide back and forth this machine can also be used when a high impact is not possible due to injury.
With the ten different settings for resistance and multiple workouts to choose from the computer, you can scale it in every direction. From intervals to long distance and races everything is possible.
The PM5 monitor is quickly becoming a standard which other endurance computers have live up to. In the reviews and testing I have done it comes out on top for connectivity to your phone and other machines for racing purposes.
cons
The cons of the concept 2 rower are
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Space requirements
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Specificity
The concept 2 rower is can be hung on a wall or broken up into two pieces for better storage. Still, at full length, it takes up considerable space compared to an Airbike. Especially for home gym arrangements, this might be a killer.
The rowing motion of the concept 2 is not specific to most sports. If you want to ensure that your training is as specific as possible a treadmill or bike might be the better option for you.
Alternatives to the concept 2 Model D
The
model E rower is a great alternative with a higher seat. If you work mainly with the rehab clients or very tall athletes this is a good alternative. In addition, you also get a sturdier hold for your PM5 monitor.
The
Rogue echo bike is a great alternative if you want to save space and money. This machine might even give you an even better workout, especially if you want to do interval training. It also takes up less space than the concept 2 rower unless you mount the rower to a wall.
The
TrueForm runner is the ultimate treadmill. You will need no access to power as it self propelled. The only downside is that it is about five times the price of the concept two rower.
Summary for the concept 2 Model D
The
concept 2 model d is a safe bet for all endurance needs which want to be low impact. You can place it in a big gym with a horde of strong athletes or a boutique gym specialized in rehab of the 50+ women. The pricing is average and it also has been on the market for a long time.
This article discusses the pros, cons, and alternatives for the Nordictrack Grand Tour.This review was originally posted in “Which Nordictrack bike to get”. Follow the links for more details.
The
Grand Tour from Nordictrack addresses the spinning classes market for NordicTrack in the US. The other model is the
Grand Tour Pro. The main features of this model are a 7-inch smart touch screen, a freewheel clutch, and a 10% incline. This makes it a good model to buy in bulk for spinning classes. The full list of features includes:
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Upright Articulating Cycle
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3 Piece Crank
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Freewheel Clutch
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SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance
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24 Digital Resistance Levels
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-10° to 10° Incline and Decline
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OneTouch™ Controls
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Oversized Levelers
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350 Lb. User Capacity
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Included 3 Lb. Dumbbells
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Integrated Handle Controls for Incline and Resistance
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Front-mounted Transport Wheels
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Water Bottle Holder
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59.2" L x 23.3" W x 56.2" H Footprint
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10-Year Frame Warranty
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2-Year Parts Warranty
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1-Year Labor Warranty
The
Grand Tour is a great option when you want to take your spinning classes to the home. A commercial buyer might want to get spinning bikes with fewer multimedia and casing options to save some money to buy in bulk.
Pros of the Nordic track Grand tour
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10% incline
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Freewheel clutch
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7-inch touchscreen
For a bike including a touch screen and incline option the
Grand tour is reasonably priced for a Nordictrack bike. The
Grand Tour is great value for money as long as you like the way it works for biking. Some might prefer the inertia of a flywheel for use of use. The 7-inch touch screen is the cherry on the top to round up the picture.
Cons of the Nordictrack Grand Tour
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Small screen
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Freewheel clutch
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No Bluetooth
The
grand tour has a relatively small touchscreen compared to the wider Nordictrack portfolio which reaches up to 32-inch. If you want a bigger screen with the experience of a spinning class you can go for the
Grand Tour pro. This bike has a 10-inch instead of a 7-inch touchscreen.
The freewheel clutch might not be liked by every user. If you are used to spinning classes this will be the preferable bike option for you. If you usually use flywheel bikes on the general gym floor, go for the
VU19 or GX line instead.
As with most Nordictrack bikes you do not have the option to use your Bluetooth headphones to follow the instructions of the Ifit classes. This is a little irritating when you spend more than 1000 bucks on a piece of equipment you can not hook up to your wireless headphones.
Alternatives to the Nordictrack Grand tour
The
Grand tour Pro is the big sister of the
Grand tour bike. For an additional $200 you get a bigger touchscreen than with the
Grand Tour. If you are shortsighted or use the Ifit classes a lot, get the
Grand Tour pro instead of the Grand tour. If you think that 7-inches are more than enough, spare yourself the extra expense.
The
Nordictrack 6.5 Si treadmill is one of the smaller Nordictrack treadmills which are available in the US. If you want a solid low budget option from Nordictrack this is the one. The T series has been recently released in the US and is more likely to be continued than the C series of treadmills that has seen its best days. If you want to run and put some miles on the treadmill without going overly fast, this is a solid option.
The
Nordictrack SE7i is an elliptical in the same price range as the
Grand tour bike. An elliptical can be a better compromise for all members of a gym or family to get their cardio in than a bike. Not everybody likes sitting on a saddle for 30 or more minutes to burn their calories. Just make sure that you have enough clearance to the ceiling when getting an elliptical as this can be an issue. An elliptical will also take up more floor space than a bike.
The
concept 2 model D rower is a worldwide standard and you can not go wrong with it if you are interested in an indoor rower. This bread butter machine from
concept 2 does its job and will also save you some money compared to the
Grand Tour. Commercial buyers will also appreciate that package deals are easier to obtain from
concept 2 then from NordicTrack when the unit count climbs.
The
Rogue echo bike is my personal preference for use at home. I like to go hard and blast my ears with music from my bose earphones when I work out. The
Rogue echo bike is just perfect for that, it does not cost a leg and an arm and can take my 105kg muscle with layer fat.
Summary for the Nordictrack Grand tour
If you like spinning classes and want to do them from home this is a good way to go. I would still go for the
Grand tour Pro if I was in the market for one. If I do spin classes at home I want the instructor to be as big as possible. A 10-inch screen will be better for that than 7-inch and the two models are only $200 apart. That is not really a lot of money in terms of cardio machines. Of course, $200 can buy you a lot of jump ropes made from plastic, but that is a different debate to be had.