Nordictrack Grand Tour vs X22i
This is a comparison of the Nordictrack Grand Tour and the X22i including pros, cons and alternatives. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review Nordictrack Commercial X22i $2999 - $3999
This is a review of the Nordictrack X22i. The original was published in "Which Nordictrack trwadmill to get". Follow the links for more details.
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Overview Nordictrack Commercial X22i $2999 - $3999
The
X22i is the little brother of the
Nordictrack 32i. It has the same specs and bells and whistles except that the touch screen is 22 instead of 32 inches. Downsizing the screen by this much saves you about $1000 on the purchase to spend on other things for your home gym. The specifications for the
X22i are:
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22” Smart HD Touchscreen
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1-Year iFit® Membership Included ($468 Value)**
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Bluetooth® Audio Capabilities
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Two 3” Digitally-Amplified Speakers
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Reflex™ Cushioning
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22” x 60” Commercial Tread Belt
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Dual AutoBreeze™ Workout Fans
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0 - 40% Incline
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0 – 6% Decline
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0 - 12 MPH Speed
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One Touch® Controls
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4.0 CHP DurX™ Commercial Plus Motor◊
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2.5” Precision and Balanced Non-Flex Rollers
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iFit Bluetooth® Chest Strap Included
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300 Lb. User Capacity
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50 On-Board Workout Programs
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70.2” L x 39.6” W x 71.6” 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
All things being equal this is a good option for a home gym that has been given a good budget or professional facilities that want the best and still be able to buy in bulk. The
32i might be a better option in facilities that work a lot with clients who are visually impaired in some way to give them a bigger screen to look at.
Pros of the Nordictrack X22i
The
X22i has the benefits of all of the high-end incline Nordictrack treadmills which includes:
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Great cushioning
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Big range of inclines
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High rate finish
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Wide belt
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Powerful motor
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High weight capacity
This treadmill has been built for professional use. It has the right cushioning and can take up to 300 lbs of weight. In addition, you can go up to 40% of the incline in various increments. The finish is immaculate and combined with a great digital package to round up the experience. This is not the Mayback, but still the Mercedes E class of NordicTrack treadmills.
Cons of the Nordictrack X22i
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Smaller screen compared to the
32i
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Can not be folded
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Price
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Overkill
If you are already looking at incline treadmills with touch screen chances are high that you not that much of a budget-conscious buyer. These treadmills usually start around $3000 and go upwards from there. If you are already willing to invest that much into a treadmill, why get the smaller screen? Yes, $1000 is a good argument compared to the
32i, but to be honest, if you comparing the
X32i and the
X22i based on price, I think you went in at the wrong end of the portfolio. But that is just my opinion.
This treadmill uses the same base as the
X32i and is, therefore, the biggest frame Nordictrack provides. This treadmill can not be folded and has a wider belt than most standard treadmills. If you have limited space in your home or want to fit as many treadmills as possible into a small space, this is not the right option for you.
As this treadmill provides the best of everything you also pay one of the highest prices for a treadmill from Nordictrack. In most cases, you will not make use of most of the incline options and other bells and whistles and not get your full value out of them. Less is more with most gym equipment as the fancier the use case, the less likely it is that you will actually use what you are paying for. Unless being fancy is part of your brand strategy or what you like. But that relates to Status which this treadmill also can represent.
Alternatives for the Nordictrack X22i
Alternatives to the Nordictrack
x22i are:
The
True Form Runner is an alternative to the
Nordictrack 22i which plays in the same price range. The
True Form runner has no screen or incline and works without a motor. The main concept is that this treadmill runs on bearing. Therefore it is the better fit for fast interval training and sprints with a lot of acceleration. Basketball players, football players, and other team sport/sprint related athletes might get more use to increase performance out of this machine.
The
NordicTrack 2950 is the top of the line model which costs $1000 less. You get 15% of incline and a 22-inch screen with about the same bells and whistles otherwise. I still think this is more than enough for running indoors and lets you get 3 instead of 2 treadmills against $10.000. If you want luxury but don't want to go crazy on spending, go with this one.
The
Rogue Echo Bike is a very compact low price option at about $700 if you want to keep your knees safe and still get a good workout in. It is robust, easy to store and you can get a whole fleet of them for the price of two
X22i. If your gym has not a lot of space or you want to maximize it, this is a solid option. In terms of comfort do not expect too much as this bike does not have any fans and screens or digital gadgets attached to it.
Now currently the ultimate holy grail in calories per second is probably a
Versaclimber. The footprint is low, the calories per second very high. The only downside the
Versaclimber's have compared to the
Rogue Echo bike is that they at least are double the price. More likely in the $3000 - $4000 range.
Summary of the X22i
If you want the best of everything but can not afford the
32i, go with the
X22i. I am still not a fan of compromising when I am willing to fork out more than $1000 on fitness equipment, but that is up to the individual. If it was for me and I ad decided that I need a touch screen and 40% inclined I might as well wait for a little and put some extra money for the
X32i aside and be proud of myself.
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.