NordicTrack Grand Tour Exercise Bike Review

NordicTrack Grand Tour Exercise Bike

The NordicTrack Grand Tour exercise bike allows you to experience a more realistic riding experience by simulating the natural ups and downs of the outdoors with power adjustable incline. This can be adjusted at the touch of a button without letting go of the handlebars.

The bike has 32 challenging workout programs. Additionally, there are 24 digital resistance levels which can be selected from a button on the control console to help you burn more calories or tone up.

The trainer is iFIT enabled with the iFIT unit already built in. This facility allows you to customize your workout, track your progress, and receive workout downloads. This feature requires a home wireless internet connection and subscription to iFIT.com.

Other highlights include: Silent Magnetic Resistance braking, cardio grip heart rate monitor, web-enabled touch screen, workout cooling fan, sound system with iPod/MP3 connectivity, and a tablet computer holder.

The machine is covered by a strong warranty which offers a lifetime warranty on the frame, 3 years on all parts, and 1 year labor.

It’s available at a discounted price from NordicTrack

Main Features:

Adjustable Incline / Decline

32 Workout Programs

24 Digital Resistance Levels

Web Enabled Touch Screen

One Touch Resistance Controls

Oversized Cushion Seat

Ergonomic Pedals

iFIT Enabled

CardioGrip Heart Rate Monitor

iPod Compatible Music Port

CoolAire Workout Fan

Integrated Tablet Holder

Water Bottle Holder

Hand Weights

Transport Wheels

Specifications:

Incline: 0 to 10%

Decline: 0 to -10%

Max User Weight: 350 lbs

Footprint: 57.5″ L x 23.5″ W x 62″ H

Warranty: Frame (Lifetime), Parts (3 yrs), Labor (1 yr)

Adjustable Incline / Decline

A unique and innovative feature of this bike is the adjustable incline feature. At the touch of a button and without having to let go of the handlebars, the bike can be inclined up to 10 degrees or declined down to -10%.

This allows the user to experience the same sensation as a bike rider would have if they were cycling outside and following both uphill and downhill routes.

Workout Programs

The exercise bike has 32 built-in workout programs. Each workout has been designed by a certified personal trainer in order to help you get the most out of your workout session. These workouts consist of:

Calorie Burning

Incline

Speed

Heart Rate

Intensity Training

Web-Enabled Touch Screen

The 7″ color touch screen incorporates a web browser. This enables the user to connect to their home’s wireless internet network and check their email, surf the web, or participate in social networking activities.

Just like a normal display screen, the user can check their progress, but the user is able to navigate through menus and pull up relevant workout data with just a swipe of the finger.

The touch screen display works with the built-in iFIT module to enable the user to enjoy the experience of watching their workout progress in real time via the Google Maps Street View technology.

One-Touch Resistance

This exercise bike makes it easier to burn calories and increase your muscle tone by allowing the user to increase or decrease the amount of resistance that is applied to the bike’s motion.

There are a total of 24 digital resistance levels which can be selected from the conveniently located buttons on the control panel.

Adjustable Seat

To ensure a good seating position during your workout, the bike is fitted with an oversized, padded seat. The seat can be adjusted both up and down as well as forward and back to ensure the optimum seating position for the user.

Workout Cooling Fan

Pedaling hard during your workout can leave you feeling hot and uncomfortable, but this exercise bike provides a solution with an integrated workout cooling fan.

The console-mounted fan is operated from a button on the control panel and helps to keep you cool during the most strenuous workouts.

iFIT Enabled

This trainer is iFIT enabled with the iFIT unit already built into the console. This feature provides the following benefits:

MAP: Exercise anywhere in the world with Google Maps

TRAIN: Download workouts to help with your fitness goals

COMPETE: Compare progress to others in the iFIT community

TRACK: Upload your workout data to monitor your progress

GOAL: Set Calorie, Time, or Distance goals for your workouts

VIDEO: Watch high-definition videos with simulated workouts

WEIGHT LOSS: Download sets of weight-loss workouts

It should be noted that this feature requires a home wireless internet connection and a subscription to iFIT.com which is sold separately.

Heart Rate Monitor

The trainer is also equipped with a “CardioGrip” heart rate monitor. By monitoring your heart rate using the sensors that are built into the handlebars, you can make the most out of each workout.

By monitoring your heart rate, you can ensure that you’re always in the right training zone for your goals. This results in a more effective workout, burn more fat, and improve your cardiovascular health.

iPod Connection

The user can plug in their iPod or MP3 player into the music port situated on the control panel and enjoy listening to their favorite music or an audiobook title during your workout session.

Buttons on the control console allow the volume from the twin speakers to be adjusted to taste.

Tablet Computer Holder

The bike includes a tablet computer holder which is attached to the control console and has been designed for use with most full-size tablets. The holder keeps your tablet secure and in close proximity so that you can access any online training tools or entertainment.