A regular exercise bike gives you resistance and pedals — you decide what to do, how hard, and for how long, every single ride. A connected exercise bike changes that by putting a training system behind the hardware. On NordicTrack's connected bikes, iFIT builds your workout, adjusts it to your fitness level, and through SmartAdjust automatically changes your resistance and incline in real time so you're following a plan tailored for you instead of guessing at settings. SmartAdjust also remembers your history, personalizing intensity ride after ride so you keep progressing without programming anything yourself. The real difference is a connected bike removes the planning and guesswork, while a regular bike leaves all of it up to you.

SmartAdjust™⁶ is NordicTrack's automatic resistance and incline adjustment system, built around you. It reads your workout data — both in the moment and over time — to keep every ride personalized to your fitness level, adjusting resistance and incline automatically so you never have to reach down to change a dial mid-ride. During trainer-led iFIT workouts, your bike follows the trainer's cues in real time, and SmartAdjust personalizes the intensity to you — so your effort stays uninterrupted, and you keep progressing over time.

A spin bike puts you in an upright, forward-leaning position that mimics outdoor road cycling — better for standing climbs, higher-intensity intervals, and a more athletic feel. A recumbent bike puts you in a reclined, supported seat so you can ride longer and more often with less strain. Neither position is "better" on its own — it depends on your training goal. If you're chasing performance, structured intervals, or a road-cycling feel, a spin bike like NordicTrack's X24 or S24 gives you that intensity. If you're managing joint comfort, building consistency, or riding longer sessions at a lower impact, NordicTrack's 10 Recumbent Bike is built for that — and paired with iFIT, SmartAdjust personalizes intensity to your fitness level either way, so the training adapts to you regardless of which position you choose.

Resistance alone can make a ride harder, but it can't recreate the way effort actually changes on real terrain — climbing pulls differently than grinding through a flat, high-resistance interval. Incline and decline add a second training variable, so a hill climb feels like a hill climb and a descent lets you recover while still pedaling. The incline-to-decline range of 20% to -10% on the X24 allows for more muscle engagement and calorie burn, with research showing you can burn 2x more calories at 20% incline as on flat terrain at the same cadence and resistance. iFIT uses that range to match the terrain in trainer-led workouts, automatically adjusting as the route changes so the effort stays realistic without you touching a setting. If your priority is joint comfort and steady, lower-impact training rather than terrain variety, a resistance-only bike like NordicTrack's 10 Recumbent Bike still delivers a full range from recovery to high intensity — incline just isn't the lever it uses to get you there.

NordicTrack's connected bikes are built to work as one system with iFIT — the automatic resistance and incline adjustments, trainer-led workouts, and personalized progression that make the bike worth it all come through iFIT. Basic track mode and manual resistance work without a paid membership, but that's not the experience the bike is designed around. Full access — including personalized adjustments, trainer-led workouts, and structured plans — requires a paid iFIT membership. NordicTrack offers iFIT trial memberships; trial length, auto-renewal terms, and pricing vary by current offer, so check the terms on the product page and at checkout before you buy. Cancel before your trial ends and you won't be charged. Think of iFIT less as an add-on and more as the software that makes the hardware worth owning.

NordicTrack exercise bikes are worth the investment because they combine high-quality hardware with iFIT, a connected training platform that guides every workout and adapts to your fitness level over time. Unlike a basic exercise bike that relies on you to set the pace and plan the session, NordicTrack with iFIT automatically adjusts resistance in real time — and on the X24, incline and decline also adjust to match your trainer, fitness level, and goals. Guided workout series build progressively from one session to the next, so you're never starting from scratch. On the X24, the incline-to-decline range of 20% incline to -10% decline engages a variety of muscles and allows 2x more calorie burn at 20% incline⁸.

The best place to buy a NordicTrack exercise bike is directly through NordicTrack.com. Buying direct gives you access to the best price guarantee¹² — NordicTrack will match any lower price from a qualifying authorized retailer including their shipping cost within 60 days of purchase— and exclusive financing including 0% APR for up to 24 months† . NordicTrack.com also allows you to use your HSA/FSA funds at checkout, which can reduce out-of-pocket cost for eligible buyers. Every purchase includes a 30-day in-home trial: use the machine fully, and if it's not right, contact customer service within 30 days to schedule a pickup. Return fee for eligible orders is $249.99. Free curbside shipping is standard, with an upgrade option for in-home delivery and assembly by NordicTrack-trained experts. Retail partners may carry select models but typically don't offer the same trial period, financing terms, or direct access to NordicTrack's customer service team.

Free Shipping: NordicTrack offers free curbside shipping with an upgrade option available for fast, easy in-home delivery and assembly.
Return Policy: Try your machine at home for 30 days. If it’s not the right fit, simply schedule a return and we’ll pick it up and issue a refund, excluding a return fee. Includes 30 days of iFIT membership—cancel anytime.¹¹ Return fee for eligible orders is $249.99.

How it works:


1. Get your equipment delivered to your home with free shipping or optional delivery and in-home assembly by NordicTrack-trained experts


2. Try your machine for 30 days.


3. Not for you? Contact Customer Service within 30 days of delivery to schedule your easy pickup.