Exercise bikes · Ranked #5 of 5 · Runner-up

NordicTrack Commercial S22i

83
Well liked
Average of 6 professional reviews
5 of 6 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 6 reviews landedRange 70–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 83.0 · 3 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 81

NordicTrack Commercial S22iImage: NordicTrack

6 professional reviewers tested the NordicTrack Commercial S22i, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: workout features and performance. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Garage Gym Reviews, OutdoorGearLab, WIRED and 3 more

The catch: It is expensive, and iFit costs extra after the first year.

3 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 6 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Garage Gym ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    The reviewer enjoyed testing this tech-heavy bike and recommends it to anyone who can accept the price.

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  2. 83
    OutdoorGearLabHands-on review · 2022

    A distinctive iFit-driven exercise bike with incline control and auto-adjusting resistance that suits riders who dislike studio-style classes.

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  3. 70
    WIREDHands-on review

    A fun bike with a big touchscreen and engaging iFit rides, but expensive and lacking real live classes.

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  4. 89est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Described as one of the best home exercise bikes the reviewer has tried, with excellent build and a strong feature set.

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  5. 83est.
    Men's HealthNo printed score · Hands-on review

    After a month of testing, the editor finds the bike a strong value with immersive scenic rides and automatic incline.

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  6. 83est.
    Good HousekeepingNo printed score · Buying guide

    Listed as the best bike for multiple users, it is called a solid and feature-rich Peloton alternative at a lower price.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Workout features6 of 6
Performance2 of 6

What critics dislike most

Price3 of 6
Fit2 of 6
Subscription costs2 of 6

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Common questions

Is the NordicTrack Commercial S22i worth it?

Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. It is expensive, and iFit costs extra after the first year.

Do critics agree about the NordicTrack Commercial S22i?

Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (WIRED) to 90 (Garage Gym Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the NordicTrack Commercial S22i?

Price (3 of 6 reviews), Fit (2 of 6 reviews), Subscription costs (2 of 6 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the NordicTrack Commercial S22i?

The Schwinn IC4 (critic score 86), best overall.