Coming in under $500 with Free Shipping (as of this writing), it offers you a lot of extra value that you don't find on many uprights at this price point.
The cushioned, padded seat is comfortable and adjustable both up and down as well as forward and back. The console is backlit with a dock for your iPod or mp3 player.
Plus the 2.0 bike comes with iFit LIVE compatibility which means you can download new workout programs from Jillian Michaels and bike trails all over the world using Googlemaps.
Is it right for you? Here's a quick review to help you decide:
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Price: $499
Type: Upright
Resistance: 20 Levels
iFit LIVE
Built In Workouts: 18
Weight Capacity: 275 lbs
IPod Dock with Console Speakers
Warranty: Lifetime Frame Warranty and 1-Year Parts & Labor Warranty.
Strengths:
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1) iFit LIVE
iFit LIVE uses the wireless internet in your home to connect your bike to the Internet. It then uses Googlemaps to let you to map out any trail you want in the world. (You can also choose a pre-mapped trail as well).
You can also download new workouts by Jillian Michaels (where she coaches you through the workout) and track your workout stats and nutrition online. This can help you go further and reach your goals easier than a standard bike.
2) iPod Dock With Speakers
Plug in your iPod or MP3 player into the console and listen to your favorite tunes through the speakers. While not an essential feature, it can still make your workouts more enjoyable and fly by much faster.
3) Padded, Adjustable Seat
The seat on this bike is more comfortable than many standard department store bikes we've tried. Plus it's adjustable both vertically and horizontally. The handlebars are also adjustable so it's easy to find the most comfortable biking position for you.
4) 20 Resistance Levels
For a challenge choose from 1 of 20 different resistance levels. You just press a button to change the resistance (no cranking a knob to change the resistance). While it's not the most resistance levels a bike can have, it's still very good - especially at this price point.
5) 18 Built-In Workouts
These workouts give you even more variety and automatically adjust the resistance of the bike as you go through the workout.
6) Hand Grip Heart Rate Monitor
Stay in your target heart rate zone with the hand grip heart rate monitor on the front handlebars.
Weaknesses:
If you don't have wireless internet in your home, you won't get full use out of the iFit LIVE option.
Conclusion: Recommended
The Nordic Track GX2.0 upright bike offers some unique features that you don't usually find in a bike under $500 like iFit LIVE (with the ability to ride different trails all over the world or download new workout programs), iPod dock, backlit console and padded, comfortable seat.
While it's definitely not a commercial machine, it does offer a strong design and gives you a higher quality feel than many of the cheap department store units. And at this price, it's definitely worth a look if you're hunting for a bargain.
You can also watch a video of exactly how it works here.
Where To Buy At A Discount
You can get the sale price on the Nordic Track GX2.0 upright bike direct from the Manufacturer. You can also read user reviews, watch a video to see how it workouts and get Free Shipping to your home.
