Nordictrack Bike
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Nordictrack Bike
Has anyone ever used one? My wife and I got a Nordictrack s22i (she already has a treadmill, and thus we pay for the family ifit account, etc).
Do you find the workouts hard enough?
I guess I like the workouts, but there just seems to be a lot of trial and error - either the workout is too easy (or I'm assuming it will be too hard if I select a higher intensity because I'm out of shape currently).
I *really* like how trainerroad would test your FTP with the RAMP test - and then base your target wattages off your calculated FTP. The hard days are HARD, and the over/under intervals really hit the zones right on the head for me.
I feel I always got the best results from those over/under long 20 minute intervals hovering right under your FTP. I don't feel like that type of training is going to be possible on this Nordictrack. Let me know if you've tried it and gotten accustomed to it -- does it have any features like that? Thanks.
Do you find the workouts hard enough?
I guess I like the workouts, but there just seems to be a lot of trial and error - either the workout is too easy (or I'm assuming it will be too hard if I select a higher intensity because I'm out of shape currently).
I *really* like how trainerroad would test your FTP with the RAMP test - and then base your target wattages off your calculated FTP. The hard days are HARD, and the over/under intervals really hit the zones right on the head for me.
I feel I always got the best results from those over/under long 20 minute intervals hovering right under your FTP. I don't feel like that type of training is going to be possible on this Nordictrack. Let me know if you've tried it and gotten accustomed to it -- does it have any features like that? Thanks.
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I had one of their recumbents years ago and liked it, but my family felt it wasn't much of a workout and we eventually ditched it.
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So I messed around today and - it definitely will be hard enough.
I wish they’d add some type of ftp training though, and have an erg mode. Maybe they do and I haven’t found it yet.
I wish they’d add some type of ftp training though, and have an erg mode. Maybe they do and I haven’t found it yet.
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Wife has a Nordictrack Commercial VU-19 that's being delivered within a week or two. Unfortunately they won't put it together in your home, in fact will only bring it to your front door step. Given COVID-19 I accepted that restriction when placing the order.
I live on Long Island, NY (Suffolk County) and was searching to find someone who will assemble the bike for me - in our home. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
In advance - thanks.
I live on Long Island, NY (Suffolk County) and was searching to find someone who will assemble the bike for me - in our home. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
In advance - thanks.
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Check out freight delivery companies in your area, I had a nordicktrack treadmill delivered a year ago with the white glove delivery. A local delivery/moving company delivered to my basement and installed/assembled. My s22i is being delivered on Wednesday and I have hired the company from last year to take to basement and assemble.
Good luck
Good luck
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Check out freight delivery companies in your area, I had a nordicktrack treadmill delivered a year ago with the white glove delivery. A local delivery/moving company delivered to my basement and installed/assembled. My s22i is being delivered on Wednesday and I have hired the company from last year to take to basement and assemble.
Good luck
Good luck
Her machine has to go up one flight of stairs.
We also have two bicycle shops nearby that I'm going to try.
Thanks for the response.
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How do you like the scenic rides? That has been a mild disappointment on the Peloton as there is no terrain tracking. Though my wife and son both love that :-). It was the scenic rides that had me advocating for the s22, though I clearly lost.
ETA just saw how old the original post was. Still curious about your s22 experience.