NORDICTRACK EXERCISE BIKES
ARE BIKES WITH AUTOMATIC RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENTS WORTH IT?
Bikes with automatic resistance are worth it for those who want to remove the guesswork and get the most out of every workout, today and over the years. Automatic resistance on an exercise bike means the machine does what the trainer planned — no knob-turning, no guesswork. NordicTrack when paired with an iFIT membership takes that one step further with SmartAdjust™, which modifies each workout to your fitness level so you are always getting the right intensity. It is worth it if you want a machine that follows the trainer's plan, learns your fitness, and keeps pace with it as you improve — a workout where all you have to do is show up and pedal. If you prefer full manual control or want to avoid a paid subscription, a standard connected bike is the better value.
OUR TOP NORDICTRACK AUTOMATIC RESISTANCE EXERCISE BIKE PICKS IN 2026:
Using the four criteria below, here are our top automatic resistance exercise bike picks:
- Best for Overall: NordicTrack X24 Bike
- Best for High-Intensity Studio Cycling: NordicTrack S24 Bike
- Best for Comfortable Cycling: NordicTrack 10 Recumbent Bike
WHAT MAKES AN AUTO-RESISTANCE BIKE WORTH THE INVESTMENT?
Many buyers start with resistance levels and screen size. The factors that affect whether you still use it six months from now tend to matter more. NordicTrack has established these criteria for evaluating whether an exercise bike is worth the investment. If a bike passes most of these, it's likely worth it.
Trainer-led Workouts That Run Themselves
The best ride is one where you focus on riding, not managing the bike. The bike automatically follows the trainer's effort — resistance matched, intensity set, workouts running as planned. You press start and pedal.
Progressive Workouts That Evolve With You
A bike should do more than repeat the same workouts. SmartAdjust⁶ tracks how you're actually riding and personalizes the intensity to match your fitness level — raising the challenge as you grow, so the sprints that pushed you in week two still push you in week twelve. You keep improving without having to plan any of it yourself.
Smarter Intensity Without Longer Rides
Resistance and incline variability isn't just a feature — it helps you boost calorie burn and build strength without adding time or relying on speed. On auto-resistance and incline bikes, that variability adjusts to you automatically and in real time, so workouts stay challenging without you having to manage it yourself.
Designed for Years of Progress
A bike is a multi-year investment. The right platform grows with you — from casual rides to all-out sprints — without feeling like something you've outgrown. It should stay reliable and support your fitness journey for the long haul.
BEST NORDICTRACK EXERCISE BIKE OVERALL
X24 BIKE
Best overall for riders who want to burn more calories and build strength with automatic resistance and incline adjustments that simulate real-world terrain and personalize intensity to your fitness level.
Burn 2X more calories at a 20% incline⁸
20% to -10% incline range
24 resistance levels
24” HD touchscreen for immersive iFIT content experience
Adaptive resistance adjusts automatically through SmartAdjust™⁶
BEST NORDICTRACK EXERCISE BIKE FOR HIGH-INTENSITY CYCLING
S24 BIKE
A studio bike that delivers a best-in-class cycling experience. The big range of resistance personalizes to your fitness level with automatic adjustments, so whether you need a recovery ride or a muscle-building cardio workout, it meets you where you're at, just press start. iFIT workouts⁶ keep every ride guided.
24 resistance levels
24” HD touchscreen for immersive iFIT content experience
Adaptive resistance adjusts automatically through SmartAdjust™⁶
BEST NORDICTRACK EXERCISE BIKE FOR COMFORTABLE CYCLING
10 RECUMBENT BIKE
A recumbent bike designed for comfortable, low-impact training without sacrificing intensity. The resistance automatically personalizes to your fitness level — so you can push through an intense workout or ease into a recovery ride — all from an adjustable, cushioned seat. iFIT⁶ connects you with trainer-led workouts around the world.
26 resistance levels
Adjustable cushioned seat with lumbar support
10” touchscreen
Adaptive resistance adjusts automatically through SmartAdjust™⁶
HOW NORDICTRACK SMART EXERCISE BIKE FEATURES TRANSLATE TO REAL-LIFE OUTCOMES
Features only matter when they change what happens during and after a workout. Here's what NordicTrack's smart technologies actually do when paired with an iFIT membership.
Intensity That Adapts as You Train
Your Trainer Controls the Machine
No Guesswork, Just Press Start
THE SHORT ANSWER
Bikes with automatic resistance are worth it if you want to just show up and ride and get results without the planning or adjusting. With NordicTrack when paired with an iFIT membership, you get trainer-led workouts run hands-free, automatically personalized to your fitness level. They're worth it if you want a long-term fitness partner that creates a plan for your fitness level today and keeps evolving it as you improve automatically. If you prefer to build your own workouts or skip the subscription, a standard connected bike is the simpler choice.
Talk to a NordicTrack Expert. Chat or call 1-888-308-9616
WHICH EXERCISE BIKE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
MACHINE SPECS
24" Screen
Pivoting and tilting HD touchscreen
24" Screen
Pivoting and tilting HD touchscreen
-10% to 20%
Incline range
—
No incline range
24
Resistance levels
24
Resistance levels
Handlebar controls
Adjust gears and incline on the handlebars without letting go
Digital controls
Manually adjust resistance from the touchscreen
2-sided pedals
One side with SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) and the other with toe clips with straps
2-sided pedals
One side with SPD (Shimano Pedaling Dynamics) and the other with toe clips with straps
Transport wheels
Easily rolls away to maximize space
Transport wheels
Easily rolls away to maximize space
2 dumbbells included
3 lb (1.5 kg) dumbbells included
2 dumbbells included
3 lb (1.5 kg) dumbbells included
Fan
Fan automatically changes intensity to match your workout with AutoBreeze™
Fan
Fan automatically changes intensity to match your workout with AutoBreeze™
Bottle holder
Bottle holder
USB-C charging port
USB-C charging port
Two speakers
2" (5.1 cm) speakers with premium audio quality
Two speakers
2" (5.1 cm) speakers with premium audio quality
Bluetooth®
Headphone and heart rate connectivity
Bluetooth®
Headphone and heart rate connectivity
MEMBERSHIP SPECS
10K+
Global workouts
10K+
Global workouts
Follow Trainer
Your speed, incline, decline, and resistance follow your trainer automatically
Follow Trainer
Your resistance follows your trainer automatically
SmartAdjust
Get automatic intensity adjustments based on performance and heart-rate training
SmartAdjust
Get automatic intensity adjustments based on performance
AI Coach
Get personalized workout plans based on your goals and scheduled to keep you accountable
AI Coach
Get personalized workout plans based on your goals and scheduled to keep you accountable
Streaming services
Watch your favorite shows through available streaming services
Streaming services
Watch your favorite shows through available streaming services
3rd Party Apps Sync
Sync with Strava, Garmin, and Apple Health and store your data in one place
3rd Party Apps Sync
Sync with Strava, Garmin, and Apple Health and store your data in one place
Races powered by Ergatta
Game-based, competitive and personalized workouts
Races powered by Ergatta
Game-based, competitive and personalized workouts
Free monthly F45 training in person class
$45/class value
Free monthly F45 training in person class
$45/class value
Licensed boutique studio workouts
Train with authentic workouts filmed in real boutique studios like Club Pilates, F45, and YogaSix.
Licensed boutique studio workouts
Train with authentic workouts filmed in real boutique studios like Club Pilates, F45, and YogaSix.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Footprint
56.4" L x 21.8" W x 62.7" H
(143.3 cm x 55.4 cm x 159.3 cm)
Footprint
55.8" L x 21.7" W x 61.5" H
(141.7 cm x 55.1 cm x 156.2 cm)
In-box dimensions
51.6" L x 22.4" W x 34.7" H
(131.1 cm x 56.9 cm x 88.1 cm)
In-box dimensions
43.5" L x 15.4" W x 34.3" H
(110.5 cm x 39.1 cm x 87.1 cm)
In-box weight
205 lbs
(93 kg)
In-box weight
143 lbs
(65 kg)
User capacity
350 lb
(159 kg)
User capacity
250 lb
(113.4 kg)
BENEFITS
10-year frame warranty
Plus 2 year parts, 1 year tablet, and 1 year labor and repairs
10-year frame warranty
Plus 2 year parts, 1 year tablet, and 1 year labor and repairs
Free shipping
Free curbside shipping. Upgrade option available in-home delivery and assembly
Free shipping
Free curbside shipping. Upgrade option available in-home delivery and assembly
Best price guarantee¹²
Best price guarantee¹²
30-day in-home trial
Return fee applies¹¹
30-day in-home trial
Return fee applies¹¹
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BENEFITS OF BUYING FROM NORDICTRACK.COM
Best Price Guarantee
If you find a lower price, we’ll match it, including the retailer’s shipping cost¹²
30-Day In-Home Trial
Test every feature with 30 days of in-home use¹¹
Flexible Financing
0% APR for up to 24 months with equal payments. Restrictions apply†
HSA/FSA Eligible
1.Warranty terms and conditions apply. For details, see https://www.nordictrack.com/terms.
2. Source: Circana, US Sports Equipment, Treadmills, Dollar Share, 2021-2024
3. Paid iFIT Pro membership required with equipment purchase and to access content and features. Membership auto-renews unless cancelled in advance. Free iFIT account, agreement to terms, and wi-fi required to operate equipment.
6. iFIT Pro Membership required to access full content and features on equipment.
7.The third-party product and company names referenced on this page are trademarks or registered trademarks and remain the property of their respective owners. Individual streaming services may require subscriptions to their services to view content on iFIT.
8. Assumes rider maintains same RPM and resistance setting at 20% incline.
11. 30-Day Home Trial Promotion ("Offer") for residents in Canada and the United States who are at least the age of majority in their jurisdiction. To initiate a return, contact Customer Service within 30 days of delivery to schedule your pickup. Eligible returns will be refunded at the purchase price less a $249.99 return shipping charge. Allow 30 days for verification for eligibility before you receive your refund. iFIT’s Return Policy applies, with restocking fees waived under this offer. Offer is not transferable or substitutable, not redeemable for cash or account credit, may not be combined with other offers, has no cash value, and will not be applied retroactively. Void where prohibited by law. iFIT reserves the right to end, revise, modify, or extend the Offer or its terms at any time without notice. iFIT shall not be responsible for any Offer errors, including tech errors. iFIT memberships will continue until cancelled. Cancel at any time at ifit.com/cancel. For more details, see iFIT’s Terms. Offer only on select products.
12. NordicTrack Price Match Guarantee (“Offer”) for residents in Canada and the United States, 18+. Offer applies for qualifying purchases made directly on www.nordictrack.com. Offer applies to new, standalone equipment purchases only and excludes backorders, pre-sale or out-of-stock items, pricing or typographical errors, financing-only offers, coupon stacks, limited-quantity doorbuster or lightning deals, bundle offers, free items, and open-box or refurbished products. To qualify, the NordicTrack equipment must be an identical model and immediately available from a qualifying authorized retailer at a publicly listed price (including shipping costs) that is accessible and verifiable online at the time of request. Price match requests must be submitted before purchase via live chat on www.nordictrack.com or by calling 1-888-308-9616. A direct link to the authorized retailer’s product website must be provided; screenshots do not qualify. NordicTrack reserves the right to verify the advertised price and product availability and may decline requests that cannot be verified. Limit one (1) Offer discount per person. Offer does not apply to taxes or other charges, excluding qualifying shipping costs. Offer is not transferable or substitutable, not redeemable for cash or account credit, may not be combined with other offers, has no cash value, and will not be applied retroactively. Void where prohibited by law. NordicTrack reserves the right to end, revise, modify, or extend the Offer or its terms at any time without notice. NordicTrack shall not be responsible for any Offer errors, including tech errors.
13. Based on average of study participants walking on a treadmill. Dongwook Yeo, Alex R. Carlson, Jessi I. Johnston, Briana L. Ziegler, Robert J. Wentz, J. Hunter Downs, Chul-Ho Kim, Bruce D. Johnson, The Metabolic Cost of Steep Incline Treadmill Walking, Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2026.
14. Based on maintaining a fixed speed of 1.5mph at each grade. Dongwook Yeo, Alex R. Carlson, Jessi I. Johnston, Briana L. Ziegler, Robert J. Wentz, J. Hunter Downs, Chul-Ho Kim, Bruce D. Johnson, The Metabolic Cost of Steep Incline Treadmill Walking, Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2026.
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