Peloton and NordicTrack probably come to mind when you think of exercise bike brands. I’ll admit these brands have a lot of similarities, but they’re very different. The premium bikes from each, the NordicTrack S27i and Peloton Bike+, look different and ride even more differently.
Comparing these bikes side by side made my overall pick pretty easy. I factored in the subscription training content, bike quality, comfort, usability, and features. One bike has more to offer than the other, so let’s find out which one!
NordicTrack S27i vs. Peloton Bike+ Comparison: Bottom Line
NordicTrack S27i Pros and Cons
- It’s enabled with iFIT on the massive rotating 27” touch screen where you can choose from thousands of trainer-led classes – the outdoor rides are our favorite!
- The bike’s frame inclines up to 20% and declines to -10 % to simulate the experience of riding outside.
- The hybrid pedals allow users to ride clipped-in or with regular athletic shoes in the toe cages.
- There is a storage tray to hold your phone and/or personal items within reach while you ride.
- A fan is positioned under the touch screen to help keep you cool while riding.
- The 3 lb weights are included with the purchase of the bike.
- The music isn’t integrated into the classes on iFIT; it plays in the background.
- The seat is stiff and uncomfortable.
- The bike is very heavy at 217 lbs, which makes it harder to move.
Peloton Bike+: Bottom Line
Peloton Bike+ Pros and Cons
- The instructors are like mini-celebrities with engaging personalities to make their studio classes fun, and they curate playlists of songs for every class.
- The bike is sleek and offers a standard indoor cycling experience.
- The 24” touch screen is slim and pivots side to side.
- The bike is lighter and easier to move.
- There is a regular schedule of live classes.
- It doesn’t incline or decline.
- It doesn’t come with weights or shoes to use the specific Delta LOOK clips.
- There isn’t a fan built into the console.
NordicTrack S27i vs. Peloton Bike+ vs. Similar Exercise Bikes
Check out our chart below to see how these bikes compare to each other and others.
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Star Rating | ||
Bottom Line | The largest touchscreen we’ve seen on a bike meets an inclining and declining frame for a challenging and fun ride. | The Peloton Bike+ builds upon the Peloton heritage with improved tech features and automatic resistance adjustments while keeping the much-loved trainer-led content. |
Awards Earned | ||
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Product | NordicTrack S27i | Peloton Bike+ |
Workout Experience | 9 | 8 |
Specs / Features | 9 | 9 |
Dimensions / Storability | 7 | 7 |
On-Board Workouts & Apps | 9 | 9 |
Build Quality | 8 | 8 |
Overall Score | 88 | 85 |
# of Onboard Workouts | 2 | 1 |
Paid Programming - Cost | iFIT - $39/month | $44/month |
Netflix / 3rd Party Apps | Netflix, Prime Video (Beta Testing) | Netflix, Disney+, Max, YouTube TV, NBA |
Display | 27” rotating HD touchscreen | 24” touchscreen |
Dimensions (In Use) | 57” L x 28” W x 65” H | 59” x 22” x 59” |
Pedal Type | Hybrid | Delta |
# of Adjustment Points | 3 | 3 |
Bike Weight | 217 lbs (in box) | 140 lbs |
Weight Capacity | 350 lbs | 297 lbs |
Flywheel Weight | 32 lbs | 30 lbs |
Max Resistance | 24 levels | 100 resistance levels |
Resistance Type | Magnetic | Magnetic |
Warranty | 10-year frame, 2-year parts, 1-year labor | 5-year frame, 12-month parts and labor |
Additional Features | 20% incline and -10% decline, two 3 lbs dumbbells included, AutoAdjust | Automatic resistance adjustments, live and on-demand classes, leaderboard |
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