Last Updated: 9-9-2022
The NordicTrack Grand Tour is an upright home exercise bike that offers the experience of a road bike with more comfort in a larger saddle. This allows the rider to sit up straighter for more support in the lower back, neck, and shoulders. This bike has an HD display that gives the rider access to a large library of entertaining and engaging workout videos.
Why the Grand Tour Makes Our List Of Best Exercise Bikes
- Plenty of “extras” that add lots of value to this inexpensive home exercise bike.
- Great warranty coverage lends confidence to the build quality of the Grand Tour.
- Access to iFit opens up endless possibilities for the rider. With hundreds of on-demand workout videos available, you’ll never get bored of this bike.
- Rare incline/decline abilities lend to a better training experience.
See our list of BEST EXERCISE BIKES here.
NordicTrack Grand Tour Build Quality
MODEL OVERVIEW
Weight Capacity: 350 lbs
Footprint: 59.2″ L x 23.3″ W x 56.2″ H
Drive: front end flywheel
Materials:
- Crank Arms – steel
- Pedals – wide foot pedals with adjustable strap
- Seat – extra-wide cushioned seat
- Frame – steel
- Other – plastic coverings
Resistance: 24 digital resistance levels, silent magnetic resistance
Adjustable Components:
- Seat post raises and lowers
- Seat can be moved closer to or further from the handlebars
- Handlebars raise and lower
- Handlebars can slide closer to, or further from, the rider
- Pedal straps adjust to fit foot size
Weight Capacity: 350 lbs – This is a very high weight capacity for a stationary exercise bike. Great for shoppers looking for a strong frame.
Adjustable Components:
- Seat post raises and lowers
- Seat can be moved closer to or further from the handlebars
- Handlebars raise and lower
- Pedal straps adjust to fit foot size
Seat post and handlebars raise and lower to adjust for height. The V-shaped frame is especially good for taller riders. As the handlebars and seat raise, they also create more space between the seat and shoulders to accommodate for a longer reach.
Resistance: 24 digital resistance levels, silent magnetic resistance. These adjustments can be made on the HD touchscreen or using the buttons on the handlebars.
Pedals: Flat pedal with adjustable foot strap.
Seat: Very large cushioned seat is comfortable and provides more support than a traditional road bike style saddle.
NordicTrack Grand Tour Features & Accessories
Display: 7” HD touchscreen + tablet holder
Speakers: Two 2” digital speakers
Incline/Decline: -10 degrees to +10 degrees auto adjust incline
Heart Rate Monitor: none; Bluetooth capable pairing with some wearable HR monitors
Hardware:
Other:
- Two 3 lb hand weights
- Two water bottle holders
- Fans on console
- Quick select buttons for adjusting incline and resistance
Display: 7” HD touchscreen + tablet holder – This display is what we have come to expect from NordicTrack products. It is up-to-date and current with today’s tech standards, unlike many home exercise bikes that either have no display at all or are limited to dated LCD screens.
Incline/Decline: -10 degrees to +10 degrees auto adjust incline – Few home exercise bikes have the ability to incline or decline. NordicTrack includes this tech in their bikes so that riders can have a more immersive experience with iFit. When following along with the preloaded classes or classes within iFit’s subscription service, your bike with automatically adjust incline and resistance to following along with your instructor. It’s a very impressive home training solution.
Heart Rate Monitor: none; Bluetooth capable pairing with some wearable HR monitors – This bike doesn’t come with any form of heart rate monitoring. However, if you were to purchase a chest strap HR monitor from iFit, you can sync to your bike to monitor your heart rate as its displayed on your console.
Other:
- Two 3 lb hand weights – While hand weights are an additional purchase with some home exercise bikes like the Peloton, the 3 lb hand weights for the Grand Tour come with your purchase of the bike.
NordicTrack Grand Tour Subscription Service
Name: iFit Coach
Brief Description: Large library of studio cycling, virtual road riding, and cross-training videos to view from your bike’s display. Includes a suite of apps to help you track your activity and nutrition.
Cost:
- 12-month subscription is included with your purchase of the Grand Tour.
- $15/month for one user profile
- $33/month for up to 5 user profiles
User Profiles:
Class Varieties:
- Studio cycling
- Virtual road riding
- Access to running videos
- Cross-training pairs cycling and bodyweight exercises
- Floor exercises
Community: Share progress on iFit social channels, create or join monthly challenges, access to discussion boards, and more.
Subscription Limitations: Navigating the different apps and learning how they all work together takes a bit of practice.
More About NordicTrack
Home Delivery and Set-Up – Curbside delivery is free and does require some assembly. The assembly instructions are easy to follow. We usually opt for curbside delivery with home exercise bikes because they aren’t too heavy to move indoors and we have an easy time assembling the bikes. Do plan on having an extra set of hands around while assembling the Grand Tour.
Other delivery and assembly options include in-home delivery for $99 and white glove delivery for $249. In-home delivery is limited to placing the boxes inside your front door. With white glove delivery, you can have the bike delivered to your desired room where the bike will then be assembled by the technician.
Financing – NordicTrack offers third-party financing through VYZE, an online credit lender. Rates and terms are conditional upon credit score. But potentially, you can bring home the Grand Tour Pro with zero $$ down. Financing allows you to pay over 18 months without interest. If the bike is not completely paid off in 18 months, interest from the purchase date will be applied to your loan.
Customer Service – For all questions concerning iFit, you’ll need to speak with iFit’s customer service. Questions or concerns with the physical bike can be directed to NordicTrack. Both companies are easy to contact via their online chat features. You can also speak to a rep over the phone or through email.
Return Policy – The Grand Tour can be returned up to 30 days once you’ve received it. Expect to pay for shipping ($250) and a restocking fee (10%). While NordicTrack will reimburse you for the product, they will not reimburse you for the shipping of the bike. So if you opted for in-home or white glove delivery ($99-$249), these fees will not be reimbursed.
Warranty
10-year warranty for bike frame
2-year warranty for parts
1-year warranty for labor
Extended warranties can also be purchased. For an additional 3 years of coverage, your cost will increase by $179.95. This makes your parts warranty 8 years and your labor warranty for 5 years. A 3-year maintenance service plan is also available. For $339.99, a technician will visit your home once a year to check on the state of your bike.
Final Thoughts On The NordicTrack Grand Tour Home Exercise Bike
Overall, this is a great home exercise bike. The Grand Tour has a substantial weight capacity so we love to recommend this exercise bike for heavier users. The HD display and library of onboard workout programs are engaging and entertaining which makes for a more enjoyable workout. It’s a comfortable bike to ride on and can accommodate most users. If you aren’t sold on the Grand Tour Pro, check out more reviews of popular home exercise bikes:
