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NordicTrack C2 SI Exercise Bike Review

There are some good reasons to consider the NordicTrack C2 SI Fitness Bike if you are looking for a high quality upright exercise bike that is not only comfortable but that comes with some great motivational features and even some fun workout options (if "fun" and "workout" are not too much of a contradiction :-) ).

Where this fitness bike really excels is with the motivational features and options and we all know how important motivation is!

First off, the C2 SI has 16 resistance levels, 16 built-in workouts, 2 fitness games, and of course, the iPod/MP3 player jack and build in speakers so you can select your favorite inspirational workout music.

Next, you have the iFit card technology, which allows you to purchase customized workout programs (that control the bikes resistance levels, react to your workout and that have a personal trainer voice to guide you). Note that, unlike the newer iFit Live technology, once you purchase a customized workout program there are no additional costs and you can use it forever.

Finally, you have Gamefit fitness games. Basically this is another workout program but it is designed as a game to add a little fun to your workouts. The harder you workout the easier the game gets.

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Note: As of 8/1/2011 the NordicTrack C2 SI is Out of Stock (was selling at NordicTrack for $399).

For a silimar NordicTrack Upright Fitness Bike (with iFit Live rather than iFit card technology) that is available and on sale at NordicTrack see the NordicTrack GX2.5 Upright.

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The Quality Features of the NordicTrack C2 SI Fitness Bike

Getting back to the basics of the bike itself, the NordicTrack C2 SI has a well padded, highly adjustable and comfortable seat (as anyone who has tried NordicTrack upright bikes at Sears can tell you). This bike also has a built in heart rate monitor, high resolution display, built in speakers with iPod/MP3 player jack, and excellent NordicTrack warranties.

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You really get a lot for your money with this bike. Upright Exercise Bikes are generally a little more affordable than recumbent models and Indoor Cycles but you still get a lot of the same features that you get on the more expensive recumbent bikes (all of the electronic console features, the heart rate monitors, the Quiet magnetic ECB brake and good warranties). The C2 SI upright fitness bike then goes on to include quite a few additional features as described above.

I would recommend this fitness bike for the NordicTrack quality and warranties and for the iFit Card technology and many features and options included with this bike.

If you are really into the latest motivational fitness equipment (the electronics and workout programs, etc.) and would like a bike that is otherwise very comparable to the NordicTrack C2 SI, then I would suggest the NordicTrack GX 2.5 Upright. One of the biggest differences with these two models is that the C2 SI comes with iFit Card technology where the GX2.0 comes with iFit Live technology.

Note: Icon Fitness manufactures NordicTrack as well as Proform execise bikes. Since the NordicTrack C2 SI, is currently out of stock, you may also want to see the Proform 215 SPX Upright, which is similar to this older model.

Customer Reviews

This stationary bike has been out for a while now so there are quite a few customer reviews available online. At the time of this review the overall rating, of the NordicTrack C2 SI, at NordicTrack.com, is 4.8 out of 5 stars .