NordicTrack X24 Bike review

A distinct incline-focused indoor cycle

The current NordicTrack U.S. category and exact product page identify the X24 Bike as model NTEX02425. It is not simply the flat studio S24 with a different screen: NordicTrack describes a powered range from 10 percent decline to 20 percent incline, alongside 24 magnetic resistance levels. Those movements are the defining hardware distinction. Someone who expects to use trainer-led terrain changes may care about the added system; a buyer who only wants a stationary, flat cycling position should compare the S24 rather than treating incline as an automatic upgrade.

The X24’s headline specifications are unusually specific. The manufacturer lists a 24-inch pivoting HD touchscreen, a 56.4 by 21.8 by 62.7 inch assembled footprint and a 350-pound user maximum. Two-sided pedals offer SPD cleats on one face and toe cages with straps on the other. The product page also lists a pair of three-pound dumbbells, an AutoBreeze fan, USB-C charging and two speakers. These are page-listed features, not observations from riding or unpacking the bike. Verify the SKU and accessory list on the exact offer, especially if comparing a used or open-box unit.

Manual riding and iFIT are not the same purchase condition

NordicTrack separates the machine’s manual workout mode from its connected iFIT experience. The exact product page says a free iFIT account and acceptance of terms are needed to activate the equipment; full content and connected features require paid iFIT Pro and Wi-Fi. Manual use therefore should not be described as an account-free or offline promise. The larger screen can turn toward off-bike workouts, while trainer-following changes can control incline and resistance. Those are different ways of using the same hardware, with the more extensive library and automatic features tied to the membership and network conditions.

The manufacturer lists data synchronization with Strava, Garmin Connect and Apple Health. That is not evidence that the machine provides every app connection someone might expect from a Bluetooth label. The pages reviewed for this model do not document the finder’s Explore the World, JRNY or Zwift choices as compatible training apps, so those conditions are left unmatched rather than inferred from Wi-Fi or audio connectivity. Streaming services also have their own subscription requirements. Before selecting the X24 for any named service, check the current product page, device requirements and the membership terms for the specific feature.

How to interpret the 24 levels and moving frame

Twenty-four resistance settings give a numbered way to make adjustments, but the number does not measure watts, power, smoothness or difficulty against another brand. NordicTrack describes magnetic resistance and digital controls; it does not provide a cross-brand workload scale in the pages reviewed here. The incline system is a separate dimension of the design, and the listed angle range should not be converted into a claim about training outcomes. Those choices make the X24 more relevant to a rider who values simulated terrain, not necessarily a better fit for every routine.

The cockpit has multiple elements to check in person or against the exact manual: the saddle and handlebar positions, the screen’s range of motion, shoe/cleat compatibility and the space occupied when the bike changes incline. A 24-inch screen can make on-bike and off-bike content visible, but it also raises practical questions about sightlines, room layout and lifting the heavy assembly into place. NordicTrack lists a 205-pound in-box weight; that is not the assembled weight. The large package can matter as much as the final floor dimensions, so measure stairs, landings, turns and door openings before choosing delivery and assembly options.

Room and ownership checks

The 56.4 by 21.8 inch footprint is a starting rectangle, not the full area needed for pedaling, mounting, moving the incline mechanism or reaching the controls. Leave additional space around the machine and confirm ceiling, flooring and access conditions in the exact model’s instructions. No rider-height range was established in the sources reviewed for this assessment, so the saddle and handlebar specifications cannot certify a particular body fit. The published 350-pound maximum is a manufacturer limit, not an individual medical or comfort recommendation.

NordicTrack lists a 10-year frame, two-year parts, one-year tablet and one-year labor warranty in the current material. Confirm which terms apply to the seller, delivery date, residential use and any extended plan; do not assume every warranty or return offer transfers with a secondhand machine. The S24 comparison is especially useful because it isolates the actual trade: X24’s incline hardware and greater listed capacity versus the S24’s no-incline studio configuration and more compact listed body. Both share a 24-inch screen and 24 resistance levels, so those features alone do not identify which model is on the offer.

Who should compare it—and what this review cannot say

The X24 is worth a closer look when the decline/incline range is a genuine part of the planned workout, a touchscreen matters, and the room, membership and activation conditions are acceptable. It is less compelling if a flat studio ride is the goal, if an included account or internet-free operation is essential, or if the delivery path cannot handle the box. Compare the exact retail SKU and included components; do not rely on the X24 name alone if a seller is offering a bundle, replacement screen or different generation.

This is a source-based assessment of NordicTrack’s U.S. product and series pages. The bike was not ridden, owned, tested or measured for this review. No customer experience, independent performance result or current price/stock claim is implied.