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YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike Vs Nordictrack S10i Studio Cycle

Check out how the affordable YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike compares with the Nordictrack S10i Studio Cycle. As a fitness person who seeks the best at-home workout equipment, this article compares the 2 exercise bikes side by side.


I was sent a YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike to review and I will be giving my honest opinion of the product while comparing it to a Nordictrack S10i Studio Cycle. I purchased the Nordictrack S10i Studio Cycle several years ago with my own money.

 Call me crazy but I love exercising. I also love checking out fitness equipment. I get excited when I visit a new gym as I have new options for exercise equipment. So when Yosuda invited me to review their exercise equipment, I said "yes."  

 I already own a rowing machine from Yosuda so I was familiar with this company. I have owned my rower for 18 months and I am happy with the quality of this home exercise machine. My teen son and I both use the rower several times a week for intense exercise. This rowing machine is still in great shape. 

When I accepted the invite to try out the Yosuda at-home exercise bike, I was curious to see how it compared to my current exercise bike. The exercise bike that I have been using for my home workouts is a Nordictrack Studio Cycle S10i. I purchased this bike 2 years ago with my own money and use it several times a week. 

YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike Vs Nordictrack S10i Studio Cycle 

When purchasing exercise equipment, the first things that I consider are the price of the machine and how durable it is. Then I consider how easy it is to assemble.

Comparing the price: The YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike is very affordable and currently priced at $369.99 while the current price of the Nordictrack S10i Studio Cycle is about $1500.00. That is a huge price difference. The Nordictrack bike may be priced higher due to it having its touchscreen and machine-controlled features like incline and resistance. Since these features are not on the Yosuda bike, I will not be reviewing them and I will focus on the similar aspects of both bikes.

Comparing the durability and size: Both bikes are made out of steel and they both feel very solid. One difference that I noticed between the two bikes is the weight. The Yosuda weighs 75 pounds while the Nordictrack weighs 163 pounds. This may be due to the NordicTrack having a large screen, 6 pounds of hand weights, and a motor. 


There is a slight difference in size between the 2 bikes. 

  + Yosuda ~ 43.3" x 49.6" x 21.85"  

  + Nordictrack ~ 55" x 55.5”x 22”

Comparing the assembly: The Yosuda Magnetic Bike was easier to assemble when compared to the Nordictrack bike. The Yosuda came mostly assembled and I only had to attach a couple of parts. I was able to assemble this bike in about 30 minutes. It was mostly a one-person job as my husband had to help hold the bike while I attached the bike's bottom stabilizers.

While it has been a while since I bought my NordicTrack bike, I remember how frustrated my husband was when he assembled it as it had many more parts. My older son, who is a mechanic, had to help him.


Using the Yosuda exercise bike vs the Nordictrack exercise bike

Using the Yosuda Bike

 Once I got the Yosuda bike assembled, I hopped on the bike and took it for a spin. I did a similar workout on it as I would do on my Nordictrack cycle. Since I am used to using a guided screen ride with my Nordictrack, I watched a workout on my phone and adjusted the resistance when the screen prompted me to do so.

 Handlebars and Seat: I was able to adjust the handlebars and the seat on the bike so it was comfortable for me. The seat was nicely padded and a good size. I liked that I could place my hands in multiple places on the handlebars. 

Pedals: The pedals were made of metal and had adjustable foot cages.

Device Holder: The bike had a place for my phone or tablet and they did not slip while I was riding the bike. I was able to watch an interactive bike program on my tablet which made the bike fun to ride.

Resistant Knob: The resistant knob was easy to operate and I was able to adjust it from an easy pedaling to a strong pedaling. 

Quiet Ride: The Yosuda was very quiet while it was in motion and the flywheel made a smooth ride.

Monitor: The monitor was easy to read and I was able to see my speed, time, and other functions. I liked that I could adjust the monitor. The monitor uses batteries.

No Electric Needed: The Yosuda bike can be used anywhere in your home and does not require electricity to operate.



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Overall, I was able to get a good workout on the Yosuda bike. I was able to adjust the resistance on the bike for an intense sweaty workout. I was surprised at how well-made this bike was and that I was able to use it like my Nordictrack bike.

Using Nordictrack Bike

Handlebars and Seat: The seat and handlebars were both adjustable. The seat is on the small side and not comfortable to sit on for more than a couple of minutes. The handlebars had many hand positions.

Pedals: The pedals are metal and have foot cages.

Screen: The Nordictrack has a big screen. This allows you to watch interactive exercise videos but you have to pay a monthly fee. 

Needs electricity: While you can use the bike without the monthly service, it still needs to be plugged in to operate the resistance of the bike.

Resistant Control: The screen has buttons to adjust the resistance of the bike as well as moving the bike up or down. 

Monitor: The big screen on the bike shows your speed, time, and other functions.

Quiet Ride: This bike is quiet while in motion.

Price: $1500+

When comparing the Nordictrack bike to the Yosuda, it had the same functions for a similar workout. Both bikes gave me the same intensity of workout. Many years ago, I chose the Nordictrack for the interactive workout features that control the bike and for the exercise programs. These features make the bike $1200+ more expensive. Plus you have to pay $40+ a month for their exercise programs.

When you take out the expensive interactive features of the Nordictrack Bike, the Yosuda Magnetic Bike is the best choice for an affordable bike that is quality-made. It is the best choice for an at-home workout. Since it does not need to be plugged in, you won't have to worry about replacing motors or other computer parts, which I had to do for my Nordictrack bike at the cost of $150.

The one thing that I like about using an exercise bike like the Yosuda or the Nordictrack is how you can make the bike ride easy or hard. For an easy bike ride just stay seated on the comfy bike seat and keep the resistance low. For an intense ride, turn the resistant knob up, alternate between sitting and standing, and pedal faster. 

About the YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike

The YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike is the perfect bike for all levels of fitness. Since you control the pedaling, you can choose the speed of your exercise. The Magnetic Resistance system is adjustable so you can choose the intensity of your workout. This system also offers a smooth and quiet ride.

The seat and handlebars are adjustable for people of different heights and help you find the perfect body position. This bike can hold a person up to 350 pounds. The bike has a monitor with features like Time, Speed, Distance, Odometer, calories, and RPM, so you can keep track of these. It also has a device holder so you can watch an interactive bike ride or your favorite show. 

The bike is easy to store behind a couch or in a closet and the transportation wheels make it so easy to move. 

YOSUDA YB007R Magnetic Exercise Bike Specs

  + 40LBS Chrome Flywheel

  + Ultra Smooth and Quiet Belt Drive

  + High-Density Steel Tube and Precise Welding

  + Device Holder

  + Adjustable Seat and Handlebars

  + Max Weight Capacity 350 pounds

 + Water Bottle Holder

  + Assembled Dimensions 43.3 x 49.6 x 21.85 in

  + Product Weight 75 lbs

  + Has Transportation Wheels

  + Monitor with Time, Speed, Distance, Odometer, Calorie, RPM

  + Caged Pedals

  + Price $369.99

 


The Yosuda YB007R is a great addition to my home gym. It gives me more variety in my daily exercise routine. Some days I choose to bike while other days I use my Yosuda rowing machine. My best tip for making exercise fun is great music or a favorite TV show. Our bodies are made to move and need exercise to be healthy. The Yosuda 35% off sale is the best time to invest in your health and buy exercise equipment. Yosuda has a wide selection of exercise machines like bikes, treadmills, rowers, and more. 

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Why I chose To Purchase a NordicTrack Elliptical

Investing in your health is always a good thing

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 The year 2020 is one that most people will look back at and have stories to tell. The year 2020 was a year that will go down in the history books. It will be a year filled with memories, both good and bad. The Covid lung virus took us through a year that I am sure most people would never want to revisit. This crazy year had me investing more time in my health as I realized that a healthy body could fight the virus better.

 At the beginning of 2020, my family, including me, all came down with a nasty cold. I never get sick and this illness had me feeling miserable for a couple of days. Covid was not in the headlines but I look back at this time that I documented my illness and it could have been the dreadful Covid-19. It was that experience and the pandemic that made me rethink my health. I began to eat more immune-boosting foods and upped my exercise. My husband even started exercising more, now that he was working from home. I was proud of my husband as he was doing great on his fitness routine. I think having my college kid home inspired him to work out at the gym more.

 Then the gyms shut down and the college kid went back to school. So my husband stopped exercising. When the gyms reopened, my husband went to the gym a couple times of a week but without his son motivating him, my husband stopped going to the gym. I could not join him at the gym as the required face mask rule did a number on my asthma. So my husband just stopped exercising. I could not even motivate him to go on walks with me. I did not want to see my husband get sick with Covid, especially since he was working outside of the home. So I started to look into home fitness equipment.

NordicTrack was the answer to my husband's health

 There were many options for at-home fitness equipment. So I had to do my research on the best fitness equipment for home use. I wanted a piece of exercise equipment that was similar to the fitness equipment at the gym. I started with browsing exercise equipment at local stores like Walmart and the reviews did not look favorable. Most people who left reviews stated that the workout machine needed repairs after the first year. I wanted something that would last so I realized that I would have to spend more money. With not knowing when things would be back to normal and when we would stop wearing face masks, I made the decision that my husband's health was important. So I needed to invest money in his health.

  I decided to look at other fitness brands like Peloton and when I did I saw NordicTrack in the search results. I compared the two brands together and decided on NordicTrack for many reasons. The prices between Peloton and NordicTrack were similar but NordicTrack had a better warranty and the iFit interactive fitness program was free for a year. I also liked that NordicTrack could ship out their product quicker than Peloton.

 So I told my husband that we should purchase an exercise machine for the home. My husband was hesitant as he knows that I don't like spending money. When I explained to him that the fitness machine would make it easier for him to work out and that it would benefit me on cold winter days when I could not get outside to run. I also remembered all the fires last summer that made the air unhealthy for my asthma. So a piece of indoor fitness equipment would also be good in the summer.

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Treadmill, Bike, or Elliptical?

 Since the machine for exercise was needed for my husband, I let him decide which type of exercise equipment that we would purchase. I love exercising so I knew that I would enjoy working out on a treadmill, bike, or elliptical. My husband selected the NordicTrack elliptical as he mentioned that the treadmill hurts his knees. NordicTrack makes three types of ellipticals: front-drive, rear-drive, and freestride. Each elliptical has different uses and different measurements. Since we were placing the elliptical in my college son's bedroom, we were limited on space. The NordicTrack front-drive elliptical took up the least amount of space and was available in two styles. The main difference between the NordicTrack Commercial 9.9 and Commercial 14.9 after price, was the screen size.

 We decided on the more NordicTrack Commercial 14.9 as it was available to ship out right away directly from NordicTrack's website. The other elliptical models had a month or more waiting list. My husband was happy to get the bigger screen which was 14 inches, double the size from the 9.9. After I placed my order, it took 2 weeks for the machine to arrive at our home.

Building the Elliptical was simple

 With the pandemic, the elliptical was delivered to our driveway and that meant we had to build it. I searched the internet for videos on how to assemble the Nordictrack equipment at home and I found one that included step by step instructions. When the elliptical arrived my husband and boys were able to build the machine in about an hour. The included instructions made the job simple.  

NordicTrack comes with one free year of iFit

While all NordicTrack fitness equipment comes with a free year of iFit interactive personal training, there are plenty of free workouts on the machine. While I don't require the interactive personal trainer to work out, music is my thing, the iFit personal trainer motivates my husband to exercise. 

The iFit app is pretty cool. This interactive training thing allows you to remotely workout with someone. You can use the iFit program even if you don't own a NordicTrack exercise machine and Amazon has deals on iFit programs that you can use with a different fitness machine. I like that I can run with someone in Hawaii on my elliptical. The iFit guides your fitness with a variety of personal trainers leading the way and automatically adjusting the speed, incline, or resistance of your machine. 

 Using the iFit interactive training is taking me to places like beaches, mountains, and even pyramids. Since the iFit fitness program adjusts the incline and resistance of the machine, I get a tough workout while climbing steep hills with a personal trainer. I like that I can choose my workout based on place, type, time, intensity, and more. While I like running, my husband prefers walking. So the NordicTrack elliptical is a machine that adjusts to our workout levels.

 Even my teens are enjoying the NordicTrack Elliptical. They are learning history as they exercise through different places around the world. One son enjoyed walking through a pyramid and the other son took a walk around Washington D.C. I am glad that we can use the iFit program free for a year to motivate my family to work out.

Just like the gym exercise machines

 The NordicTrack elliptical machine feels like the elliptical machines at the gym. In fact, I like the NordicTrack better. The main reason is that the elliptical automatically adjusts the speed, resistance, and incline so I get a better workout. Sure I wish that the NordicTrack had a TV so I could watch my favorite shows while working out. My husband solved the TV problem by hanging a smaller TV on the wall. 

  I like having an at-home fitness machine and I am glad that I decided to invest in one. On cold winter days, I can workout inside. Next summer when the air quality is bad for asthma, I will be using the elliptical. I like having different options for my daily exercise and I may never return to the gym. I am having fun with my fitness workouts and the NordicTrack elliptical is giving me an awesome workout. I like to increase my intensity to challenge myself and this gives my abs a great workout. After 2 weeks of regular use of the elliptical, I lost 2 pounds even though that was not my fitness goal. 

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