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NordicTrack GX2.0 Exercise Bike Review
The key features of the NordicTrack GX2.0 Exercise Bike are Comfort, Technology, Quality and a Trusted Brand Name in fitness equipment. On top of that, NordicTrack is selling this exercise bike at a very low price. 
You will probably be more comfortable on the NordicTrack GX2.0 than you would be on your own outdoor bike (unless maybe your outdoor bike is a recumbent model) and you will basically get the same (or better) workout than you would outdoors.
As a matter of fact, with iFit Live and Google Maps technology, you could get the exact same workout as you could on an outdoor ride in your own neighboorhood, on local roads or on your favorite bike trail! (more on that below).
Aside from the iFit Live Technology, the NordicTrack GX2.0 has has a well padded, highly adjustable and comfortable seat (you can check these out at Sears if you haven't already), a built in heart rate monitor, built in speakers with iPod/MP3 player jack, the NordicTrack brand name and an excellent warranty.
Note: As of 5/15/2012 the Nordic Track GX2.0 Upright is selling for $349 with Free Shipping at NordicTrack.com (was $349 on 5/11/12). See NordicTrack GX2.0 Exercise Bike for the latest deals, reviews and videos.
iFit Live and Motivation
This exercise bike can stand on its own based on the quality features mentioned above, but don't overlook the motivational and tracking features of the iFit Live module and how important motivation can be.
Not only does the iFit Live module give you more variety in your workouts, the tracking options allow you to share your workout data online with friends, family or collegues that may have similar workout or fitness goals (and this can be a powerful motivator).
As I mentioned breifly above, with iFit Live and Google Maps you can select an existing route or you can create your own course (using any location currently available on Google Maps) to download to your exercise bike. The virtual rides (routes and courses) that are downloaded to your iFit Live transmitter then control the resistance levels of your exercise bike.
This is just one of the options available with iFit Live but also keep in mind that there are some additional costs involved. For more information on iFit Live, check out
our iFit Live Summary and Review (the "Killer App" for Fitness Equipment").
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If you want a comfortable, high quality upright exercise bike with a well known brand name, a good warranty and at a very resonable price then I could easily recommend the NordicTrack GX2.0 Upright Exercise Bike.
If you want all of that and you are looking for the latest motivational technology (i.e. iFit Live) then not only would I recommend this exercise bike, it is your only option!
Upright Exercise Bikes are generally a little more affordable than recumbent exercise bikes (and Indoor Cycles) but you still get a lot of the same features that you get on the more expensive recumbent bikes (the electronic console features, the heart rate monitors, the quiet magnetic ECB brake and good warranties). The GX2.0 upright fitness bike then goes on to include quite a few additional features as described above.
If you like motivational options that come with NordicTrack exercise bikes (the electronics and workout programs, etc.) but would rather use the iFit Card technology to avoid the additional costs of iFit Live, you have a couple of options.
You can purchase the optional USB / SD Card adapter and iFit Exercise Bike Workout Cards from NordicTrack.com (see iFit Live Summary and Review)
Keep in mind that these are all options that you can choose when you purchase your exercise bike or at a later date when you are ready for them.
Customer Reviews
At the time of this review there were only 2 customer reviews at NordicTrack.com. The overall rating, of the NordicTrack GX2.0, was 4 out of 5 stars  and neither reviews had any information on the iFit Live module.
See NordicTrack GX2.0 Exercise Bike for additional customer reviews, the latest price or to purchase the NordicTrack GX2.0.
Upright exercise bikes, including the NordicTrack GX2.0, are more similar to traditional bikes, provide an excellent low impact, aerobic exercise, are more compact and are usually more affordable than other home fitness equipment.
Aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular health and circulation and exercise bikes provide a safe, low impact aerobic exercise that has been used for fitness, weight loss, health and physical therapy for years. 
NordicTrack GX2.0 Features at a Glance:
- Oversized, Fully Adjustable Padded Seat
- Pedals with Adjustable Straps
- CardioGrip™ Heart Rate Monitor
- iFit Live™ Compatible
- 20 Digital Resistance Levels
- 18 Built-In Workouts
- Compatible Music Port for iPod® and Intermix Acoustics™ 2.0 Sound System
- Dual-position Adjustable Handlebars
- SMR™ Silent Magnetic Resistance
- Transport Wheels
- Weight Capacity: 275 lb.
- Footprint: 60" L x 22.5" W x 41" H
Warranty:
Lifetime frame
1-year parts and labor.
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