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NordicTrack Studio Bike 24 vs. Skandika Indoor Kliva 800-S compared
Indoor Cycling Bike
At a glance
The key numbers for both devices side by side.
Overall rating
8282Gut
8181Gut
Value for money
60Fair
77Fair
Best price
€1,668.95
€799.00
Price advantage
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€869.95 cheaper
Offers
2 shops
2 shops
Rank in category
Rank 8 of 45
Rank 9 of 45
Rating
Sub-ratings compared
NordicTrack Studio Bike 24Overall rating 82Skandika Indoor Kliva 800-SOverall rating 81
NordicTrack Studio Bike 24Skandika Indoor Kliva 800-S
Ride feel & resistance87/10086/100
Ergonomics & adjustability75/10062/100
App & connectivity57/10078/100
Stability & noise89/10078/100
Build quality & ease of use80/10080/100
Ride feel & resistance
87
86
Ergonomics & adjustability
75
62
App & connectivity
57
78
Stability & noise
89
78
Build quality & ease of use
80
80
Specs
Specs compared
Key specs
Brand
Model
Studio Bike 24
Kliva 800-S
Resistance systemBraking principle according to the manufacturer: magnetic (contactless, quiet), friction (felt or leather brake on the flywheel) or electromagnetic with motorized adjustment. Manufacturers also call the electromagnetic brake ECB or eddy current brake. If a motor adjusts the resistance – it adapts itself during a workout (auto resistance, auto-follow, control via app) –, this counts as “Electromagnetic (motorized)”, even if the manufacturer only speaks of a magnetic brake; “Magnetic brake” means adjustment via knob or lever.
Magnetic brake
Magnetic brake
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the “effective flywheel weight”; convert figures in lbs to kg.
14.5 kg (32 lb)
15 kg (33 lb)
DrivePower transmission to the flywheel according to the manufacturer; a belt runs quieter and needs less maintenance than a chain.
Belt
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
114 kg (250 lb)
150 kg (330 lb)
App connectivityAccording to the manufacturer, the bike can be paired with at least one training app (e.g. Zwift, Kinomap, manufacturer app).
Yes
Yes
Grade simulationThe app adjusts resistance automatically to match the route profile, e.g. in Zwift or Kinomap – requires motorized resistance adjustment
Yes
Yes
Ergonomics & comfort
Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
198.12 cm (6 ft 6 in)
195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
152.4 cm (5 ft)
155 cm (5 ft 1 in)
Saddle adjustmentSaddle adjustment directions according to the manufacturer.
Height and fore-aft
Height and fore-aft
Handlebar adjustmentHandlebar adjustment directions according to the manufacturer.
Height only
Height only
Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
20.5 cm (8.1 in)
PedalsPedal system included according to the manufacturer; combo pedals have a clipless side and a cage side. Look Delta is a separate clipless standard and not SPD-compatible.
Combo pedals (SPD and cage)
With cages or straps
Bottle holderWater bottle holder included according to the manufacturer.
Yes
No
Drive & resistance
Resistance adjustmentType of resistance adjustment according to the manufacturer: stepless via a knob or in fixed levels.
Stepped
Stepped
Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave blank for stepless adjustment.
24 levels
32 levels
Watt-controlledHolds a set power in watts regardless of cadence – ERG mode in training apps
No
Max. powerMaximum braking power in watts according to the manufacturer
800 W
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Power adapter
Power adapter
Console & connectivity
DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a plain tablet holder counts as no display.
Touchscreen
LCD
Display sizeScreen diagonal according to the manufacturer; leave blank for simple LCD displays
24 inches
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not just the app.
DistanceSpeed
DistanceSpeedCaloriesTimeHeart rateCadenceWatts
Watt displayAccording to the manufacturer, the bike shows power in watts, either measured or calculated from resistance and cadence.
Yes
Workout programsNumber of preinstalled workout programs
21
3
Compatible appsApps the manufacturer explicitly lists as compatible.
iFit
KinomapZwift
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the bike according to the manufacturer.
BluetoothWi-Fi
Bluetooth
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Bluetooth chest strap
Bluetooth chest strap
SubscriptionWhether workouts and the screen are fully usable without a subscription (Peloton, iFit)
required for full functionality
optional
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
39 €/month
Tablet holderHolder for a tablet or smartphone according to the manufacturer; mark optional accessories separately
None
Integrated
Dimensions & installation
Dimensions (L × W × H)Assembled, in cm, length × width × height at the lowest handlebar position – e.g. “150 × 68 × 117 cm”
141.7 × 55.1 × 156.2 cm (56 × 22 × 61 in)
150 × 68 × 117 cm (59 × 27 × 46 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
63 kg (140 lb)
39 kg (86 lb)
Transport wheelsAccording to the manufacturer, the bike has wheels for moving it around.
Yes
Yes
Floor levelingHeight-adjustable feet to compensate for uneven floors according to the manufacturer.
Yes
Yes
Standards & classification
Usage classUsage class under DIN EN ISO 20957 according to the manufacturer.
H – Home use
General
Warranty
2 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Premium
In the box
Studio Bike, 2 Hanteln à 1,5 kg, 2-seitige Pedale mit Cleats, Netzteil, Werkzeugset, Handbuch
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Das NordicTrack Studio Bike 24 ist ein sehr leises Smart Bike mit drehbarem 24-Zoll-Touchscreen, auf dem Kurse und Google-Maps-Routen den Widerstand automatisch einstellen. Wir halten es für eine gute Wahl, wenn du iFIT dauerhaft nutzen willst. Der Haken: Ohne Abo bleibt wenig übrig, den Widerstand regelst du nur am Display, und Schluss ist bei 114 kg.
Pros
- Sehr leiser, runder Lauf durch Magnetbremse und Riemenantrieb
- 24-Zoll-Touchscreen dreh- und kippbar, auch für Training neben dem Rad
- Widerstand folgt automatisch iFIT-Kursen und Google-Maps-Höhenprofilen
- Stabil im Wiegetritt dank rund 63 kg Gerätegewicht
- Kombi-Pedale für SPD-Radschuhe und Sportschuhe, Cleats liegen bei
- Ein Abo deckt bis zu fünf Profile ab
Cons
- Ohne iFIT-Abo nur manueller Modus mit Distanz und Geschwindigkeit
- Laut Hersteller nur bis 114 kg Körpergewicht
- Widerstand nur per Touchscreen, kein Drehknopf, keine Lenkertasten
- Lenker nur in der Höhe verstellbar, gibt beim Sprint leicht nach
- Display spiegelt deutlich bei Licht von vorn oder der Seite
Das Skandika Kliva 800-S ist ein sportliches Indoor Bike, dessen Motor den ganzen Rahmen von -10,5 bis +9,6 % neigt. Mit Kinomap folgen Neigung und Magnetbremse automatisch der Strecke, das macht virtuelle Anstiege körperlich spürbar. Nach 30 Gratistagen brauchst du dafür ein Abo. Aus unserer Sicht hat es klare Haken: keine feste Wattvorgabe und ein breiter Q-Faktor von 20,5 cm.
Pros
- Motor neigt den ganzen Rahmen in 16 Stufen von -10,5 bis +9,6 %
- Kinomap steuert Widerstand und Neigung automatisch per Bluetooth
- Berührungslose Magnetbremse mit 32 elektrisch verstellten Stufen
- Tasten am Rennlenker für Widerstand und Neigung, auch im Wiegetritt
- Schwungrad hinten außerhalb der Schweißzone
- Laut Hersteller belastbar bis 150 kg
Cons
- Keine feste Wattvorgabe, die Leistung hängt an der Trittfrequenz
- Breiter Q-Faktor von 20,5 cm erzwingt eine breitbeinige Haltung
- Nur Pedalkörbe mit Riemen, kein Klicksystem
- Lenker nur in der Höhe verstellbar, Reichweite allein über den Sattel
- Volle Kinomap-Steuerung nach 30 Tagen nur mit Abo
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