ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 Review

If you’re on the hunt for an exercise bike with an array of bonus features, the ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 should be a top contender, bringing the studio experience to your home at a reasonable cost. 

This bike beats out its competitors (like the NordicTrack S22i Studio Cycle) when it comes down to the price tag — you get almost all of the same features, including a free month of iFit and a large touchscreen display, but for $500 less. Since this machine does have a 22” display screen though, it is a bit bigger than some other indoor bikes. As long as space is of no concern to you, we’ve scavenged up all the other facts you need to know in this review before you decide if you want to snag this piece of equipment for yourself. 

Main Takeaways

ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 Bike Highlights​

While fancy technology isn’t for everyone, if you’re looking for the most up-to-date exercise bike to bring the class-experience home with you, the Pro 22 is a winner. With the swiveling display and thousands of coached classes to choose from, you’ll feel like you are taking an in-studio session on or off the bike, straight from your living room. 

Who Should Buy the ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22

• Bikers who enjoy taking classes in a virtual setting. 
• Users who want a quality exercise bike with a large touchscreen display.
• Home and apartment dwellers who need a quiet machine that won’t disturb others.

Who Shouldn’t Buy the ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22

• Athletes who want a streamlined bike without the frills. 
• Riders who want built-in heart rate monitoring on their indoor bike. 
• Customers who are looking for a less expensive option to purchase. 

Price​

The ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 goes for $1,499, which includes a free month of iFit (a $39 value). Though that’s still on the high end, it’s cheaper than similar bikes on the market from Peloton and NordicTrack that can go for $500+ more. 

Overall Build and Quality​

The ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 is a high quality bike all around. It features high end technology like a 22” swiveling touchscreen display, iFit classes and cohesive stat-tracking to keep your workouts on track even at home. Its heavy duty steel frame and inertia-enhanced flywheel keep you grounded as you increase your intensity and the silent magnetic resistance ensures you won’t wake up the rest of your household if you opt for early morning workouts. 

Features​

With a large HD touchscreen display, a free month of iFit classes and a saddle that will keep you comfortable throughout your ride, the ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 hits all the big marks when it comes to features. However, if you’re looking for additions like fans or accessory trays, this machine does fall a little short there. But who needs an accessory tray when everything you want for a successful workout is built into your display?

Stats Tracking and Metrics​ 

You can track your time, distance, calorie burn, wattage, heart rate and cadence on the large touchscreen display.

Display​

The 22” HD touchscreen display swivels 180 degrees, so you can take classes both on and off the bike. 

Included workouts​

There are no programmed workouts on this machine, but it does come with a free month of iFit. iFit features a massive library of on-demand and live fitness classes to choose from in place of the pre-programmed workouts you typically find in fitness equipment consoles. 

Workout Apps, Compatibility​ and Subscription Options

Your purchase comes with a free month of iFit (a $39 value), which is a fitness subscription service with over 16,000 live and on-demand classes. These classes range from cycling to strength, HIIT, yoga and treadmill classes. Since the display screen swivels, you can take classes both on and off the bike through iFit. After the first month, your membership will cost $39 per month. 

Ride Feel and Comfort

The ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22’s saddle is padded for comfort, and it features a universal stem, which means you can install your own seat if you prefer.

Heart Rate Monitoring​

There’s no built-in heart rate monitoring on this machine, but ProForm does offer the SmartBeat Forearm Heart Rate Monitor, which you can buy separately and sync to the bike’s programming. 

Fans

This bike doesn’t come with fans built into the console, so you will need to set one up nearby to keep cool. 

Speakers

You will find speakers on this machine to project your iFit classes as you ride.  

Water Bottle, Cup Holders, Tablet and Phone Holders​

There’s no accessory tray on this bike, but there is a water bottle holder built into the frame. In addition, this bike comes with a set of 3-pound dumbbells to use for cross-training. 

Bluetooth and Audio Options​

This machine has Bluetooth connectivity to sync with Bluetooth headphones throughout your workout. 

HDMI, USB and Other Inputs​

There’s no USB port on this display, but everything you need to stream is on your bike, so you won’t need your devices to stay fully charged in order to get through your virtual classes. 

Product Specs​

This 144-pound machine will keep you steady throughout any hill you climb and its heavy-duty steel frame will hold out for many years to come. With an inertia-enhanced flywheel and silent magnetic resistance, you can rest assured that even if you’re going hard, the rest of your household won’t know it — this type of resistance is one of the quietest on the market. The only place this bike falls a little short in specs is with its weight capacity — it’s slightly below the average on the market. 

Bike Type

This is an upright bike, which doesn’t provide a whole lot of back support, so if you are looking for a backrest, a recumbent bike will be a better fit for you. 

Resistance

There are 24 levels of silent magnetic resistance, so you’ll be able to crank it up if you want to get a heavier sweat.

Pedals

These pedals are dual sided, which means they have toe clips on one side and straps on the other, so you can use both clip-ins and regular running shoes when you ride. 

Seat and Handlebars

Both the seat and handlebars are adjustable vertically and horizontally to cater to users of all heights. 

Dimensions

This bike is 56.5″x 21.9″x 54″, which is a bit larger than some other indoor bikes, so if you are looking for a piece of equipment for a small space, try a machine that has a smaller display. 

Weight Capacity​

The weight capacity here is a little on the low side — this bike is only rated to hold a user up to 250 pounds. 

Portability

The ProForm Studio Bike Pro 22 has front wheels that make it super easy to move this bike across firm surfaces. 

Electrical Requirements

All you need to power this bike is proximity to a standard wall outlet. 

Warranties​

With your purchase, you’ll receive a 10-year warranty on the frame, two years on parts and one year on labor. 

Noise

This bike has silent magnetic resistance with frictionless transitions between resistance levels, so it’s perfect for those who want to keep quiet in their home gym. 

Places to Buy

You can buy this bike through ProForm’s website.

Company Information​

ProForm is owned by Icon Health & Fitness, which is the largest manufacturer of exercise equipment in the world. Outside of bikes, ProForm makes rowers, treadmills, ellipticals, HIIT trainers, strength equipment and even a fitness mirror. The products all work with iFit to provide ample coached classes you can stream.

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