@@jeremywestern7067 I personally love it, even more than when I first bought it. I don’t own a car, so this is the most I’ve ever spent on anything other than a mortgage. I don’t regret the decision at all. Not one little bit. I am a survivor of lifelong depression with debilitating fatigue and this is the easiest and almost fool-proof way for me to get enough exercise to not just stay well but thrive. I had 1000 reasons not to go to the gym on a busy day, but I don’t waste my time like that anymore when all I have to do is just sit on the bike and go.
EASILY...Best, most fair review I've seen on YT to date. Somehow you are able to be "obsessed" with your Peloton, yet be critical bin all the areas that matter to the owner of such equipment. It was really awesome, great job. I'll be sure to like and share.
My wife and I just ordered our Peloton, can't wait for it to arrive! We've been watching a ton of review videos, this one was great, thank you for a detailed review!
I decided to go with the peloton original this Black Friday 2021. Tbh, I already owned a Garmin watch, and purchased the screen swivel from Amazon. It was was best $600-1000 I’ve ever saved on a bike. Definitely recommend anyone on the fence to go with the original, and use the money you would save on other home fitness equipment!
I agree, I got a used regular bike. I wanted the plus because of the auto feature, but having a few rides in now, the adjustments are just a quick turn and I am already getting the 5 and 10 adjustments down. I thought it would take me out of the workout but it is no biggie at all. Ordered the swivel and good to go...
Great review Sarah. I purchased the original bike just one year ago and have already completed more than 400 rides. Absolutely love it! Just an FYI though, you can use the bike with sneakers by using the flip side of the peddles. My wife uses it that way and she says it works well. It wouldn’t be great for a real aggressive rider, but for those who are less aggressive, it’s fine.
I bought the peleton in 2017 and returned it - I was post partum and wasn't feeling well, lol. I purchased this bike today and I think I'm going to love it, I hope so. Great review :)
I know the Peloton comes with clip in pedals ( i forget the style), but you CAN switch them out to SPD style pedals which I think are more widely used. Just in case someone already has SPD clip in spin shoes and don't want to buy knew shoes, you can just swap out the pedals.
Purchased the Bike Plus back in June 2021. For the past couple of months I’ve been experiencing pedal crank noise & wobbly handlebar issues. I contacted Peleton tech support, sent them uploaded videos and I was told that replacement parts were going to be ordered and shipped directly to me, a third party vendor is going to contact me to schedule an appointment to replace the parts. Frankly, I didn’t spend nearly $3K for the bike & extended warranty to have a third party vendor come out to troubleshoot. I’m not too happy about that. It makes me feel like PELETON is no different than Nordictrack. So keep that in mind before you spend your hard earned money.
For the amount of money you pay per month for classes you can join a gym and attend classes while using other equipments. That's crazy, I thought it's added.
Bought a second bike from internet for £95. Brand new it was £500. Put it in front of my TV, 15mins a day whilst watching my favourite videos be it music or a short video. Job done and thousand saved.
This is a great review. I've had the original bike for 3 years and love it. The reason why there are less of the other classes is because Peloton was originally just the bike. They later added the Tread and bootcamp classes and continued to add new features and class types not long before the pandemic started.
Sarah - thank you for a well-constructed video. I really appreciated the way you explained your preference bias towards class-based training whilst delivering your final verdict. Congrats.
Great review from the perspective of a spin class aficionado. Most reviews and comparisons only cover test rides, thanks for waiting a bit before publishing. This isn't the review for hard core cyclists worried about watts or FTP, but for someone wondering what Peloton is about, you answered the questions. BTW, pedals can be replaced, and those thingies on the bottom of your shoes are called cleats. :-)
It’s kind of amazing how many people bought Peloton bikes without ever taking a spin class. Such is the power of spinning + word of mouth. I gained 60 lbs between my last spin class in the health club and buying a Peloton, so I’m still not at the level I once was, but I’m getting better all the time. I love being able to stack classes to customize my rides vs taking 1 longer ride. I also really love the auto resistance feature of bike + (a huge benefit if you have trouble hearing) and also the ability to change the audio levels to hear more instructor or music. Those 2 features completely changed the game for me and why I’ll never go back to the gym.
I do have to inform people that you DON'T have to have cycle shoes! You can order the "foot cages" from Peloton which allows you or anyone else to ride the bike with standard workout shoes. This is what I have.
@@SandraFruitsYou you need to contact peloton directly, they're not on the site. You can also buy from Amazon or a bike shop. Make sure to get LOOK Delta clips.
I purchased a Bike + about a week ago and am waiting for delivery. I'm the kind of guy who was religious about strength training for most of my life. I could NOT bring myself to do any sort of cardio in the gym as it's just too darn boring to me with their options. I'm to the point in my life, early 50's, where I want and need to scale way back on the bulk and size. I used to be very active with bike riding outdoors, but it fell to the way side about 3yrs ago. I want that back in a big way! Enter the Peloton that I researched the heck out of, even going to a physical location to try out and investigate. The entire package is very appealing to me. Now the long wait for delivery. Thanks for the video!
Fellow bike+ owner here! Ours was delivered back in October, so about 2 months in. 100% agree on the motivation of classes and the music. I am super new to fitness, but it was really fun to pick out my next class when i first got the bike and I would actually look forward to classes. I’ve been riding 5-6 times a week since it arrived which is saying a lot from someone who is 30 and never really worked out before. One thing I think is important to callout to potential buyers (that is a common theme in the Facebook group) is the seat pain. The seat pain was REAL my first two weeks. Rides 2-5 were downright almost unbearable. My fiancé didn’t seem to have this problem. Even with a seat cushion and padded shorts, I was still miserable. Positive is- it just takes time, but man can it be rough to start. I now no longer use the seat cushion or shorts (although I expect I might use these for longer rides.) I am just now going to need to contact CS as our seat tends to slide back during rides (vs down), and hope to have a positive experience like you have! Nice review!
Great point! Definitely something everyone should be aware of. Personally I only had mild soreness for maybe 2-3 days when I first started, but I've also heard others have this issue for a longer time period. Thanks for the comment :)
Great review - thank you! I decided to purchase the cycling shoes separately. That way i could choose what colour I liked (I did check first to make sure the shoes are compatible with Peloton bikes. I already have weights, a yoga mat, and an indoor cycling mat, so i am going to select the bike only package.
Thanks so much for this amazing video!! I tend to get vertigo so the slight moving of the screen would not be good! So much info everything I needed to know!! Thanks again!!
to anyone looking at pelelton, consider a proform smart 10, they are about 500 and i think ifit might be better cause you go on real rides it's not just all classes.
Finally someone who is a healthy weight talking about their experience. Everyone else is about 60-100 pounds overweight and talks about how they ride everyday and how it is a great workout. 🙄
Regarding the clip-in pedals.. assuming Peloton is using industry standing cycling gear you can probably replace the clip-ons with standard cycling pedals. Though the whole point of clips is the additional power you generate with both up & down strokes. In a race bike that translates into speed. But when talking about an exercise bike that translates into cals burned which I'm guessing is why Peloton went with clips.
My wife and I hate the classes. When never took classes at the Y. We prefer to watch TV or listen to our own music. I don’t think a Peloton is the wisest choice for us. Think I’m going to buy a Sole instead.
Great video, I really enjoyed getting a true honest opinion. Just like everything you are going to have your pro and cons. I think you brought to light good solid concerns, but it sounds the pro out weights the cons. Thanks!
Thank you for the detailed review. We are looking to purchase for our daughter an injured athlete - this gave us lots of detail we will most likely be ordering a bike tomorrow!
Great review! I just purchased this weekend and it's getting delivered tomorrow yay! I looked at a lot of bikes from your basic $800 Schwinn on up to this. I honestly never thought I would spend the money let alone have a monthly cost for the classes but it really was the classes that motivated me to do it. Your review was amazing and gave me insight of what to expect-thanks!
I’ve had the same problem with the seat not staying in place and had to order a replacement sleeve that fits in the seat base. I think the problem is common for people who sweat heavily and the water over time tends to rust the seat height adjustment screw. I now wrap a towel around the seat base to prevent sweat from trickling down the seat stem which seems to have fixed the problem.
I want it and I think I will love it. I like classes and doing a variety of strength yoga and cardio. I do wish they’d allow access to RU-vid and your own music but I can overcome that. This me be my bday gift to myself or I’ll get my husband to buy for me
I’m just starting to research Peleton and your video was the first one I watched. Very informative, thank you for such a detailed unbiased review! Would you recommend this for a complete beginner to cycling and working out in general?
If you have other part time riders you can go on Amazon and buy toe clips/straps that clip in to the pedals. Not as good as actual cycling shoes, but works for those without them.
Thank you so much for your review! I just purchased mine this evening and now I’m even more excited than I already was! I am very music driven, and I love the class type atmosphere, so this sounds like I made a good choice 😁
Amazing review. I’ve been on the fence and you answered every question I had and even brought up some things I hadn’t considered. Thanks for the detailed breakdown!
My father has an issue with the shaking screen, so I mounted a screen mount to the wall, and the arm of the mount stretches out to where the screen would normally be.
A little known feature is that it is possible to watch RU-vid videos from your Peloton Bike (or Bike+, Tread, or Tread+). In fact, you can access any website you want, as there is a full web browser hidden on the screen of the Peloton! ... Type “RU-vid.com” into the address bar, or any other website you want to visit!
I appreciate the tip! I will try that out :) (although I still wish it was integrated with the Just Ride feature so I could still track my miles and performance)
Really good review; you're spot on about the wait times, they are long--I'm 12 weeks since ordering a Bike+ (delayed twice already), and won't be delivered for another 7 weeks. And a quick review of any social media will see that multiple delays (often without notification from Peloton) is all too common.
Thanks for the review. I’ve been considering making the purchase but haven’t because there’s not a Peloton close to us and I’ve never tried the bike. Great info! Thanks
Just caught your review: nice job; very thorough. Bike plus is tempting with the just introduced discount. A couple points as a pretty seasoned rider and fit nut. The Look style (Delta) pedals can really screw up someone's knees if they're not adjusted correctly and with time and trial. There are also third party components that let you attach conventional platforms and cages to the backs of the pedals. Also, respectfully, I think your seat is low. Try raising it, minimally each time. You' ll be more efficient with your pedal stroke and more kind to your knees. Great work. regards.
Thanks for your comment! Totally agree on seat positon; part of the issue I think is that the seat sometimes declines slowly over time without me realizing it! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Great review! Love how you added the time stamps as well. I’m obsessed with my Peloton and like you have reviewed it on my channel! Keep up the good work 🙌
Thank you for the review, l was looking at the Peloton to buy . You covered most of my questions and as a resultl won't be buying a Peloton. There are loads of free cycling ,fitness videos on RU-vid that we can do.As you connot access these it has helped me make my mind up Thank you for that Mark
Palenton is an exercise bike with a monitor on handlebars with motivational speakers on SD card. Exercise bike from trash a screen from a flea market and DL the videos. And you did palenton. But theres suckers born everyday and use it to hang and air dry delicate wear. Come on now
Good review, I just want to tell you this incase it's a warranty issue for you, but my seat never slips down, and I use my Peloton every day, and I've had it for nearly a year, hope that helps
My questions about the bike, where you motivated everyday to get on your bike when you first bought it and continue using it. Also did you lose much weight. We are 50pounds overweight and don’t want to waste $3800cdn and not using the bike scares us.
Personally I’ve been motivated to use it every day. I find the classes really motivating. That being said, I was working out most days before buying the peloton as well 😊. I have actually lost about 5 pounds since getting the peloton.
The worst thing about the Peleton bike is that it is a closed system. In other words you can’t use other apps, such as Zwift, with it. The Peleton classes are good, but so is structured training on Zwift or Trainer Road. There are also good classes available for free on RU-vid, most notably the GCN classes. Personally, I like to switch between apps and watch them through Apple TV on a large screen. Finally, the bike is expensive and probably not as good as some other expensive bikes, such as Life Fitness, Stages, Kaiser, etc. If you like the Peleton content, which I do, it’s available with very little compromise on any bike with a cadence sensor and power meter, for less than half of the full subscription price.
Yes, totally agree! It would be awesome to easily access other apps (especially if you could still log your Peloton miles/workout riding outside the Peloton app).
@@thorbenh81 The very best bikes are the new smart bikes: Wahoo smart bike, Tacx Neo, Stages smart bike... BUT they are crazy expensive. They truly do it all though. Eventually lower cost entries will come into the market. For now I rebuilt an old steel frame bike with an 11 speed rear derailleur and put it on a smart trainer - the Wahoo Kickr Core. Not inexpensive but cheaper than a Peleton and I have access to just about everything. The only disadvantage is that it does not easily adjust for other riders. And a large screen TV beats the very nice Peleton tablet hands down.
I've been using my road bike on a smart trainer during the winter for the past 3 years and subscribe to Zwift (14.99/mo.), I think cyclist tend to go this route and workout peeps who don't bicycle tend to go Peloton. I recently upgraded to a Wahoo Kickr Bike which although expensive it is amazing.
Great review. Just got my Peloton Bike - not Bike+. I've only been on a couple rides but agree that it's totally irritating that you can't exit the class without turning off the screen - I don't mind coming back and starting over - after all it is a class but sometimes you just have to jump off your ride. I would also like to be able to listen to my spotify music or watch a show while just out for a ride which they could do and give you the option of riding through the park or on a hilly ride where your desired cadence and resistance shows on the screen as it does in class - I guess how it would be if you watch tv while riding and turn off the sound.
I just ordered a Bike+ - Great review. I think you need to raise your seat slightly - it looks like your legs are bent just a little too much at full extension. Obv do whats comfortable but this should help when resistance goes up.
I love the classes. I have had a horrible time getting our bike repaired. We had to call several times and it took over a month to get someone to look at the issue. Unfortunately the parts have not shown up. The repair people showed up but couldn't because peloton never sent the parts. It's been 2m and we are still trying to get it fixed. Hopefully they will still repair it after the 12m because it only has worked for 6m.
Great video ... like how the chapters are done. Good sound and picture quality, nicely explained. Thumbs up ... ah and from the shop page you have shown I noticed that the non plus bike in US goes for around 1k9 USD ... in Germany is sells for around 2.150 Euro, wich is around 2k6 USD ... quite a difference if you ask me.
We just got the tread a couple weeks ago. I’m loving that so far. I definitely think we’ll add the bike after we pay off our tread. Thanks for the review.
just a tip, you need to raise your seat a good bit on your peloton. (not telling you this to try to be THAT person, just want you to enjoy it and get the most out of it that you can.) your knees are coming up way too high. you can see in your pedal stroke that you're body is rocking side to side....this is from your body trying to give your legs the room they need to complete the pedal stroke. Ride on!!
Are you enjoying the Nordictrack bike? I was seriously thinking of getting it over the Peleton but saw too many negative reviews. I've had a Nordictrack skier for more than 25 years and it's held up through many moves, temperature changes, and of course workouts. I can still find parts to fix it. Nordictrack makes a great product but the numerous negative reviews about the bike (mostly customer service related) swayed me away. Just curious how you're enjoying it and any negatives you've experienced.
@@veronicahannahs4902 I'm really enjoying my Bike. I've had it since April and I have not gotten tired of it. I have seen negative things posted about it on the iFit group but the feedback is mostly positive. I've not experienced any issues with the Bike that I haven't been able to fix myself (Tightening pedal etc.) But that's too be expected. One logged about 2600 miles dive April so there should be a little maintenance. 😏 I also see people complain about a Buffering issue. Something I have not had a problem with. Turns out it's not Unique to iFit. I did some digging and Peleton users complain about the exact same thing. I think it may be internet speed related.
@@jasonfenner360 That's whyI'm leaning towards more of the Nordictrack, I really love that outdoor rides look compared to the Peleton. I loved mountain biking so I'm a little bias because of that. If I'm indoor riding, I want to feel like I'm outdoor because we are all stuck indoors lol.
I was hoping the handlebars would move backs and forwards. That's a sticking point for me, along with being able to purchase an extended warranty. That is a must for me when purchasing items with electrical components.
I have a NordicTrack spin bike and use the Peloton app (I have my bike set up in front of a 27" screen and surround sound), but I have been seriously considering purchasing a Peloton bike. I'm glad I found your video, and will now hold off on buying the bike as I'm not sure the extra expense would be worth it. The app allows me to access live classes and admittedly I can't interact but I'm not sure I need that. Have you ever compared using your bike 'fully interactive' against just using the app? I'd be interested to know your thoughts. Thank you for a great video.
Thanks for your review! A question I have that I couldn’t totally see in your video... Does the screen also tilt up and down when it’s turned for floor classes? We are waiting for ours to be delivered at the end of the month and I’m super excited! I used a generic spin bike for about 6 months while using the Peloton app on my phone and it got the job done but once I tried out my neighbors Peloton I knew I had to order my own!
Glad it was helpful 😊. The screen also tilts up and down! Although the range of motion is not as large and the side to side range. I use this all the time for floor classes or when I’m on the mat.
A very interesting bike looks beautiful and well made, but the classes would put me off! I just bought a Wattbike Atom and it's fantastic, absolutely love it and I don't have anybody telling me what to do! Thanks for the detailed video, I now know what Peloton is, which RU-vid has been shoving down my throat for a couple of months now. 👍
