From the Peloton site:

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It all comes with a boutique-fitness-class price tag, with the bike alone costing $2,245 including delivery (minus tax), plus a $39-per-month membership fee for the streaming content and iOS app, obligatory for the first year.

Yikes...

Site claims 150,000 units sold. How many will become a clothing rack in 6 months is open for question.

I think I'll keep my indoor Trek or spin at the SNAP 24/7 fitness center across the street.

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Originally posted by Whisp:

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
Good news on the app. I guess for the 30 day trial not loosing anything.
I’d love to be able to afford a Peleton but the bike price is stout and $40 a month yikes.

Yeah, if not for the tax return I don’t know that I would have pulled the trigger. With hindsight I’m glad I did, we cancelled cable after we realized we weren’t really watching it and the kids just Netflix, so that ended up being a wash on the subscription. The tread actually required some concerted effort to save for and we ended up doing a local vacation last year to offset. I will say that compared to all the crap I’ve wasted money on over the years these things were worth it to me. I get more use out of them than most things I own and my body seems to have stopped falling apart (at least for now), lol. I’m not saying the equipment is the answer, but at least for me the regular effort and desire/like to actually do it has made a positive impact on my day-day health/fitness. However someone can get that desire to do it, get it is all I’m trying to say.

Proper equipment makes all the difference in the world. I am a huge WaterRower fan and spent quite a bit more on one than the Concept rower because I actually enjoy to get on the WaterRower.
Back before kids I was at the gym 5 days a week and in peak shape.
Kids came along and that backed way off.
I am starting to feel it so adding to the home gym so I can just do something after the kids get to bed.
Good equipment and good videos help me stat focused and mix things up.
I still hate running on a treadmill.

I have a friend that loves it, but he is not a typical user. It is all on what you want. But if it works for you, than worry about the price later.

My friend is an 8 time IronMan finisher, multiple Boston Marathon finisher (I forget the exact number), and has finished over 100 marathons.

In 2015 while scuba diving in Aruba, he suffered a heart attack. They had to do immediate surgery there, which did not go as planned. He was life flighted to the US, and in an attempt to correct the procedure, he suffered a brain stem stroke, and entered a condtion called Locked In Syndrome. He was in a coma for 4 months, and once he came out he was basically paralyzed with the exception of eye movement. His wife was told he would never come out of Locked In Sydrome, and was asked her twice by his doctors to consider pulling the plug.

Fast forward to today, he is walking, working, biking on a Pelaton, and swimming. He actually taught my son how to be a more competent swimmer. He can run on a treadmill, but has to use a device that holds him upright, as his equilibrium is not quite there. A buddy and I have done three 5k "walks" with him. The first year he had to use a velopod, basically a baby stroller kind of walker to help his mobility. The next year he did it with the aid of his service dog, a full grown Great Dane. Last year he did it on his own, we just had to assist him.

But he swears by his Peloton. And still posts some serious numbers using it. Again, it is all what you want. But just going by his transformation, from a comatose state, to being able to ride again, I wouldn't hesitate to promote a Peloton on his accord.

Here’s another point. Watch for sales. Over Christmas they offered delivery, a pair of shoes, heart rate monitor, and earbuds for free. Still expensive but I needed the shoes anyway because they don’t use spd clips like every other shoe I have. Also, they give you 3 years interest free financing. I usually hate loans but this is a good deal. It came out to 62 dollars a month plus 40 for the subscription. Guess what? That’s cheaper than what my wife spent monthly on a spin gym membership, roughly 120. That was without me. Lol

If you like spinning this is a good quality product. It also lets you chrome cast to your tv and you can do workouts and yoga.

It is not a scam. It’s 100 bucks a month until you pay off the bike. Then it’s 40. If you don’t spin this isn’t for you.

Another point. The peloton gives you numbers as you go. My favorite is the tension number. In spin class you are kind of guesstimating your resistance. Which is fine but it is more enjoyable to be in the proper range. On your own it is easier to climbing a small hill while the instructor is sprinting. LolNot a huge deal but I like that feature.

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Originally posted by pedropcola:
Here’s another point. Watch for sales. Over Christmas they offered delivery, a pair of shoes, heart rate monitor, and earbuds for free. Still expensive but I needed the shoes anyway because they don’t use spd clips like every other shoe I have. Also, they give you 3 years interest free financing. I usually hate loans but this is a good deal. It came out to 62 dollars a month plus 40 for the subscription. Guess what? That’s cheaper than what my wife spent monthly on a spin gym membership, roughly 120. That was without me.

A number of these points are what caused us to pull the trigger around Christmas.

What rogue said. Plus, what actress is your avatar?

My Avatar? That is Emma Watson.

I have one and love it. If you can get it at a significant discount and have the desire and discipline to use it, I say go for it. IMO, there is no better stationary bike. The abundance of programs and instructors makes it easy to find something you like which will help with staying motivated. As with any piece of exercise equipment, it will not mysteriously transform your body if you are not willing to put the work in while also taking your nutrition into account.

So what does one get with the $40 a month Peloton membership that the $13 a month Peloton app with ghetto brand bike users don’t?

Ronin,
After some research. I've decided on a Bowflex C6 bike. It is less than half the cost of a Peloton. Magnetic resistance, blue tooth connectivity , LCD screen, connects to Peloton App, zwift app, and explore the world app.

Black92LX - If you haven't already, you might take a look at Zwift, it might be something you like and can adapt your spin bike to.

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Originally posted by Pyker:
Are these: Echelon Fit bikes just Peleton lite? They seem considerably cheaper

I posted this question on P1, didn't seem to get any 'traction', but they seem to be similar to Peleton, but half the price or so.

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Originally posted by GA Gator:
Ronin,
After some research. I've decided on a Bowflex C6 bike. It is less than half the cost of a Peloton. Magnetic resistance, blue tooth connectivity , LCD screen, connects to Peloton App, zwift app, and explore the world app.

Thanks for that Gator....I’ll check it out.

I like this review.

https://bgr.com/2019/12/17/bow...iew-vs-peloton-bike/

The ability to attach to your own display including TV is what I like. Also being less than half the price.

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Originally posted by GA Gator:
The ability to attach to your own display including TV is what I like. Also being less than half the price.

Will you report back to us once you get your C6 and have an opportunity to use it?

My wife and I are looking for low impact, all weather options to exercise more. A (potentially) 4K stationary bike isn't in the plans, but your option might work.

My wife is loving the Peloton app in conjunction with our nonPeloton studio bike.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
My wife is loving the Peloton app in conjunction with our nonPeloton studio bike.

I bought one of the Schwinn IC4’s (same as C6) over the holidays and am really loving using Peloton and FulGaz apps with it.

I hate the commercials and they are marketing to the wrong demographic.

Forum Bike Guy here. I currently work for a large local bike shop.

Peleton's are nice
- A big heavy piece of equipment
- High Cost
- Small screen
- A monthly subscription to have someone coach you through a spin class. Compete with others etc..

Alternative:
- Get a Smart Trainer.
You can use one with your existing bike or buy an inexpensive bike to use with it.


, there are several good ones. My preference right now is Wahoo KICKr

https://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-trainers

- Use it with Zwift App. Or any other app that you would like to.



The following is a right-angle turn really big deviation from the original question.
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A Schwinn branded trainer is a Nautilus.

A Schwinn branded bicycle is made by and is a sub-brand of"Pacific Cycles" which is owned by the multi-national conglomerate Dorel Industries.

There is no Schwinn Company in existence. There are products branded as Schwinn. Rights to the brand are owned by 2 or maybe 3 companies. Schwinn the company you remember from your youth went through its final bankruptcy in 1992 after multiple bad decisions made by family members who weren't business people, its a long story....


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If you want an American made bicycle there are a few companies making American bikes. One of the good ones is in Waterford Wisconsin. The owner Richard has two brands, Waterford Cycles, and Gunnar Cycles, both are outstanding. If Richard signed the bike then it would have the name Schwinn on it.

There are a few other American made bikes out there, here are the few that come to mind. .
Co-Motion in Oregon
Shinola in Detroit (it i's a Waterford/Gunnar manufactured frame)
Lynskey (I believe they are made in USA

I have a Co-Motion.

Purchased -

To be delivered on Tuesday - I’ve got 30 days to keep/return with no out-of-pocket expense.

Review/results to follow.