NFT: Peloton

and absolutely loves it. Classes vary on intensity and type and they do keep you pretty involved. I think it is a great mix in piece for your overall workouts.

and i can tell you i've never liked a piece of exercise equipment more than this thing. I absolutely love it.

I'm on it 3 or 4 times a week, either doing a 30 or 45 minute class. I feel better, my legs feel way way stronger and my back issues have seemed to be a thing of the past.

There are a ton of classes you can take, i've done 1 or 2 live classes but there is no benefit to do that.

even though its going to cost you $2500 to $3000, you can get an interest free loan and make $70 payments for it over 3 years.

but as a general matter, I've found that doing free home YouTube workouts has gotten me into shape as well as or better than any gym or paid exercise program.

have fat chicks picketing outside your house, but that's just motivation to get faster....

just FYI.

you can buy their bike for $2500 and it comes with a built in TV where you can subscribe to their fitness channel for $39 a month.

Or you can buy a plastic clip tray that attaches any tablet to any exercise bike. You then download Peloton's app on your tablet which will cost you $14 per month and you have full access to all their content but you are paying $14 not $39. Provided you already have a bike, or can get one for less than $2500, and you're good to go.

will be getting one eventually. Hurt my knee so i'm trying to decrease running and increase biking. No desire to join a gym.

get cadence and speed sensors for it (I recommend Wahoo), and use the Peloton app on a tablet.

You'll get a very similar experience for way less money.

Do you have a model-attractive trophy wife and live in a 10 million dollar mansion with windows overlooking a major city or valley and both of you seem to have nothing else to do during the day like work? Those seem to be requirements according to the commercials.

She rides it at least 5x per week meeting various mileage/timing goals and absolutely loves it.

Another bonus- it's almost noise-free as opposed to my loud ass treadmill.

I won't argue with anyone who notes the cost, but I will say that if you actually use it, and you break down the math over time, it's isn't unreasonable.

solid piece of equipment, great community, great instructors.

that might work for some, I just prefer not to jerry rig stuff to save a couple bucks. most good stationary bikes are around $1k anyway, then add on the tablet and such and you are around $1500. Of course you can drop the quality of the bike and save more, but I wouldn't do that personally.

Its really the subscription that sucks. You'd think actual Peleton bike users would get a discount on the monthly membership. $500 per year after already spending $2,500 is rough.

In comment 14778937 jnoble said:

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Do you have a model-attractive trophy wife and live in a 10 million dollar mansion with windows overlooking a major city or valley and both of you seem to have nothing else to do during the day like work? Those seem to be requirements according to the commercials.

You forgot to add that neither is a day over 35.

In comment 14778919 cjac said:

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and i can tell you i've never liked a piece of exercise equipment more than this thing. I absolutely love it. I'm on it 3 or 4 times a week, either doing a 30 or 45 minute class. I feel better, my legs feel way way stronger and my back issues have seemed to be a thing of the past. Great review, thanks ! There are a ton of classes you can take, i've done 1 or 2 live classes but there is no benefit to do that.

feedback

got one and so far so good. I'm currently on a 7 day workout streak. Being that it's right in my house, it's so easy to jump on and take a 30-45 minute spin class. The rides can be very challenging but the whole community aspect adds to motivation to push yourself. I try to do live classes but there are a ton of archived ones you can take on-demand.

Sure you can buy a bike and a zwift and this and that. But this is all in and just works.

Just stay clear from the Official Peloton Member Page. A bunch of psychos, PeloCelebs, and MLM scheme peoples are in there.

Yes you read that correctly. peloCelebs.

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you can buy their bike for $2500 and it comes with a built in TV where you can subscribe to their fitness channel for $39 a month.

Wait a minute... so the videos that I've always interpreted as a major selling point and benefit of the machine cost about 500 dollars a year?

Fuck that.

Cost $1700 and does the exact same thing the Peleton does
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In comment 14779006 montanagiant said:

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Cost $1700 and does the exact same thing the Peleton does link - ( New Window )

Hmmm, intriguing. There's a pretty useful comparison of the two on CNET:
I tried Echelon's $1,000 alternative to the Peloton bike. Here's what happened - ( New Window )

35 years old. Former swimmer, pitcher, weightlifter.. 2 shoulder surgeries later I've been in a fitness lull for a decade. Never cycled, never did spin classes...

I'm about to do my 50th ride in the 2 month period. My wife is about to hit 75.

I love it.

Financing is terrific and there is a 30 day in home trial.

Do it.

I'm sold

and absolutely love it. Never thought I would do the classes but I am pretty well addicted to them and the product. There are cheaper options but frankly, it gives me a lot of joy so if it costs a little bit more I am okay with it. We justified the monthly cost based on the fact that me, my wife and my daughter, when she is home, can use it. My daughter is a college athlete and finds the workout worthwhile when she is home on break as a difference from her normal workout.

last year b/c we have two young kids and trying to figure out a time when one of us could go to the gym became a pain in the butt. I basically rode every other day for the last year. Having a machine in our house forces us to workout more. I don't have any issues with it. Love the option of hopping on after 10pm or before 6am. I do a live class every once in awhile but mostly ride the OnDemand classes.

If you get one, join Gman's Facebook group

In comment 14778960 UConn4523 said:

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that might work for some, I just prefer not to jerry rig stuff to save a couple bucks. most good stationary bikes are around $1k anyway, then add on the tablet and such and you are around $1500. Of course you can drop the quality of the bike and save more, but I wouldn't do that personally. Its really the subscription that sucks. You'd think actual Peleton bike users would get a discount on the monthly membership. $500 per year after already spending $2,500 is rough.

The savings aren't a couple of bucks, and it's really not a jerry-rigged setup. You can do the whole thing with very good quality equipment (just sold separately, not as one bundle) for about $700-800.

And most people already have a tablet, so there's not a new purchase required there in many people's cases.

And there's more independence with a custom setup, too. If you don't want to do Peloton classes anymore, you just drop the app subscription, and you still have everything else. With the Peloton cycle, if you stop the subscription, you basically have an overpriced bike with a broken TV screen on it.

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last year b/c we have two young kids and trying to figure out a time when one of us could go to the gym became a pain in the butt. I basically rode every other day for the last year. Having a machine in our house forces us to workout more. I don't have any issues with it. Love the option of hopping on after 10pm or before 6am. I do a live class every once in awhile but mostly ride the OnDemand classes. If you get one, join Gman's Facebook group

thanks buddy! :) I hope to help anyone on the bike

don't be bashful about treating yourself to a stiff gin cocktail.

you guys are saying it is better than the Jane Fonda workout treadmill?

What I learned on BBI this week? You guys have a lot of discretionary income.

In comment 14779124 Eric from BBI said:

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you guys are saying it is better than the Jane Fonda workout treadmill? What I learned on BBI this week? You guys have a lot of discretionary income.

you are just mad that we didnt use your Amazon link to get our bikes. ;)

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you guys are saying it is better than the Jane Fonda workout treadmill? What I learned on BBI this week? You guys have a lot of discretionary income.

Well, no one's been blowing cash travelling to Giants' playoff games.

you might as well dispose it on your health

to see if everyone who has one is still as enthusiastic. Not being a dick by assuming that everyone here is as lazy and fat as I am, just genuinely curious.

If it's still getting regular use than the money spent is money very well spent. Regular exercise is addictive and if you're hooked after the first month you should be pretty good.

I used to play basketball twice a week and would get the shakes if we missed a night, now I'm settling in to an early dinner and chilling on the porch or the couch. If Peloton is the answer, I'd sign up.

clothes and coat hangars after a while. Run at the track or at the gym and see if you have the long term discipline to keep doing it.

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to see if everyone who has one is still as enthusiastic. Not being a dick by assuming that everyone here is as lazy and fat as I am, just genuinely curious. If it's still getting regular use than the money spent is money very well spent. Regular exercise is addictive and if you're hooked after the first month you should be pretty good. I used to play basketball twice a week and would get the shakes if we missed a night, now I'm settling in to an early dinner and chilling on the porch or the couch. If Peloton is the answer, I'd sign up.

i have your answer, Broxmeyer still uses his.

he's had it almost 2 years

In comment 14779138 oghwga said:

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to see if everyone who has one is still as enthusiastic. Not being a dick by assuming that everyone here is as lazy and fat as I am, just genuinely curious. If it's still getting regular use than the money spent is money very well spent. Regular exercise is addictive and if you're hooked after the first month you should be pretty good. I used to play basketball twice a week and would get the shakes if we missed a night, now I'm settling in to an early dinner and chilling on the porch or the couch. If Peloton is the answer, I'd sign up.

had mine 2 years. Not a coat hanger and still using it. Lost 30lbs and feel great.

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you might as well dispose it on your health

I'm too cheap... $10 per month at Planet Fitness... stuck watching FS1 talk Cowboys non-stop when I'm on the cardio equipment.

In comment 14779124 Eric from BBI said:

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you guys are saying it is better than the Jane Fonda workout treadmill? What I learned on BBI this week? You guys have a lot of discretionary income.

Pfft. I still have a VHS tape of the Phil Simms NFL Workout!

I didn't need to see that.

That's right...

I'd be like...

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I didn't need to see that.

No? How about this one!?!?

Good God man... are you trying to ruin him for me?

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Good God man... are you trying to ruin him for me?

It's an all star cast!
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McConkey too? Ughhh...

that was Phil McConkey in the background!

just makes me feel even worse about myself. I also heard gov is now thin too.

I give up.

Todd Christenson had one helluva mullet.

In comment 14779116 GMAN4LIFE said:

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In comment 14779045 jestersdead said: Quote: last year b/c we have two young kids and trying to figure out a time when one of us could go to the gym became a pain in the butt. I basically rode every other day for the last year. Having a machine in our house forces us to workout more. I don't have any issues with it. Love the option of hopping on after 10pm or before 6am. I do a live class every once in awhile but mostly ride the OnDemand classes. If you get one, join Gman's Facebook group thanks buddy! :) I hope to help anyone on the bike

How do you join the FB group?

In comment 14779013 santacruzom said:

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In comment 14779006 montanagiant said: Quote: Cost $1700 and does the exact same thing the Peleton does link - ( New Window ) Hmmm, intriguing. There's a pretty useful comparison of the two on CNET: I tried Echelon's $1,000 alternative to the Peloton bike. Here's what happened - ( New Window )

The reviews for the Echelon bike are terrible

Ride 4xweek
Lost 40 lbs

25 minute ride
47 resistance
250 calories burned

Took sugar and bread out of my diet

150 pushups a day
Squatting and planking

My back doesn’t hurt anymore
Cholesterol perfect
Blood pressure 130/84
I’m 57 years old

Use the peloton

In comment 14779320 Earl the goat said:

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Ride 4xweek Lost 40 lbs 25 minute ride 47 resistance 250 calories burned Took sugar and bread out of my diet 150 pushups a day Squatting and planking My back doesn’t hurt anymore Cholesterol perfect Blood pressure 130/84 I’m 57 years old Use the peloton

Great job! I took sugars and bread out too, similar workout & similar dramatic results. Nothing against the Peloton though, it’s a great piece of equipment which we have at our gym, but the diet changes are key and most impactful.

Just rode my old bike (that I picked out of a dumpster and fixed) for 20 minutes and did some pilates. If i'm still doing this in six months we'll get the peloton.

I got mine in the summer of 2015. I love it. Have had no issues with durability. I really enjoy it.

In comment 14779381 oghwga said:

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Just rode my old bike (that I picked out of a dumpster and fixed) for 20 minutes and did some pilates. If i'm still doing this in six months we'll get the peloton.

Just wait another month and grab your choice of treadmill that sold for a multiple of what they'll be asking for it on eBay, and grab a small flatscreen to put in front of it to give you something to watch.