Peloton- We regrets the purchase?
raven56706
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Looking to get one for my cardio as i want to do it from home. Home Dvds and workouts wont work as my ankle and neck have taken a beating for awhile and now affecting me.
Looking at this and the math shows that it pays itself off if used 3 times a week for a year. But im sure others use it as an expensive coat hanger.
So do you regret or consider it a life changer? and im asking for people that are new to cycling
Looking at this and the math shows that it pays itself off if used 3 times a week for a year. But im sure others use it as an expensive coat hanger.
So do you regret or consider it a life changer? and im asking for people that are new to cycling
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I looked into it but realized the internet speed here isn't fast enough to support it. That said, I found a very nice spin bike on Amazon and some great spin DVDs as well. Mindy Mylrea has some great DVDs. I have four DVDs now which gives me 15 plus different workouts bc you can mix and match. It works for me!3
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This is something I would not invest in, but curious about those who would get this. You are basically getting a commercial grade spin bike with a tablet attached. My only concern would be the continued online service and if the screen accepts other apps.
For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.10 -
true but i think for some, it comes all together and no need to think about anything. Its all included. i dont know which is why im asking others here for some input0
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For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.
Exactly...and then you have to option of riding outside which is far more fun. I only use my indoor trainer in the winter or when I'm watching the kids or something and can't leave the house...otherwise I'd much rather be outside.
I set my trainer up in my living room in front of the big screen and spin away to various virtual rides, virtual training rides, and spin classes.
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This is something I would not invest in, but curious about those who would get this. You are basically getting a commercial grade spin bike with a tablet attached.
^I agree w/this. What if Peloton goes under in a year? Then you're stuck with a low grade spin bike with a blank screen.
For less than 1/2 the cost of a Peloton you could get a nice Spin Bike and a bunch of Spinning DVDs.6 -
This is something I would not invest in, but curious about those who would get this. You are basically getting a commercial grade spin bike with a tablet attached. My only concern would be the continued online service and if the screen accepts other apps.
For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.
This is what I would do. Use Zwift if you want to make indoor use more fun less excruciatingly boring. You can also take the bike outside and use it for fitness + scenery, or, god forbid!, transportation. A nice road bike will come with a fitting, and that alone will make it more comfortable to use, even indoors on the trainer.
All of that stuff together is a much better value, but also so much more versatile, which lessens the risk of buying an expensive clothes rack.7 -
I did a spin class for about a year and a half, with a group it was fantastic fun. By myself, no way could I force myself to do a workout on a spin bike. I love to ride outside when the weather is decent but my go to this time of year is running...outside.2
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I can see maybe elite cyclists using it, maybe? I just set my road bike up on the trainer and put Netflix/Hulu on.1
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »
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Zwift didn't exist 2 years ago (3? left beta last year). New stuff comes out every fall.
Road bike + half decent trainer + what ever you are posting on right now = profit
At a minimum, get something off these lists:
https://www.trainerroad.com/equipment-checker
http://zwift.com/get-started#ready
Sure, smart trainers are cool, and they aren't much more than a good dumb trainer, but they are still twice as expensive, minimum.1 -
I can see maybe elite cyclists using it, maybe? I just set my road bike up on the trainer and put Netflix/Hulu on.
I can't...elite cyclists/pro triathletes would use something like a computrainer or wahoo kickr smart trainer that would allow them to ride their bikes in race position4 -
This is something I would not invest in, but curious about those who would get this. You are basically getting a commercial grade spin bike with a tablet attached. My only concern would be the continued online service and if the screen accepts other apps.
For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.
I dont know where you could get all of those things for $1995. Especially the "very nice road bike." For a very nice road bike you can expect to pay $1800 - $2000.0 -
Lol, one of my friends sets his phone up in spin and "live" casts it to one of his friends across the country who works out with them on his own bike. Instructor gave him permission.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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cahubbard6421 wrote: »This is something I would not invest in, but curious about those who would get this. You are basically getting a commercial grade spin bike with a tablet attached. My only concern would be the continued online service and if the screen accepts other apps.
For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.
I dont know where you could get all of those things for $1995. Especially the "very nice road bike." For a very nice road bike you can expect to pay $1800 - $2000.
Performance has a full carbon GT with Ultegra 6800 for $1K right now. I doubt it's a "very" nice road bike, but we've all been on much worse.3 -
There is a nearby boutique yoga studio that also offers TRX, power plate and peloton bikes. Every now and then they have a special on for unlimited passes and I treat myself. I really enjoy the Peloton rides, but could not imagine first paying for the bike and then paying for the subscription. Insane.3
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I would check and compare price to a road bike+trainer setup and Zwift, especially if you might ever opt for outdoor cycling. (A lot of my fellow cyclists use Zwift in the off season).2
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i mean im looking for convienance and just ease of use. It comes all in one.
i guess whats offered here is build yourself for way cheaper?0 -
i also take it that not alot of people in MFP have a peloton1
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raven56706 wrote: »i mean im looking for convienance and just ease of use. It comes all in one.
i guess whats offered here is build yourself for way cheaper?
What people are describing here is a way to build a similar system that will be higher quality, more comfortable to use, much more versatile, and, if Peloton should ever go out of business, will continue to be useful.
You've noticed that not many people on MFP use Peloton. Not many people in the cycling community do, either. Zwift is taking the bike world by storm.
Here's what Zwift looks like:
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raven56706 wrote: »i also take it that not alot of people in MFP have a peloton
I've looked at them out of curiosity as I used to do spin classes in the winter quite a bit...I'm leery given the $2K price tag and from what I understand $40/month subscription to get the workouts. I'm would also be leery of them going under and ending up with an expensive spin bike that is not longer tech supported. Maybe if they were around longer I'd think differently.
Buying a decent road bike and getting a good indoor trainer isn't going to necessarily be way cheaper...probably equivalent or maybe a bit more depending on what kind of bike...but one gets the added benefit of flexibility. I can ride outdoors which I do most of the year and spin indoors when the weather is bad or I'm otherwise unable to get out because I'm home alone watching the kids or something. YouTube has numerous spin classes and virtual rides as well for which you don't have to pay a $40 monthly subscription.
IMO, most indoor equipment like this ultimately ends up being a coat hangar...but really, that's only something you can determine.
I'd also ask if you've done spin classes before? If so, did you enjoy them? I'd suggest that before investing in a virtual spin bike. Some people enjoy spinning and others do not...if you ended up in the latter category, my guess is that your machine would make for a nice coat rack.5 -
cahubbard6421 wrote: »This is something I would not invest in, but curious about those who would get this. You are basically getting a commercial grade spin bike with a tablet attached. My only concern would be the continued online service and if the screen accepts other apps.
For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.
I dont know where you could get all of those things for $1995. Especially the "very nice road bike." For a very nice road bike you can expect to pay $1800 - $2000.
you could look at it that way - but even taking a more expensive bike into the equation - the first 3 are one time costs - so say $2000 for a bike, $350 for a fluid trainer (kurt Kinetic) and then $500 for a tablet - that is just shy of $3000 (I didn't include net service because most people already have that); but let's say $13 per month for Swift
Peloton - $2000 for the bike and $40 a month to subscribe
to breakeven comparing the bike/peloton - you would need to use that equipment for 25 months (so a shade over 2yrs) - however if you buy the peloton and decide after 6months you don't want it and want a real bike - you'd have double the costs3 -
There is a new Peloton studio that just opened near us and my training group is planning to attend a session there this winter just for fun. Maybe you could find one in your area to allow you to try it before you decide.
Among the members of my training group, we have a variety of trainer/bike/app setups that we use for training all year long. As others have said, I think the idea of buying a bike/trainer/app set up may be a bit more effort, but would be better investment protection and give you the versatility of riding outdoors when time and weather allow.
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Raven-I am thankful for this topic as I too was considering it since I love biking but the fact that fittocycle mentioned internet speed may be a factor..... I've begun to question how it would work for us. I'm way outside the city in remote area.0
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for me and having 2 little ones, i cant go outside biking. So was looking for options in house. Build your own seems sexy but just need to know which one works0
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just because you can't go biking outside now, doesn't mean that will always be the case...3
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My Sun Cruiser was about $380 and I find it a "very nice" road bike.
I tried a peloton recumbent at a hotel last week, it worked but no better or worse then whatever my LA Fitness had. I think you get a better workout and have a better time of it riding a real bike. Depends on if you're in a good biking area I suppose.1 -
raven56706 wrote: »Looking at this and the math shows that it pays itself off if used 3 times a week for a year.
You get paid for riding a spin bike?0 -
SeagalDeeDee wrote: »Raven-I am thankful for this topic as I too was considering it since I love biking but the fact that fittocycle mentioned internet speed may be a factor..... I've begun to question how it would work for us. I'm way outside the city in remote area.
if in a remote area - why not buy a bike and ride outside?0 -
deannalfisher wrote: »cahubbard6421 wrote: »This is something I would not invest in, but curious about those who would get this. You are basically getting a commercial grade spin bike with a tablet attached. My only concern would be the continued online service and if the screen accepts other apps.
For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.
I dont know where you could get all of those things for $1995. Especially the "very nice road bike." For a very nice road bike you can expect to pay $1800 - $2000.
you could look at it that way - but even taking a more expensive bike into the equation - the first 3 are one time costs - so say $2000 for a bike, $350 for a fluid trainer (kurt Kinetic) and then $500 for a tablet - that is just shy of $3000 (I didn't include net service because most people already have that); but let's say $13 per month for Swift
Peloton - $2000 for the bike and $40 a month to subscribe
to breakeven comparing the bike/peloton - you would need to use that equipment for 25 months (so a shade over 2yrs) - however if you buy the peloton and decide after 6months you don't want it and want a real bike - you'd have double the costs
I just looked it up. A Zwift-compatible trainer starts at about $250 (current sale price) although most are in the $500 to $1,500 range. I think what that means is (1) the trainer can measure power in some way, and (2) the resistance can be controlled through software, so when "the game" has you riding up a hill, it gets harder to pedal, and when you crest the hill, it gets easier. Both of those features are valuable whether you're using an immersive virtual reality world or not.
Most people already have a computer and internet access. You don't need to buy a tablet to dedicated to this. Maybe a fan for air flow (cooling). Obviously, you need a bike, too, and the OP doesn't have one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gspvBymj28
The reason I keep mentioning Zwift is that it's what cyclists use for this sort of thing. It has a strong user base. That means it will probably here for the long term. It also means you'll find other people to compete against or ride with.1 -
deannalfisher wrote: »SeagalDeeDee wrote: »Raven-I am thankful for this topic as I too was considering it since I love biking but the fact that fittocycle mentioned internet speed may be a factor..... I've begun to question how it would work for us. I'm way outside the city in remote area.
if in a remote area - why not buy a bike and ride outside?
nah, just no time for leaving with my kiddies. im thinking of doing this early in the Am before they wake up.0
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