Peloton- We regrets the purchase?

raven56706
raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
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
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  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
    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!
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    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 input
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.

    This.

    It's a lot of money for a proprietary service. The online cycle training market is pretty dynamic at the moment.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    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.
  • shagerty777
    shagerty777 Posts: 185 Member
    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.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    I can see maybe elite cyclists using it, maybe? I just set my road bike up on the trainer and put Netflix/Hulu on.
  • scorpio516
    scorpio516 Posts: 955 Member
    MeanderingMammal wrote: »
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    For the price you could get a very nice road bike, stationary trainer, tablet, and net service.

    This.

    It's a lot of money for a proprietary service. The online cycle training market is pretty dynamic at the moment.

    +1
    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.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    Elise4270 wrote: »
    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 position
  • cahubbard6421
    cahubbard6421 Posts: 769 Member
    CSARdiver 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.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    cahubbard6421 wrote: »
    CSARdiver 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.
  • punkrockgoth
    punkrockgoth Posts: 534 Member
    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.
  • ritzvin
    ritzvin Posts: 2,860 Member
    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).
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    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?
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    i also take it that not alot of people in MFP have a peloton
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    cahubbard6421 wrote: »
    CSARdiver 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
  • Djproulx
    Djproulx Posts: 3,084 Member
    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.


  • SeagalDeeDee
    SeagalDeeDee Posts: 153 Member
    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.
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    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 works
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    just because you can't go biking outside now, doesn't mean that will always be the case...
  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    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.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    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?
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    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?
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    deannalfisher wrote: »
    cahubbard6421 wrote: »
    CSARdiver 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.
  • raven56706
    raven56706 Posts: 918 Member
    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.

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