[Help] Peloton Style Bikes

[Tim Over Whelmed]

I'm in the market for a Peloton style bike. Just before I shell out the cost of a small family saloon has any of the great and good on NSC done the leg work around all the other options? I've done some research and concluded that there are many variants and some swear by Peloton and others hate them, mainly due to cost.

Why do I want it?

Mainly fitness, I've a long term ankle injury which is making running and being out on a bike difficult

I like the idea of racing others and challenging myself, i.e. if I do a 10, 20 etc Km course I can do it again and see a ghost of where I was last time at any giving time / point etc, so very techy interactive would be good.

Any ideas most welcome and thank you the great and good of NSC

P.S. Yes, I have tried turning it off and on again, I'd suggest folded into a sheet and wiping and cheese 'n' pickle, on white with plain crisps.

 

[Springal]

Not looked that closely but seem expensive - and suffer from being ‘vendor locked’ - I.e if they go bust, get sold off as a company etc then what?

Also interestingly some talk that Amazon were looking at similar. Raised some concern at Peloton as they use Amazon Web Hosting for their own platform...

 

[Acker79]

Is there an option to get a standard spin bike and using a phone or tablet to connect to classes/groups? Looking at google, a standard spin bike starts at £170 (but can go up to £900), compared to the basic £1,750 for a peloton bike.

 

[Badger]

A lot of my friends use Zwift

https://www.zwift.com/

It probably covers most of the tech stuff you're after and it works with most bikes.

 

[Hampster Gull]

Went on holiday to Hawaii 18 months ago, used the Peloton in the gym every day and purchased the bike from the hotel. 18 months later still a big fan. If moneys not a deal breaker I would go for this. Just got the tread but may return (30 days, same for bike) as my feet are struggling

 

[Seasider78]

Wife got the Apex rides bike which whilst still pricey is competing with pelaton

Bike is great and App is very good with UK instructors so less in your face than some of the American instructors.

Things to consider I would say are

App is currently only IOS supported and whilst they say they are working on android version it is not currently available

Older iPads that cannot run later versions of IOS are not supported on the app.

The Bluetooth from the bike only works on their app so the key data from the bike is not compatible with other spinning apps.

 

[Deanbha]

Is there an option to get a standard spin bike and using a phone or tablet to connect to classes/groups? Looking at google, a standard spin bike starts at £170 (but can go up to £900), compared to the basic £1,750 for a peloton bike.

This is what I have been wondering too.

 

[Charlies Shinpad]

A lot of my friends use Zwift

https://www.zwift.com/

It probably covers most of the tech stuff you're after and it works with most bikes.

I'm on Zwift and love it.
Road bike cost me £150.00
Turbo trainer ( not blue tooth ) £180.00
Zwift £12.99 per month after 30 day free trial.

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[Mr Bridger]

Not interested in them, but the wife's got well into hers, Sybian or something like that.
Always upstairs on it, sounds like she’s riding over cobbles.

 

[Charlies Shinpad]

Not interested in them, but the wife's got well into hers, Sybian or something like that.
Always upstairs on it, sounds like she’s riding over cobbles.

Very good [emoji3526][emoji3526]

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[zeemeeuw]

Another vote for Zwift (3 years now and still loving it). Can't comment on Peloton but I used to do Spin classes and Zwift is leagues above those.

 

[GoingUp]

I have a JTX bike which Im happy with.

It's a studio style bike, it's pretty basic with no big tablet with an online instructor etc I also like that is it doesn't take up too much space. They are also based in Shoreham which is a plus too.

https://www.jtxfitness.com/jtx-cyclo-studio-bike

 

[folkestonesgull]

Zwift is great...group rides, races, meet ups and quite a few good events.
Also very good for targeted work outs.
If you own a bike get the best turbo trainer you can afford. It also needs an iPad or laptop to run

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Excellent, thanks for the tips everyone ��

I’m thinking of a static spinner with screen, more than likely Peloton

 

[richzl]

Bike and turbo trainer linked to zwift all the way.
Training session, group rides and races. Makes indoors training fun.


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[Charlies Shinpad]

If you go for the turbo trainer /Zwift don't forget to get your Bluetooth speed and cadence sensors for your bike.
I do my training outside and it's far less messy clearing up the puddles of sweat after a 40mile ride up the Alps and through the desert

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[southstandandy]

For the outrageous price of a Peloton, do you get Victoria Pendleton in the box with it?

 

[Bombadier Botty]

How are you supposed to jump red lights and pay no road tax if you’re riding at home? They could at least throw in an exhaust box kit to fill the room with fumes for a more realistic road riding experience.

 

[mwrpoole]

A friend of mine has just bought an Echelon. Similar to Peloton from what he says with a monthly membership, but he said Peloton had a 2-3 month waiting list? I don’t think he got much change out of £1500!

 

[madinthehead]

I bouught this bike https://www.hammer.de/hammer-ergometer-cardio-xt9-bt.html I am also currently trying out the kinomap app https://www.kinomap.com/en/ This allows you to cycle routes which people have recorded, so is pretty cool.. Also comes with a 2 week trial