Anyone tried Peleton Bikes for the home?

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Anonymous wrote:So I had been on the fence but took the plunge today. There is a showroom not far from where I live so I visited it to try out the bike first. About the bike itself, it's high quality. It's higher quality than the spin bikes at my gym. I have been doing spin classes for 10 years in various locations and this is better than my experience with gym bikes.

I signed up with the 0% interest 39-month payment plan which includes the subscription for 39 months. I view it as a gym membership fee. I wouldn't use the bike without the subscription, so felt comfortable doing that, but not sure I'd do that if I didn't already have a history of doing spinning classes, though.

I will report back to this thread!

So what is your cost? I have not priced these but this thread has me intrigued. I do not have a gym nearby and this sounds like something I could do. Might be worth the (presumably substantial) investment

It's expensive. My per-month total for 39 months is $120. That's delivery and set-up fee, family accessories pack (more below), bike itself, full extended warranty, and monthly subscription fee for 39 months. When I was in the store they told me the base cost of the 39-month financing package was $97/month which I think is just the bike, delivery, and the subscription for 39 months.

You can pay cash for it all of course but in my case I was willing to take the 39-month subscription cost because I don't think it's likely I won't use it, given that I have a long history of spin classes.

The family accessories pack was because I was going to have to buy the mat and new shoes anyhow -- my existing cleats are SPD so not compatible and they are running a promotion right now giving $100 off the accessories. Also my husband wanted a pair of cleats and this was easier than him trying to find time to go buy cleats elsewhere.

I got the warranty because I have seen how gym spin bikes can wear down. Repairs are expensive.

Wow $4,680!! That’s a lot more that I thought it would be!

This is a bit of funny math

The bike, set up and delivered to your house with one year of subscription is $2800.

So effectively it is $2800 for the first year, then it is roughly $500 per year after that, so $40/month.

That does not include the extended warranty.

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This is a good review of indoor spin bikes if you go the route of using the app ($12.99/month) with your own bike:

https://www.topfitnessmag.com/indoor-bike-reviews/

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Anonymous wrote:So I had been on the fence but took the plunge today. There is a showroom not far from where I live so I visited it to try out the bike first. About the bike itself, it's high quality. It's higher quality than the spin bikes at my gym. I have been doing spin classes for 10 years in various locations and this is better than my experience with gym bikes.

I signed up with the 0% interest 39-month payment plan which includes the subscription for 39 months. I view it as a gym membership fee. I wouldn't use the bike without the subscription, so felt comfortable doing that, but not sure I'd do that if I didn't already have a history of doing spinning classes, though.

I will report back to this thread!

So what is your cost? I have not priced these but this thread has me intrigued. I do not have a gym nearby and this sounds like something I could do. Might be worth the (presumably substantial) investment

It's expensive. My per-month total for 39 months is $120. That's delivery and set-up fee, family accessories pack (more below), bike itself, full extended warranty, and monthly subscription fee for 39 months. When I was in the store they told me the base cost of the 39-month financing package was $97/month which I think is just the bike, delivery, and the subscription for 39 months.

You can pay cash for it all of course but in my case I was willing to take the 39-month subscription cost because I don't think it's likely I won't use it, given that I have a long history of spin classes.

The family accessories pack was because I was going to have to buy the mat and new shoes anyhow -- my existing cleats are SPD so not compatible and they are running a promotion right now giving $100 off the accessories. Also my husband wanted a pair of cleats and this was easier than him trying to find time to go buy cleats elsewhere.

I got the warranty because I have seen how gym spin bikes can wear down. Repairs are expensive.

Wow $4,680!! That’s a lot more that I thought it would be!

This is a bit of funny math

The bike, set up and delivered to your house with one year of subscription is $2800.

So effectively it is $2800 for the first year, then it is roughly $500 per year after that, so $40/month.

That does not include the extended warranty.

Yes, keep in mind the bike alone is $2000 and subscription is $40/month. Subscription alone over 39 months is a total of $1560.

I would definitely not do the 39 month financing if you think there is any chance you'd drop the classes because you're paying for that in the financing option.

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I saw so many peloton commercials between Halloween and New Years that I feel as though I own one already. I was out somewhere and heard that Sia song that they use in the commercial and immediately started picturing the peloton screen. They win at pavlovian marketing for sure.

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I’ve had one for a couple years now. Both DH and I use it though I don’t as often when the weather is nice and I can run or bike outside. It’s a great option to have tho for weeks like the past one where I have zero desire to go outside or haul myself to the gym before work. It’s not the same energy as you’d get from attending a real class, but it’s pretty good. And way more convenient. Its a great workout too - much tougher than I’d push myself to do when just running on a treadmill or elliptical. Robin Arzon is my fave instructor - she’s pretty funny - lots of sass.

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Anonymous wrote:So I had been on the fence but took the plunge today. There is a showroom not far from where I live so I visited it to try out the bike first. About the bike itself, it's high quality. It's higher quality than the spin bikes at my gym. I have been doing spin classes for 10 years in various locations and this is better than my experience with gym bikes.

I signed up with the 0% interest 39-month payment plan which includes the subscription for 39 months. I view it as a gym membership fee. I wouldn't use the bike without the subscription, so felt comfortable doing that, but not sure I'd do that if I didn't already have a history of doing spinning classes, though.

I will report back to this thread!

Oh gosh this thread is going to make me do something I won't be able to take back!

Even worse, I've spoken to a couple of people I know who've bought the bike, and not a single person regrets it or has gone longer than one month without riding. I do work out fairly consistently but I have zero experience with working out at home. But the idea of giving up driving to my spin classes and doing it at home is so tempting.

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Don't hesitate. It's awesome.

I have already booked two live rides for tomorrow. I seriously cannot get enough.

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I love Alex!!!

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HMC

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We just got the flywheel version of this. Anyone else have this?

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She's my favorite, too!

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Anonymous wrote:We just got the flywheel version of this. Anyone else have this?

Let me know what you think - I take Flywheel classes and like their bikes so am thinking about getting one.

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She's my favorite, too!

Any other favorites? I liked Nicole but I don't think she is there anymore so I am running out of her classes to take

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I like Jennifer, she does a lot of the rock n roll themed rides.

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She's my favorite, too!

Any other favorites? I liked Nicole but I don't think she is there anymore so I am running out of her classes to take

I LOVED Nicole Meline. She left over a year ago. I follow her on Instagram and fb and she’s pretty active on both. It doesn’t appear she will be coming back to Peloton which is a real shame.

I also love Robin, Alex and Cody. My current favorite ride is the Robin and DJ John Michael 45 min Friday rides. I also get great numbers on all of Alex’s rides.

Did anyone read about Peloton announcing today they are releasing a treadmill with a tablet, and from the video it looks like they are trying to tap the Orange Theory class market. I am super interested.