Anyone tried Peleton Bikes for the home?

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Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the update 00:08, I'm so excited to have mine delivered!

What accessories did you get with it?

I got the accessories package because I wanted the mat and to buy shoes anyhow since my shoes were SPD. The mat is a good idea. It's thick and seems to protect the floor well. The shoes are also good. I don't care about the water bottles. The heart rate monitor seems low quality and if I didn't want the mat and shoes I wouldn't have bothered. I haven't used the ear buds but they seem decent.

We should try to do a DCUM live class!

I'm definitely down for a DCUM class once I get my bike. I know that there are quite a few DC area people on the Facebook Peloton group and I often wonder if they post here.

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Anonymous wrote:If you can use the App on regular ipad and do the live class, what’s the benefit?

For me, I really like looking at the stats that they capture. Also, I had to buy a spinning bike anyhow because I didn't have one, and it was reasonably price-competitive with high-end spinning bikes. I would never use the bike for watching Netflix while biking (I don't exercise hard while watching TV, so I don't see the point for me). So, since I had to buy a bike anyhow, I think it's reasonable to just get theirs. The bike quality is good. If you already have a good quality spinning bike, I can see it being a harder sell.

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What about for a newbie? Everyone I know loves spinning. Should I go test one out first? Do they have beginner online classes?

I don’t have time for a gym schedule.

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Anonymous wrote:What about for a newbie? Everyone I know loves spinning. Should I go test one out first? Do they have beginner online classes?

I don’t have time for a gym schedule.

My local store said that you're welcome to come in at any point and try a class on the bikes in their store. I would try that, even if it's only five minutes. Also, they have beginner classes. We have a family member who had never done spinning before, and she's starting with 5- and 10-minute rides.

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Anonymous wrote:What about for a newbie? Everyone I know loves spinning. Should I go test one out first? Do they have beginner online classes?

I don’t have time for a gym schedule.

I do spin, so I know that it's something I will keep up with. Are you in the DMV area? There are stores in Tyson's Corner and at the Westerfield Mall in Bethesda where you can try out the bikes. If I were you, I would go to a couple of spin classes, just so you can learn proper form and how to adjust your bike.

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are the seats comfortable

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Anonymous wrote:are the seats comfortable

I think so, and I use a gel seat when I go to most gym classes because I broke my tailbone many years ago. I mean it's not like seating in a la-z-boy. But it's manageable.

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Who is doing live rides this weekend?

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Anonymous wrote:are the seats comfortable

Yes, but you can switch it to any seat you want - just like a bike. Can buy one that you like.

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Anonymous wrote:I use the BTR classes from the bike screen. I just set it up where I can see the screen. I don’t use the app

Same here. I am able to do the Beyond the Ride classes (strength, yoga, etc.) from the bike. I do not use the app.

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Anonymous wrote:Makes no sense. I have 3 pieces of cardio equipment at my house. Cycle bike, treadmill, and rower. On the wall in front of each one i have a holder for my tablet. I do this because im a physical thearapist and looking down at a screen is AWFUL for your posture, neck, back, and shoulders, so the tablet goes on the wall and i use my Bluetooth headphones for audio. There are so many great apps out there, including the Pelaton one or I can just watch movies or tv shows.

I see no point in a Pelaton especially if theres a fixed screen that forces my body in a unhealthy position, as cycling can already be very bad on your spine if you do not keep good form. It is near impossible to keep good form looking downwards. When one bikes on the road, your head is up amd spine straight.

You don't look down at a screen, the screens directly in front of you. I don't understand what you're talking about having to look down. You look straight ahead, neck and head in alignment FWIW.

Agreed. I don't look down as the screen is directly in front of me. It is quite large.

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Anonymous wrote:What about for a newbie? Everyone I know loves spinning. Should I go test one out first? Do they have beginner online classes?

I don’t have time for a gym schedule.

I purchased the bike having never taken a spin class before. There are lots of beginner and then advanced beginner rides. Also, there are videos that guide you through proper adjust of the seat, handlebars, etc.

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Anonymous wrote:What about for a newbie? Everyone I know loves spinning. Should I go test one out first? Do they have beginner online classes?

I don’t have time for a gym schedule.

I purchased the bike having never taken a spin class before. There are lots of beginner and then advanced beginner rides. Also, there are videos that guide you through proper adjust of the seat, handlebars, etc.

Perfect, thank you for all of the responses. I think I will go try it out in store.
I too broke my tailbone, years ago, but I can still ride bikes as long as I have the proper seat.

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PP, you can get a gel seat cover if you want. I have a broken tailbone too and it's been fine.

My DH had never done spinning before and now I have to schedule my bike time with him, haha. He used to be a daily runner but now he alternates with spin classes.

In some ways I think Peloton is better for beginners because they have so many short intro classes. It's intimidating to go to an hour-long gym class if you've never done it.

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I loved Cody's DJ live ride today! There was a new DJ and he was a lot of fun. So entertaining!