Tell me about your Peloton Or similar bike

[jump00]

You and my son would get along well. He stalks facebook marketplace for a rower. In the fall he asked us to drive 2 hours to buy one for him but the person realized how cheap they priced it and he wasn't willing to pay the extra money for the used rower.

I hope he is able to find a good rower soon!!! It’s nice to see an Echelon fan.

 

[Aladora]

What is the IC4?

Sorry, the Schwinn IC4

 

[Ariel484]

This turned into a novel, sorry...but this was my first lockdown project last spring, so I have thoughts!

I have a Schwinn IC4 that I use with the Peloton app. I found it at my local D*ick's Sporting Goods (had to stalk the app to find it early in the morning!). At the time that I bought it, it was $799 and I got 10% off by signing up for D*ck's email list. It looks like it is now $899.

I did initially want the real Peloton bike...I went with the Schwinn because it had good reviews and I didn't know if I would like spin classes, so it made sense to try a cheaper bike first. It isn't *cheap* by any means, but it's cheaper than the Peloton.

We have had the bike since May, and I'm still happy that we went with this one over the Peloton for a few reasons:
1. Not only is the bike cheaper, the access to the content (classes) is cheaper as well. It's $12.99 per month to get the Peloton app, which you can use with a non-Peloton bike or treadmill vs. $39 per month if you have a Peloton bike or treadmill. You still get all of the same classes, but you don't get some of the metrics that the Peloton bike and treadmill track. Also, with $39/month fee you can add multiple user profiles...with the app you can only have one (so if my husband wants to use it, he'd need to do so under my account rather than having his own account). I'm the only one in my house that uses it and I don't care about the extra metrics that come with the $39/month membership, so this is fine for me.

2. Someone else alluded to this, but I don't know if I will want to be locked into the Peloton universe forever...if I decide I don't like the Peloton classes anymore, I can cancel and try a different service (Zwift, Apple Fitness+, etc.).

3. I've read stories of the Peloton screens breaking and it costs like $750 to replace...my phone *is* my screen (or I'll mirror to our Apple TV or use the Apple TV Peloton app for non-bike workouts), so I don't need to worry about that.

4. My original reason for getting a cheaper bike is still a big one - I have a short attention span with exercise. Sometimes I prefer running for my cardio, sometimes I prefer spinning (I'm back into spinning as of this week after doing some running last month ). If I had a $2K unused Peloton sitting there I'd hate myself a little more than I do when I have a $700 unused Schwinn sitting there.

The biggest CON is that the resistance on the Schwinn doesn't match up exactly with Peloton's resistance. There are conversion charts out there and you can figure it out on your own as well (check the PelotonCycle subreddit for how to do that)...it's annoying but not worth the other things I said above to get the Peloton bike.

Check out the Peloton Digital App Users Facebook group...lots of good insight there and some other alternate bike options as well (Bowflex C6 - same thing as the Schwinn, Keiser M3i, etc.).

I will say - I do think that the Peloton is a good deal. I was paying $149/month for my OrangeTheory Fitness membership when lockdown started, so even with getting the actual Peloton, it was going to be much cheaper. But I am blown away by how much content is on the app for the $12.99 per month I am currently paying. Very happy with it.

ALSO: If you have a Chase Credit Card, check out this offer they have this year. I'm getting 4 months free since I have the Sapphire card!

Following. My Peloton comes next Friday. Prior to the Covid I attended Orangetheory on a regular basis and got in pretty good shape. I am looking to lose my Covid 25 by summer.

I recommend the bike bootcamp classes - they are a lot like OTF (they also have treadmill bootcamp classes if you have your own treadmill)!

 

[happily single]

This turned into a novel, sorry...but this was my first lockdown project last spring, so I have thoughts!

I have a Schwinn IC4 that I use with the Peloton app. I found it at my local D*ick's Sporting Goods (had to stalk the app to find it early in the morning!). At the time that I bought it, it was $799 and I got 10% off by signing up for D*ck's email list. It looks like it is now $899.

I did initially want the real Peloton bike...I went with the Schwinn because it had good reviews and I didn't know if I would like spin classes, so it made sense to try a cheaper bike first. It isn't *cheap* by any means, but it's cheaper than the Peloton.

We have had the bike since May, and I'm still happy that we went with this one over the Peloton for a few reasons:
1. Not only is the bike cheaper, the access to the content (classes) is cheaper as well. It's $12.99 per month to get the Peloton app, which you can use with a non-Peloton bike or treadmill vs. $39 per month if you have a Peloton bike or treadmill. You still get all of the same classes, but you don't get some of the metrics that the Peloton bike and treadmill track. Also, with $39/month fee you can add multiple user profiles...with the app you can only have one (so if my husband wants to use it, he'd need to do so under my account rather than having his own account). I'm the only one in my house that uses it and I don't care about the extra metrics that come with the $39/month membership, so this is fine for me.

2. Someone else alluded to this, but I don't know if I will want to be locked into the Peloton universe forever...if I decide I don't like the Peloton classes anymore, I can cancel and try a different service (Zwift, Apple Fitness+, etc.).

3. I've read stories of the Peloton screens breaking and it costs like $750 to replace...my phone *is* my screen (or I'll mirror to our Apple TV or use the Apple TV Peloton app for non-bike workouts), so I don't need to worry about that.

4. My original reason for getting a cheaper bike is still a big one - I have a short attention span with exercise. Sometimes I prefer running for my cardio, sometimes I prefer spinning (I'm back into spinning as of this week after doing some running last month ). If I had a $2K unused Peloton sitting there I'd hate myself a little more than I do when I have a $700 unused Schwinn sitting there.

The biggest CON is that the resistance on the Schwinn doesn't match up exactly with Peloton's resistance. There are conversion charts out there and you can figure it out on your own as well (check the PelotonCycle subreddit for how to do that)...it's annoying but not worth the other things I said above to get the Peloton bike.

Check out the Peloton Digital App Users Facebook group...lots of good insight there and some other alternate bike options as well (Bowflex C6 - same thing as the Schwinn, Keiser M3i, etc.).

I will say - I do think that the Peloton is a good deal. I was paying $149/month for my OrangeTheory Fitness membership when lockdown started, so even with getting the actual Peloton, it was going to be much cheaper. But I am blown away by how much content is on the app for the $13.99 per month I am currently paying. Very happy with it.

ALSO: If you have a Chase Credit Card, check out this offer they have this year. I'm getting 4 months free since I have the Sapphire card!

I recommend the bike bootcamp classes - they are a lot like OTF (they also have treadmill bootcamp classes if you have your own treadmill)!

thanks!!!! So much useful information. NOw I'm off to stalk Dick's Sporting Goods!

 

[lisaviolet]

Year round cycling is one of the few things I miss about living in FL.

I cycle year round and I live in Toronto. And I am not alone.

It is very peaceful.

 

[happily single]

All right. Does anyone have the Schwinn IC3? I've seen some decent prices on this model. Not sure how it compares to the IC4

 

[BaymaxForever]

All right. Does anyone have the Schwinn IC3? I've seen some decent prices on this model. Not sure how it compares to the IC4

The major difference is that the IC4 system uses a magnetic brake. Totally silent. When headphones are worn during workouts you wouldn’t even know someone is working out (other than the huffing and puffing!)
The IC3 uses brake pads. The IC4 is a solid bike, very professional and easy to assemble.

 

[Lumpy1106]

Just to be clear, when we are talking about the Peloton App, yes, it is on your phone and tablet, but it is also on your Smart TV and ROKU. I do all the bike classes on the bike screen and do all the strength classes on the TV in the same room. You can get a smart TV CHEAP these days - a lot less than the cost difference in price between the Peloton and Peloton+ bikes, plus then you have a TV too.

As for the lead time on the delivery; we lucked out. We were told 8-10 weeks so my DW and DS ordered it immediately expecting to have to wait months. we had it delivered in about 2 weeks. No idea how we got so lucky, but I would guess someone changed their minds and they had one they needed to deliver to someone. Just saying, YMMV on the lead time - don't let it scare you off. Besides, isn't time the one thing we all have right now?

EDIT TO ADD:
You guys know there is a #DisneyDVC Peloton group, right?

 

[GreatLakes]

I saw this posted today and thought if this thread:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/peloton-bike-plus-in-depth-review.html
I never buy any sports tech without reading Ray's review first.

 

[Lumpy1106]

I saw this posted today and thought if this thread:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/peloton-bike-plus-in-depth-review.html
I never buy any sports tech without reading Ray's review first.

That is...thorough. Great source and a fair handed review - THANKS!

 

[Pyotr]

Just to be clear, when we are talking about the Peloton App, yes, it is on your phone and tablet, but it is also on your Smart TV and ROKU. I do all the bike classes on the bike screen and do all the strength classes on the TV in the same room. You can get a smart TV CHEAP these days - a lot less than the cost difference in price between the Peloton and Peloton+ bikes, plus then you have a TV too.

As for the lead time on the delivery; we lucked out. We were told 8-10 weeks so my DW and DS ordered it immediately expecting to have to wait months. we had it delivered in about 2 weeks. No idea how we got so lucky, but I would guess someone changed their minds and they had one they needed to deliver to someone. Just saying, YMMV on the lead time - don't let it scare you off. Besides, isn't time the one thing we all have right now?

EDIT TO ADD:
You guys know there is a #DisneyDVC Peloton group, right?

There is a DVC Peloton group? How can I find it?

 

[Sleepy425]

I have a ProForm bike that works with iFit so the trainer adjusts my resistance. I use a very old rower with the iFit app, and have to adjust my own resistance. I'm loving the iFit workouts so much I'm buying a treadmill next (I have one, but it is so old and loud I can't hear the TV when it is on. Definitely time for a new one). I got 4 years of iFit with the bike. My friend got a bike with a year membership, so we combined ours. So now we have 5 years of iFit and will get more when I buy the treadmill.

 

[Lumpy1106]

There is a DVC Peloton group? How can I find it?

Go to your personal settings and add the hashtag. https://support.onepeloton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042816771-Tags

 

[Frozen Canuck]

 

[GreatLakes]

All the uproar over that commercial last year sure didn't last very long.

 

[Gino USMC]

I got one for my wife years ago. We both love it. My fav instructors are Dennis and Matt. #PZPACK

 

[Ariel484]

There is a DVC Peloton group? How can I find it?

I think the PP was referring to a hashtag: https://support.onepeloton.com/hc/en-us/articles/360042816771-Tags

 

[Jeannie]

I found a lot of videos discussing pros and cons of Peleton/Schwin/Sunny bikes. I know I don't want to spend top dollar, so we're leaning toward a Sunny bike with the $12.99 a month Peleton app.

 

[Lumpy1106]

This could be why it is taking so long to get the bikes;
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55948530Living in Long Beach, I can tell you that there are DOZENS, if not HUNDREDS of ships anchored just offshore waiting to enter the harbor. It has to do with the COVID vaccine issues; https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/202...or-dockworkers-receive-covid-19-vaccinations/

 

[jen7233]

You and my son would get along well. He stalks facebook marketplace for a rower. In the fall he asked us to drive 2 hours to buy one for him but the person realized how cheap they priced it and he wasn't willing to pay the extra money for the used rower.

That's what I did stalking Marketplace for a Concept 2 rower. Ended up getting one from Rogue Fitness eventually moving quickly when I got notified in stock, $999 included shipping and tax. Cheaper in many cases than what people were trying to sell them for online.

Would like to add a bike, but don't want a program, just see the stats and a place to put a device on to listen to something or watch a show. We know a couple people with Peloton, if it works for you to have programs to follow along with or goals and affordable to you, then I'd try it.