Spinning is typically an indoor activity and many of us love it. Nothing about it precludes having a "great bike with accessories" or riding that great bike. In fact, I would guess that people active in spinning are more likely than most to be active outdoor riders as well. What exactly is your point?
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Spinning is typically an indoor activity and many of us love it. Nothing about it precludes having a "great bike with accessories" or riding that great bike. In fact, I would guess that people active in spinning are more likely than most to be active outdoor riders as well. What exactly is your point?
Two-thousand dollars plus the $40 monthly access fee. No thank you. I like riding a bike but, running is so much cheaper. I think Peloton is way overpriced.
Besides the extraneous this that someone else already pointed out, you could've done a quick web search for a humorous image such as this:
Even when the weather's ideal and the motorized traffic's not a hindrance, you run the risk of death or life-altering injury (at least according to members of Transportation Alternatives who are interviewed by local news outlets from time to time).
The point I made quite clearly, was about getting out and about instead of being cooped up in the house like a chicken.
Who says people active in spinning are more likely than most to be active outdoor cyclists too? You? What are you basing your assertion on?
The majority of people in spinning classes at the gym I go to are women. I’m on my bike almost every morning and I see probably only 2 females in every 10, 3 at a push. The majority of women I know in the office who go to spinning classes, don’t have a bike at all. I’d therefore say the opposite...
I'm guessing you've never actually used one. The iPad in the scenario you're describing wouldn't keep track of your cadence and resistance, wouldn't let you compete with others on the leaderboard, etc. It might be fine for many people, but it wouldn't do what Peloton's bike does.
It's expensive if you look at it just as a new piece of gym equipment.
If you are someone who otherwise would take spin classes 10x/month (2-3x/week) at $20-$30 a pop it quickly becomes the better value.
The iPad does track and record cadence with the Peloton App.
Also heart rate via a BT sensor or an Apple Watch, heart rate zones, etc., the integration with the app/phone/watch is pretty astounding (see my previous post).
Good point.
It is still more than I am willing to pay. If it were 1k or just under, I would give it another look.
Yeah, ok. My actual road bike is double the price of a Peloton. For indoor training I prefer a Peloton over a bike trainer.
It’s not the same experience. You won’t understand it until you actually ride a Peloton bike and compare.
Raise your hand if you've ever bought a piece of fitness equipment that ended up being a coat rack.
Most of the Peloton naysayers I've encountered sound just like the folks who said "why spend so much on Apple product when you can get the same/better specs on PC?" The experience on Peloton (compared to the other @ home spin bikes) is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. Instructor variety, live classes as well as back catalog of recorded classes, integrations with Spotify/Apple Music, the list goes on. In the two years I've owned mine, there have been several software updates with great improvements/additions.
Additionally, folks who compare road bikes to stationary bikes – not only are you comparing apples to oranges, why do you assume what works for you is best for everybody? Why get so bent out of shape over how other folks exercise? Just seems silly…
Additionally, folks who compare road bikes to stationary bikes – not only are you comparing apples to oranges, why do you assume what works for you is best for everybody? Why get so bent out of shape over how other folks exercise? Just seems silly…
Actually its quite a bit react native. They just use android tablets for the touchscreens because its cheaper.
if you’ve never ridden a Peloton, you should probably sit this one out. It’s one thing to say they are expensive and not worth the cost. It’s another to tell people they are foolish for buying one. There are a ton of Peloton owners that also ride outside. There’s even a large community called the Peloton Road Riders.
Lots of things are overpriced today. Gym memberships at $140 a month (I remember joining the YMCA for $10/month), new road bikes that can cost $2500++, cup of coffee for $5. The Peloton is competitive when viewed against the cost of Soul Cycle, as one example where it is actually a better value. There certainly are other options that can be had for less, both bike and monthly service, but this is no different than a Ferrari being considered over-priced compared to a Honda. Of course it costs more and not everyone can afford one. Doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a place in the market.
It’s funny you bring this up - what maybe was 20 years ago, I bought a BowFlex and I used it on and off for years - and one of my kids still uses it almost daily, which is crazy for what it is - fiberglass poles and a series of block and tackle...
My wife and I ordered a Peloton a couple of months ago and are supposed to get ours delivered in about a week. We just bought ourselves new bicycles earlier this spring, and unfortunately just haven’t had the time to ride as much as we’ve wanted, which is one reason we decided to get a Peloton.
It’s funny that the last road bike I bought was back more than 30 years ago and I couldn’t believe how high costs have risen on bikes, especially when you factor in better quality components. Not relevant to this conversation exactly, but a neighbor bought a nice e-bike that had a list price of almost $7k, but he got it for under $5k because it was a last year’s model. That’s used car or motorcycle money for a bike which really does seem crazy.
I think people who suggest riding outside being better / cheaper / easier, simply aren’t in the same place in their lives where time to get away outside can be problematic. It gets even more of a challenge as we move into fall and winter and the days are shorter, making that window to do a 45 to 60 minute ride a challenge while the sun is out - before or after work.
I preceded what you call an "assertion" with "I would guess that . . . ." And I don't think it's unreasonable to assume that Peloton riders are more likely than most to be active outdoor cyclists. But who am I to argue with your baseless anecdote?
It is very cheap. Wahoo Kickr Bike costs 3,5k (without Tablet / Software stuff)