Peloton - worth it?

@DesperatelySeekingSunshine

Happy to provide my referral code. I’ll send you a message.

@MinecraftMother - do you have a referral code? Then you should get an alert when I make the leap!

@DesperatelySeekingSunshine I think perhaps just 10% off the accessories.

My bike came way earlier than first envisaged. Loads do!

Do it do it... come join us with Cody and Hannah and Jess...

@IceniWarrior

At that height, I’d call them to chat about it.

Here’s the thing that can be added to reduce the distance between handlebars and saddle. I reckon you’ll find a saddle height that suits without any adjustment.

topformdesign.com/product/the-adjuster/

@MinecraftMother - reading your post... is there a 10% discount with a FB group, or have I misunderstood?
Debating ordering one now, the only thing putting me off is paying for something now that I wouldn’t get for close to three months.

I'm 4'9!

@IceniWarrior

If you are much shorter than average or have shorter arms, you can buy gadgets that adapt spin bikes including peloton for your dimensions. I think company called top form design uk makes them...

I think they say the average 14 year old should be big enough for the bike though, and there is a wide range of adjustment. Sometimes feeling like your arms are too short is about a lack of core strength and struggling to lean forward for the duration of a ride. This improves and it gets easier and easier. Keeping the handlebars high then can help, and taking breaks to sit upright.

@JonHammIsMyJamm You seem to be contradicting yourself by saying that you can get an equivalent set up, then commenting on the things that you can’t actually get without the full set up; like the leaderboard. It may not be for you, but for some people knowing about the differences does matter. If you have only used the app, perhaps you don’t really know the extent of the benefits of the full package?

Whenever stuff about Peloton comes up on mumsnet there’s always someone saying they can achieve the same cheaper (but then describe a set up which sounds great, but not actually the same) or someone making some comment about it being “cultish”. It is designed to be cultish! You are buying into an experience that is addictive and designed that way with challenges, features, programs, rewards and community aspects that keep you interested and motivated. And it seems to work...peloton bikes are apparently used something like 20x more frequently than other forms of home exercise and the average frequency of use is something like 4x a week. If you can be motivated to work out like that over a long period without the cult of peloton, more power to you. But many people need the push it gives you. And when it comes to health, fitness and just regularly moving your body, isn’t it about being honest about what actually works? Even if what really works is psychological (the cult!) rather than an actual physical difference in what you can do on one bike versus another?

Yes, get it. If you don't like it they keep their value so just sell...join the Facebook peloton group if you still need convincing and for a 10% off code when you buy, coz you will!

I'm doing a 7 week challenge at the moment with a group of female riders (I only 'know' them through FB) so there are 3 foundation rides, which are power zone rides and a combination of climb/hiit rides. Sometimes I just do a 20 minute recovery/low impact ride. I ride every day, which I never thought I would. I'm not very fit but getting better

What are you doing @Batshittery if you don't mind me asking

@Batshittery

I am hoping for some garden leave soon ams I will not be off it!

nancy Get yourself on it . My DH said that I would only use it as an expensive clothes horse, but I've proved him wrong.

Mine is fucking great for hanging clothes on

Ok. Good luck with it

I think I was reading it isn't just leg, but also arm length? I need to research more.

I have seen on the groups that someone was 4'9 and she managed ok Iceni

I'd love a Peloton but I think I am too short! Have the perfect spot in our dressing room.

westr They sometimes bring the dates forward.

Thanks everyone! I got in touch with peloton today and they aren't delivering to my area for 8-12 weeks unfortunately. I was hoping for a lockdown gym substitute.

@westr The dimensions are here: support.onepeloton.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360042990472-Peloton-Bike-Dimensions

I think I read something that recommended having 60cm gap all the way round which we don’t quite have but it’s fine. Bear in mind if you want to do rides that incorporate arm toning you’ll need space to wave your arms around.

It’s silent - our teenage night owl often uses it very late and I can’t hear a thing.

Be warned though that delivery is variable right now. We got ours in early October. They brought it to the front door but no further.

It’s a very, very heavy and solid piece of kit. Lifting it and moving it is pretty hard-going.

@Chaotic45
Definitely get him a sweat towel. It is essential. A plastic water bottle. One that you don't need to unscrew the lid. Cheap heart rate monitor/ear phones. There are quite a few classes that involve weights. I have some that I bought with the bike and sit in a cage at the back, but some heavier weights would be useful for anyone strong.

westr It is quite large with the screen on, and it's virtually silent when in use. They are very heavy to shift about.

[quote Ramblingwords]@JonHammisMyJamm

Sounds like that works for you. But setting up the app with various monitors is still not the same experience as having the full peloton set up. I think there's a misconception that the app is what peloton users see on their integrated screen. It really isnt. I use the app on my TV and phone for non bike classes and it is very different. That's why the app subscription and bike subscription are different.

Even with full output monitors on your bike, without the integrated package there is no live interaction with the class, leaderboard, community, or power zone classes.

That might be totally fine for you, but spending twice is more expensive than spending once so people should really think about what they want out of it.[/quote]
You can get an equivalent set up. It may not be as streamlined or high-status as Peloton but it works. If Peloton is your deal, great.

I’m not interested in leaderboards or the cultish element of the community so that doesn’t affect me. I accept that it may be a big deal to others who find it motivational, each to their own.

Thanks. I have a very small spare room/office which is where I'd put the peloton - how much space roughly so they need? Someone I think said they were pretty quiet to run?