To peloton or not to peloton?

The bike is only as loud as you have the speakers

but you can use wired and Bluetooth headphones with it so that no one else has to hear the class

The bike is pretty much silent…

Ha ha @NightmareSlashDelightful, yes! Nothing is audible over my heavy breathing 😂

I have a regular bike (i.e. not the Plus) and it's fairly quiet. I've seen demos of the Plus and I hadn't clocked that it's noticeably quieter tbh.

To be honest the loudest thing will be the noises you make when the instructor tells you to push one more time for a really steep hill.

@Hubblebubble I have the bike+ which is incredibly quiet, so can’t comment on how quiet the bike is, sorry. However I’ve never seen this mentioned as a meaningful advantage of the bike+ on a Facebook peloton group I follow. I didn’t even know there was a difference! The noise of the shoes clipping in and out would probably be the noisiest thing and you could just leave your shoes attached to avoid this. Do you have a John Lewis with a peloton outlet near so you could visit and compare?

PS @Hubblebubble do you need the bike+? Have you looked at the bike? It’s significantly cheaper and I know some people buy a device which enables you to swivel the screen like the bike+.

I would definitely recommend a peloton bike if you have the funds. I’ve had mine a year and love it more than ever!

Pros- convenient, so many different classes and instructors, addictive format, I’m much fitter than I was a decade ago when I couldn’t get to the gym due to lack of childcare and rural home life. I use it for cycling, strength and also the app for meditation, walking and the occasional run. I try and do something everyday- even if it’s just a 5 minute meditation.

cons- expensive, but totally worth it for me (I recognise it is a luxury that I am fortunate I can afford- but I don’t drink alcohol/ smoke/ have fancy clothes/ shoes/ handbags/ nails/ beauty habits etc, so it is my treat to myself!)

I am shorter than you and have no problems with the bike settings.

V. happy to answer any questions about the bike (I don’t work for peloton, promise! Just really enjoy it!).

If anyone else is looking for a referral code, mine is: RPRRWB It gives money off accessories for you and an apparel voucher to me.

Great news @Hubblebubble that’s exactly what I did - I assumed I’d send it back after 30 days 😆

Feel free to PM if you have any questions.

Have you done a spin class before and do you enjoy it? I looked into it a lot and very nearly got one but did a spin class and then realised I hated spin. It was very nearly an expensive mistake! I joined a group on Facebook that people use to sell them second hand- there’s loads that have only been used a couple of times and then resold for a lot less!

I actually get grouchy now when I don't do a class itching to get on the bike tonight

This is why it completely works for me
I don’t get any time away from DC atm but I can use this whenever they are asleep so I don’t have an excuse

Even if it’s just a 15 min core or stretch or yoga, I can make some time for myself

I'm 5' 3 and I'm fine with the peloton bike as it is

I purchased one in Sep 2020 and it has been a lifesaver! I have 3 DC and with the best will in the world, I will not motivate myself to go to a gym. The Peloton is so easy to just jump on and go.

If you end up purchasing, I have a referral code you can use - 37Q7AV

You get a free accessory bundle (used to be shoes and weights), and I get some credit to spend on apparel 😀

Enjoy if you decide to go for it, it’s my favourites ever purchase!

I adore mine and I hated cycling before. It’s completely removed the excuses, I just hop on when I can. I really enjoy the other classes too.

I think you can do a 100 day trial?

OP have you thought of buying a second hand one?

When I sold mine it was only a year old and not used heavily so was a bargain for the buyer.

Same height and whilst I could reach the handle bars with the seat forward I would have preferred to have been closer so yes as PP found it did feel too far away.

Hmm I don't think they will do this. When we bought ours it was delivery and assembly only. (They usually attach the screen once the bike is in position, because it's a bit unwieldy to move around with the screen in position.)

The seat and handlebars aren't hard to adjust though.

We've got a Life Fitness spin bike that DH bought in the days pre-Peloton. During the first lockdown, my health insurance provided 6 months of free Peloton app access, and I was hooked. I'd never really liked the bike previously, but now really enjoy the classes. I've kept the app on (£13 per month), and use it pretty regularly. I use the bike, the treadmill (we've got one at home too), weights, yoga, Pilates, outdoor running...I'd say I'm getting my money's worth!

If we didn't have the bike, and were in the market for one, I could be tempted by the Peloton bike, it's a lovely bit of kit, and I love the metrics (I've used one a few times at showrooms and hotels), but the cost would be quite hard to swallow, plus the large difference in the monthly cost (£39) vs the app (£13).

The media seems to love reporting on Peloton's problems, but I'd also be concerned with how the bike could be used if Peloton ultimately didn't survive, or became too expensive. At least a generic spinbike can work across different platforms.

I love their content and instructors though, and tend to pick instructors based on what level of motivation I need that day!

I am 5ft 1 and the peloton easily adjusts to my size, its really not a problem unless you are very small.
I would definitely recommend the peloton - especially if it's difficult for you to get to the gym. I have young kids and no childcare, I would never be able to exercise consistently until I got the peloton, its easy to just jump on for a 20 min ride while the kids are watching TV etc.

Just be careful if you're short. I had to purchase an adjuster to reach the handle bars otherwise it's so uncomfortable

Ours hasn't been used in months