Peloton Bike, Bowflex C6, Schwinn ic4, etc Experience
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The instructors and classes are their competitive advantage, but you can use the Peloton app for cheaper without a Peloton device. The app gives you all the same classes. Unless you care about the metrics it gives you and the leaderboard you can get a cheaper bike with a shelf for an iPad with the same classes.
Does Peloton do a free trial period for their classes? I’d be curious to see what those are like in comparison to iFit. I’ve actually enjoyed most of the classes on iFit so far. There are a couple trainers that I found annoying, but I just basically ignore their classes at this point. There are plenty of instructors to choose from so you should be able to find at least a few that you vibe with.
We got the Schwinn IC4 a little over a year ago and we've really liked it. We have a tv set up to do whatever videos, etc. we want. Only complaint is the speed is a little off on ours even after calibration, but it doesn't really matter too much to us if not tracking exact mileage, etc. It rides really nice and is high quality.
I'd say don't get the Bowflex, it is the exact same as the Schwinn with different stickers and colors, same manufacturer (Nautilus) and same specs, material, basically everything but for $100+ dollars more. I say this after doing quite a bit of pre-purchase research as someone who would definitely steer clear of Schwinn bicycles.
I'd say don't get the Bowflex, it is the exact same as the Schwinn with different stickers and colors, same manufacturer (Nautilus) and same specs, material, basically everything but for $100+ dollars more. I say this after doing quite a bit of pre-purchase research as someone who would definitely steer clear of Schwinn bicycles.
From my personal experience, once you get past the initial cost of getting a Peloton it’s quite the machine and experience. I personally like the instructors and the way they keep you engaged and motivated when riding. I am the kind of person who needs motivation to push me beyond my comfort zone so the Peloton has helped me get in the best shape I’ve been in the last 20+ years.
I got a “Spinning“ studio quality bike a few years ago. Love it! IMO, just make sure you get a heavy frame that won’t rock around on you. I paid a bit more for the bike than Peloton, but broke even in a little over a year having a 32’ on the wall in front of the bike and use the app Studio Sweat On Demand For live and archived classes.
They all hold clothes on the handle bars/ seat just the same 
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I have a peloton for when I can't ride outside, and for my wife year round. I like it a lot more than I expected because I hate riding on a trainer. The instructors are pretty engaging, with a good variety of personalities.
High marks for peleton, the instructors, the rides and related classes for workouts after the ride.
Well for better or worse just placed an order for a Peloton, will be delivered/setup this Saturday. Ugh.
Fast turnaround, I looked at them last winter and it was like 6-8 weeks out for delivery.
It is very heavy as well, had to get it up stairs when I ordered because delivery drivers wouldn’t come in due to Covid.
We have one, and had one of the cheaper options you listed first. I use the Pelton just enough more that the health benefits are worth it the extra cost. Imo the benefits of slightly higher utilization, slightly less chore-like feeling pays off over the years. My estimate is the superior classes/motivating factors resulted in 15%-25% more usage- maybe more for my wife who tends to let a couple missed workouts turn into 10.
Bottom line that’s why we’re paying way too much for any of these imo. If it helps keep her from going to one class a week, I’m basically even lol
We've been back and forth for a couple years on Peloton and I think we're going to go with a Hydrow instead.
