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If you already have a road bike and are really into cycling, then I think a smart trainer and a virtual app like Zwift or Rouvy is a great solution. The pandemic has been an incredible boost in business for those companies plus trainer mfrs like Wahoo, Tacx, Elite, Saris, etc etc.
Me, I'm like our British friend Thisusernameavailable, I prefer to just get it on outdoors as much as possible. I've got a road/gravel setup with full fenders and a good selection of lights, and some relatively quiet country roads not too far away. Shit, my last 4 consecutive rides were either all rain, or at least partially in the rain. Such is life in the PNW. If I'm forced indoors, I have some Kreitler rollers from the mid-90s so I just hit the basement, crank the Metallica and get my spin on. Whenever I go back to riding the rollers I'm always amazed to find how choppy my pedal stroke has become, and how after a couple of weeks I can feel the change in smoothness.
As I said earlier, the Peloton isn't meant for cyclists. It's all about cardio and people getting fit.
If you ride hard it will kick your ass, in a good way. And unlike bikes, you can't coast. Obviously lots of people love it.
Hell, my wife was in a live class they do every Sunday. There were over 15K riders in it.
Bottom line is it's getting more people into fitness. Which is a good thing, considering we're one of the most obese countries in the world.
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All kinds of classes ( I'm hooked on the powerzone training), plus strength, stretching, boot camp, etc.
No regrets!
That’s driveway cool-down spinning bro, honest.
Top 3 things I like about it.
1) Very quiet and stylish, I spin while my wife watches tv in the same room, it's that quiet.
2) Ergos and the cool bike+ auto level resistance worked good for me, I'm 6'2 and the seat was comfortable day one.
3) Endless content to scenery riding, live classes, encore classes and tons of ondemand.
The bad, you might have to wait 3-6 months. I had to wait 4 months after I ordered in Nov 2020. I purchased with the 0% financing for the entire life of the loan so the cost is spread out with no penalty of interest. Not looking forward to paying $40 bucks a month to continue the subscription after a year I think it is.
The subscription of classes can be used by the whole household. I think up to 5 profiles. Not just biking classes.
BTW - Regarding the Norditrak model.. I almost got this model. But the loud motors that controlled the incline/decline were very loud and big distraction by reviewers.
That being said, you CAN side load Zwift onto your Peleton and have the best of both worlds. Since the Peleton doesn’t broadcast your power via ANT+ or Bluetooth you would have to swap pedals for power meter pedals (another $500🙄) or wait for DFC data broadcaster from intellgenetate. As soon as DFC is available my wahoo kickr is going away forever.
DCRAINMAKER just posted an excellent in depth review of the Peleton Bike.
The Peloton is NOT about cycling at all!
As I said in a previous post, most of the people who buy a Peloton could give 2 shits about cycling. Now, do some cyclists ride Pelotons? Yes.
But it's all about great cardio, getting fit, and enjoying it.
I just came off a 30 minute ride that totally kicked my ass.
My wife and I love the bike and the wide variety of workouts, I also run and mtb besides moto.
She's 65 and I turn 64 next month.
We're more fit than most people half our age, including our kids. So to us, the price was just an investment in our health
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But I have to admit, I think the same thing when I see guys road cycling with a beer gut in a skin tight shirt and bike shorts.
Kinda like fat girls in yoga pants. Not good!! lol
Not for everyone but we are converts and love it. Some of the best money I have ever spent for us on the fitness front, besides mtn bikes and motocross bikes obviously.
Bauer you will dig it.
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