FabSwingers.com forum: Peloton Bike

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone got one ? If so talk to me, what do u think to it ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Style over substance. Company is in huge debt so doubt it will be supported for ever. If you must spend that sort of money a watt bike and zwift would be a better set up. If you own a bike a smart turbo trainer and zwift would do as good a job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Style over substance. Company is in huge debt so doubt it will be supported for ever. If you must spend that sort of money a watt bike and zwift would be a better set up. If you own a bike a smart turbo trainer and zwift would do as good a job"

I would recommend this above. Peloton is really good but only if you have the money to waist and won’t regret spending it if the service goes down

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Style over substance. Company is in huge debt so doubt it will be supported for ever"

I’ve just had a look at the company details out of curiosity, I’ve noticed it’s share price has increased a lot since the beginning of March, up 72%

But the last three years have had a net income of -$300 million

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of my colleague got it and she rave about it. She got extremely fit over the last few months.

I have been using their app. It's really good. Got much more than just cycling. Try it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Style over substance. Company is in huge debt so doubt it will be supported for ever

I’ve just had a look at the company details out of curiosity, I’ve noticed it’s share price has increased a lot since the beginning of March, up 72%

But the last three years have had a net income of -$300 million

Any sort of static trainer has rocketed in value since covid, same with treadmills, but the company are making huge losses, they had an awful advert earlier in the year which whiped millions of their share value, they've had issues with music licensing which have led to law suits.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just buy a bike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What he said, I’d say watt bike and zwift too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just bought a decent bike instead....... I get to see the real countryside and not just my bedroom/garage walls .......

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

Silly cost and far better out there

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By *Wman15Man
over a year ago

Herts/N London

You have to subscribe monthly forever otherwise all you have is a bang average but very expensive static trainer

It's not a bike as it doesn't move

A triumph of marketing hype over substance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This ^^^

And a decent pair of bib shorts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Must admit did like the advert with the women who ends with "you've smashed it" nothing to do with the sequence of her gorgeous bum;

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By *lansmanMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Just buy a bike

Absolutely this. Because when you get tired you still have to keep going to get home. Fresh air ... Sunshine for the vit D .. cheaper too .

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I have one. As with anything it’s great to start off with.

Now I hang clothes on it.

It’s not so much the concept I don’t like it’s that I much prefer a spin class as part of a group.

This thread reminds me I should really give it a go again.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Right someone who actually has one. Easy to use ?

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By *idewillyMan
over a year ago

jersey

They have been out for along time on other platforms like tacx i just sold mine....never got used but i was a good cyclist used to race and rode around 850 miles a week for 15 years so i have no need for one handy if you want winter training and if you dont like riding on roads but you get more from riding a bike even if you do 20 mile a day you will burn off so many calories in a week that you will see the weight drop off you and the muscles toning up all over the body....but when you cycle you need food energy too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone got one ? If so talk to me, what do u think to it ?"

If you’re spending that sort of money, get a Watt atom bike and use Zwift.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"Right someone who actually has one. Easy to use ? "

Yes really easy.

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By *EOneCouple
over a year ago

Somerset

"Right someone who actually has one. Easy to use ? "

It’s extremely easy to use. Personally think it’s great. Like anything, you need commitment, but it’s very motivating.

Of course financial value is personal, it’s £2k for the bike and £40pm.

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By *idewillyMan
over a year ago

jersey

Still not the same as riding a bike for real...and you get more benefits from riding a bike...observation is one that doesnt go amiss either no vr system can beet the real thing....at for what your paying it can get you a half decent bike....

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By *ungscotsman26Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

The cost is crazy in my opinion but if you have the cash to spare then up to you.

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By *elshkinkyMan
over a year ago

south wales

Watt bike and Zwift far better combination in my opinion

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By *aughtymcnaughtyMan
over a year ago

Reading

"Right someone who actually has one. Easy to use ? "

Very easy to use, very addictive.

I've got a road bike as well so I get some fresh air, etc. However, when its cold and wet outside you can jump on it and still get a good workout.

It's expensive, but the classes are very good and the instructors know their stuff

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By *alone82Man
over a year ago

Oxford

Yes. Really good. Very addictive which makes it affordable. Much more value than a gym member

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By *xfordshireCoupleMFCouple
over a year ago

Nr. Oxford

Peloton bikes are overrated and over priced but well marketed so have found some success.

However A good smart trainer can be had for £550 upwards new (less second hand) and a Zwift membership at £12.99 is less than the £70 or so a month Peloton charge.

So I’d recommend getting that bike you’re not using (or pick up a cheap second hand road bike) and a trainer from Elite, Tacx or Wahoo instead.

Then spend the money you’ve saved on hotels and meets from Fab!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brilliant worth every penny

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They look good in terms of providing challenges for yourself but I can't be doing with the pseudo-motivation bullshit of the online trainers. Just sounds so damn patronising

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