12-30-19, 02:00 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: NH
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Sure Bee. It irritated me that Peloton doesn’t transparently provide their bike specifications. I had to do multiple google searches and there are a few findings that disappointed me.
For instance, handlebars only adjust up and down. There’s no forward and back adjustment. For $2,000.00 plus $$ it was surprising that the bike wasn’t more adjustable. The seat does adjust up/down, front/back. It’s probably not a deal breaker unless the rider’s limb and torso lengths fall out of the average. But it still made me ask myself what I’d be paying all that money for. It looks like the big display is the main draw. I know many love the smooth ride. It does have a relatively narrow Q factor and it is magnetic resistance with a belt rather than chain so it’s really quiet. On the other hand the flywheel is only 30 pounds and the weight limit is 305, both of which surprised me. In fine print I read that once it’s set up the warranty is voided if you move it. I don’t want to be stuck with a bike in one place if we decide to move it. The warranty isn’t actually all that long unless you extend it. We live so far from a peloton store that they’d end up hiring outside help to set up and service our bike. Yet, we’d still have the privilege of paying for white glove service. There are some who have internet issues. This would be us for sure but the $$$ for streaming classes would still be due. I found THIS YouTube video that discussed problems that are fairly common. That’s where I found out about the rural delivery. We’ve actually experienced that with a couple of purchases. No fun. In the end I realized I can get a bike that meets or exceeds peloton specs for way less. Of course the display won’t come close. If DH or DS want to try their classes they can use the app and cast it onto the gym TV but they’re not too inclined at this point. I realize that many of my reasons are only issues for someone who lives remotely but they would be real issues for us.
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12-30-19, 04:05 PM | |
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: OK
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I'm a big fan of the Keiser M3i (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00LSX8A...v_ov_lig_dp_it ) which may meet all your criteria. One of the differences between the M3 and the M3i is the ability to move the handlebar fore and aft. I think this is a critical component in a spin bike as well. And it is super quiet.
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12-30-19, 04:34 PM | |
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Land of Lakes
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I'm another fan of Keiser M3i. I've been riding it for over a year, approximately 5 times a week, sometimes more, along with my roomy who rides daily. I did a very exhaustive search last year, one of the main reasons I bought it was for the copious adjustments, height and reach and saddle. Its incredibly smooth, I have it set up by my road bike on a Wahoo Trainer because I use that specifically for Zwift. I wanted the Peloton App because it really does offer quite a bit, but not particularly their bike considering I have a 65 inch TV in my gym anyway. I didn't think I would like Peloton rides that much, since I love Zwift, but I'm fairly addicted to them now. Plus there are NO problems with the Keiser bike. If it matters, its also completely made and assembled in California. I would look at their website also, it will run you through the design:
https://www.keiser.com/shop/cardio-e...3i-indoor-bike Last edited by DirtDiva; 12-30-19 at 04:35 PM. Reason: added website |
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