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Peloton Bike

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Peloton Bike

The Peloton features a large on-demand library of classes, integrates with Fitbit and Strava, and works with a well-designed companion app that broadens your exercise options beyond cycling.

Classes

Peloton offers 14 live classes daily, and over 5,000 on-demand.

Clip-In Pedals

The bike uses clip-in pedals for secure riding. You'll need compatible shoes or a strap-in attachment.

Size

The bike's overall footprint measures 4 feet by 2 feet (HW).

Belt Drive

The belt drive is near silent in operation.

Resistance Knob

The magnetic resistance knob can be turned left or right to decrease or increase difficulty.

Adjustable Seat

You can adjust the position and height of the seight. There are also weight holders in the back.

Shoes

You can buy shoes from Peloton for $125, or use any others that have a compatible cleat.

Weights and Accessories

In addition to shoes, you can also buy weights, heart rate monitors, headphones, and bike mats from Peloton.

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Victoria Song

Victoria Song

Former Analyst, Consumer Electronics

Victoria Song was a wearables and smart home analyst at PCMag. Since graduating from Temple University's Japan Campus in 2010, she's been found reporting and editing in every corner of the newsroom at The ACCJ Journal, The Japan News, and New York bureau of The Yomiuri Shimbun. In her spare time, she bankrupts herself going to theater, buying expansions to board games, and cleaning out the stacks at The Strand. Someday, she hopes Liverpool FC will win the league, but she isn't holding her breath.

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