Bought my wife a Peloton for her birthday

[Lehigh98 1,153]

3 hours ago, East Coast Bias said:

Someone send me a referral code.

KPQW3M

For every Peloton Bike or Tread purchased using your unique referral code, you’ll receive up to $100 off your next purchase at the online Peloton Boutique. The person you referred will receive $100 towards accessories at purchase.

Let me know if you have any questions about the bike.

[Redwes25 2,122]

Ok, so I pulled the trigger on this given there is a small sale going on (a bunch of accessories are included).  It is being delivered on Monday and I am really looking forward to it as I really need to improve my fitness and just don't have time to get to the gym more then once a week (where I usually ride a bike anyway).  Hope I can really up my fitness with this.  

Any tips for a newbie.

Edited November 26, 2019 by Redwes25

[Lehigh98 1,153]

23 minutes ago, Redwes25 said:

Ok, so I pulled the trigger on this given there is a small sale going on (a bunch of accessories are included).  It is being delivered on Monday and I am really looking forward to it as I really need to improve my fitness and just don't have time to get to the gym more then once a week (where I usually ride a bike anyway).  Hope I can really up my fitness with this.  

Any tips for a newbie.

If you like keeping stats and tracking improvement, try Intro to Power Zones to start.  Its based off the power you generate (resistance x rpm).  There's a test to establish your initial baseline and then the classes are focused on improving.  You can retake the test again later to check your progress.  I've tried most of the class types and that's my favorite.

I'll also select "just ride" and ride while I'm watching TV.  I just went through the "The Boys" with a series of 1 hour rides.

[pokin 15]

1 hour ago, Lehigh98 said:

If you like keeping stats and tracking improvement, try Intro to Power Zones to start.  Its based off the power you generate (resistance x rpm).  There's a test to establish your initial baseline and then the classes are focused on improving.  You can retake the test again later to check your progress.  I've tried most of the class types and that's my favorite.

I'll also select "just ride" and ride while I'm watching TV.  I just went through the "The Boys" with a series of 1 hour rides.

I second the Power Zone classes.  I've improved my results a huge amount in in only a couple of months.  There are only two instructors that do Power Zone classes which is a little disappointing but I still really enjoy them.  Give a Denis Morton Power Zone ride a shot after the first week of the Discover Your Power Zone program for a change of pace.  He's pretty funny and I like his music choices better than Matt who is the other Power Zone guy.

[tommyboy 4,629]

has your wife lost 30lbs, got a boob job and filed for divorce yet?

[Redwes25 2,122]

5 minutes ago, tommyboy said:

has your wife lost 30lbs, got a boob job and filed for divorce yet?

Isn't that the plan for this thing?  That is why I got one.  

[chet 4,743]

On 11/10/2019 at 8:33 PM, Lehigh98 said:

KPQW3M

For every Peloton Bike or Tread purchased using your unique referral code, you’ll receive up to $100 off your next purchase at the online Peloton Boutique. The person you referred will receive $100 towards accessories at purchase.

Let me know if you have any questions about the bike.

thinking about it--does that code work for everyone or do you need to regenerate a new one?

[Chemical X 5,910]

if i were to get a peloton, would i have to place it near a giant wall of windows in my living room and ride at 5a?

[Nigel 3,633]

3 hours ago, pokin said:

Give a Denis Morton Power Zone ride a shot after the first week of the Discover Your Power Zone program for a change of pace.  He's pretty funny and I like his music choices better than Matt who is the other Power Zone guy.

Funny, not a Dennis fan whatsoever, big Matt fan despite music being kinda weak. Love the power zone rides in general though.

[oldmanhawkins 167]

6 hours ago, tommyboy said:

has your wife lost 30lbs, got a boob job and filed for divorce yet?

She recently completed her 600th ride.  👍

[Chemical X 5,910]

7 hours ago, oldmanhawkins said:

She recently completed her 600th ride.  👍

on the peloton?

[AcerFC 4,916]

Ordering this week. Going to wait until Friday to see if they offer anything better than the accessory package. I read an article that said Peloton is starting to get some competition in the market and this could be the year they offer more than the accessories. Doesnt hurt to wait it out an extra day or two

[Payne 588]

1 hour ago, AcerFC said:

Ordering this week. Going to wait until Friday to see if they offer anything better than the accessory package. I read an article that said Peloton is starting to get some competition in the market and this could be the year they offer more than the accessories. Doesnt hurt to wait it out an extra day or two

This is my plan as well. Let's hope!

[D-Day 957]

I think I'm going to take the plunge on this.  I don't think the referral code will work with the black Friday deal, but if anyone has one that they want me to use, please reply or send a pm.

Thanks 

[Judge Smails 4,041]

On 11/26/2019 at 5:42 PM, Nigel said:

Funny, not a Dennis fan whatsoever, big Matt fan despite music being kinda weak. Love the power zone rides in general though.

I just like looking at Ally Love while I’m riding a lot more than looking at Matt or Dennis. But I’m shallow 

[Lehigh98 1,153]

On 11/10/2019 at 9:33 PM, Lehigh98 said:

KPQW3M

For every Peloton Bike or Tread purchased using your unique referral code, you’ll receive up to $100 off your next purchase at the online Peloton Boutique. The person you referred will receive $100 towards accessories at purchase.

Let me know if you have any questions about the bike.

On 11/26/2019 at 6:42 PM, chet said:

thinking about it--does that code work for everyone or do you need to regenerate a new one?

Same code should work for anyone who wants to use it.  This free accessory package deal going on is the only promotional thing they've been doing for the last few years so I wouldn't expect a better deal.  The 0% financing and free 30 day trial is also newer so probably better deal now than there has been.  The company has gotten huge over the years.

Edited November 30, 2019 by Lehigh98

[oldmanhawkins 167]

On 11/27/2019 at 7:10 AM, Chemical X said:

on the peloton?

Tried this joke on her this AM, she didn’t laugh. Will try it once more just in case.

[Da Guru 6,641]

22 hours ago, D-Day said:

I think I'm going to take the plunge on this.  I don't think the referral code will work with the black Friday deal, but if anyone has one that they want me to use, please reply or send a pm.

Thanks 

I just power walked with my Lab for an hour listening to Pandora.    Fresher air and much cheaper.

[Payne 588]

Ended up buying an Echelon for $750 with 25% off code. Half the price and seems like everything my family would need.

IE....would be a less expensive clothes rack someday.  

[Don Quixote 4,933]

Peloton back in the news.

[belljr 11,498]

11 minutes ago, Don Quixote said:

Peloton back in the news.

Big fan

[NutterButter 6,284]

30 minutes ago, Don Quixote said:

Peloton back in the news.

Love this headline    Peleton ads are pure gold.  

[AcerFC 4,916]

We are in

Went with the free accessories over the referrals. 

 

[Ketamine Dreams 738]

4 hours ago, Don Quixote said:

Peloton back in the news.

She looks like she’s crying in half the commercial. So annoying. 

[Ketamine Dreams 738]

https://www.yahoo.com/news/peleton-christmas-ad-exercise-bike-014217985.html

[flapgreen 6,116]

6 hours ago, Don Quixote said:

Peloton back in the news.

What's there to be nervous about riding a stationary bike? 😕 Why do these ridiculous things cost so much? What a waste

Edited December 3, 2019 by flapgreen

[flapgreen 6,116]

1 hour ago, Ketamine Dreams said:

She looks like she’s crying in half the commercial. So annoying. 

I know someone who would like to make her cry. 

[flapgreen 6,116]

3 hours ago, AcerFC said:

We are in

Went with the free accessories over the referrals. 

 

I can see you buying a stationary bike for home use. The streets around you are dangerous with all the Hasidic nuts. 

[James Daulton 9,256]

Peleton is smart AF.  They've somehow convinced a decent number of Americans to not only plunk down 2x the money of competitor bikes BUT to also pay a $40 monthly subscription fee for classes.  I never in a million years thought this thing would catch on but boy was I wrong.

Good on Peleton, I wonder how long they can ride this wave?

[Ramsay Hunt Experience 19,779]

13 hours ago, Don Quixote said:

Peloton back in the news.

As Katie Nolan tweeted, there's really only one situation where you give someone a gift and are happy to then receive a gift of a video of that person using the gift.

[schlesinj 39]

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/12/peloton-bike-lady-needs-help-someone-please-help-her

Edited December 3, 2019 by schlesinj

[eoMMan 5,776]

Yeah, unless you know for sure she wants one, you might be best to pass on the Peleton as a gift.  

It's almost like getting her a new Dyson vacuum cleaner as a gift.

[Sullie 891]

On 8/20/2017 at 8:11 PM, OrtonToOlsen said:

"Happy birthday, fat-###!"

You know, you made this comment over 2 years ago but it's so epic it still makes me laugh.  In fact, I'm at the point where if I just see the thread title, it still makes me smile.  I'll go a step further and tell you that everytime I see the Peloton commercial of the guy giving his wife that Peloton cycle I think "Happy Birthday fat-###!"  Absolutely epic, bravo and kudos to you sir!

[CGRdrJoe 4,173]

3 hours ago, James Daulton said:

Peleton is smart AF.  They've somehow convinced a decent number of Americans to not only plunk down 2x the money of competitor bikes BUT to also pay a $40 monthly subscription fee for classes.  I never in a million years thought this thing would catch on but boy was I wrong.

Good on Peleton, I wonder how long they can ride this wave?

probably for years to come, there is a cycle bar near my house and 2 weeks of unlimited riding was on sale for black Friday for $60, a 30 pack of rides was $399 (13 per ride) so the $40 monthly fee is not expensive at all.

[AcerFC 4,916]

1 hour ago, eoMMan said:

Yeah, unless you know for sure she wants one, you might be best to pass on the Peleton as a gift.  

It's almost like getting her a new Dyson vacuum cleaner as a gift.

Ive actually gotten my wife both for gifts

[Redwes25 2,122]

Ok did my first ride it was pretty easy but just a beginner ride so was designed to be. Clearly much harder stuff which I will get into. Convenience of it was awesome rather than heading to gym, etc.

Cost of it doesn’t phase me as I am footballguy so 2k is nothing.

That commercial is ridiculous. 

 

Edited December 3, 2019 by Redwes25

[bigbottom 11,729]

I've been enjoying all the piling on with respect to this commercial, but it's worth pointing out on the 116 to 112 lb joke (which is funny as hell) that just because you're skinny doesn't mean you're fit.

[bigbottom 11,729]

40 minutes ago, AcerFC said:

Ive actually gotten my wife both for gifts

Peloton was our joint Christmas gift.

[bigbottom 11,729]

4 hours ago, James Daulton said:

Peleton is smart AF.  They've somehow convinced a decent number of Americans to not only plunk down 2x the money of competitor bikes BUT to also pay a $40 monthly subscription fee for classes.  I never in a million years thought this thing would catch on but boy was I wrong.

Good on Peleton, I wonder how long they can ride this wave?

Spin classes are expensive.  So $40 a month for unlimited on demand video classes is a good deal.  The ROI component up for debate though is whether a $2,000 investment in the bike is worth it so you can take the classes without leaving the house.

[STEADYMOBBIN 22 4,520]

4 hours ago, James Daulton said:

Peleton is smart AF.  They've somehow convinced a decent number of Americans to not only plunk down 2x the money of competitor bikes BUT to also pay a $40 monthly subscription fee for classes.  I never in a million years thought this thing would catch on but boy was I wrong.

Good on Peleton, I wonder how long they can ride this wave?

 

This is the dealbreaker for me. 

[James Daulton 9,256]

5 minutes ago, bigbottom said:

Spin classes are expensive.  So $40 a month for unlimited on demand video classes is a good deal.  The ROI component up for debate though is whether a $2,000 investment in the bike is worth it so you can take the classes without leaving the house.

Don’t spin classes come with like an LA Fit membership?  Or any other large fitness center.

Edited December 3, 2019 by James Daulton

[Buddy Ball 2K3 1,593]

Are you people buying the "Mirror Home Gym" too?

 

[bigbottom 11,729]

5 minutes ago, James Daulton said:

Don’t spin classes come with like an LA Fit membership?  Or any other large fitness center.

Not a spin class guru, so others can correct me, but the high end spin classes that Peleton is designed to mimic (with expensive bikes and data analytics) are places like Soul Cycle that charge $34 for a single 45-minute ride.

[Buddy Ball 2K3 1,593]

1 minute ago, bigbottom said:

Not a spin class guru, so others can correct me, but the high end spin classes that Peleton is designed to mimic (with expensive bikes and data analytics) are places like Soul Cycle that charge $34 for a single 45-minute ride.

People really do love to waste money

[bigbottom 11,729]

3 minutes ago, Buddy Ball 2K3 said:

People really do love to waste money

No doubt.  High end fitness is absolutely a luxury expense.

[Redwes25 2,122]

48 minutes ago, Buddy Ball 2K3 said:

Are you people buying the "Mirror Home Gym" too?

 

You can stream the Peloton content on your TV so you get that with the membership if you want to do there other workout stuff they have.  

ETA - As bigbottom said this is clearly a Luxury purchase but did it as a combined Christmas gift with my wife.  Though I think I am the one who is going to use it and really wanted it for myself.  

Edited December 3, 2019 by Redwes25

[Koya 12,083]

3 hours ago, schlesinj said:

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2019/12/peloton-bike-lady-needs-help-someone-please-help-her

paging @Doctor Detroit

[thecatch 2,300]

There is a market I’d unequivocally recommend this for - those who have some disposable income and are too busy to regularly go to the gym. I happen to be in that group at the moment, where I’m lucky to get 15 minutes to do a quick workout on the way to the shower most nights. I hate subscriptions and I put this purchase off for a couple months over that issue, but now I can say that it’s probably the best $40 I spend every month. 9 months and 115+ rides (even though most are in the 15-20 min range), I’m in remarkably better shape than I was previously. 
 

On the other hand, if you have time in your day to go to the gym, walk/run outside, etc., the value proposition isn’t going to be nearly as compelling. 

[Don Quixote 4,933]

9 minutes ago, thecatch said:

There is a market I’d unequivocally recommend this for - those who have some disposable income and are too busy to regularly go to the gym. I happen to be in that group at the moment, where I’m lucky to get 15 minutes to do a quick workout on the way to the shower most nights. I hate subscriptions and I put this purchase off for a couple months over that issue, but now I can say that it’s probably the best $40 I spend every month. 9 months and 115+ rides (even though most are in the 15-20 min range), I’m in remarkably better shape than I was previously. 
 

On the other hand, if you have time in your day to go to the gym, walk/run outside, etc., the value proposition isn’t going to be nearly as compelling. 

I fall into that market, but I'm still not sure the value proposition is there for me.  I have an exercise bike and an elliptical in my home that cost less on a combined basis than the Peloton and don't have monthly fees on top of it.  But I'd rather listen to a podcast or stream something on my iPad than have someone screaming at me while I'm exercising though.

[Chemical X 5,910]

26 minutes ago, Koya said:

paging @Doctor Detroit

that's our own Kilgore Trout in the comments section too!