The Peloton Thread

I was more enthused when i first got it 1.5yrs ago but still ride 2-4x per week. I choose based on the music more than the instructor.

Kendall Toole, former USC cheerleader, is easy on the eyes but provides a tough workout. She’s only 27 but acts more mature and plays classic rock from long before her time and hard metal.

Jenn Sherman is good. I like Alex Toussaint and Dennis Morton. Christine DErcole is good too. I like Robin Arzon as well, interesting backstory that is worth a read on Wikipedia.

Ben Aldis is one of the most boring instructors and will never take another class from him. On the other end of the spectrum is Cody, who is obnoxious but all the women love him and provide him a cult following. I avoid him.

At first I didn’t like the peloton. I’m not really into the “rah rah” feel good instructor telling you to “unlock your potential”. Felt like every ride was a counseling session for a broken gen z anxiety riddled woman.

But then I started doing Power Zone training. Highly recommend the discover your power zone series. Matt Wilpers is my favorite instructor, more like a coach than a counselor.

Basically you do a fitness test that will give you 7 zones. Then you train based on those zones and retest, so you can track progress

I love the bike. I have had mine about 3 years and about 750 rides total. I would say Alex, Kendall and Olivia are my 3 favorite instructors. Emma is awesome too. Take classes with everyone and you will find favorites. Some days I ride shorter and some longer periods of time. My go to is a stack with 5 minute warmup, 30 minute hip hop or rock, 5 minute cooldown.

Unfortunately, out of the saddle riding just a few days ago and the pedal snapped off. The threaded section stayed lodged in the crank arm. I tried getting it out with a couple of different methods just so I could replace pedals myself, but, with no luck. Finally gave up and contacted Peloton and they will have to replace the crank arm. I have had a lot of trouble with their customer service. After multiple phone calls, emails and forms, I finally had an appointment for them to come fix it, then I get an email this past Saturday saying they have a scheduling conflict, have to re-schedule my appointment and will contact me about re-scheduling. Need to try and get hold of them again today to see what the deal is.

What's the cost of one, cost of membership?

After 5 emails and 6 phone calls I am happy to say my bike is fixed! Repairman came by at 8:30 last night. Luckily he had a spare crank puller with him to remove the crank arm. Also lucky I have plenty of tools because he had to borrow mine to complete the repair. He said that Peloton was supposed to send me a crank puller with the new parts.

All in all, my fault, and lesson learned. Replace pedals every 1-2 years depending on how much you use it so you don't run in to needing repairs that could have been avoided.

I haven't rode since February 1 when the bike broke and already have my stack ready. Jumping back in full steam.

-5 minute Kendall warmup.
-45 minute Kendall intervals and arms.
-5 minute Kendall cool down.

How often are you all tightening the clips on your shoes? Have about 20 rides on mine and last night they felt super loose. The screw in the bottom was so loose I could tighten with my hand.

Found a guy on FB market place that is selling an original pelaton bike with all the hardware for $1,000. Barely used. Comes with the big screen. Should I jump on this? Wife and I are sick of the treadmill.

Jumping in here…wife ordered one last month and loves it so far. I ordered some Fizik shoes and cleats on super sale from Amazon and decided to give it a go last weekend. Solid workout for sure. Think I’m going to work in some peloton for cardio in lieu of running due to this excessive heat.

Looking at ordering some padded shorts, any recommendations? Nothing fancy, just budget friendly and will hold up relatively well.