re: Peloton vs Schwinn Carbon Blue Exercise Bike - which is better?

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On the real though..I ride mountain bikes. Granted it's more work on my back with the bumps and flows of the trail, but I'd still think a stationary bike would be tough stress on your back. I lobbied my old work to purchase a Peloton for the fitness center and they did. I would go use it in the early AM and enjoyed it. What type of questions do you have?

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Does the Peloton have the same feel as the Schwinn relative to the smooth ride? I use exercise bikes in hotel gym's across the spectrum and only the Schwinn and Spinning bikes feel closest to a true bike ride. The others I have been on do not feel as natural.
I have heard great things about the Peloton and it's $2K vs the Schwinn Carbon Blue at $2500. So I figured I can save a few bucks if I get Peloton provided it has a similar ride.

As for my back, the stationary bikes are great on my back. It mobilizes my hips and lower back without the pounding of a mountain bike and is a great supplement to walking each day. Unfortunately, the stationary bikes seem to be the best way to get a more intense cardio workout. I used to swim every day but got tired of the pool.

Appreciate the responses thus far.