re: The Peloton Thread

For power zone, they tell you the plan during the warmup for the main set. Once I understand the routine, I’ll just put on an audiobook and turn on peloton subtitles. I do this for power zone endurance. The other power zones have too much intensity for me to listen to books

I just use briefs and gym shorts, no special pants. I do 60-90 minute rides weekly.

I just used some Nike running shorts but I feel like some padding may be necessary if that seat doesn’t break in

takes about 3 or 4 rides to get used to it.

I got mine last April. Closing in on 50 pounds lost doing pretty much just peloton and eating a little less. Try to do it 5-6 days a week, usually 30 minutes. Occasionally do an hour if my wife isn’t home and I got nothing else going on.

I go for Emma Lovewell just about any time she has a 30 minute ride. I hate Olivia Amato because her speed/resistance numbers are unrealistic.

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Get the Sponeed brand padded cycling shorts from Amazon. They’re easily worth $40. I have two pairs and have over 50 rides in each with no sign of wear.

For instructors, I’m a big fan of Matt Wilpers and Denis Morton’s power zone classes. I’ll also do a sweet spot workout with a scenic ride every once in a while too. The girl who does metal rides (Kendall?) is good too

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.

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I’ve heard stories of the pedals breaking. Enough so that I think I’ll try to replace ours every year or two. Cheap insurance.

We’ve had ours since October and it has been awesome. I like stacking rides with arms or core classes. I also really like the interval and arms rides. Usually do Alex or Emma. Sometimes Kendall or Dennis.

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I’ve heard stories of the pedals breaking. Enough so that I think I’ll try to replace ours every year or two. Cheap insurance

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Yea they actually tell you to replace them every year or so. Unfortunately, I never saw or heard that until I started doing research AFTER it snapped off...

Had ours since around Thanksgiving and absolutely love it. I originally thought the instructors were going to be lame and had got it out of work schedule conflicts like many others in this thread.

I have really enjoyed taking classes with friends who have one as well. The competition really gets me going and I get a way better workout when doing it.

If you really wanna f yourself up, do a Kendal Toole metal ride, that shite is intense. I also like Jenn Sherman too because she cusses a lot.