re: Wife wants a Peloton, but open to knockoffs if they're solid. Any suggestions?

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People need to realize that things like the mirror, peloton, tonal, concept2 rowers and bikes and online interactive classes are the future of fitness. People are busier than ever snd don't have the time or the desire to go to the gym

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Just rode 14 miles for lunch. Changed shoes, opened garage, rode, opened garage, changed shoes, about to host a zoom call.

If people want to do it people can do it. Peloton is NO different. Busy has NOTHING to do with desire.

Just buy a real bike and go on real bike rides.

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1) It's a cult.

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It is the "home" game version of the "Spin Class" cult of the 1990s and 2000s, for sure.

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There is a significantly different level of fitness you get from a REAL road bike vs a trainer. It's called wind resistance and it's a killer.

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So, ride outside? In the rain? Heat? Humidity? Cold?

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My wife is 5'5" ~120 lbs

She ain't fat - even after 3 kids. She used to be a workout warrior and took yoga or Pure Barre twice a week and ran several miles a couple times a week in between.

Her knees started bothering her a couple years ago (ran her whole life) so she stopped running and started using bikes at the gym and loved it. So that's why she wants a Peloton.

She wants to use the Peloton for the yoga classes too.

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I think I know her

Latte with an extra shot is under $7. Still a lot but not $10.

I like how everyone is arguing the price but nobody is staying the shitty part is incorrect

I'm not sure why I drink Starbucks to be honest. I've had their coffee before but really only buy pumpkin spice lattes when they are in season. Other than that I'm not exactly a huge fan.

Get a real bike + smart trainer. Lookup wahoo kickr or tacx. This way, when the kids get older, she might want to get out and ride. The best solution.

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I just wonder how many people actually use these things long term. I know there must be a few, but I bet 99% of these things end up being expensive den sculptures. Most people I know who stay in shape for years do so by running, walking, cycling outdoors several days a week.

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i know plenty of women and even men who do spin class, well used to do spin class. Home fitness is the where the future lies, especially with covid. Interactive Group Fitness like this is the new group classes of the future.

Peloton gives you the spin class expierence from home. Actually better cause you can compare to the other people in real time. Has winners for each class etc. Allows people to compete.

Everyone I know tha has had a Peloton for atleast a year, uses it mutiple times a week still.

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Just buy a real bike and go on real bike rides.

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Depending on where you live, frick that. Not even taking into account the weather, the shitty aggressive drivers and lack of safe places to bike makes this a non starter.