Poll of the Day > Pelotons are crazy.

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JigsawTDC 03/05/21 1:15:38 PM #1:	You pay $2k for an exercise bike and then have to pay $39/month to even take advantage of its "benefits" such as live-streamed and recorded classes. I'm confused as to how this could benefit anyone beyond a normal exercise bike. Like, do you really need a class to keep you motivated peddling? I think the only reason these became so popular is because of the pandemic. It allows people to feel some semblance of being in a cycling class or gym, I guess. Do you have a Peloton? Do you like it? <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:951375236] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>You pay $2k for an exercise bike and then have to pay $39/month to even take advantage of its "benefits" such as live-streamed and recorded classes. I'm confused as to how this could benefit anyone beyond a normal exercise bike. Like, do you really need a class to keep you motivated peddling? I think the only reason these became so popular is because of the pandemic. It allows people to feel some semblance of being in a cycling class or gym, I guess. Do you have a Peloton? Do you like it? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockey7318 03/05/21 1:24:51 PM #2:	My sister does. I don't get it. We have a cheap little spin bike and my wife just uses classes that are on youtube when she spins. Seems to be pretty happy with it. <cite>hockey7318 posted [p:951375564] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>My sister does. I don't get it. We have a cheap little spin bike and my wife just uses classes that are on youtube when she spins. Seems to be pretty happy with it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 03/05/21 1:28:20 PM #3:	hockey7318 posted... My sister does. I don't get it. We have a cheap little spin bike and my wife just uses classes that are on youtube when she spins. Seems to be pretty happy with it. This is exactly what I would do if I had a stationary bike and wanted to do the class route. So much more cost effective without the fancy brand-name gadget! I get most my biking in on my regular commute and day to day life then since I choose to bike everywhere and not drive. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:951375679] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>hockey7318 posted... </cite> <quote>My sister does. I don't get it. We have a cheap little spin bike and my wife just uses classes that are on youtube when she spins. Seems to be pretty happy with it.</quote> This is exactly what I would do if I had a stationary bike and wanted to do the class route. So much more cost effective without the fancy brand-name gadget! I get most my biking in on my regular commute and day to day life then since I choose to bike everywhere and not drive. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BADoglick 03/05/21 1:34:15 PM #4:	My gym costs less than 39 a month --- BADoglick to the Max! <cite>BADoglick posted [p:951375906] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>My gym costs less than 39 a month </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DMX99 03/05/21 1:51:45 PM #5:	i thought its just a bike with a tv <cite>DMX99 posted [p:951376549] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>i thought its just a bike with a tv </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 03/05/21 2:09:13 PM #6:	DMX99 posted... i thought its just a bike with a tv Pretty much, but they're also selling you a "lifestyle" and "community" I guess. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:951377155] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>DMX99 posted... </cite> <quote>i thought its just a bike with a tv</quote> Pretty much, but they're also selling you a "lifestyle" and "community" I guess. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HornedLion 03/05/21 2:15:08 PM #7:	$2k gets you a lot of HGH. --- "Skippitty Bop boom ba-dop. Wham wham bam bam" <cite>HornedLion posted [p:951377402] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>$2k gets you a lot of HGH. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 03/05/21 2:17:41 PM #8:	Its just a trend. Itll pass. Its helping a lot of people get into fitness routines though so I cant be all that annoyed at it --- YOU control the numbers of leches. -Sal Vulcano <cite>Mead posted [p:951377506] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>Its just a trend. Itll pass. Its helping a lot of people get into fitness routines though so I cant be all that annoyed at it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 03/05/21 2:20:58 PM #9:	I'm not annoyed at people into Pelotons, to be clear. I get that social interaction is a scarce commodity these days, so anything providing a semblance of that is cool, especially one promoting healthy activities. My problem is the company's ridiculous prices. But, I mean, that's capitalism. It's not like I'm not used to it. <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:951377634] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>I'm not annoyed at people into Pelotons, to be clear. I get that social interaction is a scarce commodity these days, so anything providing a semblance of that is cool, especially one promoting healthy activities. My problem is the company's ridiculous prices. But, I mean, that's capitalism. It's not like I'm not used to it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 03/05/21 2:22:09 PM #10:	Meanwhile, Zwift is $10/month and you can get a compatible smart trainer for under $500 pretty easily, and that'll let you use your own bike (though it's highly recommended to get a trainer tire to avoid destroying more roadworthy ones). --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:951377687] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>Meanwhile, Zwift is $10/month and you can get a compatible smart trainer for under $500 pretty easily, and that'll let you use your own bike (though it's highly recommended to get a trainer tire to avoid destroying more roadworthy ones). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 03/05/21 2:23:47 PM #11:	I made a nice chunk of change on the peloton stock. That looks like its going to be an easy way to make money every year. Buy in November and sell in January. <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:951377739] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>I made a nice chunk of change on the peloton stock. That looks like its going to be an easy way to make money every year. Buy in November and sell in January. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 03/05/21 3:52:59 PM #12:	MICHALECOLE posted... I made a nice chunk of change on the peloton stock. That looks like its going to be an easy way to make money every year. Buy in November and sell in January. I'd be surprised if that lasts more than another year or two, since I doubt the trend will be around much longer than that (that, or the market will become more crowded), but that's not a bad idea until then. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:951380945] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>MICHALECOLE posted... </cite> <quote>I made a nice chunk of change on the peloton stock. That looks like its going to be an easy way to make money every year. Buy in November and sell in January.</quote> I'd be surprised if that lasts more than another year or two, since I doubt the trend will be around much longer than that (that, or the market will become more crowded), but that's not a bad idea until then. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 03/05/21 4:10:10 PM #13:	adjl posted... I'd be surprised if that lasts more than another year or two, since I doubt the trend will be around much longer than that (that, or the market will become more crowded), but that's not a bad idea until then. I think itll be the same thing as gyms, crazy popular in January with a huge drop in February. new year new me! <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:951381500] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>adjl posted... </cite> <quote>I'd be surprised if that lasts more than another year or two, since I doubt the trend will be around much longer than that (that, or the market will become more crowded), but that's not a bad idea until then.</quote>I think itll be the same thing as gyms, crazy popular in January with a huge drop in February. new year new me! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 03/05/21 4:18:38 PM #14:	MICHALECOLE posted... I think itll be the same thing as gyms, crazy popular in January with a huge drop in February. new year new me! It will, but I doubt Peloton itself will be around (or at least as successful as it currently is) for that long. It's very much a fad now, but as pretty much everyone here is pointing out, it doesn't really offer that much more than you'd get by getting a regular stationary bike for a tenth of the price and watching some spin classes on Youtube. Now, in general, buying stock in nascent fitness trends in November and selling in January is going to be a good idea. I just don't think you'll be able to rely on Peloton for that long. Either the fad will die out, or competitors will step up to take a piece of the pie and leave less for Peloton itself. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:951381786] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>MICHALECOLE posted... </cite> <quote>I think itll be the same thing as gyms, crazy popular in January with a huge drop in February. new year new me! </quote> It will, but I doubt Peloton itself will be around (or at least as successful as it currently is) for that long. It's very much a fad now, but as pretty much everyone here is pointing out, it doesn't really offer that much more than you'd get by getting a regular stationary bike for a tenth of the price and watching some spin classes on Youtube. Now, in general, buying stock in nascent fitness trends in November and selling in January is going to be a good idea. I just don't think you'll be able to rely on Peloton for that long. Either the fad will die out, or competitors will step up to take a piece of the pie and leave less for Peloton itself. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ceresmie 03/05/21 4:31:27 PM #15:	Yeah Peloton is wild, it's great for moving from one point to another in Alliance Raids. Bless the physical ranged DPS who actually use it. --- What is love? Mayhap it is when you care more about someone else than you do about yourself. <cite>Ceresmie posted [p:951382234] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>Yeah Peloton is wild, it's great for moving from one point to another in Alliance Raids. Bless the physical ranged DPS who actually use it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
streamofthesky 03/05/21 5:11:15 PM #16:	Supposedly they used to be priced reasonably, and few people bought them. Then they artificially jacked up the price to put forth an air of exclusivity, and sales skyrocketed. It's just a scummy business making ridiculous money selling grotesquely overpriced shit by playing to people's stupidity and vanity. Just like Apple. <cite>streamofthesky posted [p:951383606] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>Supposedly they used to be priced reasonably, and few people bought them. Then they artificially jacked up the price to put forth an air of exclusivity, and sales skyrocketed. It's just a scummy business making ridiculous money selling grotesquely overpriced shit by playing to people's stupidity and vanity. Just like Apple. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Dragooncancer_ 03/05/21 6:15:26 PM #18:	JigsawTDC posted... Pretty much, but they're also selling you a "lifestyle" and "community" I guess. Totally this. Our friends have a pelaton bike and treadmill. They love that shit and are constantly trying to sign up to attend live tapings and stuff. --- I used to be with it, but then they changed what "it" was, and now what I'm with isn't it. And what's "it" seems weird and scary to me. <cite>Dragooncancer_ posted [p:951385764] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>Pretty much, but they're also selling you a "lifestyle" and "community" I guess.</quote>Totally this. Our friends have a pelaton bike and treadmill. They love that shit and are constantly trying to sign up to attend live tapings and stuff. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
grimhilde00 03/05/21 6:24:46 PM #19:	I don't have space for it and pre-covid I preferred going to spin class in person anyway cause of the lights/music. Kept me motivated and wanting to go. Peloton would be cheaper than that for me though over time. I alternated between a cheap gym that was $90/month all access and paying $35/class for Soul Cycle. The cheaper gym didn't have any showers so I would go there on the way home, but I really liked to go before work and take a shower at the gym which would be Soul Cycle. Miss my gym in Austin :( that was ~$20/class with packages and nice showers. Anyway, worth it for me since I hate other forms of exercise and never was into it before I found something that was fun and motivating. And I can afford it so /shrug --- aka kriemhilde00 <cite>grimhilde00 posted [p:951386070] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>I don't have space for it and pre-covid I preferred going to spin class in person anyway cause of the lights/music. Kept me motivated and wanting to go. Peloton would be cheaper than that for me though over time. I alternated between a cheap gym that was $90/month all access and paying $35/class for Soul Cycle. The cheaper gym didn't have any showers so I would go there on the way home, but I really liked to go before work and take a shower at the gym which would be Soul Cycle. Miss my gym in Austin :( that was ~$20/class with packages and nice showers. Anyway, worth it for me since I hate other forms of exercise and never was into it before I found something that was fun and motivating. And I can afford it so /shrug </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
InfernalFive 03/05/21 6:29:38 PM #20:	Mead posted... Its just a trend. Itll pass. Its helping a lot of people get into fitness routines though so I cant be all that annoyed at it This, if it helps even one fat fuck get in shape I can ignore all those annoying ads --- http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lyfabsU4xH1qzy531o1_500.jpg https://imgur.com/ggCrHk8 <cite>InfernalFive posted [p:951386265] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>Mead posted... </cite> <quote>Its just a trend. Itll pass. Its helping a lot of people get into fitness routines though so I cant be all that annoyed at it</quote>This, if it helps even one fat fuck get in shape I can ignore all those annoying ads </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 03/05/21 7:21:00 PM #21:	I have one. I love it. Having an instructor helps but what really motivates me is the leader board. I don't consider myself a competitive person but something about that leader board makes me push myself harder. I wouldn't put forth half that effort on a normal stationary bike, honestly. You basically get spin classes without having to leave your house. For someone with a schedule like mine it's great. I basically do all my exercising and gaming when my kids are in bed. Maybe when they're a bit older going back to the gym will be feasible but for now the Peloton checks a lot of boxes for me. --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:951387991] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>I have one. I love it. Having an instructor helps but what really motivates me is the leader board. I don't consider myself a competitive person but something about that leader board makes me push myself harder. I wouldn't put forth half that effort on a normal stationary bike, honestly. You basically get spin classes without having to leave your house. For someone with a schedule like mine it's great. I basically do all my exercising and gaming when my kids are in bed. Maybe when they're a bit older going back to the gym will be feasible but for now the Peloton checks a lot of boxes for me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ClarkDuke 03/06/21 3:24:47 AM #22:	i prefer in person classes, ok? whats the point if there isnt a chance of my penis showing during the class, and people awkwardly pretending they didnt see it, ok? dont even get me started on how much i miss the overcrowded trains, ok? --- https://imgur.com/qL0DHFI https://imgur.com/JL9rRLt https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ <cite>ClarkDuke posted [p:951399809] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>i prefer in person classes, ok? whats the point if there isnt a chance of my penis showing during the class, and people awkwardly pretending they didnt see it, ok? dont even get me started on how much i miss the overcrowded trains, ok? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JigsawTDC 03/06/21 3:24:44 PM #23:	Alright. I've been persuaded. I am now the proud own of not one, but two Pelotons! <cite>JigsawTDC posted [p:951415400] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>Alright. I've been persuaded. I am now the proud own of not one, but two Pelotons! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Far-Queue 03/06/21 4:01:03 PM #24:	JigsawTDC posted... Alright. I've been persuaded. I am now the proud own of not one, but two Pelotons! One for each leg. Smart move --- https://imgur.com/ZwO4qO2 "Far-Queue is probably one of the least troll-like of the posters here." - LinkPizza <cite>Far-Queue posted [p:951416520] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>Alright. I've been persuaded. I am now the proud own of not one, but two Pelotons!</quote>One for each leg. Smart move </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 03/06/21 4:25:23 PM #25:	JigsawTDC posted... Alright. I've been persuaded. I am now the proud own of not one, but two Pelotons! Stupid you were supposed to wait till December <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:951417284] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>JigsawTDC posted... </cite> <quote>Alright. I've been persuaded. I am now the proud own of not one, but two Pelotons!</quote>Stupid you were supposed to wait till December </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PK_Spam 03/06/21 4:54:34 PM #26:	I used to deliver and install them, and most of the people probably didnt even use them. One guy bought it for his wife and made us put it in the exercise room... alongside like 3 other similar machines being used as coatracks. --- "You're not a good person, you'll never be one, you'll never even convince anyone to mistakenly believe you to be one." -HCE to me <cite>PK_Spam posted [p:951418145] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>I used to deliver and install them, and most of the people probably didnt even use them. One guy bought it for his wife and made us put it in the exercise room... alongside like 3 other similar machines being used as coatracks. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MICHALECOLE 03/06/21 5:27:16 PM #27:	Damn how many coats did they have <cite>MICHALECOLE posted [p:951419079] in Pelotons a... [t:79332014]...</cite> <quote>Damn how many coats did they have </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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