DIY Peloton Bike Alternative HACK (how to guide) Avoid the $39 monthly fee!

[@thaibruin]

I’ve been using an Echelon EX15 for well over a year paired with the Peloton digital subscription and it’s been a true life changer. 75lbs down and now fully embracing cycling outdoors. Thanks TailHappyTV for setting me down this path with your reviews!

[@1122nickthegreat1122]

how do you find the quality after a year and resistance?

[@thaibruin]

@@1122nickthegreat1122 it makes some noise, but functionally, no issues.

[@mattsbroadcasting]

I have to say that although I know next to nothing about the biking scene, peleton options, etc. this video is one of the most informative, most in-depth type of video to explain all the concepts you would need to do in order to get the objective you want. This is a masterclass video of how-to's and what you need. Perfect.

[@TailHappyTV]

Thank you kind sir

[@nicholascorto3507]

Great content! Hopefully peloton will get the message they’ve got a lousy business model w egregious pricing. Your solutions are practical and thoughtful. Thank you.

[@TailHappyTV]

Welcome!

[@noabert]

We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. kzbin.infoUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.

[@MattPerrin]

Just want to say Thank You! for these videos. Been going strong with my ProForm Costco bike for a year now, did the mag-resistance hack, and got SPD shoes & pedals for Christmas. I didn't think proper spin shoes would matter so much, but it has been a huge improvement.

[@stinkiitofu]

Please tell me what to search to do the mag resistance hack. Thanks 🙏

[@igray5311]

If you use an Android tablet you can do picture-in-picture to run both the Echelon app & the Peloton app at the same time.

[@joannemarkov]

I am looking into a Tier 2.5: I bought a refurbished Echelon EX5 (which hasn't arrived yet) and the qdomyos-zwift app, which will hopefully allow me to take the Power Zone classes with greater precision (I'm currently approximating using HR zones) and auto adjust resistance.

[@JustSheilz]

LOVE it! Gor the Joroto after seeing your video and have loved doing the peloton hack! Ive also done their other programs.

[@dwayneshaffer1914]

What if you bought a used Peloton bike is there a hack to just use the digital app and do you still lose the metrics?

[@tracytepley2382]

I would love to see a review on the Yesoul S3 spin bike.

[@anonc248]

What bike would you recommend for tall people? I ordered a Joroto X2 and am concerned it may not be big enough, I am 6 foot 3 inches

[@JennCrafts]

What would you recommend for tier 1 overall? I’m in between the Sunny SF-B1805 vs Joroto. I’ll be buying a cadence sensor and I have an Apple Watch to track heart rate and I have an iPad to use for peloton app classes. I’ve been watching your videos and still can’t decide!

[@GregTindell]

Tell me if I’m wrong but isn’t the 12.99 pre month Peloton app only let you just have like or it could be 4 ride classes a month to where the 24.00 a month lets you take all the classes you what? I’m I may be wrong, but that’s the way that I understand it when I read what the difference is between the two apps that you can get from Peloton.

[@theviv8086]

Thanks for the information! Great reviews.

[@TailHappyTV]

Thanks for watching

[@PortertheFrenchie]

Does the tier 3 bike allow you to connect your Apple Watch to the app that is installed?

[@sparkyastwo]

I’m behind in the game I see. I’ve been spinning for years and have since traded in three of my mountain bikes for motorcycles. Well, at 53, I need more exercise and need to get a new spin bike. Is there a model that will allow me to charge my phone/tablet while pedaling?

[@robertl2227]

Great advice

[@welmanlee2457]

Looking for your help. I’ve got a peloton bike and am looking to discontinue the all access membership . I predominantly do older rides from the on demand library but the app membership only allows 3 per month. What options do I have with my peloton bike to not have the $40 monthly fee but still be able to access the on demand library 25 times a month? Can I use my peloton with the stride app or another app with on demand rides?

[@jamesstufano1504]

Hi - thanks for the video. I was thinking of the Bike+ and was wondering can I use the 12.99 app instead of the $44

[@ozema87]

Is the echelon ex3 just as goodm for this hack. Ex15 isnt.avaulable in Australia.

[@jazzenthuiagirl]

Do you think the Joroto would fit a Garmin Speed Sensor on its wheel or somewhere? If yes, how? Thanks.

[@rachelhelman2098]

This was a great video, thank you 😊

[@DimitriLozano]

Great video! Been taking the Apple Fitness+ classes with my “tier 2-ish” bike for several months and decided to give the peloton app a try with their one month trial. Enjoying it so far on my appletv, but my question is: do you know if I were to get the wahoo cadence sensor would I be able to connect that directly to the appletv to view metrics on the big screen? I’ve figured out that I can get my heart rate/strive score up there with my Apple Watch, but was unsure about the cadence.

[@thezenkoala6721]

Are the scenic rides still available on the peloton app or do you need the full membership?

[@annrusso8596]

unfortunately the scenic rides are not available unless you pay the membership.

[@troplock9]

Great reviews - looking maybe toward Echelon EX15 - don't have tablet - I guess I could also cast to a TV like the Joroto?

[@cindybranstetter4234]

Can anyone tell me if there is an app to create a ride to your chosen songs? I go to the Y 2-3 times a week and it is a 30 mile drive each way. I would like to be able to ride at home. I don’t want to use a streamed class. I am pretty sure, from what I have seen,the music would not be a fit for me. I would love to create my own ride.

[@1122nickthegreat1122]

What one would you choose, joroto x2 vs echelon - For me I dont care about spin classes.. I just want quality, resistance and good drive train like normal bike.. Dont care about the blue tooth, etc - what would you suggest between those two

[@carolinewu3301]

Thank you! Life saver

[@alvinprettyman1802]

THANKS FOR POSTING

[@snip_king428]

So you lose to app controlled resistance feature right?

[@techfly3]

I was just looking at the wahoo kicker bike have you checked that bike out cost 3500

[@techfly3]

Probably will get the stryde bike in the future

[@fullmetalguts]

@TailHappyTV, can you comment on the Echelon GT+ as an alternative to the Peloton? Would it be considered Tier 2? With shipping it costs around $900, so I'm not sure its worth it compared to the Stryde bike. And what accessories would you purchase to make it similar to the Peloton? I'm looking for an open platform like the Stryde Bike. We might consider purchasing a Tier 2 bike and purchasing an iPad as well, but together that might cost the amount of the Stryde bike.

[@TailHappyTV]

Both bikes are great, different animals but I love both

[@fullmetalguts]

@@TailHappyTV Thanks for your input! Would you recommend purchasing the Stryde instead of the Echelon GT+?

[@fredo3161]

Bro you look like Rob Schneider and Weird Al stepped into Jeff Goldblum's transporter machine.

[@TailHappyTV]

😂 this is amazing

[@ashantirae]

Hi I’m trying to purchase a bike torn between the Cyclase and the sunny im 5”10 and plus size.

[@TailHappyTV]

I’d go for the sunny

[@malorieje]

Could you use an Apple Watch as a heart rate monitor?

[@fogsong]

Just a heads up. I tried to use my cadence sensor with the Peloton app on my android tablet and it wouldn't work. I could only connect a heart monitor with the app. I had to use my wife's iPad in order to use the cadence sensor with the Peloton app. I did some research and Peloton doesn't give you the ability to add a cadence sensor with the android app for some reason.

[@alynnk]

Thanks for this! I've been searching for a way to get cadence stats into my Android Peloton app, and found my way here. You've saved me a lot more research!

[@jerrybeirnemusic]

yeah after trying peloton app i found out that it only supports the heart monitor, not cadance. bye bye peloton app.

[@kitchenstrand]

Is there a way to hack the peloton screen and use the screen with other apps…

[@TailHappyTV]

Not that I know of, the stryde bike is good for that

[@lauramorrison9810]

Hi I’m trying to reach you I have so many questions and have been watching so many of your videos is there anyway to pm you. I want your pop ion on a bike I am looking at but don’t see you have reviewed it yet. Thanks so much Laura

[@TailHappyTV]

Which bike?

[@lauramorrison9810]

@@TailHappyTV Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike with 44 lb Flywheel and Large Device Holder, Black,

[@TailHappyTV]

@@lauramorrison9810 which model is that? Did you see my review on the 1805?

[@lauramorrison9810]

@@TailHappyTV Model Number: SF-B1805 I think it’s the same one your talking about, no I missed that review would love to watch it ! I’ll go look for it now

[@lauramorrison9810]

@@TailHappyTV yes, that was the one I watched. Do you know if u can add a little counter type thing to it? I think I’m going to get the wahoo cadence monitor but I don’t think I’ll really miss the screen. I have an Apple Watch and plan to use Apple fitness classes.

[@richardfancey9625]

I want to watch youtube on my new Peloton bike plus, do you know anyone that can help me

[@Lion_McLionhead]

Boy did Peloton crash after the hype wore off. Do any upwardly mobile middle executives still have those POS's?

[@rnegoro1]

Wow this is really simple. Peloton as a company is dumb for selling such expensive hardware.

[@michaelsofine]

So peloton punishes you for using their equipment.

[@TailHappyTV]

In more ways than one

[@thomassutherland5188]

All this for one exercise mode? Planet Fitness 10 per month 200K on equipment.

[@thomassutherland5188]

In equipment. KZbin free vids.

[@Orion33759]

Time is valuable to me. I’ll pay to do the work at home.