Should you buy a PELOTON BIKE or BIKE+ ? | You might be surprised.

[@SteveJulien]

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[@JenINTJ]

Thank you Steve! Your videos inspired me to buy a refurbished bike + with extended warranty, arrives in 3 days! Thank you for making me feel comfortable with the purchase and answering so many questions with your content.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad to help! Your comment has made my day!

[@princessgigi1910]

This was the best review I’ve seen and I have watched many many reviews! Thank you for showing us a side by side comparison . I love the fact that you’ve used both bikes and gave a very unbiased opinion.That really means a lot coming from your experience with both Peloton bikes This video helped me make my final decision.

[@SteveJulien]

Excellent! Thanks!

[@tron7131]

Which one did you choose

[@KC-mi6fb]

I just bought the regular bike and I love it! Thanks for all the tips. Saved myself some coins as well!👍🏾 🚴🏾‍♀️

[@SteveJulien]

Excellent!

[@roypacheco6122]

Finally, a to-the-point video that touches on all bike features. Thank you!

[@SteveJulien]

Glad it helped!

[@TsUKenya]

well articulated presentation. Just ordered the original Peloton Bike. Couldn't afford the Bike Plus without robbing a bank and this video has been a relief, that my choice was not far off☺

[@benchewmd]

Thanks!

[@EllenOzHealth]

I already have my peloton, bought my pivot and watch link thanks to you and still keep coming back because you’re videos are so well done and interesting!

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks Ellen. Glad you like them!

[@EH-ke3sl]

Great video! I can actually watch without being annoyed. Lol to the point and clear! Thank you!

[@gordongettie1923]

Great video as always. I agonised for months over the bike or bike+. I opted for the bike+ and absolutely love it. As I plan on having this piece of equipment for years, I just felt the newer model was the smarter purchase. As you say though, either way you will get a good workout and break a sweat which is the main thing.

[@TheDoubleB065]

My wife and I ordered our bike a few weeks ago. We are excited to get started on our Peloton journey. Your videos have been very helpful in ensuring we have all the accessories and information we need to get started. Thank you very much for your help.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad they helped! See you on the leaderboard!

[@bgtanguay]

Really exceptional review. Appreciated the comments at the end about how you view total cost of ownership.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad you liked it!

[@323kidd]

Thank you so much for helping me decide. I myself am a plus guy lol I was already thinking of getting the plus just because it said plus lol your video helped convince me it is worth it. Ordering mine tomorrow! 🙌🏻

[@SteveJulien]

Haha, brilliant! Glad it helped.

[@tylerhadley8831]

Beautiful comparison and review. Thank you for sharing!!

[@SteveJulien]

You are so welcome!

[@maryanntacconelli8761]

I love my Bike+ and can’t imagine not having the “auto-follow” feature. It lets me focus more on the music verses having to pay attention to what the instructor is saying. Thanks for your videos! They are always informative and entertaining! If I lived in the UK I’d love to buy you beer! 😁

[@valicourt]

Just bought a second hand + bike for less than the normal is new. And it’s hardly used. A lot of fitness gear gets sold on hardly used. So shop careful and get yourself a bargain. Love the +. Biggest plus being the sound bar which has super good quality sound and bass. Also the auto resistance is amazing. Just focus on the cadence and that’s it. It also looks much better.

[@jojoo4827]

My son just bought me the Peloton + and I am excited. Great info and review. I am 70 and can’t wait to use the stretching and yoga videos and start easy stuff with the bike. I formerly did spinning 4-5 days a week. It is very addictive.

[@SteveJulien]

Fantastic!

[@jojoo4827]

Your videos are the best I have seen! You are an excellent teacher.

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks! I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

[@kingsize8127]

Hey Steve - thanks for such an excellent video. Measured pace , detailed thoughts, down to earth delivery & really cut through all the noisy videos and helped with my decision making here. Good man .

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@poppy5986]

Thank you for this great video! I have been looking at Peloton for a while now, but haven’t bought one yet, because I just can’t decide which model to get. This is the first compare of both bikes side by side that I have seen. I think this has helped me decide which bike to get Thanks!!

[@stevecaruso8199]

Wow this was an excellent comparison. The very first one I’ve watched on the Peletons and honestly I don’t think I need to watch any others!! Thanks!!

[@BCBenny]

Good price analogy never really thought about that way

[@RoxStar_eth]

Quality review, thank you!

[@SteveJulien]

Glad you liked it!

[@NancyLiedel]

Im still undecided. You helped, a lot. I'm closer than I was. Thank you.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad I could help!

[@luisherrera5379]

lmao love how u just swiveled the other screen over...wasnt expecting that.. lol

[@SteveJulien]

😂 excellent!

[@deanshelton1442]

Great video! Best comparison/run down video I’ve seen by far. Thanks for this.

[@SteveJulien]

Excellent, thanks!

[@bbass56]

Great video - covered all the bases ! I agree, if you're going to be an avid rider, go with the Plus, but if you're just a casual rider and want to save some money, then go with the regular bike ! Personally, I love the plus with the auto resistance follow ( which does NOT work on live classes ) the bigger screen, sound bar and swivel, which I use for weight and yoga classes. Thanks again !

[@stephenbainbridge5349]

Love John’s videos, so clear, concise and calm. I’m awaiting my Peleton to be delivered next week and been guided so far by your expert videos.

[@lf9341]

How is it?

[@devilstrider289]

I got a standard bike that was only used twice for $700 and then ordered the swivel adapter for $44. Also if I want a gen 3 screen I can just buy it for $500. At the moment I don't need it. I'm a tech and work in cyber so this definitely isn't worth the extra money. Also the biggest difference between Bluetooth 5.0 and previous iterations of Bluetooth is the maximum range. While Bluetooth 4.0 and later supported a range of up to 10 meters, or 33 feet, Bluetooth 5.0 steps that up to a theoretical range of 243 meters, or 800 feet.

[@parkeranderson1172]

Looking into buying a plus now for $900…. Or I can find a cheaper standard. Decisions decisions.

[@javiermontanez9974]

You're the captain of captains man. Been watching your videos recently and decided to take the leap and get the bike. I initially wanted to get it but decided to get a cheap bike just to get the feel of it (since you know, the bike is not that cheap). Got the regular bike and should be arriving next week. You do an amazing job at explaining all the great things about this bike. Keep up the good work!

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks Javier! Enjoy the bike when it arrives!

[@paulnicholas1738]

Hi Steve I was uncertain which Peloton bike to purchase but your excellent review made my mind up for me. Great reviews thanks

[@coryandlindsaysommise7008]

Which one did you choose?

[@davidbryant8003]

Steve, thank you very much, absolutely brilliant, very informative and has helped me immensely.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad it helped!

[@mshell1959]

Thank you for your excellent review, Steve.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad it’s helped!

[@rsebik]

Thanks for all your videos, I spent some time to watch them all :) Peloton is currently running promotion on original bike £1350 - that's nearly £1000 off compare to bike + so for me it was decisive factor to order one.

[@dariangeldart413]

haha bro you got me to buy you a coffee, i love that! enjoy bro! thanks for the vid!

[@SteveJulien]

Cheers!

[@cdasilva8826]

Great revIew!! Since my Peloton screen is DOA I have no warranty so I have to replace it. I'm considering replacing with HP touchscreen

[@yulimarvildosola7209]

Thank you!! You convinced me to get it 😁 will be buying you a coffee ☕️ 🍺

[@thejonng]

Excellent, clear video!

[@iptvclub1575]

Now the difference is $1,000. The Bike is now $1,495 vs $2,495 for the Bike+. In US.

[@jknight413]

Yep. The Auto Follow and Apple interface is nice...but not $1000 dollars nice.

[@rrecar8684]

+$250 for shipping and setup for Bike and free shipping and setup for Bike+

[@iptvclub1575]

@@rrecar8684 my bike was shipped and set up for free. And paid $1,000 less. They must have recently added shipping. I bought mine in November 2021. Bike essentials package with 3 lb weights = 1,645 $100 promo credit from a referral So = $1,545 plus tax. Free shipping and set up. Bike+ starter is the most realistic comparison and that’s $2,720. $1100 difference.

[@AH-xf6cp]

@@iptvclub1575 can I get that referral info? I’m getting ready to buy one and shipping is still free!

[@evilcat7661]

I dont have any of these bikes nor do i plan on buying any of the home gym experiment. I am here just to see what else can you imagine to do a review on :D

[@SteveJulien]

haha, thank!

[@paulatkins4968]

Great video. Cheers

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks!

[@lyndabennett1396]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@skywalk211]

It's also worth mentioning that the bike+ has free shipping and setup, but (in Canada at least) the shipping and installation of the standard bike is $350. That cuts the cost difference by a solid 35%

[@SteveJulien]

Good pint!

[@tommoxey123]

Hey Steve, just ordered by Bike+ here in Australia (they recently launched here). Thanks so much for your detailed videos 👍

[@SteveJulien]

Glad they’re helping! You’ll love the Bike.

[@TripleZme]

great informative video. exactly what I was looking for!

[@zepporaht5634]

The Bike+ is at least 30% harder!! After riding the standard bike for 3 months, I decided to upgrade and was not able to come close to my previous output!! It was like cycling through mud!! I called Peloton support to find out if I was doing something wrong! Then I found out from online communities that the calibration is different on both bikes; the resistance on the Bike+ is higher. Phew. I love the swivel screen, auto-follow and sound tho..no regrets :)

[@determinedskeptic]

Great video! Really good in depth comparison. I ordered a Bike+ back in late 2020 when lead times were ridiculous (ours took 4mo to get to us), but was lucky enough to get a loan of a regular Bike while we waited (friend had one in their holiday home not in use). I have to say, knowing what I know about the WatchLink gizmo, as well as the screen swivel bracket, now, I'd easily have settled for the Bike over the Bike+; more so now that here in the USA the price difference is $1000! I just cannot see where the 'upgrades' to the Bike+ equal a full grand--I'm not all that fussed by Auto Follow resistance (which doesn't work in live rides), and the speakers and screen size are just nice to haves, but really not necessary...perhaps if the screen was a 4K monitor and not just 1080p, I'd think twice about the $1000 premium However, I don't regret for a second buying the Bike+, it really is a great piece of exercise equipment which I thoroughly love to use

[@lf9341]

TY, very helpful.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad it was helpful!

Best review I've seen, thank you!

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks!

[@TommysTechReviews]

Very very great video! Thank you for that, it helped me a lot. I just subbed!

[@SteveJulien]

Glad it helped!

[@darcygoettling]

Great video, 1400 diff in CAN now, Bike og it was. It’s been awesome so far.

[@SteveJulien]

Nice work!

[@slobooger]

Just immagine if It mined for Pelocoin while you workout..... HRM.... X-D Nice video!

[@iceygivenz3117]

You and m are the same. if the + was available I would have gone full bite

[@taissadownard6337]

Thank you for video 😀

[@SteveJulien]

My pleasure 😊

[@Ickeriss96]

Thank you for this video!

[@tbnewhomes]

Great review!!

[@MrDance4meh]

Just got one like new for 200 bucks 🔥

[@TheRAH1]

I just got a great deal too!!! $400 on FB Marketplace and the seller delivered to my third story apartment!! FYI for anyone considering purchasing a used bike, Peloton charges a $95 used bike activation fee.

[@44thatssweet]

Great video. Thank you.

[@clarecolt9561]

Great video, super helpful!

[@SteveJulien]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Diya_Dave_2007]

Great video. Very helpful. Just wanted to ask if the regular bike has a headphone slot? Thanks

[@SteveJulien]

Yes it does!

[@larryshephard3045]

Good video! My volume on the basic peloton seems louder now on Bluetooth headphones, perhaps they did an update

[@MrDomestosWC]

I ordered the regular bike, currently in Canada the regular peloton bike goes for $1570 while the peloton+ goes for $2895. I don't think that sort of difference is worth it.

[@cdasilva8826]

Great info, can I just add a desktop touch screen computer to the Palatine bike?

[@lgordon2038]

Another great vid Steve - nice 1👍🏾👍🏾 . **Important to add though I don’t think eve auto follows works as well or at all during live rides.**

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks! Good point, I'll pin this comment to the top.

[@kimseyee]

Great video Steve. Keep up the great work. So what you are saying is you can buy the original peloton bike and also buy a 65 in tv and just pipe the class video to the tv and then you will get a immersive riding session that is better than the bike plus?

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks. Not quite, I do the off the bike workouts from the TV for a really good experience. 👍🏽

[@audrieastebury2807]

Hi! Which way do you slide the camera cover to ensure it is "off," or not displaying my image on the bike+? Thank you! Your videos are very helpful by the way.

[@tron7131]

Great video! Unfortunately, you're not in the US, I'm looking for someone to help me review a few peloton accessories

[@jimsdrivingschool7531]

Good video mate.

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks Jim!

[@rosieauger]

It’s got + written at the end 😂👌🏼🙋🏻‍♀️

[@SteveJulien]

😂

[@chrisXmanco]

I appreciate the honesty haha

[@selinasnowdon2834]

You live in Germany? Love Germany, we went on holiday most years there, Berlin is my favourite city, Trier and Koln were great, husband went to Munich and the surrounding areas and loved it. We love our Bike +. How is Brexit impacting you (or were you sensible enough to get citizenship?). Have to say I’m glad I moved to Canada.

[@rachelhelman2098]

Great video thanks. I'm like you and would always go for the newer version. I do think it will future proof the investment. Got a question for you now, I have a spin bike which I bought in 2020 as the gyms were all shut. I paid £1600 for it, its self generating, premium feel, smooth and well built. It can't connect to anything and the data it shows on the consol is only on the consol. I'm greatly motivated by stats. I wear a galaxy watch 4 to track my Peloton app workouts. I was wondering if you thought I should stick to what I have or sell it and invest in a Peloton? Thanks in advance ☺️

[@sdseals2076]

I think I got lucky when I bought my bike, the original. I got the original on sale for $1,245.00. It came with shoes, mat, and weights, plus they put it together. At the time of me writing this, the original bike $1,445.00 with none of the things I got or putting it together. I don't think any these bikes should be this much plus subscriptions. This is the American price.

[@Dabasham]

Did you post the links for the bear rate monitor for the standard bike?

[@SteveJulien]

Should be in the description here with discount link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3XdknaVjq2WsKs

[@aimeperrin3538]

Thank you for the very informative video. I’m investing in peloton after numerous issues with my current bike. Would you recommend taking out the extended warranty for when the initial years warranty ends? Thanks 😊

[@SteveJulien]

Glad they’re helping. Yes I plan to take out the Extended warranty on my bike when comes up to year old.

[@antoniojohnson3925]

Amazon sells arms that can rotate the original bike screen for 39.99. Not a fan of Apple Gym kit because it’s buggy.

[@SteveJulien]

Heres the one I recommend, really well made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooG6mmNphd16iNE

[@Branchofzion]

Hey. I forgot to ask on another of your videos. So does this stream Apple Music or no?

[@sparkywalton]

Hi Steve, looking to pick a peloton up and think the fact the standard bike is now £1000 cheaper swings it for me. The one thing I do want is the Apple Watch integration. The smart link looks brilliant but it seems to be out of stock. Assume that’s the only place I can pick one up? Cheers

[@SteveJulien]

Yes Smart link aren’t shipping the the UK at the mo. You may be able to find one on the TopFormDesign UK site.

[@sparkywalton]

@@SteveJulien thanks for the reply Steve. Just wanted to ensure I was looking on the right site. At £1000 cheaper for the standard bike I’ll go for that and look at workarounds to get my HR from Apple Watch displayed on screen

[@ezdoesit420]

Do you have another promo code? I bought one and got delivered and I should of watched the videos before I’m def going to see if I can exchange it for the original one. The accessories on Amazon for the bike makes the original one a plus for way much lesser.

[@SteveJulien]

Sorry, I’m not allowed to share my code on social media. 🙄

[@DBurris34]

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[@Ickeriss96]

Sorry if this is a dumb question but can you elaborate? What accessories on Amazon? Thanks in advance.

[@holdensmith5436]

@@DBurris34 this doesn’t work are you sure it’s right?

[@DBurris34]

@@holdensmith5436 I don’t have a peloton account no more, so that code is probably inactive. Sorry

[@jenniferlee1923]

Hi, hope you don't mind me asking for an opinion! I would absolutely love a peloton bike, I've a young family and going to the gym around work and family life is tricky sometimes- and the gym has stopped spin classes 😱 My question is- I've seen a 2nd hand peloton bike, 8 months old for sale. I'm tempted to buy 2nd hand? Is there any reason not to buy a bike 2nd hand? I could stretch to buying it and paying monthly for the app would feel way more affordable. It's such an expensive purchase- but I'd love it. Any thoughts on buying 2nd hand and maybe questions to ask the seller? Thanks so much

[@SteveJulien]

If the seller is genuine, then should be fine. The bike would still be in warranty (for the seller) so hopefully they would have had any problems addressed. You’d need the full subscription for the bike at 39 a month.

[@jenniferlee1923]

@@SteveJulien Thanks for your reply. Do you think I'd be able to get an extended warranty for the bike even though I'm not the original buyer? I'm thinking about making an offer of £800? Do you think that's reasonable? I don't know anyone with a peloton to ask so I'm a bit clueless!

[@doct0rnic]

Is the auto follow feature on the Peloton plus compatable with the basic app or do you have to upgrade to the all inclusive program

[@non-slipconsultantsllc6485]

Just to make sure I understood correctly, the standard bike has no auto-follow resistance features. Does the plus have auto-follow for scenic rides?

[@SteveJulien]

That’s it. Standard bike = no auto follow.

[@robbymccloskey]

Quick question, since you have both bikes, by looking at the back of the tablets, the tablet from the Bike+, do you think it will fit the Bike? Tanks!!

[@SteveJulien]

Hi. They have different connectors and brackets.

[@robbymccloskey]

@@SteveJulien Ahh, too bad, LOL!! Thanks for the Reply!!

[@t65g1]

do you know of an app that will connect my Fitbit watch to Peleton Bike (not +)

[@mudderyablinddiva5761]

LOL because it has the plus on it. Sounds like me

[@SteveJulien]

😂

[@jsac3939]

Steve are you keeping the Bike+ or returning it?

[@SteveJulien]

The Bike+ is very much staying!

[@MikeesTexas]

If i buy the peloton bike plus and opt to use the more affordable $12 per month peloton app will the resistance still automatically change?

[@bmp713]

Does anyone know if you can use the Peloton original bike with resistance manually without the monitor installed? I love the bike design but don't want to pay or use the monitor.

[@Petr42]

wait, is the membership for the plus cheaper?

[@SteveJulien]

Hi, both the same.

[@artetacousin6801]

How much do i have to pay for the subscription after i buy the base model bike?

[@jarrodh8041]

Hey Steve, do you have a Peloton referral code for £100?

[@SteveJulien]

No, sorry.

[@adambarnes8797]

The way sales have tanked and stock price followed probably can buy the entire business for the same price. Had its day reached its audience and has no where else to go

[@lukee7049]

Hi Steve, I’ve got a tight space 140cm will a bike+ fit? If I lose the weight holders and don’t spin the screen I assume 140cm is enough? Website and support telling me 149cm minimum…but what’s the real minimum length?

[@Dominique.Danielle]

Now that’s there’s a 1000 difference as a new rider… should I really get the plus?

[@SteveJulien]

It’s a much harder choice now!

[@Dominique.Danielle]

@@SteveJulien right… a few hundred I’m fine with but 1k I’m struggling with a decision.

[@vickiea.7194]

@@Dominique.Danielle what did you decide on?

[@Dominique.Danielle]

@@weezerchick I literally just ordered the plus with the $350 discount

[@Dominique.Danielle]

@@vickiea.7194 literally just ordered the plus with the $350 discount

[@shehnazhassan2002]

I see the bike + costs more money a month? $59 compared to $39 does that change your view on if its worth more money

[@SteveJulien]

The subscription is the same for either bike, just the Bike + is more. The Bike is on sale right now with 400 off which is a really good deal!

[@shehnazhassan2002]

@@SteveJulien YES so cool. i saw that for the original but im like you...the Plus is enticing! and if your keeping it for 5 plus years its still worth the plus price.....yes??

[@shehnazhassan2002]

soooo its about $1000 difference now with the sale price, ughhh what to dooo

[@brandyroyal655]

Can i just purchase your old one for a cheaper price. 😊

[@christianjforbes]

What I’m hearing is … Find a lightly used original Peloton for $500-$600 and ride

[@CaviDS]

I am sorry, but even in your video the difference in screen size is a major difference

[@dache84]

The Plus is better but in my opinion nowhere near worth the $1,000 price difference they are now. I just ordered the standard :)

[@Varanormal]

Peloton disabled cameras on all of their bikes today, ruining the video chat feature

[@Allkindz268]

Can u put Netflix on the screen or tv ??

[@SteveJulien]

You can bring up the main menu, but it doesn’t seem to work. You can get KZbin etc through. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5eZp5eQg7yHm9U

[@SteveJulien]

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