ULTIMATE BUDGET PELOTON BIKE SET UP! Step-By-Step Guide using the Labgrey L1 Spin Bike

[@LaurieLondon]

Another great video, Steve! I have 300 rides on my non- Peloton bike and love it. It’s got magnetic resistance and displays cadence on its little screen. Using my iPad with the Peloton app, I use the Echo app on my phone to pair with my Apple Watch to display my heart rate. I just recently swapped the cage petals with clip in pedals/cycling shoes and get a much more even push/pull feel. Perceived exertion is exactly how I figure out the resistance level during a class. A grittyish flat road that feels stable when I get out of the saddle is a 40 in my mind and every complete revolution of the resistance knob adds/subtracts about 10. I sometimes get Pelo envy, but my bank account never has. 😁I feel I have gotten just as fit and healthy with my setup as I would’ve if I had an actual Peloton. But every time they have a sale, I do consider it. Haha Thanks again for the informative videos.

[@DIY_challenges]

Could I ask which bike you have please?

[@LaurieLondon]

@@DIY_challenges It’s a Sunny bike SF B1877

[@LMD2915]

I’ve been using the Peloton app with the Wahoo sensors for nearly a year. I set it up on my old Reebok Studio Spin bike that I bought 15 years ago (top of the line back then - no metrics, we had early fitness watches that kept heart rate - everything else was music dependent). I set up the cadence and heart rate sensors in the Peloton app, but I use the Wahoo app on my phone to keep track of the distance, which the app doesn’t do. Keeping track of the distance is important to me, because I compete in distance challenges, so I bought the Wahoo speed sensor as well. It takes quite a bit of tweaking to make it work on a spin bike, but after a lot of fiddling, I think I’ve got my speed setups done quite well now. I don’t miss anything from not having an actual Peloton. 😁

[@Passionfruit1456]

Just stumbled across this Steve, great content, explaination and expertise.

[@JonSpittle]

Another awesome video! Very helpful and insightful for picking a spin bike 👍🏻

[@anshulkapoor1940]

Thanks alot for creating this video . I have a Peloton bike but have just ordered this for a friend of mine. Keep up the great work Steve.

[@SteveJulien]

Glad it’s helped!

[@LS7990]

Thanks for the video dude, I've started using the Peleton app and have been trying to decide whether to just upgrade to a better spin bike than the squeaky cheapo I've got or to go for the actual Peleton bike itself. It would be great if you were able to do a similar video on treadmills that are *almost* comparable and usable with the tread workouts. Ideally I'd like to get both in my home gym but definitely can't justify the costs for both Peleton items.

[@rachelhelman2098]

Steve, I would love you to review the Peloton Guide. Would love to hear your thoughts on it 😁

[@themartiandefender2128]

Really useful video mate !

[@Peej_11]

Hey I love that wooden board, gives it a nice touch, you know where I can get those?

[@danieljames71]

Hello Steve. Great videos. Very helpful. Can i ask: regarding the Labgrey v JLL IC300 PRO - What would be your personal preference? Would you say the Jll is more sturdy? Also - did the handle bars have any wobble on yours please? Thank you

[@chrisbrowne9499]

Love this video, Steve. Since watching & looking for an L1, I see they now make an L3 which has Bluetooth. Would you consider this a better option?? Thanks Chris.

[@SteveJulien]

I haven’t seen the L3, sorry.

[@chrisbrowne9499]

No problem, I just wanted to ask watched your L1 & JLL IC300 reviews & wasn't sure which way to go. L3 very similar to L1 but now has Bluetooth & can link to Zwift & Kinomap. But wasn't sure if was better or worse than an L1 with Wahoo Sensors. Appreciate the reply, very kind of you indeed.

[@alexheady8617]

I see you no longer have your tread? Also Any plans to do a review on the les mills on demand see you have the equipment

[@Theoriginal1981]

I’ve watched a few of your videos. You present the info so well, and don’t pad out the videos with stupid graphics and Gifs. I like the idea of the peloton, but the price is just too much. I might try your idea of using a cadence sensor on a cheaper bike. I just don’t like fudging the resistance. I tried this previously with Apple fitness on the treadmill. I never knew if I was pushing enough. Is there any bikes that would be easier to Match the resistance to the peloton ?

[@gavinmaund1070]

Is the lab grey bike good for a starter? I have recently sustained a running injury and I’m looking for an alternative to running. Is this type of workout as good as running?

[@russgud]

?Great video - you've given me some great ideas for a home set up. I've been looking at the Labgrey and the JLL bikes. Are these bikes built to last when used several times a week? I've read reviews for both JLL and Labgrey bikes that mention issues that make me a little concerned (parts breaking, pedals coming off, poor customer services). Are they built to last when used regularly!?!?

[@SteveJulien]

i didnt put many miles on the Labgrey but did 50+ rides on the JLL and it was rock solid.

[@paulonelife]

Thanks for the advise Steve. Is this bike a better option than the JLL IC300 pro you previously recommended? Keep up the great work

[@SteveJulien]

Thanks! The JLL IC300 pro is a great choice if you have the extra budget. It has a heavier flywheel and magnetic brake but is 50% more. Link in video description.

[@paulonelife]

@@SteveJulien thanks Steve. Much appreciated

[@atif6843]

what's better between the labgrey scwinn ic8 and the jll800 please

[@kashifgification]

Hi Steve. Have been running a DIY version for a year - JLL 400pro, with a TV wall mounted. Considering a pel+ bike. Having used both, do you think its worth changing setups?

[@SteveJulien]

It’s a tough one! Both my DIY Peloton and Hydrow set ups just lead me towards buying the real thing which I like better. I would leave the TV on the wall though, as you can use a just ride feature on the PB+ and use Apple fitness, YT and other services as well.

[@kashifgification]

@@SteveJulien thanks pal, indeed a toughy with the extra subscription costs but the extra functionality is appealing

[@MrSollyjohn]

Great video Steve, How does the Labgrey compare to the JLL you used to have?

[@SteveJulien]

The JLL would be my choice if you have the budget. Both will make you sweat!

[@DC-ri2cn]

Hi mate where did you get you wall shelving from?

[@SteveJulien]

They’re from Amazon but I can’t remember what they are called, sorry.

[@DC-ri2cn]

@@SteveJulien thanks mate. Appreciate the content!

[@joniquealexander1135]

I gotta know what happened to the Tred!

[@joyceperry9561]

I noticed the tread is not in the picture. I brought a tread and sadly I’m returning it, in fact they are coming today for the pickup. I felt unsafe with the amount of shaking with the top portion. They did come out on a service call, but still shakes. if I have to hold on when walking, I just can’t. If Steve did return, I hope he can recommend a replacement, until then will continue to use by bike.

[@joniquealexander1135]

@@joyceperry9561 I have a sunny health and fitness one I really recommend them. Very sturdy. He mentioned before that his shook. I wonder if that plus the recall is what did it in for him.?

[@joyceperry9561]

@@joniquealexander1135 thank you for the recommendation, I will check out that brand. Honestly, with the app who needs a $2500.00 treadmill, they got me! I was very disappointed since this was the redesign after the tread had been recalled.

[@joniquealexander1135]

@@joyceperry9561 Ugg I’m sorry I think the pricing between having the app and having a full tred is bonkers. It’s not at all fair.

[@syrus3k]

Surely the answer is zwift?

[@1976mrangel]

I assembly and repair exercises equipment for a big company. We do peloton and bowflex and every other brand out there. If you pay for your machine to be assembled it's the company I work for that puts it together. We also do all the warranty repairs on this equipment. I say this because of the amount of repairs I do. DO NOT BUY A PELOTON BIKE. Peloton bike repairs make up 6 out of 10 repairs I do every week. The biggest issue is the center assembly for the pedals.

[@MerlinDigitalDesigns]

Don’t get the peloton their ad upper really stinks.