Any Peloton bike users here?
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k about cycling and just want to be fitter and healthier. pablo said:
It’s boring but pretty much essential if you’re intending to ride long distances, again though, we’re back to the some people are cyclists and some people are peloton users debate 
…… it’s all cool, people are fitter and healthy, keep on it
You can do Z2 all day long on a Peloton (or any stationary bike), and if you wanted too hack the display to play Netflix, but that sounds like hell for me. …… it’s all cool, people are fitter and healthy, keep on itAs for 'real cycling', well I managed to fall off the commuter bike (again) last week, 15mph hit a kerb, handle bars into my ribs. Couldn't walk straight for 48hrs, can only now take a deep breath without pain. I may even end up losing my 72week work out 'streak' thank to real cycling. Infact at 40, falling off the bike is taking more and more time to recover, that plus the fact I seem to be very good at falling off means I recon am just going to give up real life cycling.
Any one who hasn't tried the strength program on Peloton need to give them a go, I've done more strength work outs than the bikes ones now.
gangzoom said:
pablo said:
It’s boring but pretty much essential if you’re intending to ride long distances, again though, we’re back to the some people are cyclists and some people are peloton users debate …… it’s all cool, people are fitter and healthy, keep on it
You can do Z2 all day long on a Peloton (or any stationary bike), and if you wanted too hack the display to play Netflix, but that sounds like hell for me. …… it’s all cool, people are fitter and healthy, keep on itAs for 'real cycling', well I managed to fall off the commuter bike (again) last week, 15mph hit a kerb, handle bars into my ribs. Couldn't walk straight for 48hrs, can only now take a deep breath without pain. I may even end up losing my 72week work out 'streak' thank to real cycling. Infact at 40, falling off the bike is taking more and more time to recover, that plus the fact I seem to be very good at falling off means I recon am just going to give up real life cycling.
Any one who hasn't tried the strength program on Peloton need to give them a go, I've done more strength work outs than the bikes ones now.
I didn’t actually use the term “real cyclists”, it was more a comment that I find people who ride outdoors, be it mtb or road, have a greater interest in cycling, kit, professional racing etc and I think peloton users are simply missing out because they are committed to a product and not a hobby/sport. What I did say is fitter, healthier people is a good thing irrespective of your methods.
I’ve never heard of a screen failing on any of the peloton FB groups…. At least that couldn’t be fixed with a reboot.
Good to know a screen is only £95. That was my only worry long term as I know the likely fail points are bottom bracket (DIY and the part is £25) and the flywheel bearing (doubt this will be super expensive and should’ve DIY able).
My bikes over 2 years old, out of warranty and in a different country, so Peloton won’t be coming out to fix it if it breaks.
This thread should really sit in the ‘Health’ sub forum rathe than cycling.
Good to know a screen is only £95. That was my only worry long term as I know the likely fail points are bottom bracket (DIY and the part is £25) and the flywheel bearing (doubt this will be super expensive and should’ve DIY able).
My bikes over 2 years old, out of warranty and in a different country, so Peloton won’t be coming out to fix it if it breaks.
This thread should really sit in the ‘Health’ sub forum rathe than cycling.
okgo said:
But then who would be able to make sure you all understood what the numbers meant 
Joking aside, I read you live in spain, a real bike in the hills behind ex-pat land is truly one of the best places to do it both road and off road!
Joking aside, I read you live in spain, a real bike in the hills behind ex-pat land is truly one of the best places to do it both road and off road!
I have a mate here who's a massive bike nut... he rode for Dimension Data on and off road for them as a Veteran.... I know more about the numbers than he does
Wouldn't have a road bike as it's far to dangerous where I live (in the hills above Marbella). I would love a MTB again though, and I have been looking for a 2nd hand one for some time... just not many around in XL.
New bikes are ridiculously expensive... 2-3k for a relatively basic spec hardtail in a piss take
Chris Stott said:
Wouldn't have a road bike as it's far to dangerous where I live (in the hills above Marbella).
Is it that bad ... I'd have thought you wouldn't need to go that far out to find decent roads around you? I was in Frigiliana last week ... I road east towards Malaga and West up and around Sierra Nevada ... the roads are some of the best in the world for road riding.JEA1K said:
Is it that bad ... I'd have thought you wouldn't need to go that far out to find decent roads around you? I was in Frigiliana last week ... I road east towards Malaga and West up and around Sierra Nevada ... the roads are some of the best in the world for road riding.
I've hit the tarmac 4 times now in 2 years of 3-5 a week daily cycling to work. All of the incidents were self induced from trying to corner too fast, going to fast on icey roads, and most recently misjudging a kerb. My aging and bruised ribs right now will tell just how dangerous real world cycling is.....even before my fall last week, recently I was alongside an HGV in a 30mph zone that failed to judge how fast I was going when he started to overtake and I had to grab a handful of brake to avoid being road kill. The last time I was out of my road bike I had a car pull out last minute whilst I was doing 20mph+ in an aero position, how I didn't end up in a hedge that day I don't know.But ofcourse the 'dangerous' bits of real world cycling is what really gets the adrenaline going (and why I will almost certainly be back on my bike in the real world). However the risk of some very serious injury is non-existent on any indoor bike vs the unpredictability of the real world. Cycling in the real world in the UK is as close to an 'adrenaline' sport I would like to experience, its far more raw/visceral (and painful) when you get it right (or wrong) than simply doing exercise on an indoor bike. That isn't necessarily a good thing for your overall physical health.
Edited by gangzoom on Thursday 6th October 09:59
I used to really enjoy road riding(and off road mountain biking) about 25 years ago. However there is no way that I'm brave/stupid enough to ride out on the roads now though. The traffic volume and the terrible driving standards puts me right off for sure.
I live near a properly quiet and nice country road, and I even saw a cyclist there the other week who'd been knocked off and he was in the hedge bottom. No thanks.
I live near a properly quiet and nice country road, and I even saw a cyclist there the other week who'd been knocked off and he was in the hedge bottom. No thanks.
gangzoom said:
I've hit the tarmac 4 times now in 2 years of 3-5 a week daily cycling to work. All of the incidents were self induced from trying to corner too fast, going to fast on icey roads, and most recently misjudging a kerb. My aging and bruised ribs right now will tell just how dangerous real world cycling is.....even before my fall last week, recently I was alongside an HGV in a 30mph zone that failed to judge how fast I was going when he started to overtake and I had to grab a handful of brake to avoid being road kill. The last time I was out of my road bike I had a car pull out last minute whilst I was doing 20mph+ in an aero position, how I didn't end up in a hedge that day I don't know.
But ofcourse the 'dangerous' bits of real world cycling is what really gets the adrenaline going (and why I will almost certainly be back on my bike in the real world). However the risk of some very serious injury is non-existent on any indoor bike vs the unpredictability of the real world. Cycling in the real world in the UK is as close to an 'adrenaline' sport I would like to experience, its far more raw/visceral (and painful) when you get it right (or wrong) than simply doing exercise on an indoor bike. That isn't necessarily a good thing for your overall physical health.
I was specifically referring to the area in Spain he lives. But ofcourse the 'dangerous' bits of real world cycling is what really gets the adrenaline going (and why I will almost certainly be back on my bike in the real world). However the risk of some very serious injury is non-existent on any indoor bike vs the unpredictability of the real world. Cycling in the real world in the UK is as close to an 'adrenaline' sport I would like to experience, its far more raw/visceral (and painful) when you get it right (or wrong) than simply doing exercise on an indoor bike. That isn't necessarily a good thing for your overall physical health.
Edited by gangzoom on Thursday 6th October 09:59
JEA1K said:
Chris Stott said:
Wouldn't have a road bike as it's far to dangerous where I live (in the hills above Marbella).
Is it that bad ... I'd have thought you wouldn't need to go that far out to find decent roads around you? I was in Frigiliana last week ... I road east towards Malaga and West up and around Sierra Nevada ... the roads are some of the best in the world for road riding.A397 is a major road, used heavily by construction, commercial and commuter traffic. I’d have to put the bike in the car to get to quieter roads.
cerb4.5lee said:
I used to really enjoy road riding(and off road mountain biking) about 25 years ago. However there is no way that I'm brave/stupid enough to ride out on the roads now though. The traffic volume and the terrible driving standards puts me right off for sure.
I live near a properly quiet and nice country road, and I even saw a cyclist there the other week who'd been knocked off and he was in the hedge bottom. No thanks.
Wait till you hear how many motorists are killed each day….I live near a properly quiet and nice country road, and I even saw a cyclist there the other week who'd been knocked off and he was in the hedge bottom. No thanks.
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