Peloton reviews and discussion

4.4

89% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Engaging, charismatic instructors
  • Extensive, evolving class library
  • Sturdy, smooth ride hardware
  • Motivating, community-driven platform
  • Uncomfortable, rigid bike saddle
  • High, recurring membership fees
  • Occasional clunky software updates
  • Inconsistent hardware longevity

Peloton wins praise in reviews for motivating, studio-caliber classes, engaging instructors (Cody Rigsby, Alex Toussaint, Robin Arzón), seamless app breadth, and sturdy, smooth hardware that makes at‑home workouts convenient and habit‑forming; however, recurring membership costs are widely criticized, the bike seat comfort and occasional hardware maintenance issues recur, and some find the experience overrated or less effective than live classes. Overall, Peloton is good if you’ll use it consistently and value variety and community, but buyers should weigh subscription demands and ergonomics.

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752 reviews and posts

  • The peloton came with my wife when she moved in… and it’s been a great addition. The instructors are great, the film quality is great and the machine works perfectly.

  • Have been riding and doing all the other workouts since lockdown in 2020 and I love it. Would be great if they added more instructors for middle aged workouts that are still fun and high energy

  • Great way to get back in shape! Excellent programs to follow and feel motivated to go on the bike. Bike is smooth to ride and is hassle free.

  • An incredible program! Has helped me to put exercise easily into my schedule. I do bike and weights and enjoy experiencing the different personalities. Love you Daniel!

  • I love this bikes but they are really costly. I think something needs to be done with price point wise.

  • Use my peloton bike and app every day! Super inclusive for every level of fitness from beginner to advanced. Love the quality of the videos and variety of workouts they offer. Keeps me motivated and disciplined to workout with a great community of people. They keep adding categories of workouts which keeps my body guessing and changing continuously

  • I am a class girlie. I hate going to the gym but want to workout. I love taking classes but also love to workout at home- the Peloton is the perfect solution! I can choose what class I want to take, whether on the bike or a strength class. I also love that if I want to take a walk outside I can choose to do an outdoor walk. As far as the bike, I absolutely love it! The screen is so large and the sound is incredible. It really is the best fitness option.

  • Been using Peloton since 2021. It has faulty design on seat which cause significant pain in the groin after 30 minutes of ride. Basically, I get bruised around my groin and can’t ride for another week. Their customer service is slow to response.

  • Peloton is 100% worth the price! I have the bike and I love it. I always loved working out at home and this just gives me so many options. The app has endless choices for whatever your level or mood is. Such a positive environment too.

  • Peloton has changed my relationship with fitness! I used to have to convince myself to workout and now I look forward to my weekly workouts! The instructors, especially cody kendall and ally make my experience something I look forward to daily and just super fun! Getting the bike delivered was a very seamless experience with great delivery service! Having the peloton app for traveling is also a great alternative

  • Loved my bike when I first got it. I rode it religiously. Then I developed hip bursitis and haven’t been able to ride. Now I have to get rid of it. I do like the other non-bike classes.

  • The peloton bike has so many different options! You can ride, lift, box, stretch, or do yoga from just one piece of equipment. I got my peloton in 2020 and haven’t stop using it since then! The mediations really help me start my day on the right foot. The strength classes have given me confidence and made me stronger. The rides have opened my eyes to so many different types of instructors from all over the world and different walks of life. I love Peloton!

  • I love my peloton! I own the bike and tread. If I could get the rowing next I would!

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    The membership pricing is getting ridiculous but the coaches are all great at their high engaged routines

  • During Pandemic, like so many others, I bought a Peloton. Due to level of demand and shift to remote work, it took months to receive the Peloton Bike. The bike is comfortable and one can go to a Peloton shop for a fitting, and then take those adjustment numbers and customize the fit of bike at home. The Peloton is pretty heavy, but does have rollers to help maneuver around on flat surfaces. My favorite aspect of the bike and platform are the scenic rides. There is video that shows the bike path, as if it were from your view if it was you on the actual ride. These rides are varying distances as well and also by time. There is not a direct integration with iOS, so to get the ride added to workouts/apple health, I had to use Strava to import the ride

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    Great equipment and great instruction from very high energy and experienced trainers. Some changes to the product that would have really made this piece of exercise equipment amazing are: 1. Resistance automation based on ride selected. It is easy to adjust the resistance while riding, much as one would do in spin class 2. Different levels of membership. I usually just do scenic rides, would be great to have different tiers of membership based on type of usage 3. Built in HR tracking in handlebars. It’s easy enough to check watch, but would be great to see more data within the screen while riding.

  • Purchased the peloton tread+ during the pandemic. It truly changed my life. The online platform offers so many classes other than running, I had no idea. The community is so encouraging and helps keep me accountable. I would recommend this treadmill to anybody in the market for one.

  • I was skeptical at first but after a year and a half I am as obsessed as ever-not only with my Peloton bike+ but with all variaties of classes that Peloton offers-from strength, barre, outdoor and even meditation classes! The instructions are real and so much fun-it’s like working out with your friends. I love Peloton!

  • I got the Peloton during the middle of the pandemic and I have loved having a work out option in my home. The instructors are great and there are many different options overall. I've had no problem with the equipment even after 3 years. Overall, I really like having the Peloton and the all the different options to work out -- not just classes on the bike.

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    Obviously, this is an expensive bike. But the zero-interest payment option has made it as affordable as a gym membership. The amount of classes is really great and they are always being updated. They are try to do fun themes and challenges.

  • Love it! It feels personalized with the instructor!

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    Price point of monthly membership. It’s a large investment for the bike itself and then a monthly subscription on top of that might make some hesitant to purchase.