PC Magazine - USA (2020-12)

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PRICE AND SETUP
The Peloton Bike+ Basics package costs $2,495, or $64
per month for 39 months with no interest. It includes
the bike, a 12-month limited parts-and-labor warranty,
delivery, and assembly. For $200 more, the Bike+
Essentials package adds a pair of clip-in cycling shoes, a
set of bike weights, and a reversible workout mat. The
$2,795 Bike+ Works package includes a 72-by-36-inch
(HW) bike mat and a set of resistance bands. And the
$2,945 Bike+ Family package includes everything
previously mentioned plus an extra pair of shoes, yoga
blocks, a yoga strap, and two water bottles. The Bike+ is
one of the most expensive indoor stationary bikes on
the market, topped only by the new SoulCycle Variis,
which starts at $2,500 plus a $40 monthly
membership.


When it launched the Bike+, Peloton lowered the price
of the original model to $1,895 (from $2,245). US
Peloton Bike owners can get a $700 credit toward the
Bike+ when they trade in the original model in working
condition (though you can probably get more for it on
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Peloton Bike+
PROS Auto Follow
allows automatic
resistance
adjustments. Screen
rotates for a good
viewing angle during
mat-based workouts.
Impressive speaker
system. Offers easy
pairing with Apple
Watch. Excellent
delivery and setup
experience.
CONS Expensive.
Long delivery lead
time.
BOTTOM LINE With a
rotating screen and a
new Auto Follow
feature for automatic
resistance
adjustments, the
Peloton Bike+ is a
compelling upgrade
over its predecessor,
and the best smart
indoor cycling bike
you can buy.
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