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them delivered to my home, and Peloton’s delivery experience was the best yet.
The technicians went above and beyond to make sure the bike was fully set up
and also that I knew how to use it.
The Bike+ has a 23.8-inch touch screen (up from the 21.5-inch screen on the
original) connected to a 360-degree swiveling mount. This means you can not
only tilt the screen up and down for a good view when cycling, but you can also
rotate it 180 degrees left and right, which comes in handy when you’re doing
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Another major upgrade is a new digitally controlled resistance-brake system.
This allows for the Auto Follow feature, which automatically adjusts your
resistance to match the instructor’s cues. The original Peloton Bike has a
mechanical resistance system you control manually with a knob. The Bike+ also
features a resistance knob, but with Auto Follow enabled, you don’t have to
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demand classes, not live ones. Rival iFit-connected stationary bikes from
NordicTrack and its sister brand Proform can also automatically control your
resistance to match the trainer’s intensity.
The Bike+ boasts an upgraded sound system featuring a front-facing high-
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rear-facing woofers. Peloton says the new system delivers “360-degree sound”
for a much more immersive music experience. It also features Apple’s GymKit
technology, which lets you easily pair it with an Apple Watch to share metrics
between devices.
Other than that, the Bike+ looks and works just like its predecessor, with a
black-and-red design, a welded steel frame with an adjustable seat and
handlebars, two water-bottle holders, and a rack behind the seat that holds a set
of three-pound dumbbells and your shoes when they’re not in use.
The Peleton Bike+ measures 59 by 22 by 59 inches (LWH). It weighs 140
pounds and has wheels on the front that allow you to move it around fairly
easily. It’s recommended for riders from 4 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 5 inches and
up to 297 pounds.