Peloton

[Ladybird90]

glad it’s not just me that thinks like this - the Braggy “NPR” posts were ridiculous so I left the group - I thought I havenothing in common with the majority of people in this group apart from Having the peloton!

I remember wanting to post one day - is there a working class ladies of peloton group I could join

Right!! Don’t even get me started on their home gyms/garden studio gyms and head to toe overpriced Peloton clothes

 

[Caw1982]

Why are some peloton owners like this - it’s a 5 minute cool down chill out with the output.
Do people really sit at home pleased with their achievement for coming top of the leaderboard on a cool down

Haha 100%. It baffles me though the same with the bike and arms where they go hell for leather in the weights session instead of doing the weights.

 

[DrNooo]

I didn't see this as although I confess to being a peloton wanker, I'm more of a team Sam and as far as I can tell, most of the people in his group seem lovely and drama-free. I don't mind Hannah however haven't joined any of her groups because some of the people I've seen in the UK Ladies group who seem to be fans of hers come across as irritating narcissists (based on the heavily filtered pouting bike selfies they post).

 

[TaylorMomsen]

Peloton share prices rebounded a bit initially, but now they've fallen to a new low. I'm glad a Ryan Reynolds ad didn't reverse it - maybe we'll hear his voice less?

Their problems are far deeper than a product not used in a complementary way on a TV show. I didn't realise they had quite so many showrooms across the UK (28), even with retail rental units cheaper I wonder how long they'll have a presence on just so many high streets?

I think the showrooms are definitely going to close down (I didn't realise they had that many either!)
Whoever has invested in them and given them their ridiculous sales targets haven't realised that they're a niche product, they can't envisage a peloton product in every home as they are a high price tag product - before you even factor in the monthly subscription
Considering they've been going for 10 years in January I don't think they're going anywhere, they may focus more on expansion in other countries and pull back on marketing slightly here? Or push the app only subscription in markets they've already maximised on, as £13 a month is more palatable, and then people who enjoy the app would naturally migrate over to purchasing the hardware (like me!)

On another note, I just got my little "the cooldown" year in review video and it's so cute!

Also if you go on the pelobuddy website they have an article discussing how peloton showroom sales people commission rates have been reduced - sales people could make 10k a month!!

 

[Kiki999]

I don't think I'd purchase the guide but I do like the update with all the class descriptions, previewing the movements and showing you what bits of the body you've been targeting most. Super helpful

 

[follyol]

Hi all! I’m about to take the plunge and buy a pelaton after my gym recently put prices up (£70 a month for 8 classes ). I am a die hard spin fan so it makes sense- reading this thread has for me excited to get going! Have a couple of questions:

1. Does anyone have a referral code that they don’t mind sharing?
2. I am going to go for the bike - can anyone recommend a good swivel screen?
3. Can you choose classes by genre?
4. Do you need the pelaton shoes or can you use different ones?

Thanks!

 

[TaylorMomsen]

I've been thinking of joining my local gym but can't justify it on top of the Peloton membership. Can anyone recommend other stuff on the app/bike? I feel like all use it for is the cycling rides so probably not getting the most out of it!

The strength classes are amazing
My current fave instructor for strength is callie, she does pretty simple movements but she is a burner!
Also agree jess sims is an absolute horror on the bootcamps!
And hannah corbin stretches

 

[KerGlr5]

I remember reading her saying she had her eggs frozen before under going treatment so I imagine she has had some help. So happy for them. As someone who has been TTC for 2 years I do feel a tinge of jealousy but really after everything they’ve been through I’m really happy for them.

 

[so_u_thinkimskinnyyy]

I've been thinking of joining my local gym but can't justify it on top of the Peloton membership. Can anyone recommend other stuff on the app/bike? I feel like all use it for is the cycling rides so probably not getting the most out of it!

if you can set it up at your gym, the bootcamp are incredible
jess sims is a beast but boy do you feel good after them!

 

[Caw1982]

Me and my daughter are both members of the Ladies group just so we can laugh at the ridiculous ‘look at my this house I’m buying, can anyone advise me how to fit my 15 Porsches on to the drive’

Didnt bother following Hannah’s group but now I’m gutted that I’ve missed the drama.

Anyone else think Cody should do a Barbie ride? The soundtrack is made for it imo

Did you see the idea for birthday gifts yesterday? Basic budget (normal human). Responses.
Cartier watch
Cartier Love Bangle
Hermes bag
What absolute weapons.

My mum favourite ones are the millions of quids gaffs, queue, uploaded pictures on the page saying are these beautiful shots rubbish, do I need them redone?
So embarrassing

 

[TaylorMomsen]

OMG I thought it was just me who couldn't stand UK Ladies Peloton! Every post was NPR - well post it somewhere else then!! I'm in Harcore on the Floor and Sweaxy Strong and they're much better

 

[Penny for them]

295 rides in I'm like a kid in a sweet shop - I wish I could list the ones that I loved but so many I rarely do lives but I feel when the ride starts there's always lots doing at the same time so win win. I was taken back by how much I loved Lauren Hill such a chill tough ride!

My bum was so sore today that the climbs were a relief just to be out of the bloody seat

I remember that feeling

 

[Stringyone]

He’s so annoying as is his wife I can imagine he hasn’t made a lot of friends at Peloton. Such an attention seeker.

 

[Readread]

Apparently there's a Black Friday deal coming, £300 off the tread and plus I think

 

[queenamber]

Oh wow love this thread! I've had my Peloton since August 2019 and it was a lifesaver during the last year especially. I've fallen off the wagon since the new year so I'm hoping this thread can motivate me again!

For anyone who is considering ordering one and would like $100/£100 off, my referral code is 3WB9XF

 

[instaclowns]

I see a few days ago there was a lot of beef with some of the fan groups in Hannah Franksons group. Anyone know what happened? I noticed there is another fan group now so seems like a divide

 

[Stringyone]

Sam is my man! Not to much chat, no psycho babble, great music and he works really hard in the classes. Also very well planned with lots of variety and he pushes you and you don’t even realise.

 

[DrNooo]

Studio classes can be fun although agree completely that people who go all the time are weird (the instructors are not your friends so stop paying to pretend they are). I ended up doing the peloton wanker thing of timing a milestone ride for my birthday and doing it in the studio with Sam a few weeks back, he was lovely and the studio vibe was quite chilled. I also managed to get on a ride in the NYC studio soon after it reopened last year, it was bigger and brasher with more bikes crammed into the studio and a bit too much screaming and hyped-up people for my liking, but I think that's a British vs American thing. Definitely worth doing a studio class for the experience but for me it's only an occasional thing if I'm in town for the weekend and have nothing else to do on a Sunday morning!

 

[TaylorMomsen]

No, to be honest I'm not really a fan of the British instructors, they all come across a bit like they're trying to hard to be a stereotype
Or maybe I just like a good cheesy American!

 

[Roisin Dubh]

Apologies if I've missed it mentioned already, what spin bike do you have @Roisin Dubh?

@SqualorVictoria I have a commercial grade spin bike which I bought from a gym that was selling them off, so it has a good and heavy flywheel and decent resistance. It looks well and doesn’t take up much space. I bought the Wahoo cadence sensor on Amazon, £30, you can attach this to your shoe or onto the flywheel itself; it depends on the design of the bike. I feel that I have a good set up and it hasn’t cost the earth either.