(March 20 17:05) Mashable.com
Unless you've been completely off the grid for the past year, you probably know that the pricey cult-favorite Peloton bikes are more in-demand than ever. As gyms and boutique fitness studios shuttered in 2020 and folks turned to working out from home, home cardio equipment, especially cycling bikes, became indispensable. They were a way to work off stress, stay active while staying indoors, and offered an online community through app- and zoom-based classes.
But as more people canceled their gym memberships and ordered Peloton bikes instead, the delivery times soared — some people have waited over 14 weeks for their bikes to be delivered. As of this writing, Peloton's delivery time for the base model bike is estimated at one to three weeks, while the Bike+ sits at a shocking eight to 10-week delivery time. If you bought a Bike+ now, you could be waiting over two months before taking your first ride. Read more...More about Mashable Shopping, Peloton Bike, Indoor Cycling, Culture, and Consumer Tech
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OUR TOP PICK
NordicTrack S22i Commercial Studio Cycle
The SS2i is the best alternative to the Peloton Bike Plus, featuring a large rotating screen and access to an impressive library of interactive workouts.
Resistance type: Magnetic
Resistance levels: 24
Weight capacity: 350 pounds
Display: Yes, 22-inch touchscreen
Pedal type: Cage
Subscription: Yes, one year iFit included
Adjustable handlebars: Yes, two-way adjustable handlebars
Adjustable seat: Yes, four-way adjustable seat
Flywheel weight: 32 pounds
$2,199 from Amazon
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BEST FOR A CHEAPER STUDIO EXPERIENCE
Echelon Smart Connect EX5-S Fitness Bike
A sleek bike that will give you the spin class experience — if you're ok with only using the Echelon app.
Resistance type: Magnetic
Resistance levels: 32
Weight capacity: 300 pounds
Height range: 4'10" to 6'5"
Display: Yes, 21.5-inch touchscreen
Pedal type: Cage
Subscription: Yes, $39.99/month
Adjustable handlebars: Yes, two-way adjustable handlebars
Adjustable seat: Yes, four-way adjustable seat
Flywheel weight: 28 pounds
$1,591 from Amazon
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BEST FOR USING THE PELOTON APP
Schwinn IC4 Indoor Cycling Bike
The best choice for Peloton app users, since you can sync the app to this bike's console.
Resistance type: Magnetic
Resistance levels: 100
Height range: Inseam height 29-37 inches
Weight capacity: 300 pounds
Display: Yes, small LCD display
Pedal type: Dual SPD clip and cage
Subscription: Optional Explore the World subscription, $9.99/month
Adjustable handlebars: Yes, two-way adjustable handlebars
Adjustable seat: Yes, four-way adjustable seat
Flywheel weight: 40 pounds
$899 from Amazon
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BEST BUDGET MAGNETIC DRIVE
Sunny Health & Fitness Indoor Cycling Bike
The Sunny Health & Fitness bike is the best choice for riders who want to use their TV to stream workouts, and their fitness tracker to manage stats.
Resistance type: Magnetic
Resistance levels: Not marked as levels, 0-100% using the knob
Weight capacity: 300 pounds
Height range: 5'0' to 6'0"
Display: No
Pedal type: Cage
Subscription: No
Adjustable handlebars: Yes, four-way adjustable handlebars
Adjustable seat: Yes, four-way adjustable seat
Flywheel weight: 44 pounds
$599.20 from Amazon
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MOST AESTHETICALLY PLEASING
DMASUN Indoor Cycling Bike
If you're looking for a sturdy bike that looks similar to a Peloton, the DMASUN indoor cycling bike will deliver.
Resistance type: Magnetic
Resistance levels: Not marked as levels, 0-100% using the knob
Weight capacity: 330 pounds
Height range: 5'1" to 6'0"
Display: Yes, small LCD display
Pedal type: Cage
Subscription: No
Adjustable handlebars: Yes, two-way adjustable handlebars
Adjustable seat: Yes, four-way adjustable seat
Flywheel weight: 40 pounds
$399.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR SHORT RIDERS
YOSUDA Indoor Cycling Bike
Thanks to a minimum inseam of 25 inches, short riders can comfortably work out on this bike.
Resistance type: Friction
Resistance levels: 0-100%
Weight capacity: 270 pounds
Height range: Inseam height 25-35 inches
Display: Small LCD monitor
Pedal type: Cage
Subscription: No
Adjustable handlebars: Yes, two-way adjustable handlebars
Adjustable seat: Yes, four-way adjustable seat
Flywheel weight: 35 pounds
$339.99 from Amazon
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BEST FOR SMALL SPACES
Exerpeutic Heavy Duty Foldable Exercise Bike
If you don't have the space to keep a bike out all the time, this one folds up to be stored away when you're not using it.
Resistance type: Magnetic
Resistance levels: Eight
Weight capacity: 400 pounds
Height range: 5'1" to 6'5"
Display: Small LCD monitor
Pedal type: Cage
Subscription: No
Adjustable handlebars: No
Adjustable seat: Yes, one-way adjustable seat
$199.99 from Amazon
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