Best Peloton Alternative under $500 - Proform Carbon CX Review

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A quick review of the Proform Carbon CX. Thoughts about using. it with the Peloton and iFit App.. How it compares to Peloton Bike and where you should buy it.
Update: 2/24/20
Added a CamelBak water bottle $9.99
Upgraded Seat to a SGODDE Comfortable Bike Seat-Gel Waterproof Bicycle Saddle with Central Relief Zone and Ergonomics Design $16.99
Upgraded Pedals to Wellgo SPD Compatible Multi-Function Bike Pedals $19.99
and am now using my Large IPad Pro for the Peloton App.
Loving the bike.

Пікірлер: 107

  • @ronaldjunger5841
    @ronaldjunger58413 жыл бұрын

    Sams Club has it in their January 2021 flyer for $399.00. ( includes 1 yr. free IFIT)

  • @Halloween365Days

    @Halloween365Days

    3 жыл бұрын

    I checked the website but didn’t see it.

  • @CaliPatty310

    @CaliPatty310

    3 жыл бұрын

    I seen that.

  • @CaliPatty310

    @CaliPatty310

    3 жыл бұрын

    Judy make sure you’re logged in. And it’s from Jan 6- Jan 24th.

  • @RGrant-li8bd

    @RGrant-li8bd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Out of stock online and in club

  • @Leashadd

    @Leashadd

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CaliPatty310 I got the flyer last week (in February) and it was in there. But sold out. Either I got my flyer late or they never had it in for the flyer sale.

  • @ElaineToombs
    @ElaineToombs3 жыл бұрын

    WoW!!! You guys go a great deal for $399.. Kohls has since upgraded the bike to the ProForm PRO TC Exercise Bike PFEX79920 @ the price of $999. I also saw it in one other place (the upgraded bike) for $799. Will be purchasing for my birthday soon. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jaydeisel
    @jaydeisel3 жыл бұрын

    Great review and keep up the good work. You a natural at this brother.

  • @carbullzone953
    @carbullzone9532 жыл бұрын

    Love this bike. One of the best purchases we've made. IFIT has gotten way better. And we swapped out the seat for one that's still sleek but has more cushion.

  • @cassiedianne1636
    @cassiedianne16363 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful information waiting for it to come back in stock at Costco

  • @shawnbartley7541
    @shawnbartley75413 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I bought a proform based on your review. But got the one with the 15 inch screen

  • @sheldonjplanktonn

    @sheldonjplanktonn

    3 жыл бұрын

    How do you like it?

  • @catbruning
    @catbruning3 жыл бұрын

    What was the resistance like changing it through buttons as opposed to a knob? I have Les Mills on Demand, so I need to manually change the resistance.

  • @MtnXfreeride
    @MtnXfreeride2 жыл бұрын

    Soo without using an app, can you set the resistance manually? Because when I do, it does change the resistance but after a minutes it reverts back to 1.

  • @erice9971
    @erice99712 жыл бұрын

    Still on the fence with the resistance, as loud as the pads are they are dependable, seen a lot of errors on these, like the CH0 and CH1?

  • @armanafshar6599
    @armanafshar65992 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic and honest review - thank you!

  • @daniellesequino906
    @daniellesequino9063 жыл бұрын

    What is your pick for bikes when using Peloton app

  • @theaccount3690
    @theaccount36903 жыл бұрын

    Can you list the screen you mentioned on Amazon. Thank you

  • @dubb9020
    @dubb90203 жыл бұрын

    i got the family account thing where i can have up to 4 people use ifit app for free. i was planning on allowing my family to use it . can they use their own ipad / device or does the bike only connect to one device?

  • @joshbujold3292
    @joshbujold32923 жыл бұрын

    do you find the 16 levels of resistance enough? Do you ever find yourself making out at 16?

  • @Littlelittlesmom
    @Littlelittlesmom3 жыл бұрын

    Have this bike and I can't get it to connect to my iPhone. So, frustrating!

  • @ChristopherRobinMusic
    @ChristopherRobinMusic3 жыл бұрын

    Hey!!! I got this bike, but im 6'00 and havent been able to adapt to the handlebars because they are a little low... so im hoping to find out where do you set your seat? any thoughts/tricks lol?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    I ride with my seat high and handle bars low. But I ride my road like this also. Unfortunately the handle bars don’t go high enough for taller riders to sit upright.

  • @mikedavis3385
    @mikedavis33853 жыл бұрын

    Can it Bluetooth from you tablet to a bigger tv

  • @kevjak357
    @kevjak3573 жыл бұрын

    Does the wahoo cadence sensor come up on the peloton workout screen or do you have to use a phone or other monitor?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    I now use an iPad 12.9” as my display and yes it comes up in the screen

  • @christinemancini6924
    @christinemancini69243 жыл бұрын

    The resistance does not change

  • @springwell360
    @springwell3603 жыл бұрын

    Do you have to get iFIT to track calories, distance, etc?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. You get that on the display. The only time you need that app is for watts

  • @Amy-rd3ro
    @Amy-rd3ro3 жыл бұрын

    What pedals did you purchase to replace the cages?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    I put some Venzo hybrid pedals on mine. I have clips and cage.

  • @Ryan_Odyssey
    @Ryan_Odyssey3 жыл бұрын

    Ever have an issue with the seat post making an irritating creaking noise? It started on the very first ride. It does it whether the saddle is set for my height or my girlfriend's height. The noise is definitely coming from where the seat post slides into the frame. Loosening the height adjustment knob and sliding the seat up or down and putting it back will stop the creaking temporarily, but it comes back after 10-15 minutes.

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    No I haven’t but I changed my seat and clamp.

  • @Ryan_Odyssey

    @Ryan_Odyssey

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 Thank you for the response. What clamp are you using now? Cheers.

  • @marilynberchie666
    @marilynberchie6662 жыл бұрын

    Did you figure out a work around for getting the stats to sync with the peloton app

  • @psalm2forliberty577

    @psalm2forliberty577

    2 жыл бұрын

    I believe you can add a Wahoo or other brand cadence speed sensor from Amazon to pedal arm. That can send via bluetooth to your phone or tablet to interact / upload to your ride app like Peloton or Strava or Zwift. Just learning this stuff myself....lol David in Texas

  • @atcaw94
    @atcaw942 жыл бұрын

    Did you come up with a work around for the resistance setting location? You still happy with it? I'm looking at a year old used one for $200.

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    2 жыл бұрын

    I adjusted the magnetic arm using a video on KZread but it’s still not as strong as I would like.

  • @mikebowers687
    @mikebowers6873 жыл бұрын

    So are all of the proform bikes resistance controlled thru ifit?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can manually control resistance or use IFit

  • @DaniellaGomes
    @DaniellaGomes3 жыл бұрын

    Dumb question. How can you connect the Peloton app with the bike to change the resistance according to the exercises?

  • @psalm2forliberty577

    @psalm2forliberty577

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can't unless its an actual Peloton Bike. On these DIY set up you change resistance manually

  • @paulaalvarez1859
    @paulaalvarez18593 жыл бұрын

    Me puedes decir como hago para que no sea tan dura para pedalear

  • @Devinsr
    @Devinsr3 жыл бұрын

    I have a question can my iPad fit in the holder with a case on the tablet?

  • @jamilcostley1

    @jamilcostley1

    3 жыл бұрын

    It won’t fit with a case, I have the same set up using a 10.2 iPad and the lip that grabs the iPad only sticks out far enough to accommodate it without a case on it.

  • @mainel6486
    @mainel64863 жыл бұрын

    Is the metric tracker accurate (e.g. miles and calories)?

  • @dubb9020

    @dubb9020

    3 жыл бұрын

    probably not. id get a fitbit

  • @Jcze4
    @Jcze43 жыл бұрын

    It been a while since you posted this. I see this bike on the Kohl’s website but it is listed for $999. How do you get it drop to $399 w/o the membership? Thanks. Any other recess for bikes less than $600? Thanks.

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I don’t know why this bike goes from $399 to $999 Randomly. I would just keep my eye on Kohl’s

  • @homicide2455

    @homicide2455

    3 жыл бұрын

    Kohl's no longer carries this version, it has upgraded to the Proform Pro TC. It looks like the same bike but they added an attached screen for ifit workouts.

  • @paytoncat
    @paytoncat3 жыл бұрын

    what was your work around for the tablet placement and + - resistance settings? Seems like a terrible place to put the settings. It may be a deal breaker for me.

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    I use a stick-on iPad holder which acts as a riser. It Sits right above the buttons. Works for me.

  • @subashrajavel7825

    @subashrajavel7825

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 Can I change the resistance setting via the iFit App on tablet? I want to override settings during instructor led classes on iFit without handling the tablet.

  • @gilbertlisondra2831

    @gilbertlisondra2831

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@subashrajavel7825 yes you can set resistance via iPad with ifit

  • @mojo161616

    @mojo161616

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 can you send/link which kind of mount you used? Trying to find this workaround

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@mojo161616 I can't remember where I got it but it was a universal wall mount tablet holder with 3M tape.

  • @Anklbreaker15
    @Anklbreaker153 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Just looking for an update 11 months in. Looking at purchasing this bike, but concerned about noise and longer term break down. Any additional follow up thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    It’s still as good as new

  • @s.shonteabdulahad334

    @s.shonteabdulahad334

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 what about the weight capacity over time?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@s.shonteabdulahad334 I’m 230 and it is still good 18 months later

  • @90shannonp
    @90shannonp3 жыл бұрын

    What clip in pedals did you purchase?

  • @psalm2forliberty577

    @psalm2forliberty577

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most Spin bikes use SPD standard Mountain Bike pedal / shoe interface. Cleats are metal & unbreakable.

  • @ferjeouichaker
    @ferjeouichaker11 ай бұрын

    The bike was easy to assemble. It is very quiet. My friend and I can be working/reading in the office, while the other is riding the bike.

  • @yogaf08
    @yogaf083 жыл бұрын

    Cannot find anything below $600 which direct from ProForm (checked kohl's and Sam's club) . If anybody find otherwise please share.

  • @cloclo3740

    @cloclo3740

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased mine from Academy, for $499.00.

  • @atcaw94
    @atcaw942 жыл бұрын

    Looking at this versus the Bowflex C6

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get the bow flex if you can afford it

  • @douglasschlesser320
    @douglasschlesser3203 жыл бұрын

    Can you use the Peloton App with this?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes with a wahoo cadence sensor and heart monitor

  • @JoeRussellProductions
    @JoeRussellProductions3 жыл бұрын

    How does the magnet resistance work? Does it need batteries to function?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    It is digitally controlled and works off a battery.

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve only replace them once since I got the bike

  • @tianagray8747

    @tianagray8747

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 I am having trouble figuring how to change the batteries. Can you direct me with the process (do I unscrew the whole tablet holder? it doesnt seem to pop out of it very well. Thank you

  • @erice9971

    @erice9971

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is the resistance good?

  • @joelogan7414
    @joelogan74142 жыл бұрын

    Can you put your own bike seat on the bike, because it’s not comfortable?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely. I have changed mine twice

  • @erice9971
    @erice99712 жыл бұрын

    how is this vs the echelon?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depends which echelon.

  • @s.shonteabdulahad334
    @s.shonteabdulahad3343 жыл бұрын

    Great recommendation. I got a price match for the sam's club price.

  • @CaliTom81

    @CaliTom81

    3 жыл бұрын

    What retailer price matched for you? I would like to do the same.

  • @s.shonteabdulahad334

    @s.shonteabdulahad334

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CaliTom81 academy

  • @CaliTom81

    @CaliTom81

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@s.shonteabdulahad334 thank you very much. Academy is where I was hoping for.

  • @23STEELPRO
    @23STEELPRO3 жыл бұрын

    How does the resistance compared to the peloton?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Its not as strong as the new peloton unless you adjust the magnet. There is a tutorial on KZread. It took me 5 minutes. 16 is now like 90 on Peloton. I normally ride on 12.

  • @jamilcostley1

    @jamilcostley1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 did you have to adjust the bolts where the spring is or were you able to do it from the barrel adjuster towards the front?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jamilcostley1 I did my own adjustment of the bolts by the spring. I also have a second layer of a thin magnet to get closer to the wheel. I went to ace hardware for the magnet.

  • @jamilcostley1

    @jamilcostley1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 thanks for the reply. I saw a comment under the video the explains how to do the adjustment saying that they were able to do it by only using the barrel adjuster towards the front. I’m going to do mine when I get off work. I’ll let you know how it goes.

  • @dubb9020

    @dubb9020

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@relationshiprundown-thelov5094 make a video on how to do these mods please

  • @AlwaysKeepItOriginal
    @AlwaysKeepItOriginal3 жыл бұрын

    Can you watch something else on the tablet besides the workout videos?

  • @boldcord7947
    @boldcord79473 жыл бұрын

    Take the weights out the back and you have 3 bottle holders.

  • @andrewmuwonge8677
    @andrewmuwonge86773 жыл бұрын

    Seems like this price is always changing

  • @christinanaquin3112

    @christinanaquin3112

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just paid $599 at academy ☹️ was also same price on their website.

  • @andrewmuwonge8677

    @andrewmuwonge8677

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@christinanaquin3112 I paid $599 on proforms website, but it comes with a free year of family ifit membership. Ordered on 11/27 but haven’t gotten it yet 😒😒

  • @michelleschramm2890

    @michelleschramm2890

    3 жыл бұрын

    mts0628 did you get 1 year ifit for free?

  • @michelleschramm2890

    @michelleschramm2890

    3 жыл бұрын

    mts0628 does the tablet holder rotate so you can do floor exercises?thanks for all your input.

  • @andrewmuwonge8677

    @andrewmuwonge8677

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@michelleschramm2890 I did. Still don’t have my bike yet though! Ordered on November 27

  • @christinemancini6924
    @christinemancini69243 жыл бұрын

    My bike does my switch resistance

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should be able to used the up and down + - to adjust resistance. Make sure your batteries work. Make sure your connections are correct.

  • @monteeclay6827

    @monteeclay6827

    3 жыл бұрын

    My resistance work on my bike.

  • @txbs6107
    @txbs61073 жыл бұрын

    Horrible seat

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I swapped the seat immediately

  • @Iskazi3285
    @Iskazi3285 Жыл бұрын

    Does Zwift work on this?

  • @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    @relationshiprundown-thelov5094

    Жыл бұрын

    Not out of the box. You have to add speed and cadence sensor

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