Peloton Bike vs. Bike Plus: 3-Year Rider w/ 4 Months Riding on the Bike+

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The Bike+ has four unique features, but the Bike is a better bet for most.
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Summary:
My recommendation is to save your money and go with the entry-level Peloton Bike, but let's go over the Bike Plus' four unique features that cost an extra $600.
Four Bike Plus Improvements
#1 - Screen
The Bike+ has a slightly bigger screen, but the main difference is that the screen can rotate 360 degrees and it tilts up and down. Why's this important? If you want to do non-biking workouts like pilates, core, strength, or yoga, you can position the screen to align with your workout mat.
Alternative: Cast workouts from your Peloton Bike (or phone) to your TV.
#2 - Speakers
The Bike+ speakers provide better sound and more bass. The sound quality is an improvement partially because the speaker faces you, rather than away from you. The Bike speakers sound more like a tablet than a real speaker.
Alternative: Buy a $100 Bluetooth speaker, then sync it to your bike via Bluetooth to improve the Bike’s sound.
#3 - Apple Watch Integration
Hold your Apple Watch near the top of the Peloton Bike+ screen, then your watch automatically starts workout mode. Your heart rate is shown on the Peloton screen, which is helpful for power zone rides.
Alternative: If Apple Watch users want their workout log, manually log the ride as an "Indoor Cycle" exercise. And if you want your heart rate to appear on the screen, buy a Bluetooth heart rate monitor or download the BlueHeart Apple Watch app.
#4 - Auto Follow
Bike+ can automatically adjust the resistance (how hard it is to peddle) based on the resistance number on the screen. It's a cool feature, but not always useful because the screen number doesn't always match what the instructor says.
Alternative: Turn the resistance knob yourself. I prefer manual control anyway.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Screen
2:21 Speakers
3:19 Apple Watch Integration
5:40 Auto Follow
7:25 Minor Differences
9:04 Which one should you buy?

Пікірлер: 90

  • @dturner3886
    @dturner38862 жыл бұрын

    The fact that you gave your opinion in the beginning made me watch the whole video.

  • @davidmjacobson
    @davidmjacobson3 жыл бұрын

    I love how you gave the conclusion in the intro. So refreshing.

  • @michaelwallach4352
    @michaelwallach43522 жыл бұрын

    You deserve a medal for the intro summary. Truly. Thank you.

  • @moin7999
    @moin79993 жыл бұрын

    I never comment on KZread but thought its important to let you know that your review style is better than most here. Big KZreadrs are nigh on useless when reviewing tech because don't give enough emphasis to real world usage, which is all that matters eventually! Once the shininess wears off, what matters is its utility and that's what you focus on. Thank you for improving our buying choices, hope you get big dude.

  • @UnitedDestinyEntertainment
    @UnitedDestinyEntertainment2 жыл бұрын

    Love this honest straightforward unbiased review. I just bought one yesterday and as techy and handy as I am, I couldn’t justify buying the the bike plus. My brother owns the bike plus and he convinced me to buy one but he even said if he could buy again, he would just go with the basic version

  • @RaviPatel85
    @RaviPatel852 жыл бұрын

    I’m subscribing because you actually have your opinion at the beginning of the video. KZread is full of people trying to keep you hanging on. I watched yours to the end because you started with the result. Good work.

  • @karinafernandez3267
    @karinafernandez32672 жыл бұрын

    I’ve watched a few comparison videos and this has got to be the best one. And the only one that actually helped me make my decision. Thank you this was so helpful!

  • @FeistyOne11
    @FeistyOne112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review! It is THE BEST review on this topic! I watched many before finding yours and I couldn’t decide until I watched your review. Excellent! Going with the regular bike.

  • @justjessicaok
    @justjessicaok3 жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful!!! I had been trying to decide between the two and you explained it great since you have had both bikes! I’m definitely just going to get the OG version

  • @bmp713

    @bmp713

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you know if you can use the Peloton original bike with resistance manually without the monitor installed? I love the bike design but don't want to pay or use the monitor.

  • @beachs7210
    @beachs72103 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this review!! Great info!

  • @alanyoung2683
    @alanyoung26833 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful review, went for the original bike and thanks for the code. Top man!

  • @xxemz35xx
    @xxemz35xx3 жыл бұрын

    Great review and comparison! Thank you!

  • @dakotahjadee
    @dakotahjadee3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review! This was very helpful

  • @waynelagasse9914
    @waynelagasse99143 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! I have the plus coming May 25.

  • @Speakthetruth195
    @Speakthetruth1953 жыл бұрын

    thank you for the code! much appreciated !!!!

  • @SA-zd4vs
    @SA-zd4vs2 жыл бұрын

    I have watched so many reciews today. Yours was the best review

  • @daveylives
    @daveylives2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, just what I was looking for.

  • @yo.momma_og
    @yo.momma_og2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for breaking this down!

  • @WhatTheFork
    @WhatTheFork2 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased the Bike+ the auto follow mode is worth the extra money for me by itself. During a workout I don’t want to keep stopping and fiddling with the resistance knob that would annoy me to death.

  • @darrenl1234
    @darrenl12343 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video!

  • @user-sh2pw4uu2q
    @user-sh2pw4uu2q Жыл бұрын

    Such a helpful video. You saved me hundreds of dollars. Thanks!

  • @tam23star
    @tam23star11 ай бұрын

    Thank you SO much for the useful information!! Appreciate you.

  • @power_moves

    @power_moves

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @itzjdub282
    @itzjdub2822 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review

  • @sunkissed1000
    @sunkissed10003 жыл бұрын

    This video was really helpful, and so was the code, thank you! I was undecided between the two, but ultimately went with the original. The Bike+ is taking 6-8 weeks to ship but I was able to schedule delivery for the original Bike within 1-3 weeks.

  • @kjjackson3140
    @kjjackson31402 жыл бұрын

    just helped me make my decision. thanks!

  • @talkandeattv
    @talkandeattv2 жыл бұрын

    im so happy you got right to the point

  • @jasminehollis8161
    @jasminehollis8161 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this honest, straight to it review!

  • @secure_the_bags620
    @secure_the_bags6203 жыл бұрын

    Dude thank you for making this video. You saved me $600.

  • @MrBdiddypop
    @MrBdiddypop2 жыл бұрын

    I like the original for years. After watching your video, I’m not feeling like I’m missing out. :)

  • @catt3911
    @catt39112 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @dylanvandenberg2624
    @dylanvandenberg26243 жыл бұрын

    For $50 you can buy an adapter that makes the screen on the Bike rotate and tilt 👍🏻

  • @kimthecommunist

    @kimthecommunist

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which adapter did you get?

  • @dylanvandenberg2624

    @dylanvandenberg2624

    2 жыл бұрын

    @kimeezy it’s called “The Pivot” by TFD

  • @donjuan914
    @donjuan9142 жыл бұрын

    You are the GOAT for giving your conclusion in the beginning. That alone made me watch the whole video. lol

  • @samueljgarcia9121
    @samueljgarcia91212 жыл бұрын

    And now it’s $1000 price gap. This definitely helped reassure me that the original model is the choice for me.

  • @soulofflora

    @soulofflora

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same!

  • @bmp713

    @bmp713

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you know if you can use the Peloton original bike with resistance manually without the monitor installed? I love the bike design but don't want to pay or use the monitor.

  • @jacobhunnicutt8474
    @jacobhunnicutt847411 ай бұрын

    This guy gives great reviews. No BS. Just really straight forward and logical. 👍

  • @power_moves

    @power_moves

    11 ай бұрын

    I appreciate it!

  • @vivalageegee
    @vivalageegee2 жыл бұрын

    Great vid!

  • @ccmclulu9428
    @ccmclulu94282 жыл бұрын

    Great video, really helpful, would like to know the dimension of the tablet on bike+

  • @jennieszeto4705
    @jennieszeto47053 жыл бұрын

    Do you find the bike plus screen shakes while you r riding at a higher cadence and off the saddle? Some people say the older bike doesn't have that problem. I ordered the regular one because of that issue. Waiting for it to arrive.

  • @figgyflips2964
    @figgyflips29643 жыл бұрын

    In my area the plus gets delivered the same amount of time, 2 weeks.

  • @junaidansari9460
    @junaidansari94602 жыл бұрын

    I was set on getting the Bike plus but I just saw the recent price drop on the original bike. In your opinion is it a no brainer to get the og bike?

  • @thebiohackinglab
    @thebiohackinglab Жыл бұрын

    The main advantage for me with the Bike+ would be the auto calibration.

  • @power_moves

    @power_moves

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't focus on this aspect nearly enough in this video. And if I had to redo it, two years later, I'd break this down further. Regular Bike easily becomes uncalibrated and it's tough to know what your true score is.

  • @alywatson7569
    @alywatson75693 жыл бұрын

    Auto follow is brilliant. Takes all the thought out of the ride. Defo better

  • @alywatson7569

    @alywatson7569

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves I went right for the plus. As I wanted the better speakers and the Apple Watch integration. The swivel is great for doing other exercises. Plus I wanted to figure proof it. For me it was worth the extra

  • @maximusstrength157
    @maximusstrength1573 жыл бұрын

    It's only $600 more because they've dropped the price on the old bike! If you're buying in 2021 you need the Bike+, they'll phase out the original bike at some point.

  • @maximusstrength157

    @maximusstrength157

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves Yeah I'm just going with the feedback a lot of the original Bike owners have, kinda like iPhones or Teslas, at some point you don't get the latest features. I love the auto-follow, and the much more accurate power readings which are important to me!

  • @maximusstrength157

    @maximusstrength157

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves Ah yes 100000% I watched 20 videos to decide on spending the extra money hehehe. DCRainMaker got me with the power accuracy. I love your video btw, very fact based and detailed, without the usual Peloton cheerleading !

  • @michaelwallach4352

    @michaelwallach4352

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s $1000 more now.

  • @kbmarines9989
    @kbmarines99893 жыл бұрын

    Bike+ for me!! 😎

  • @timothyprice3670
    @timothyprice36703 жыл бұрын

    The power output for the original Peloton Bike is not accurate whereas this feature is corrected in the Peloton Bike +

  • @m_ianO
    @m_ianO2 жыл бұрын

    Great review thank you. Sadly the coupon code is no longer valid

  • @rooseveltstokes7181
    @rooseveltstokes7181 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with everything that was said in this video. I have a regular Peloton Bike, not the bike +, and feel the extra bells and whistles that the Bike + provides is not worth the additional $600. Though some may disagree.

  • @Linda-gb4pl

    @Linda-gb4pl

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s a $1000 price difference now 🙁

  • @HusleReacts
    @HusleReacts2 жыл бұрын

    The Peloton Bike screen does tilt, just no swivel

  • @araynachan
    @araynachan3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for this review.. so informative!! I'm still unsure which bike to get.. the sound on the Bike+ is a great feature though..... For $1800, the original bike should really have better sound!

  • @HastRider

    @HastRider

    3 жыл бұрын

    ... apple watch connection or not.

  • @solutionswithryan
    @solutionswithryan3 жыл бұрын

    You know if you throw some Locktite on your screws you won't have to constantly tighten them? You're already spending $2,500 on a bike what's another $600 at that point for a bike that is future proofed for the next 2-5 years?

  • @lizbeth1093
    @lizbeth10932 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this! I tried to use the code but it didn’t work. Do you have a different one?

  • @lizbeth1093

    @lizbeth1093

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves ok, thank you!

  • @bonderthree
    @bonderthree Жыл бұрын

    Your video def helps. I am more clear on what I need to purchase now so thank you. There's promo for $400 off, going on. Would I be able to use your promo code as well to make the purchase or is your code strictly for accessories?

  • @power_moves

    @power_moves

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, my code hasn’t been valid for more than a year! You can search google for one though. It gives you $100 off when you buy the model with the shoes. So it’s basically free shoes.

  • @bonderthree

    @bonderthree

    Жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves Thank you anyway, I went ahead and placed the order.

  • @brittnifoster6950
    @brittnifoster69502 жыл бұрын

    Does garmin or other watches pair with the bike?

  • @michelle122706
    @michelle1227062 жыл бұрын

    Hey sweet video, one question I have is it the bike is noisy for the room underneath

  • @michelle122706

    @michelle122706

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves thanks a million

  • @need100k
    @need100k3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a difference in the size of each? I need to crate one but I don't know which model it is yet. I only need the height at the tube where the handlebar adjustment post goes into and the width and length of the base at it's furthest points. I can't measure the one I need to ship because I don't know who the customer is yet. I need to quote the job. Thank you.

  • @need100k

    @need100k

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves - thanks but those aren't the specs I need. I'm not sure what "footprint" means exactly, but I need the exact width and length at the base and height at the top of the sleeve where the adjustable bar fits in.

  • @tiaramags
    @tiaramags2 жыл бұрын

    Discount code isn’t working. Do you have another one ?

  • @nofacemtb9481
    @nofacemtb94813 жыл бұрын

    My auto follow works flawlessly. Not sure why yours is wonky. Call Peloton support.

  • @bmp713
    @bmp713 Жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know if you can use the Peloton original bike with resistance manually without the monitor installed? I love the bike design but don't want to pay or use the monitor.

  • @power_moves

    @power_moves

    Жыл бұрын

    You can pedal to a blank screen if you want and the resistance will still work. But there must be much more affordable options than that!

  • @bmp713

    @bmp713

    Жыл бұрын

    @@power_moves Thank you. The main reason is that I need the really high resistance everyone says the Peloton has. Do you know what other bikes have as strong of resistance as the Peloton but less than?

  • @k4kev12
    @k4kev122 жыл бұрын

    Can I ask you where you got the mirrors in your gym please?

  • @k4kev12

    @k4kev12

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks man

  • @brittnifoster6950
    @brittnifoster69502 жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend the peloton shoes or 3rd party? Would you get the bike with the weights shoes and mat or purchase those accessories from 3rd party?

  • @City0FDreams
    @City0FDreams Жыл бұрын

    currently in Canada, the price difference is 1450! i could almost get 2 Bikes for the cost of a Bike+. ridiculous!!

  • @power_moves

    @power_moves

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow!

  • @margiedolch9438
    @margiedolch9438 Жыл бұрын

    Do you still have a code? I didn’t see it pinned to video. Thank you.

  • @power_moves

    @power_moves

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry, I only get six code uses per year!

  • @HastRider
    @HastRider3 жыл бұрын

    deal point with me.... on next to apple watch. No point without it.

  • @antoniojohnson3925
    @antoniojohnson39252 жыл бұрын

    The original is 1495 now decision made!

  • @UnitedDestinyEntertainment
    @UnitedDestinyEntertainment2 жыл бұрын

    It’s so stupid to swivel the tv when you can cast it or just position it where you can see it lol. People truly love to spend Money on convenience when really they’re just lazy lol

  • @frendom5240

    @frendom5240

    2 жыл бұрын

    How is it lazy when you doing what a lot of ppl chose not to do? Workout! You have to pay extra for a tv. Some ppl don’t like the down time to cast.

  • @UnitedDestinyEntertainment

    @UnitedDestinyEntertainment

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@frendom5240 it’s literally takes seconds to cast to another screen lol.

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