What are Peloton bikes?
PELOTON bikes burst on to the cycling scene and took the riding world by storm.
The company offers a range of exercise bikes and treadmills that allows consumers to access full-body training from home, which have become particularly popular during lockdown periods.
What is a Peloton bike?
A Peloton bike is a deluxe home exercise bike fitted with a large HD touchscreen.
It allows users to access a variety of workouts, that includes live weekly classes, on-demand exercises and the added bonus of motivating instructors.
The Peloton bike monitors real-time metrics allowing consumers to keep track of their heart rate, resistance, candence, and output.
The high-spec contraption has become popular during lockdown periods, as it provides the opportunity to participate in an at-home spin class.
How much does a Peloton bike cost?
There are a range of bundles available when purchasing the Peloton bike.
The original Peloton Bike, offering immersive cardio, retails at $1,895.
The more advanced Bike+, which promotes the ultimate cardio and strength experience, costs $2,495.
The exercise bikes can be purchased as part of a package that includes other equipment - such as the Essentials bundle, which includes a workout mat, shoes, headphones and weights.
Are Peloton bikes safe for children to use?
Both Peloton bikes have a minimum age requirement of 14.
Peloton's founder, John Foley, said children should stay away from the exercise equipment.
It comes after the death of a child and a "small handful" of incidents in which injury has occurred involving Peloton treadmills.
In a letter to customers, he wrote: "We design and build all of our products with safety in mind. But in order to help ensure that you and your family members stay safe with Peloton products in your home, we need your help.
"Keep children and pets away from Peloton exercise equipment at all times. Before you begin a workout, double check to make sure that the space around your Peloton exercise equipment is clear."
The company does offer 'family packages' which allow multiple users to operate the bike, but they are not targeted at youngsters.
In 2020, 27,000 Peloton bikes were recalled across the US due to issues with clip-on pedals, that began breaking unexpectedly during use.
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How much is the Peloton monthly membership?
To purchase the Peloton All-Access Membership, it will set you back $39 a month.
The app can log multiple different profiles to keep track of each individual's progress while tailoring to their preferred workout content.
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Peloton bikes also work alongside the official Peloton app.
The Peloton Digital Membership costs $12.99 per month and allows users to follow their development across multiple devices, without any Peloton hardware required.