Indoor cycling is definitely not for the weakbrof heart or spirit. Instructors motivate youbrwith positive reinforcement – or maybebra little bantering – and the fast-paced at-brmosphere really gets the endorphins flowing.brWith spin class boutiques popping up aroundbrthe country, it’s safe to say: spin is in. JohnbrFoley, co-founder and CEO of Peloton, devel-broped a cycle and fitness class wrapped up in onebr2’ by 4’ package: the Peloton, a high-tech station-brary bike.
But according to Foley, it's not just the cyclebrthat makes his concept unique; it's what you getbrwith the $39/month subscription: access to livebrand on-demand spin classes. It's a customizablebrconcept created to fit your schedule.br
The cycle's 21.5” full HD 1080p touchscreenbrconnects you via Wi-Fi to the Peloton contentbrand user network. Linking you to live spin classesbr(more than 10 offered daily) and an on-demandbrlibrary of more than 1,500 classes, the Peloton isbrmore than just an at-home spin cycle. The in-classbrexperience allows you to see your live performancebrmetrics so you can track your cadence, resistance,brheart rate and calories burned. Not only do youbrhave the pleasure of patting yourself on the back for a job well done, but the instructors on the otherbrside of the screen can see your numbers, as well.brAnd with the 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera,brthey can also see every last bead of sweat on yourbrface. Consider it inspiration to keep pushing hard.
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Touchscreen aside, the Peloton cycle is built tobrbe sturdy, compact and customizable. With abrcarbon steel-constructed frame, this bike can with-brstand any spin class you can withstand. The Pelotonbrseat has a depressed ergonomic center and is ad-brjustable in two dimensions. The LOOK Delta com-brpatible pedals clip in to a variety of cycling shoes.brAnd the adjustable, padded handlebars are able tobrgive support in all positions of your ride. The innerbrworkings of the machine include a near-silent beltbrdrive that is low maintenance—no need to stockbrup on chain oil—and a smooth magnetic resistancebrsystem that allows for a natural incline.br
There's also a bit of social networking thatbrcomes with the Peloton system. You can competebrwith other users and unlock achievements in yourbrworkout efforts. Not to mention there's a globalbrleaderboard that sparks spin class stat envy. If youbrwant to be at the center of the spin fitness move-brment, hop on and hold on.
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DETAILS
Price: $1,195br
Bike dimensions:br46.9” x 23” x 46.9”br
Bike weight: 125 lbs.brFlywheel weight: 38 lbs.br
Operating system:brAndroid 4.1br
Memory: 1 GB and 16 GBbrinternal flash storagebr