The reviews online for this bike have all been stellar, with nearly a perfect 5.0 star and 300 reviews. The classes are fun and engaging, and I felt the time flying by. On the “iPad Stand” I have my iPhone opened up to the Echelon App using the “Freestyle”mode. I’m planning on eventually swapping these out but haven’t ordered them just yet. Additionally, if you don’t pre-pay for your first year of classes, you have to pay a $199.99 “premium delivery” fee (which is Echelon’s fancy term for “shipping”—mine came UPS Ground). Also, having a huge bike in your bedroom is a great motivator to actually use it.
I was originally planning on using Peloton’s plan, but at this rate it’s hard to say no to 6 months of free spinning so I’ll probably give it a try. Peloton’s total cost before paying off the bike comes to nearly $3,500 or $4,000, depending on which version you opt for. The bike screen flips 180 degrees, allowing a screen to take FitPass classes. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Engadget is part of Verizon Media. However, you can access all these on Echelon’s app (therefore you will need two devices, e.g. Typically, I chose to do on-demand classes because I could pick any class I want on my schedule. Unlike the Peloton, Echelon has four bikes to choose from at various prices starting at $839.98 and going up to $1,639.98—all cheaper than the Peloton’s $2,495 and $1,895 bikes (plus $39 per month for the class subscription). This isn’t too bad if you’re patient, but if you don’t want to have to wait two months and it’s already winter, then this is something that I would keep in mind. I also like the thumb rests that are at the top. The Peloton screen will give you suggested ranges for cadence and resistance, which is one qualm I initially had about the Echelon classes. I wish it was a little smoother, but this was a minor inconvenience that didn’t ruin my experience of the ride. For the EX-5 bike, I could pay $52 a month (including finance charges) with a one-year subscription or $59 a month with a two-year subscription for 36 months (after the classes run out, I’d have to either pay $39.99 monthly or $399.99 for annual access). Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, product reviews, and more. Finally, I had the issue once where my WiFi cut out in the middle of a live class, so I had to rejoin, which reset my total output to zero. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. They’re not as intense or as fun as the classes, but it was a nice escape to imagine I was biking through Maui instead of being stuck in my apartment. This is not as good a deal as paying $12.99 a month for Peloton’s standalone app, if only because you can still do the Peloton bike classes using the app on a non-Peloton bike if you want. But the Echelon bike’s screen has a 180-rotation, meaning it flips around (something the original Peloton bike display doesn’t do, though its upgraded $2,495 bike does), so you can take FitPass classes on the other side of the bike.) Throughout classes, instructors suggest the cadence and resistance you should aim for, but more often than not, they say to be at a “moderate,” “challenging,” “hard,” or “all-out” level. More importantly, is that the monthly fee is $50 per month if you use a Peloton Bike with the Peloton Subscription. Echelon has also recently made their subscription service free for six months. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Two tips: If you have any questions, feel free to ask me below! Everything is quite easy and simple to adjust – the same way as they normally are at Spin Studios. Unlike Peloton’s one membership option that costs $39 a month, Echelon also offers several membership options at different prices: Echelon also offers its non-equipment classes in a standalone workout app called FitPass Monthly, which costs $19.99 a month. Fall just rolled around the corner, and it looks like with a second wave coming back that I won’t be returning to the gym anytime soon. I typically take 45-minute classes, which are on par with the length on an in-studio class, but I’ve found the 20- and 30-minute classes to be equally challenging and push you harder as you have less time to get your sweat on.