DIY Peloton Bike hack - don't buy a Peloton bike until you watch this!
Don't spend thousands of dollars on a Peloton bike when you can DIY your own budget version that's just a good! We'll show you how you can do Peloton workout for $100's vs $1000's using the official expensive Peloton bike.
In this video we'll show you how to chose a bike, set it up to run the Peloton app, talk about the workouts and suggest some accessories.
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Here are AMAZON LINKS TO THE EQUIPMENT in this video (Canadian's - look at the links below these ones):
Sunny Health belt drive bike: amzn.to/2TWhhwt (you can get the chain drive version if the belt one is not available)
Sunny Heath bike budget version: amzn.to/367laEn
Schwinn IC4 bike. One of the best but hard to find in stock. If it's available here, buy it asap! amzn.to/389UXI6
Cadence sensor: amzn.to/3654Kwt
Heart rate monitor (arm band): amzn.to/32gLyLc
Heart rate monitor (chest strap): amzn.to/2JFoAXz
Tablet holder: amzn.to/3ewvmtP
Bike mat: amzn.to/3mW3YIV
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LINKS FOR CANADIANS from Amazon.ca:
Sunny Health belt drive bike: amzn.to/3l4dZmC
** currently on sale! ** belt drive bike amzn.to/3kBWSJH
Sunny Heath bike budget version: amzn.to/34YVsCP
Schwinn IC4 bike. One of the best but hard to find in stock. If it's available here, buy it asap! amzn.to/3p1PxF2
Cadence sensor: amzn.to/2JCKmep
Heart rate monitor (arm band): amzn.to/3evsOfx
Heart rate monitor (chest strap): amzn.to/3p4dOdo
Tablet holder: amzn.to/3exdOOr
Bike mat: amzn.to/3mY0iXa
We tackled assembling the bike as a family project. kzhead.infoUgkxzg0clhbtRf2gGxPkVETFKJJKGqdsorQu The package is heavy, but I have 2 teen boys that were able to move it. The written instructions were great- we didn't need to watch the videos, but it was good knowing that the option was there if we needed it. After we were able to get it set up, the boys each rode 3 miles and I rode 8 and the bike stayed quiet. The display is easy to reset, and you can put it on whichever setting you are using (time, distance, calories, etc). I will say that my butt is a little sore from the seat, but that could be because I haven't rode in a while. While it is comfortable for me, it was not comfortable with the seat position for my friend (could not move the seat back far enough and he slightly looked like a kid riding a tricycle that he had outgrown). He also said that the seat hurt his manly parts. We are going to look for a different seat that will be compatible with this bike for him.I did purchase the Wahoo Cadence sensor and strapped it to the crank of one of the pedals. This will sync with my Apple Watch, iPhone and will import data in to my Health app. Wahoo does have other sensors available other than cadence. I can also keep either my phone or my iPad on the display and they both feel pretty secure.
This video was a godsend. Spin classes are SO hard to get into! Thanks!
This video is the most helpful one I’ve found when it comes to my concerns prior to purchase! Thank you!
Most helpful video I've seen yet on creating a peloton setup for a fraction of the price.
I just put my bike in front of my smart tv, go on KZhead and watch free cycling videos with music, same thing! It's great
GCN
I have a huge spinning playlist I curate from KZhead.. The variety is motivating as well... I have an Exerpeutic spinnig bike...
I do too
No automatic adjustment for resistance tho…you missing out.
This was such an informative and in-depth review. Thank you!
This was soooo helpful! Thank you so much for saving us tons of money!
Very good review! No meaningless chatter . U got to the point about what Peloton does and how todo the hack, thanku
This video is super helpful thanks so much for putting this up, great tutorial well done so going to do this !!💎💎💎💎
After watching this very thorough video It was a no brained. Thank you for all the info.
This was a very well done review, hope y'all decide to do more.
Thanks for the informative video. We have a IC4 on order and looking forward to spinning at home with the Peleton app.
Yess thank you- im asking for a normal cheap spin bike for my bday next month and wanted to do this. I miss spin class at the gym!!
I just bought this bike and got it home and freaked out because I realized I had no clue what I was doing! This was SO HELPFUL thank you!
I love the ingenuity of this! Way to go!
Thanks for the Canadian links. This should happen more often on the web
This is amazing, thank you so much!! I'm in graduate school and my budget and time are limited... Super grateful for the info!!
I just bought a Bowflex c6 as spin class has been suspended s/t covid. I’m super excited for it to arrive so I can get back at it!
Bought my IC4 a month ago. Really love the purchase. The Peloton classes are excellent! One of the best investments I've made this year.
Do your knees hit the water bottles when standing on the bike?
Madhavi Patel Yes they do. I just removed them from my IC4. It was delivered two days ago and both myself (5’11) and wife (5’2) complained of our knees hitting the water bottle holders. We have ours in the garage with my work bench less than a foot away. For now we’ll keep the water bottle on the workbench.
@@mttec23 Does the water bottle holder also hold the weights?
Yes, thank you for this info!
Thank you so much for this helpful video. I learned a lot🌸
Great informative video. I've just bought my first bike. I've subbed 💪
Thank you for all this great information!
I’m here to give a thumbs up simply for the name of your channel 👍🏼
Thank you for amazing video! Looking for a indoor bike for 2 months now - Doing spinning for 10 years ( GoodLife) - now with COVI don’t feel very comfortable to go to classes- I will love your review for the Schwann IC4 bike- Thank you guys well done
Awesome video!! Would love to see an in-depth review of that beautiful spin bike.
I love that painting in the background. It reminds me of M. Bison's secret base in the Animated Street Fighter II movie.
Thanks, great video. I was about to order Peleton but love the diversity and quality of this bike, after checking both Schween IC4 and Bowflex C6 that has minor improvements from IC4 I went with Bowflex C6. Can't wait to start riding. Cheers.
Sebo It’s awesome to see someone else has decided to try the C6. I am currently waiting on mine to arrive. Peloton prices is what made my decision for Bowflex. Please keep us updated on your experience.
What are the differences? I’ve ready everywhere that they’re the exact same bike.
@@Brandtfer12 Differences are the logos :)
Thank you! With the situation caused by the Coronavirus, I am going to be setting up my own spin bike at home. Keep suggesting bikes please.
Great video and appreciate the tour of the Schwin IC4!
I just purchased a Sunny from QVC for 200 bucks I’m so excited !! Thanks for the video!!
I got a Sunny on Amazon...Ordered it on Friday, delivered on Saturday! So far so good.....
Great video!!! Hope I’ll find a follow up video so I can keep nerding out on all the possible solutions you provided. Love the old mtb shoes. I had the same pair second hand they finally fell apart after about 20 years of abuse 😮. They were a different color pallet probably your colors are much stronger.
Ordered the IC4 and the mat from your links. Good info!
Nice presentation,thanks so much!
Thanks for this great video. Very helpful
Thanks for this video! After watching it, I followed your advice and got a stationary spin bike and accessories. I also discovered someone named Kaileigh Cohen. She is enthusiastic and her videos are free on KZhead.
Great review. I love my IC4.
I purchased IC3 in 2018. Love the bike, updated foot pedals. Might sell my bike for 1C4 next year.
ddavenp1 I bought the IC3 in 2018. Just got the IC4 and did my 1st ride today. Love it
I also went Schwinn. But the upgraded to the Power SC Schwinn which includes 4iiii cadence and the upgrade Echelon Power Console (no battery required). This one does not have the magnet on the wheel however, it's completely silent, unlike what you mention in the video. Although the Echelon does not work with the Ant++ feature for Apple Products; it just means my iWatch/iPhone doesn't track the mileage from the bike. I did not like the IC version as I wanted a smooth spin. It was a personal preference. It works well with the Peloton app, and other apps. The warranty and quality of workmanship/materials is eons better than the peloton. But I paid for it. Total Cost $3500 for the bike and set up. Technology will change, but the spin bike will still be working 10 years from now. :). Thanks for the review!
Hey! Really enjoyed this video! When will you be doing a review of your Schwinn IC4? I appreciate finding reviews from fellow Canadians, as they're a bit harder to find. Looking forward to more reviews of your workout apps and equipment :)
I like the name of your channel! my husband and I were DINK for 5 years before we had our son.
I did this w/ the Bowflex bike (which is the same exact bike as the Schwinn IC4) Use Peloton app and bluetooth works to bike well.
I doing my research this is the best video on spin bikes.
Great video, you two should do more.
This is GREAT! Thank you!!!
so all you need is the cheaper bike, the sensor, and the app downloaded to your phone!!! thanks for the tip!
Nice! Very frugal myself so this is super cool.
Excellent video. Very informative, not too wordy, covered all important topics and answered most common questions. Very helpful information. Great technical quality video.
Terrible comment. Superfluous, and offers no real value. Very much a waste of time. Poor grammar.
I have the Schwinn IC4. I LOVE it. I use the Peloton App with it for my workouts. I don’t regret buying the bike or paying for the Peloton subscription.
Are you able to do live classes?
@@stevieg7403 yes
How is schwinn? Worth? Im planning to buy ic8...
Are you able to ride w/ friends??
Do you also get a username??
This is a helpful video! Please post more about indoor spinning!
I have a stationary bike, not a cycling bike. Could I still use it for peloton classes? This video is awesome. Love seeing Canadian content!
Thanks for the great video. I just purchased the bike last week and I love it. How did you sync the heart rate to the iPad? It works on my phone with the Apple Watch but not on my iPad.
you can get the blueheart app on your ipad and connect the apple watch to your iPad that way
I bought the Peloton.....no regrets. Do whatever works for you.
Great video guys 👍🏻👍🏻
I have this bike and I love it.
Great guide - thank you.
Thanks, I just won a sunny bicycle at an auction for $75. I was just looking for a way to monitor my workouts.
was this an online auction and where?
Thank you so much for this video! It's a reasonable alternative to the peloton bike, especially costwise, obviously.
Excellent video!
Thank you so much for this! What size iPad is she using??
Great Video, thanks
Nice. I have a cheap spin style bike arriving today. I will use these ideas to hack and make a bootleg Peleton at a HUGE discount!
Great Video! Thanks
If in the UK, we go into lockdown 3.0, I'm doing this! thanks for making the video
Are you going for it then
What bike did you get in U.K. too?
“Sink a tear” actually is cheenkweh terrrrrreh lol. These hacks are so helpful though so Italy forgives you :)
Thank you so much!! This was so helpful!! I am from Canada too, and $3,000 is WAY too much for bike.
Look for a bargain used Peloton
Use a sunny bike
Don't get a felt friction resistance pad! They are glued on and will fail immediately or much quicker. Just read the reviews on Amazon and consider sales on other bikes like echelon.
Loved this video, but have a few questions, at 10.05, you talk about pedals for cleats, does this bike come with that support to insert the cleats? Can you please clarify? I already have biking shoes with cleats, but need to know if these come preinstalled or I have to take care of it. If they are not preinstalled can you please let us know where we can buy and how to install them Tx again
Thanks for the info just got a boflex C6 it comes with a heart monitor I have an iPad I will get the peloton app . But do I need to buy a Cadence Sensor??
Excellent video
Sadly people that have it (at least people I know) do not know about WATT workout. Spinning by itself do not give the results you want. But if you base your cycle workout on WATT you will get those results you want.
This is really clever. Thanks For any in home exercise machine, you need a fan. My experience is that none of the fans on any device is really adequate, usually they mostly make a lot of racket and blow at your chin. For years I use a big round floor fan, pointed at my body (I use a treadmill). Because I'm a DIYer, I bent some wire to hold a 20 x 20 inch furnace type filter to the intake side. It's amazing how effective it is at filtering the air. Probably not HEPA but pretty close. Also iPad and brackets. I have my iPad in a cover. Apparently no one makes a holder that takes this into account. For my car I bent some wire (aluminum fence wire) into a holder that holds my iPad against a regular holder. Works great, very ugly (so what). I'd be curious to see a video from someone who's used an app/program like the Peleton for more than a few months. It's always been my impression that there's a lot of exercise equipment with under 10 miles on it. (On the other hand if this were true then how come I'm not able to find any of it for dirt cheap on Craig's List? for the record my treadmill made in 2007, so I probably bought right after that, has at least 3000 miles on it, at least 230 miles a year. Probably not as good as it could be. What's curious is that an hour on the treadmill I'm bored out of my skull, even though I watch movies while I'm doing it. A 2-3 hour bicycle ride or 3-4 hours in my sea kayak (plus 2.5 hours of driving and loading....) while listening to audio books- no problem.) Okay enough nonsense.
Can u recommend a good spinning bike for the uk market. Loved video thank yiu
Schwinn IC8 is the exact same as the U.S. Schwinn IC4
Really a lot of info! I am looking at Schwinn IC8!
I watched your video and it was very informative but I do have a couple questions. If I'm not really interested in my heart rate and Cadence do I need the wahoo attachment. I don't have any kind of Apple device but I understand I can download the app on a Windows 10 PC. Is that correct? And also if I'm just interested in riding along On the trails and scenic routes on the Peloton app what extra attachments do I need. Do I need the wahoo? And how do I sync up my PC to my bike. It's not a Peloton Bike by the way thank you
Thanks very good video and good tips. I am amazed that Peloton classes is not focused on power and watts. Cadence and heart rate are not measure of improvements in cycling. I have been spinning for 20 yrs and the use of power is critical for improvement. Cadence is totally useless because you can peddle fast without any weight on the wheels, it wont do anything to your health.
Hey, so do i get it right, i only need a Spinning bike and the Cadence Sensor basicly to use the Paleton App? Simply connect the Cadence Sensor and the Paleton App will be able to use it? Is a Heart Rate Monitor nessesary? Would be great to se the setup process with the Cadence Sensor
If you just rpm you will make it easy on your resistance, skip muscle engagement and no calories used (minimal).
Thanks for this video. The IC4 is a bit over my budget. Any recommendations for a cheaper model?
Thanks
Awesome review! We’re thinking of getting a Nordictrack Studio cycle and i stumble upon your video and started looking at Schwinn. How do you like it? Did you make the review yet? Ill definitely watch it. Btw, any thoughts on Nordictrack Studio Cycle? Thanks!
🚴🏽♀️💨I love my NordicTrack S22i Spin Bike Named SWIFT 😁 x 1 year no issues at all and love the scenic world 🌎 rides w iFit and more ‼️
I love how there was a Peloton ad before this video
Does a fitbit work for the heart rate monitor or do you need one that wraps around your chest?
Great video..trying to get my wife to exercise more but she hates my airdyne echo bike, who does not right? So with this bike I can get all the peloton workouts and classes for $12 a month?? Also you mentioned the peloton app has other workouts like strengh and conditioning, yoga, lifting etc, etc.. so these other workouts are not biking workouts right, they are just different workouts you can access in case you don't feel like biking? Do the strengh and conditioning workouts or other workouts include any weights, barbells, kettlebells etc, etc? Sorry for all the questions. Thank u
Kewl Brother ..... Appreciation from U.K. 🤝🏼
Hello. You mentioned the noise level but due to the background music was unable to really get a grasp for it. I just received mine and I’m trying to compare. Mines doing a subtle quiet purring at the flywheel.
Great video thank you. QUESTION PLEASE - do you know the measurement from floor to the crank on the pedals? We have some height limitations in o our basement and want to get a bike that is as low as possible. Some bikes have the pedals so high, it puts you too close to the ceiling? Thanks !
Lower pedal is 6.5” from the ground. Higher pedal is 19.5”. Measurement is the distance from the ground to the center of the threaded hole on the crank arm.
Yeah I need the full experience
thanks for the video! we just bought a schwinn ic4. trying to pick a mat - I see the one you have is out of stock. is the one you purchased a 2.5' x 5? it looks like the perfect size so I'd love to find one that's the same size as yours!
I bought the wahoo cadence device. How does the cadence display on the peloton app on my iPad? How do you integrate the two
We only have to use it for around 4 - 5 minutes. I saw the scientific doc on tv years ago. The heart/body gets sufficient benefits from using it for 5 minutes compared to 20 minutes, same thing. Of course, you have to be in fairly good shape already to pedal at 60 - 80% strength for 30 seconds intervals. Then with added dumbbell workout, voilà, you're in ship shape.
I have a question , is it loud when you increase resistance? I saw reviews on amazon .
Been there, done that. There’s really no substitute for the real thing. The experience is totally different.
Can you also do a NordicTrack S22i hack with the IFIT app?
Hey quistion i just got in 2 bikining, and i really injoy using the recumbent bike any reason to use the spin style?
Really helpful video! If you have the Schwinn IC4 do you still need those extra accessories? My understanding is that the Schwinn IC4 has a cadence sensor which can be detected by the Peloton app but a separate heart rate monitor is needed. Can you confirm?
No need for anything extra if you have an IC4. The bike comes with a heart rate monitor band (just pair it with your ipad/iphone rather than the bike itself). And the IC4 has a cadence sensor built in that pairs with the app as well
Great video. I went with the Schwinn IC4 and it's a dead easy sync. No extras required. Thank you for all of this great info. Really helped make my decision. Saving over 1000$ on the bike and then the 20$ extra a month on the app. I'm great without the leaderboard. A couple of questions: I can't find Scenic Rides except for bout 8 at the bottom of the featured page, as "most popular scenic rides". Are there more to chose from elsewhere? We also find that the resistance doesn't correspond exactly. Like 25 feels challenging and 40 near impossible. Have you figured out how they correspond? I was thinking the IC4 resistance is about 15 more than the Peloton (i.e., when they say do 35, I might do 20...). Thoughts?
we find, in general, subtract about 10 on resistance for the IC4 over what they call out on the app. But really, it's just a suggestion so adjust accordingly to the intensity of workout you want personally. As for the scenic rides, sadly I think Peloton has removed them from the app.
Hi .Love the video. Can you please tell me the difference between the IC4and IC8.thanks
Great video
Thank you for this informative video! Why do we need a heartrate monitor if most bikes come with one? Are the ones on bikes less accurate? I'm looking for a solution to use with Zwift.
if the bike you buy comes with a heart rate monitor (e.g. IC4), no need to buy another one. As long as it's bluetooth, it should work with most apps on Apple, Android etc.
Could you do the same thing with a basic bike trainer?