Peloton Bike | Review | Referral Code

You may have seen my post about my using the Peloton App and my Bladez Master GS bike {click here for the full post}.  I loved the set-up - it was super convenient and definitely a less expensive version if you already have a bike at home or can't afford the full Peloton bike.  {This post includes affiliate links.  Affiliate links are where I make a portion of sales from links used, which helps keep Beauty Freckled going.  Thanks for your support!}

Fast forward to October of this year and the movers broke the bike computer off my Bladez Master GS.  After having some trouble trying to glue it on, and trying to find a good fix, I started wondering if the Peloton bike was worth consideration.  Letting myself brew over it, I finally decided to take the plunge the week before Thanksgiving.

After ordering my bike on November 9th (two Fridays before Thanksgiving), I received it the following Wednesday.  I was lucky enough to have the actual Peloton team/van come out for my delivery.  Three great team members brought my bike into my basement, went over the entire setup (including measuring my seat for me), AND attached the Look Delta cleats onto the Shimano cycling shoes I already had (similary style here).  Great service, all around!  They brought the accessories I ordered with them, so I didn't have to wait at all.

Peloton in the corner of my finished basement

Accessories - With the referral program, I had $100 to use towards what I needed so I got the water bottle, cleats (since I had shoes), and a heart rate monitor.  If you are looking to buy a Peloton, I would love for you to use my referral code: 6WMYTY

Originally, I was going to order the bike during Black Friday.  Normally, their Black Friday deal is a free bundle of accessories worth $249 which includes shoes with cleats, mat, one set of weights, earbuds, and heart rate monitor.  They did run it again in 2018, BUT I am glad I didn't wait because so many people ordered that delivery times got very backed up and people waited weeks to get their bikes!

Let's talk about the bike!  After you set up your profile, you have the option of taking a beginner course or jumping right in.  You can take classes live, in real time, as they are happening in the NYC studio, or on demand.  The thing I love is that even if you ride on demand, you can still see your stats on the leaderboard and see where you fall during that ride.  The leaderboard takes into account your output and shows you where you rank in the pack of riders that have taken that particular class.

On Demand Classes

You can filter on demand rides by type or theme, by instructor, length, etc.  There are so many choices and styles, you will never get bored.  Playlists are available for preview, so if music is a big motivator to you, checking those out is a great way to see if a ride is for you.  The music styles literally are anything you could ever dream of, from decades (70s, 80s, 90s), to hip hop (try Alex's rides), to Broadway (Robin, Hannah, Jess), to rock, seriously the possibilities are endless and there's something for every taste.

LIVE Class Schedule for the week

The instructors are AMAZING.  I loved Alex so much I had a hard time branching out and trying others, but every single one is awesome and have their own unique qualities.  Robin, Hannah, Jess, and Cody are great as well!  Everyone resonates with someone for different reasons.

It's also not just a bike.  There are also strength training programs, lifting, walking, running, stretching, boot camps, even yoga and meditation!  The yoga is truly amazing, but I was already a Kristin McGee fan before! 

The Peloton Bike is amazing, and worth every penny.  The bike is so motivating, and I don't need to waste time driving to a gym, getting a locker, fighting for equipment, etc.  Everything is in the comfort of my own home.  Setting a new Personal Record (PR), getting a new badge for a workout, or the Century Ride shirt you will win for your 100th ride, will all keep you wanting to hop on the bike and workout more.

Financing is available starting around $39 a month, which is a great option!

Please feel free to use my referral code if you would like to purchase a Peloton.  You will get $100 off any accessories you choose and I get a kickback for use in their boutique!  Thank you so much!  Referral Code: 6WMYTY

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