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Re:Peloton S-1 by scarface74 on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @12:27PM (#20821300)
Isn’t a big assumption that people actual desire “to be social”? I’m a former part time fitness instructor who spent 15 years in gyms all across the metro area, only ran outside for races with friends, and they were my social circle, but now as an older married man in my mid 40s, I have no interest in the gym scene. I like having a home gym with cardio equipment and weights.

But as far as spending more than the functional equivalent, do you have the cheapest house that would give you shelter? The cheapest car? The cheapest phone?

Re:Peloton S-1 by gnopgnip on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @02:13PM (#20822418)
If you have no desire to be social you would most likely not buy the internet connected and subscription bundled spin bike, and get a much cheaper bike without those features. Or by a better quality one with a power meter for less money.
Re:Peloton S-1 by scarface74 on Wednesday August 28, 2019 @02:29PM (#20822579)
There is a difference between interacting with people and being around people. For instance, you can enjoy the camaraderie of other people doing the same thing and not actually having to engage in meaningless smalltalk around socially acceptable safe non controversial topics with people you don’t have anything in common with.

I loved teaching classes with 50+ people and was completely comfortable. But I hate interacting with large groups in more social settings.