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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by MengerSponge on Friday March 11, 2022 @04:25PM (#30646216)
I bought a Concept 2 BikeErg <https://www.concept2.com/bikeerg/concept2-bikeerg> two years ago, and have really enjoyed it. It's solidly built, it accepts standard cycling components (I replaced the stock pedals for some clipless ones), and the damper-flywheel is smooth and somewhat realistic.

At $1k, it's both very expensive and much cheaper than a Peloton or NordicTrac bike. If you're looking for a home setup, I highly recommend it. It won't help you if you need classes or other social interactivity, but my exercise time is me time.

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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by jerlam on Friday March 11, 2022 @06:20PM (#30647355)
If you need classes or social interactivity, the BikeErg transmits your power output on the ANT+ and Bluetooth channels, which means you can connect to a wide range of connected bike training apps:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/cycling-indoor-trainer-a...

Peloton is just a walled garden.

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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by mcaravey on Friday March 11, 2022 @05:10PM (#30646633)
We bought the Concept2 SkiErg and Rower a while back specifically because they were used in gyms in the area and held up to daily abuse well. The quality is fantastic considering we paid about $800 each. Highly recommend the Concept2 equipment.
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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by omilu on Saturday March 12, 2022 @10:35AM (#30652053)
How do you like having both the rower and ski erg? I love my rower but on the fence about getting the skierg because not sure if I will use it enough.
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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by robcohen on Sunday March 13, 2022 @06:45PM (#30666487)
I have a Schwinn IC4 (https://www.schwinnfitness.com/ic4/100873.html) which I bought used for around $400. It's a fantastic bike and I have zero complaints.

I have a ErgRower from Concept 2 as well, but I can't help but feel Concept 2 stuff is consistently overpriced.

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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by Wojtkie on Friday March 11, 2022 @05:25PM (#30646795)
My gym has all Concept 2 equipment and I really enjoy them. Simple to use, they feel really great, too.
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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by mshook on Friday March 11, 2022 @06:54PM (#30647601)
Same here. And the rower was the right stuff in rowing clubs back in the 90s and still is today.

I guess there's a reason they're being used during World Rowing Indoor Championships: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/2020_Wor...

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Re:Peloton got trapped in its trillion-dollar fantasy by MengerSponge on Saturday March 12, 2022 @02:31PM (#30654136)
Concept 2 equipment is like a race car. If it feels great, you aren't going fast enough ;p
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