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Just got a Peloton bike

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SpreadsheetAg said:

I'm in... now the waiting game begins.

Beginner question:

Do the click in shoes benefit the rider? And I am normally a 10 EE shoe size... do these come in widths from Peloton? Or should I look for a compatible 3rd party shoe?
Short answer: yes.

To me you become more a part of the bike when you clip in and have more control. I have owned a pair of shimano's and a pair of the peloton shoes. Don't really see much of a difference comfort wise. Just be sure to order the right size and as frustrating as it is if you get them in and they don't feel right send em back and exchange until they do.
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Second for getting the shoes somewhere else. I bought my shoes at the local bike shop (because I liked my bike shop, you could find them cheaper online) and ordered the clips from Amazon.

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CFTXAG10 said:

SpreadsheetAg said:

I'm in... now the waiting game begins.

Beginner question:

Do the click in shoes benefit the rider? And I am normally a 10 EE shoe size... do these come in widths from Peloton? Or should I look for a compatible 3rd party shoe?
Short answer: yes.

To me you become more a part of the bike when you clip in and have more control. I have owned a pair of shimano's and a pair of the peloton shoes. Don't really see much of a difference comfort wise. Just be sure to order the right size and as frustrating as it is if you get them in and they don't feel right send em back and exchange until they do.
This is correct. When you are clipped in (an assuming proper pedal stroke), you get a full revolution of power. Not just the pedal mashing.
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
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SpreadsheetAg said:

I'm in... now the waiting game begins.

Beginner question:

Do the click in shoes benefit the rider? And I am normally a 10 EE shoe size... do these come in widths from Peloton? Or should I look for a compatible 3rd party shoe?
Yes, being able to clip in is much more comfortable and efficient than using straps (called "toe clips") over tennis shoes. The sole of the cycling shoe is much stiff than a typical running/trainer shoe and will transfer more of your power from your legs to the pedal stroke because it won't flex as much. I don't know about the Peloton branded shoes, but I think Lake and Bontrager are known for running wider, and quite a few brands do make wider sizes. I have a wider forefoot and a narrow heel, and I do well with Garneau brand shoes.
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I use Garneau too because I have a wide forefoot and a narrow heel and wear a size 50. Great shoe with 0 problems so far
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Ours was set up and delivered Wednesday. Even the 20 minutes intro rides kick my butt at this point but only one way to go from here! My wife and I both like it a lot thus far.
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Are all the newbies on the #Texags tag, so we can add you?

Welcome aboard the pain train
When you fall to your knees and ask God for help, don’t forget to fall back on your knees and say ‘thank you’ when He answers.- Steve Torrence
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So new I don't even know what that means. Ha!
SpreadsheetAg
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my main account is through my wife's login, still learning:

her user is halfpintaggie
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You can create your own account off that one. Welcome to the crew.

Btw, as far as physique. I figured I'd update this thread. I would consider myself in really good shape before peloton. Good diet, 6 days a week gym attendance.

I'm down 12 pounds after the peloton. This blows my mind.. I did 3.5+ miles of running per day before hand, so it's not like newly introduced cardio
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New training element is probably shocking your body
Vince Blake
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That AT Ride to Greatness session just kicked my ass. I tried doing 65 resistance at 90-100/30 second intervals. Came out of it feeling like I was going to puke my heart up through my nose lol.
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Third FTP test since getting the bike before Christmas, 3rd overall today. Total output up 24 kj, average up from 162 to 194. Yes, the training works. Do it!
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Need a heart rate monitor recommendation if anyone has one. I got the Apple Watch but it doesn't pair to my OG Peloton. Looking at the Scosche Rhythm + or the Polar H9 currently, but open to other suggestions. TIA.
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Big fan of the Schosche
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I believe you should still be able to pair it. Just need to add a step/download a free ap.

https://www.champagneandcoffeestains.com/sync-apple-watch-with-peloton-bike/
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I have a Wahoo Tickerfit optical HR strap and it works very well on our bike.
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We just ordered ours. It gets here on the 28th.

The financing terms are ridiculously attractive. Literally free money.
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NTXAg10 said:

We just ordered ours. It gets here on the 28th.

The financing terms are ridiculously attractive. Literally free money.

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Excited but not to do this new PZP challenge with new zones...
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NTXAg10 said:

We just ordered ours. It gets here on the 28th.

The financing terms are ridiculously attractive. Literally free money.


Yeah was ordering and saw that. 0% for a while. Why not?
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Stumbled on this thread mid last week which Sent me down a rabbit hole of reading/watching reviews and figuring out the details. Before last week I had 0 interest in a Peloton but hot damn I Ended up placing an order for a Bike+ this morning with a June 4th delivery date. Pretty psyched!
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I'm gonna try that tonight. Thank you! If it won't work I'll probably order the scosche
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JUNE 4???
SpreadsheetAg
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AgFB said:

JUNE 4???
Ordered mine (Bike+) last week, and we're on 28-MAY
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AgFB said:

JUNE 4???


That's actually pretty good. Mine took 10 weeks to arrive.
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Are the delays because it's the bike+?

As previously mentioned, we ordered the regular bike this weekend and it'll be here next week.
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yukmonkey said:

NTXAg10 said:

We just ordered ours. It gets here on the 28th.

The financing terms are ridiculously attractive. Literally free money.


Yeah was ordering and saw that. 0% for a while. Why not?
0% fixed for three years.
No early payoff penalties.
No financing costs.
Loan agreement is very straightforward.

Peloton must really be making with worth Affirms while.
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And unless I'm mixing something, no credit check. I never provided my ssn
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NTXAg10 said:

Are the delays because it's the bike+?

As previously mentioned, we ordered the regular bike this weekend and it'll be here next week.
Probably, mine was Bike+
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AgFB said:

JUNE 4???
Bike+ estimates shipping 6-8 weeks out.
Original Bike estimates are 1-3 weeks out.
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Had our bike since Nov 18. We are getting intermittent white screens during rides and it reloads to the home page. Anyone else had this issue?
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I've had my bike since 2018 and have never had that happen. I'd call Peloton Custom Service. When my belt developed a hole, they were great to deal with.
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htxag09 said:

I believe you should still be able to pair it. Just need to add a step/download a free ap.

https://www.champagneandcoffeestains.com/sync-apple-watch-with-peloton-bike/
Thanks for the rec. It definitely worked. You have to hit the app on your watch and your phone but it cast my HR perfectly and never lost signal.
Vince Blake
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Was hoping to do AT's Ride to Greatness at 12:30, but have plans around that time. Did Olivia's 45min HIIT and Hills ride instead. If you are looking for a really good, tough ridehighly recommend that one.
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