Peloton Bike+
Exact average 84.0 · 5 printed, 8 estimated · printed scores only: 82
Image: Peloton13 professional reviewers tested the Peloton Bike+, and 12 recommend it. Most praised: workout features and build quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by OutdoorGearLab, Garage Gym Reviews, WIRED and 10 more
The catch: It is expensive, and a paid subscription is required.
8 of these 13 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 13 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 87OutdoorGearLab
Rated the best overall exercise bike for studio-style home cycling, with a superb swiveling screen and standout app.
Read OutdoorGearLab review - 86Garage Gym Reviews
The original Peloton Bike earns strong marks for its class experience and smooth ride, even if the hardware is not the best built.
Read Garage Gym Reviews review - 80WIRED
A better all-round bike than the original thanks to a rotating screen, auto resistance and better sound, with great classes; it is costly and the cleats and cult feel irritate.
Read WIRED review - 80The Verge
The reviewer loved months of daily use and calls it a must-get for committed Peloton fans, with reliable hardware and a handy swivel screen.
Read The Verge review - 78CNET
The reviewer enjoys the premium feel, big rotating screen and class variety, but finds the upgrades incremental over the original and the total cost steep.
Read CNET review - 92est.T3
T3 calls the Bike+ the best exercise bike you can buy, praising its premium build, comfort and class platform.
Read T3 review - 89est.Men's Health
After weeks of hard riding the reviewer found it a powerful, smooth and attractive bike whose auto-follow resistance pushes intensity; the price and subscription are steep but judged worth it.
Read Men's Health review - 89est.The Independent
Minor but welcome upgrades such as the swivel screen, auto-resistance and better sound make the best home workout even better, though cost and the closed ecosystem remain drawbacks.
Read The Independent review - 85est.The Guardian
Picked as best overall exercise bike in a 12-bike test, thanks to unmatched classes, a quality screen and good sound.
Read The Guardian review - 83est.Good Housekeeping
A three-month lab test that finds the Bike+ performs very well on functionality and durability and improves on the original.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.Runner's World
After three months of home testing, the reviewer finds the Bike+ quiet, stable and enjoyable, with worthwhile upgrades over the original bike.
Read Runner's World review - 83est.Digital Trends
After three months of riding, the reviewer says the bike is worth buying mainly for the energetic classes and polished hardware.
Read Digital Trends review - 77est.Engadget
After three months with a loaner, the reviewer found the bike and its instructor-led classes a strong motivator for someone who dislikes exercise.
Read Engadget review
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Common questions
Is the Peloton Bike+ worth it?
Most critics think so: 12 of 13 recommend it. It is expensive, and a paid subscription is required.
Do critics agree about the Peloton Bike+?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (Engadget) to 92 (T3), a spread of 15 points across 13 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Peloton Bike+?
Price (12 of 13 reviews), Subscription costs (9 of 13 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Peloton Bike+?
The Schwinn IC4 (critic score 86), best overall.