Peloton Best Alternative - Cheap and Brilliant Setup
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- You've all seen the adverts for Peloton. It's literally everywhere at the moment. I was pondering last year about getting a spin bike due to the dull UK weather this time of year. While the Peloton bike looks and reviews highly, that £2500 price tag is insane. Add on top of that the montly subscription, its a big wedge of dish to find each month and you may not enjoy or keep it up.
I thought to myself wouldn't it be a fantastic to keep ontop of the fitness during the bad winter months of rain, wind, and horrid mud. So, I started looking for the perfect Peloton alternative.
The market is littered with choice, but the same brand kept coming up trumps; JLL. As usual there are so many models in the range you are then bombarded with more options. After much research and stricking it lucky on the facebook market place I found the IC300 Pro. Cracking reviews and all the features I wanted. i.e belt driven, 20kg flywheel, cadence monitor and suitable for taller riders.
An old TV hooked up to the amazon firestick then allowed me to take full advantage of the Peloton App but at a fraction of the cost, £12.99 a month. That's after the 30 free trail I totally smashed.
I was addicted after the first week of hard sessions. If you do them properly it's such a great workout. In only 2 weeks of riding I'd lost 2.6kg. That was aided by eating better though.
I think the point is really, lockdown sucks and the weather matches that too. This is a great alternative to keep fit and stay on track.
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Just trying to keep it really during bad weather and Covid restrictions. Enjoy
put it all on a petrol Wacker plate for the authentic off-road simulation!
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@@MikesMTBAdventures if you remember this.....
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Perfect review, hard to find an authentic review like this one, thanks!
Thankyou
Just bought this 2nd hand after watching this video and its really great. Still using the free 30 day peloton trial with it. Btw There is no need for a separate cadence sensor! It displays RPM on the LCD display. Cadence is *exactly* the same as RPM. As for peloton, turned my nose up at the beginner classes thinking would be too soft and gentle, best start with the advanced beginner class. Well, it nearly killed me. It was brutal. The classes are quality. So Best starting with beginners classes to learn proper form and gradually build muscle and condition yourself for the seat. It takes about 10 days, which will be the most punishing brutal days of all the spin sessions with soreness, before you can tackle advanced spin techniques and classes imo. Have no doubt, the bike is an absolutely brutal workout. I was scared after using a treadmill for 50min 10Ks it couldn't possibly compete as I never seem to get my heart rate up too far on a ordinary bike ride, but have no fear you will be drench in sweat and breathing hard after 20 mins. After 10 days it does get a lot easier and then you get hooked on the classes. I can see why people pay the 12 quid monthly peloton fee for variety and psychologically you really do look forward to them. I believe there is also a new apple version of peloton which is way cheaper around 8 quid a month. Some information for any wobbly pedals or flywheel; I bought some new bearings (pairs of 6001ZZ and 6004ZZ) for the flywheel and pedals, since it's 2nd hand just in case anyone needs to overhaul the bike these are listed online in the manual for jjl website in the exploded diagram and cost about £10 for both pairs via eBay. You can see youtube videos on how to fit bearings to bike pedals or spin bike flywheels.
It was resistance i meant 😂 glad it worked out though. Thanks
@@MikesMTBAdventures agreed. The resistance % is not critical as you can only really approximately push the resistance even if you had a full peloton with calibrated resistance due to your own fitness level. You learn to use the right resistance for your body after a while being in the right rpm range as the instructor. All peloton instructor resistances are usually huge ranges from 45 to 60% or 50 to 70%. If you put on more load your cadence will drop too low. The cadence range is far more important to stick to than the resistance range.
Just bought one of these 2nd hand for a bargain (lockdown buy) really pleased with it. The resistance is very smooth. Used for winter training, fed up with off road mud.
They're great right. Enjoy
What a no bull fantastic video. Just bought the bike and will now get the peloton app. Brilliant. Can’t wait. Cheers
Excellent. Cheers ryan.
Great video review 👌
Get some lycra on skin. Totally agree with peloton prices and turbo trainer prices have gone up. If is was spending peloton money I would get a WATTBIKE
Agree on the wattbike. Totally disagree on the lycra 😂😂😂👎
Sick setup 👌
Cheers will. Certainly does the job.
Great stuff - excellent video, I’m going to do the same and have been looking at this bike, cheers!
Just discovered this video, fantastic advice thank you. I'm going yo purchase this for sure. You can get the ic400pro model now for similar price. Would you opt for the slightly upgraded model? Although I'm not too sure the difference appart from slightly bigger fly wheel. Many thanks Adam
Get the better one I'd say
Thanks Mike 🙌
Got a jll ic300 pro arriving on Thursday. Bought a wahoo cadance sensor too. From what I have read the pelaton app detects it from within the app. Doing away with the need to use the bikes own sensor.
What’s your experience like mate? I see some people’s bikes have had creaking issues at the crank.
@@r3dp3anut41 I thought mine was creaking but I just needed to use a proper set of spanners to tighten it all up. The tools you get are a bit rubbish. So far it's been fine.
Great video thanks. Have you still got that exact bike? I’m looking to purchase one soon. Was going to order an apex but that bike looks ideal?
Are there any other bikes you’d recommend?
This is my bike yes. I would recommend this, but equally it's the only one I've had. Works perfectly..
@@MikesMTBAdventures many thanks, the ic400 elite is similar money. 20kg flywheel too
Evening mate, great video….quick question on your garmin do you set it as a cardio work out or in door cycling?
Indoor buddy.
Hello mate, thanks for this - I have the same bike and love it. I bought a new saddle to get a bit more comfort than the one that came with it. As a result though my missus is complaining that she can't reach the pedals well enough...! Have you got any advice as to how I can solve that? Obviously the seat is currently at its lowest position, but any advice much appreciated! Cheers
Hey jimbo, im afriad not buddy. It's just one of those things that cannot be helped.
What height is she?
Great video. Anyone know how loud to this bike is? Got a cheap turbo trainers, fine on the carpeted concrete floor downstairs, but take it upstairs or shed floor and vibration noise makes it unusable. If this is super quiet I'll look to get one.
I have something similar but I fitted power meter pedals and pair it with Zwift. Have been bashing out loads of KM 🤘
Spot om mate. Just great to achieve results during this period
Hi, did you find this simple enough to set up & pair? I’m looking to do the same with Favero Assioma UNO’s, thanks
@@tandrews2410 hello I saw your mention about favero pedals, I was wondering if you had any success
@@stuartdavis7922 hi, sorry I haven’t got round to actually trying this method yet
Hi Mike, do you think the ic300 would be similar to this, it’s the only one I can find available locally and was thinking surely it can’t be much different to the pro version?
Yeah buddy, should be good still
@@MikesMTBAdventures wow thank you so much for the quick reply!!! Only differences I can really find is the display and the flywheel is 2kg lighter so hopefully it should still be good
Hi, is it designed for tall people? I am 6f5, will it be comfortable for ride?
It'll be fine. I'm 6.3 bud
Looking at a similar set-up. I'm seeing some mixed reviews for the JLL bikes. How are have others JLL (or similar) bikes held up over time? Any issues?
Really good. Just put mine up for sale 😉
Third hand? Hmmm. I think the postage / cost of collection would probably mean I end up spending the same as a brand new bike. It's a long drive to Aberystwyth!
@@russgud I've just bought another bike. Wife is not happy 🤣, it's starting to look like Evans Cycles. Something has to go. On a serious note the bike is spot on, if you buy one you won't be disappointed pal
Hi Mike, how would you describe the max resistance? I want something that's going to still be a challenge after pushing myself on it consistently for multiple years
Cheers
It's hard buddy. Remember this is a budget option really. The more you spend the smoother the system. I'm using a lifestyle one on the ship right now and it's awesome. Should be for £1500 though. My option is plenty good enough and doesn't disappoint for the price and need.
@@MikesMTBAdventures Fair enough, thanks for the reply. Do you think the ic400 pro is much better? I can't seem to see a difference that and the ic300 pro aside from the 2kg difference in flywheel. But it's £560 compared to £300-£350. I could stretch that far, but only if it's a significant increase in quality. Thanks again!
Don’t you get confused manually adjust it with no digital reference
Its not perfect, but work it out ish and its still pucker
Hi is this setup to use zwift or would you need additional equipment? Thanks
Need additional equipment for that buddy
Hi buddy just bought the jll wow the seat so sore lol is it cause am new or need a better cushioned seat
I'm having same problem, did you find a solution?
If you haven't cycled before your arse will be in agony, but you get used to it 😁
I’m new to spinning… how do you know when to up the resistance and by how much? Do they tell you this during the peloton sessions?
They tell you on peleton buddy. Only think is, on my bike as it doesn't have a resistance gauge, it's a little guess work. If it's too easy make it harder and work out roughly where that resistance is.
@@MikesMTBAdventures Also Mike, if you don’t mind sharing. Would you recommend your particular bike in the video? Any complaints during your ownership, since the video review?
@@r3dp3anut41 this one came up trumps for the price bud. No complaints from me at least.
@@MikesMTBAdventures Cheers mate, thanks for taking the time to answer my questions.
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Hi Mike,
I'm looking to invest in an indoor bike and this one seems right up my street. However, I see a lot of complaints regarding a noise issue. Have you found this to be a problem at all?
I thought the same. Its been great bud
@@MikesMTBAdventures Thanks for the reply! So since owning this bike for a few weeks, you've had no issue with noises/damage?
@@itchydez I've had it since jan bud. Its been perfect
I can buy a exercise bike on ebay for £60 but it's got a 8kg flywheel do you think thats alright I am only looking for something under 100
Of course buddy. Something is better than nothing. Enjoy
My bike basically died after 2 weeks. The crank making such a noise that I can hear even when I'm listening loud music with headphones. I'm returning it now because my neighbour complained because of the noise it makes. In my experience probably the worst bike I ever had. I hope others have a better luck but seeing reviews in amazon I'm not the only one with this issue.
I've bought one of these how do I know if it's showing me cadence or rpm
It's on the spinner computer buddy
@@MikesMTBAdventures yeah I know the manual says you can switch between rpm and cadence but doesn't tell me how to do it.
@@mynameischef323 mine is rpm only. Cadence would need a cadence device on mine
Hello have you had any issues with the bike as want to get one but ive been seeing some negative reviews thank you
@@hldavies9662 saw loads myself. Absolutely perfect bud. Not everyone is pleased and if its a genuine problem its under warranty if new anyway
Hi, thanks for the video, I’m looking to get a similar set up and had looked at the JLL 300pro. You mention in the video about using cadence to match up with Peloton, however the technical info on JLL’s website doesn’t list cadence as something that the inbuilt monitor displays, only RPM? Can anyone help with this? Thanks
Rpm buddy i mean. Match it up and its all good to go
Bit late, but I bought the Garmin cadence sensor and put it on the crank arm, this then syncs to my Garmin watch so I can match the cadence in peleton. I've got the ic400 pro
Not needed, the lcd display shows cadence which is the same as rpm. It switches between km/h and rpm which is a bit irritating but there is no need for a cadence sensor
I just can't understand the peloton prices. the cost of the bike £1350 then the £40 a month which is £480 a year just for a leader board which many people will never get on.
who can really afford that you can go to a gym for £20 to £25 a month look how many months you can got before you even pay for the bike and you have all the other gym equipment I can't see the value.
Is there any other exercise like peloton style or could you just download to a tablet some classes from youtube for free.
All you are really paying for is a list of videos spend the free month downloading the videos.
You can download or watch youtube vids. Thats why i made this. I wont pay those prices either
What’s the difference between the ic300 pro and the ic400 elite as they both seem to have the same size flywheel? Anyone know.... cheers
Not to sure buddy. Use a vs site
the 400 is a friction pad the 300 is magnetic. not sure which is better?
Great informative video pal