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We had a tread delivered about 6 weeks before the recall and loved it. I’ve been very in to running previously and my partner was really getting in to it as the recall was announced so we were a bit frustrated at not being able to use it. I can repot that peloton have completed our fix and we’re back to using it now.
My wife just bought this...so I have been doing some research to see if I should convince her to cancel it before it gets here. I honestly had no intention of subscribing to your channel. However, you're in depth review and your werewolf child convinced me that your opinion was worth adding to my streams;) Keep it up! From California
Mr. Julien I always appreciate your reviews. I just ordered my Tread to complete my Peloton room. Your reviews are brilliant and help to make my decisions. Continued best.
There is a product called "Loctite" which we use at work, when we want to insure bolts never back out. I believe you can buy it a most hardware stores (at least here in the U.S.). It could be a quick fix until a permanent fix is made.
So, after getting my refund back . Peloton still hadn't picked up my treadmill. What should I do? I contacted them three different times to get it picked up but every time they were supposed to show up and pick it up. they never call me to say they aren't going to show, they just don't show up. What should I do. Keep it, and never reply to them ? Or try and contact them for the fourth time ????
Great video Steve! My wife recently decided to get into running, so I’ve been doing that with her the last couple months. Just had a Bike+ delivered this week, but I think I am going to return that for the regular bike…and put that $1k toward the tread.
I dont smile when I run because I don't like all the bugs in the air lol they stick to my teeth 🤣😂 I run in the country on dirt roads.. I love it. We have brutal winters with strong winds so I just ordered the peleton. I hope that it helps keep me going because winter blues are a real thing
Great vid. I’ve never been a runner but love my bike. I’m going daily now about 35km or so doing all the rides. Love it. Now I would love your take on the following. I’ve done a lot of research and many are saying an elliptical blows away treadmill and bike. Sadly peloton doesn’t make a elliptical but figured you might have some insight. Thanks as always Julien.
Thanks! I’ve not tried an elliptical but have recently started rowing again which I’m really enjoying. Think the Peloton Rower will be later this year or next.
Had the "fix" last week and they replaced the arm and fit a brand new screen so very happy (except needing to put zwift back on!) Quick question.....couldn't help notice your bike (filmed in May)......did you not replace it with a bike+? I am sold on the auto-follow and better sound from the screen but wanted to know your thoughts if that is really worth £1k post the recent £400 reduction. Keen to get your thoughts if the bike+ is a game changer as about to pull the trigger and just worried if future software features may ultimately leave the original bike obsolete? Happy to trade your thoughts in return for a coffee!
Hi Simon, glad to hear it’s fixed! Here’s a comparison video I made for the bikes. Towards the end, it talks about the cost difference (albeit bigger now) over the long term. Hope that helps! th-cam.com/video/-GZpBOJyz70/w-d-xo.html
I too have a limited lung function, due to me being a premie baby 59 years ago. I also have exercised-induced asthma, but I have learned to notice the beginning stages of an episode and immediately slow down til it subsides. Here I thought I was unique! :) PS: I'm also short (5 ft. 4 inches tall), with tall friends, so I really loved the "handbag dog" comment. hehe
Hi Steve! I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on the tread maintenance. I know Peloton has some videos but I think you’d do a much better job and yours would be much more entertaining! Much appreciated!
Great video 👍. I personally use Nordictrack treadmill because Peloton is not available here, and I'm more of a walking type. Being able to walk with between -6% to 40% incline is great.
Nice Video! Good news....my Tread screen was "replaced" yesterday by a Peloton tech as part of the official Peloton Canada Tread fix (yes a brand new screen!). The new screen is the same design, but it is basically a new design for the attachment of the screen to the Tread. It appears to be now a completely solid piece that connects directly the screen's pivot arm to the Tread. Looks identical to the old design, so you can't tell by just looking if it has been changed since the new screws are hidden behind a plastic cover. Screen now feels much more sturdy. This fix + the new software update that requires a pass code after about 15 secs of inactivity will now make this Tread much safer...still best to keep the safety key always hidden somewhere too!
Hi Steve. I have the bike+ and absolutely love it. Seeing the tread videos is making me tempted to buy one. Only potential issue is that my little office/bike room (tread space) is in my smallest upstairs room. Whilst there is enough space, do you think the tread would be too heavy or generate too much noise for anyone downstairs whilst using?
The Tread is great! The delivery guys said they can put them upstairs as it comes in boxes but for noise, I think there would be quite a bit of thumping. Would be fine if others were out. Full specs for weight and dimensions are on the website and Peloton also recommend a 6ft run off at the back (which I never had)
Another great video - thank you. How are you enjoying your Nordick Track now? I was quite tempted to go down that path but have heard bad things about customer support so am sorely tempted to buy a replacement Tread again now that they've fixed the issue, though they've hiked the price up hugely - I gather they want to reach a different customer base ......................... hmmmm!!
The Peloton Tread is excellent just too much at 3.5k. Still loving the features on the NordicTrack (and have purchased the extended warranty.) I did have an issue with my 27i bike and the customer service was excellent in that case. Tough choice between the two! th-cam.com/video/x_efTHf5Qpo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Steve! You were the reason I knew to check the screws on the screen. I’m in Canada and I have a scheduled repair next week. Apparently they are replacing the screen and the bar that attach it to the tread.
I am close to purchasing the original bike and would like to know if when I get the $39 subscription (which I understand includes the app), does the app include treadmill workouts as I already have a treadmill but not the peloton?
I noticed that you have a mat under your bike. Why not on the tread, especially on hardwood floors? I'm concerned about my floor getting messed up. Is there a mat that you'd recommend? Thanks! Another great video from you.
As an addendum to your comprehensive review, its important for prospective purchasers of the Tread to not be mesmerized by the screen coaching and classes offered, but on the reliability and durability of this machine. My BRAND NEW Tread malfunctioned very shortly after purchase and it was replaced by another. I was informed by reliable sources that my experience was not an isolated one, because there have been other reports of mechanical issues with this product.
Another problem with a purchase of this treadmill in the US is that if you experience any mechanical problem(s), it currently takes approximately one month, four weeks, for a technician to come to your home and hopefully repair the issue! This prolonged time frame to have a tech come to your home is grossly unacceptable. The company line is that they currently do not have sufficient tech personnel to expedite these appointment times. However, this rationalization is unacceptable. If in fact Peloton is short of tech personnel, than they should not be selling these treadmills. If our credit cards did not have sufficient funds to cover the cost of this treadmill, Peloton would not accept this excuse or that our bank did not have sufficient personnel to process payment. We would not receive the treadmill. In short, we have a bilateral business contract with Peloton,and NO purchaser of the Tread should be expected to wait one month for a repair. It's a potentisl deal breaker.
Thanks for your video Steve. Peloton keeps fobbing me off every time I request my tread to be re-cited to a safer area of my home. What do you reckon I should do pls?
I agree, emotionally I would have a lot of trouble trusting it, which may seem silly but thats how I think, and it would always be in the back of my mind
Thank you for the review. What floor do you have the tread on? Are you concerned that it might damage the floor without a mat? I am waiting for my tread delivery and wondering if I need to use a mat underneath it to protect my hardwood floors.
Hi Steve! As always, excellent video! I love when you sprinkle in some humor! I’m curious to know: did you get your tread fixed by Peloton or are you getting a brand new one? I have been waiting since March to order mine here in the US, so I’m super excited for Monday when I can finally order mine! I was a little hesitant to order after the recall, but you are absolutely correct in saying that they can’t afford there to be any more issues with the screen coming lose at this point. Take care and keep the always interesting and informative videos coming!
Thanks Mary Ann and (always) nice to hear from you. I’m going to order a whole new Tread. Just for the reassurance and also for the new warranty. Have a great weekend!
Steve, I hate to ask but I have mixed emotions on gym equipment. I am 48 had a previous knee injury and I have RA pretty much everywhere. I can walk around for a couple of miles and I can do workouts that don’t include my trunk. I recently bought both tread and bike and they being delivered next week. As I’m excited to try them , I’m also petrified! I’m scared I’m going to fall of this thing and brake something etc. maybe I’m looking too much into it and I’ve emailed my Drs, but I wanted to get your opinion. I know I won’t be doing running or any advanced heavy classes, but I am scared. Any thoughts? Thank you 🙏🏼
Hello Steve, really helpful video (as always). I'm having my tread delivered next month (UK based) and was very interested in the Watchlink being an Apple Watch user...but they do not seem to deliver to the UK. How did you get your hands on one? Thanks!
Hi Steve thanks for your honest review on peloton bikes and the treadmill I have already bought the bike + and planning to get the tread as well for my home gym. I enjoyed the videos keep it up 🙏
If you enjoy my videos, please ‘LIKE’ and ‘SUBSCRIBE’, it’s free and really helps!
You can also buy me a coffee by clicking this link: www.buymeacoffee.com/SteveJ
We had a tread delivered about 6 weeks before the recall and loved it. I’ve been very in to running previously and my partner was really getting in to it as the recall was announced so we were a bit frustrated at not being able to use it. I can repot that peloton have completed our fix and we’re back to using it now.
Excellent! I’ll pin this comment to the top.
"Poor kid's like a werewolf" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀
😂
What a great Video ! Thank you so much for all these helpful Informations 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
My wife just bought this...so I have been doing some research to see if I should convince her to cancel it before it gets here. I honestly had no intention of subscribing to your channel. However, you're in depth review and your werewolf child convinced me that your opinion was worth adding to my streams;)
Keep it up!
From California
Haha, brilliant!
Next Tread video on Friday.
Mr. Julien I always appreciate your reviews. I just ordered my Tread to complete my Peloton room. Your reviews are brilliant and help to make my decisions. Continued best.
Awesome, thank you!
Yes you do see happy runners! They have the runners high! 😂
There is a product called "Loctite" which we use at work, when we want to insure bolts never back out. I believe you can buy it a most hardware stores (at least here in the U.S.). It could be a quick fix until a permanent fix is made.
So, after getting my refund back . Peloton still hadn't picked up my treadmill. What should I do? I contacted them three different times to get it picked up but every time they were supposed to show up and pick it up. they never call me to say they aren't going to show, they just don't show up. What should I do. Keep it, and never reply to them ? Or try and contact them for the fourth time ????
Great video Steve! My wife recently decided to get into running, so I’ve been doing that with her the last couple months. Just had a Bike+ delivered this week, but I think I am going to return that for the regular bike…and put that $1k toward the tread.
I dont smile when I run because I don't like all the bugs in the air lol they stick to my teeth 🤣😂 I run in the country on dirt roads.. I love it. We have brutal winters with strong winds so I just ordered the peleton. I hope that it helps keep me going because winter blues are a real thing
Awesome content, especially
The 4:35 mark, about ScreenCast, and HR adapter for Apple Watch.
Where can you buy the adapter for watch
Here’s the review and the link is in the description:
th-cam.com/video/YDzaC_YHczI/w-d-xo.html
Great vid. I’ve never been a runner but love my bike. I’m going daily now about 35km or so doing all the rides. Love it. Now I would love your take on the following. I’ve done a lot of research and many are saying an elliptical blows away treadmill and bike. Sadly peloton doesn’t make a elliptical but figured you might have some insight. Thanks as always Julien.
Thanks!
I’ve not tried an elliptical but have recently started rowing again which I’m really enjoying.
Think the Peloton Rower will be later this year or next.
Had the "fix" last week and they replaced the arm and fit a brand new screen so very happy (except needing to put zwift back on!) Quick question.....couldn't help notice your bike (filmed in May)......did you not replace it with a bike+? I am sold on the auto-follow and better sound from the screen but wanted to know your thoughts if that is really worth £1k post the recent £400 reduction. Keen to get your thoughts if the bike+ is a game changer as about to pull the trigger and just worried if future software features may ultimately leave the original bike obsolete? Happy to trade your thoughts in return for a coffee!
Hi Simon, glad to hear it’s fixed!
Here’s a comparison video I made for the bikes.
Towards the end, it talks about the cost difference (albeit bigger now) over the long term.
Hope that helps!
th-cam.com/video/-GZpBOJyz70/w-d-xo.html
I too have a limited lung function, due to me being a premie baby 59 years ago. I also have exercised-induced asthma, but I have learned to notice the beginning stages of an episode and immediately slow down til it subsides. Here I thought I was unique! :) PS: I'm also short (5 ft. 4 inches tall), with tall friends, so I really loved the "handbag dog" comment. hehe
Hi Steve! I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on the tread maintenance. I know Peloton has some videos but I think you’d do a much better job and yours would be much more entertaining! Much appreciated!
Hi Mary!
Yes, no problem I’ve filmed a couple already for the next few months.
Great video 👍. I personally use Nordictrack treadmill because Peloton is not available here, and I'm more of a walking type. Being able to walk with between -6% to 40% incline is great.
Nice Video! Good news....my Tread screen was "replaced" yesterday by a Peloton tech as part of the official Peloton Canada Tread fix (yes a brand new screen!). The new screen is the same design, but it is basically a new design for the attachment of the screen to the Tread. It appears to be now a completely solid piece that connects directly the screen's pivot arm to the Tread. Looks identical to the old design, so you can't tell by just looking if it has been changed since the new screws are hidden behind a plastic cover. Screen now feels much more sturdy. This fix + the new software update that requires a pass code after about 15 secs of inactivity will now make this Tread much safer...still best to keep the safety key always hidden somewhere too!
Thanks for the update, I’ll pin this to the top
Hi Steve. I have the bike+ and absolutely love it. Seeing the tread videos is making me tempted to buy one. Only potential issue is that my little office/bike room (tread space) is in my smallest upstairs room. Whilst there is enough space, do you think the tread would be too heavy or generate too much noise for anyone downstairs whilst using?
The Tread is great!
The delivery guys said they can put them upstairs as it comes in boxes but for noise, I think there would be quite a bit of thumping.
Would be fine if others were out.
Full specs for weight and dimensions are on the website and Peloton also recommend a 6ft run off at the back (which I never had)
Another great video - thank you. How are you enjoying your Nordick Track now? I was quite tempted to go down that path but have heard bad things about customer support so am sorely tempted to buy a replacement Tread again now that they've fixed the issue, though they've hiked the price up hugely - I gather they want to reach a different customer base ......................... hmmmm!!
The Peloton Tread is excellent just too much at 3.5k. Still loving the features on the NordicTrack (and have purchased the extended warranty.) I did have an issue with my 27i bike and the customer service was excellent in that case. Tough choice between the two! th-cam.com/video/x_efTHf5Qpo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Steve! You were the reason I knew to check the screws on the screen. I’m in Canada and I have a scheduled repair next week. Apparently they are replacing the screen and the bar that attach it to the tread.
Glad it helped! I’ve heard they’re using the old screens on refurbished Bike +’s but not 100% on that.
Thanks for sharing this I had no idea there were scenic runs. I can’t wait for mine to come in
You’ll love it. They’ve improved the scenic runs since a filmed as well.
I am close to purchasing the original bike and would like to know if when I get the $39 subscription (which I understand includes the app), does the app include treadmill workouts as I already have a treadmill but not the peloton?
Hi, yes it does.
Good review, I live in Australia and the tread is not out here. We just Launched the bike though and I love it
I just ordered the tread last night. I am not sure if we would get over the problem that led to the recall. I hope so.
Great content and honest review
I noticed that you have a mat under your bike. Why not on the tread, especially on hardwood floors? I'm concerned about my floor getting messed up. Is there a mat that you'd recommend? Thanks! Another great video from you.
My floor is planked Lino so easy to remove bits.
The feet are rubber but you can get treadmill mats.
As an addendum to your comprehensive review, its important for prospective purchasers of the Tread to not be mesmerized by the screen coaching and classes offered, but on the reliability and durability of this machine. My BRAND NEW Tread malfunctioned very shortly after purchase and it was replaced by another. I was informed by reliable sources that my experience was not an isolated one, because there have been other reports of mechanical issues with this product.
Thanks for sharing!
Another problem with a purchase of this treadmill in the US is that if you experience any mechanical problem(s), it currently takes approximately one month, four weeks, for a technician to come to your home and hopefully repair the issue!
This prolonged time frame to have a tech come to your home is grossly unacceptable. The company line is that they currently do not have sufficient tech personnel to expedite these appointment times. However, this rationalization is unacceptable. If in fact Peloton is short of tech personnel, than they should not be selling these treadmills. If our credit cards did not have sufficient funds to cover the cost of this treadmill, Peloton would not accept this excuse or that our bank did not have sufficient personnel to process payment. We would not receive the treadmill.
In short, we have a bilateral business contract with Peloton,and NO purchaser of the Tread should be expected to wait one month for a repair. It's a potentisl deal breaker.
Is treadmill good for 60 year old?
Thanks for your video Steve. Peloton keeps fobbing me off every time I request my tread to be re-cited to a safer area of my home. What do you reckon I should do pls?
That’s a shame.
I wonder if now that pin to run is on the Tread, they’ve stopped.
I would keep pressing them.
Man that’s awesome that you can keep up with them now!
I agree, emotionally I would have a lot of trouble trusting it, which may seem silly but thats how I think, and it would always be in the back of my mind
100% agree.
Thank you for the review. What floor do you have the tread on? Are you concerned that it might damage the floor without a mat? I am waiting for my tread delivery and wondering if I need to use a mat underneath it to protect my hardwood floors.
Hi!
It’s on an LVT floor. It’s pretty tough and it hasn’t left a mark.
I would get a mat for a hardwood floor through.
Just in case!
Hi Steve! As always, excellent video! I love when you sprinkle in some humor! I’m curious to know: did you get your tread fixed by Peloton or are you getting a brand new one? I have been waiting since March to order mine here in the US, so I’m super excited for Monday when I can finally order mine! I was a little hesitant to order after the recall, but you are absolutely correct in saying that they can’t afford there to be any more issues with the screen coming lose at this point. Take care and keep the always interesting and informative videos coming!
Thanks Mary Ann and (always) nice to hear from you.
I’m going to order a whole new Tread.
Just for the reassurance and also for the new warranty.
Have a great weekend!
Steve, I hate to ask but I have mixed emotions on gym equipment. I am 48 had a previous knee injury and I have RA pretty much everywhere. I can walk around for a couple of miles and I can do workouts that don’t include my trunk. I recently bought both tread and bike and they being delivered next week. As I’m excited to try them , I’m also petrified! I’m scared I’m going to fall of this thing and brake something etc. maybe I’m looking too much into it and I’ve emailed my Drs, but I wanted to get your opinion. I know I won’t be doing running or any advanced heavy classes, but I am scared. Any thoughts? Thank you 🙏🏼
Hello Steve, really helpful video (as always). I'm having my tread delivered next month (UK based) and was very interested in the Watchlink being an Apple Watch user...but they do not seem to deliver to the UK. How did you get your hands on one? Thanks!
Thanks!
I’d contact them.
They used to deliver to the UK (how I got mine) but a few people are having the same problem.
Enjoy the Tread!
Thank you for the quick response, much appreciated!
Those screws are probably rated for 200lb each.
The engineers I’ve spoken to said the problem was with incorrect torquing on installation.
Can you use the tread without any class.
Yes, you have ‘just run’ and scenic run options
Is it worth worth to get peloton tread without subscription? I just want to buy tread for running, don’t really need subscription.
What about the cost and monthly fees?
Current prices on Peloton site
If you do a treadmill workout on a non peloton treadmill, do you just not go on the leaderboard or how does that work?
Werewolf 😂 poor kid
😂
Hi Steve thanks for your honest review on peloton bikes and the treadmill I have already bought the bike + and planning to get the tread as well for my home gym. I enjoyed the videos keep it up 🙏
Glad to help