FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT PELOTONS

If you’ve been considering purchasing a Peloton Bike or Tread but are having trouble coming to terms with the price tag, you may consider buying a used Peloton Bike or Treadmill. This can save you hundreds of dollars compared to a new bike, and depending on where you live, you could have a multitude of options available to you. Of course, buying a bike isn’t 100% necessary, as you can still take live classes & workouts through the Peloton app with any stationary bike or spin bike.

In the below sections you will find additional details for each means of purchasing a used Peloton Bike, along with the steps you should take after that purchase.  Note that all of these will work for a Peloton Tread / Treadmill as well!

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Peloton Bike or Tread

Regardless of where you purchase a secondhand Peloton Bike from, there are a number of questions you should ask the seller to ensure you have as complete a picture as possible of what you’re buying.

The first and most important question to ask as a buyer is about any potential damage to the product. Though one would hope a seller would be honest about any hardware or software issues in their original advertisement, this is not always the case. Definitely make sure to ask whether there is any physical damage to the Bike (such as scratches on the frame or screen, cracks in the resistance knob, peeling on the Peloton decal, or any signs of rust); as well as any software issues (such as the screen taking an unusually long amount of time to turn on or trouble installing updates). It is also crucial to know whether the Bike makes any strange noises (such as pedal clicking or sounds from the bearings), as this could lead to costly repairs down the line depending on the issue.

You’ll also want to know how much the Bike has been used. Sellers will typically provide a ballpark number of rides, and they will often charge more if the Bike has only been used a small number of times. If the Bike has been heavily used, the price should be lower.

It’s also important to know which generation of Peloton Bike you’re considering. There are three generations of Peloton display screens, and the older generations should warrant a lower cost.  The original generation (with an orange power button) is no longer supported, and isn’t receiving new features. The seller should be able to provide this information based on their Peloton account. You should also ask when the Bike was originally purchased, and whether the seller is the first owner (or if they bought it second hand as well).

Finally, it’s good to ask whether any accessories are included with the Bike. Many sellers will include any additional Peloton purchases they no longer have use for without the Bike – such as weights, cycling shoes, or a bike mat – for discounted or even no additional cost.

Sellers should be willing and able to answer each of these questions. After all, even though you’re receiving the Bike at a discounted price, it’s still a big purchase. If it’s an option, you may even want to ask the seller to let you test the Bike before you make your final decision.

If you’re not sure if a Peloton Bike is for you, you can always head a showroom, some hotels, or even some gyms and try out a new Peloton Bike there first before buying one new or used!

Best Places to Buy a Used Peloton Bike (Or Peloton Bike+): How & Where to Find a Used Peloton Bike or Tread

There are a number of options for buying a used Peloton Bike. All of these options – except for the rare occasions that Peloton will offer refurbished bikes to a specific zip code, which we’ll discuss more later – are unofficial, individual sales done on a person to person level. Just as you can buy pre-owned furniture, you can buy a pre-owned Peloton Bike.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on Craiglist (or Tread)

One of the original online advertising sites, Craigslist allows you to view items for sale in your specific area. Navigate to the “for sale” section and then search “Peloton.” The Peloton Bikes (and potentially any other Peloton products available for sale) will be listed first, and will contain a title, price, and location.

In order to initiate a conversation with the seller, you hit the “reply” button on the posting. This will give you a unique Craigslist email that you can copy and paste into an email draft. Note that you must use your personal email address, unless you create a Craigslist-specific email account to use to avoid giving out your personal information.

You’ll then correspond with the seller directly to negotiate price and potentially schedule local pickup or delivery. Craigslist recommends against the use of wiring cashier checks, money orders, and shipping to avoid scams.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on Facebook (Facebook Groups / Peloton Buy Sell Trade)

The Facebook Marketplace is a very common place to see used Peloton Bikes for sale. If you have a Facebook account you can navigate to the “Marketplace” option of the left sidebar. Search “Peloton” to see all of the items available for sale near your location. You can then message the seller to ask if the item is available and any additional questions.

There is even an unofficial Peloton Buy Sell Trade (BST) Facebook group that you may consider joining. The group is a space for people to list Peloton accessories, apparel, and hardware such as Bikes and Treads. The group rules state that all listings must include a description of the item’s condition and any known issues with the product. However, the group is national – so many of the posts will likely be from outside your area.

There are also many local/regional Peloton groups in which people may post a used Bike. Though many of these groups are more general, they are a good place to monitor in case something pops up for sale near you. We have a list of local Peloton groups, along with all the instructor groups and more on our site here.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on EBay

eBay is another one of the original online marketplaces. Unlike some other sites, it is not separated by location, so you’ll have to retroactively filter by location after running the initial search for a Peloton Bike (unless you’re able to find someone willing to ship, but this is rare and will come at a hefty extra cost).

In contrast to other online marketplaces, eBay operates in part as an online auction. The seller can set a timed auction, and users place bids on the product. Each new bid must be higher than the previous one. This means that many of the Peloton Bikes listed will start out at a fairly low price, but they’ll end up with a high number of bids that can drastically drive the price up.

Some listings will have a “buy it now” option to avoid getting involved in bids, but this means the price is set and there is no room for negotiation. In some cases you can make an offer lower than the “buy it now” price and the seller has to respond within a certain time frame to accept it or make a counter-offer.

No matter what, be sure to scroll down on each eBay listing to read the product description. This is where you’ll learn of the condition and any defects. When in doubt, contact the seller to obtain additional information.

Also, be sure to check under “seller information” to view their feedback. This will help you determine whether they’re reputable.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on NextDoor

NextDoor is another option for finding used Peloton Bikes for sale near you. NextDoor is a neighborhood social networking site that also has a “for sale & free” section.

You’ll need to have a NextDoor account to be able to view listed products and message the seller. When you sign up, you’ll need to identify your specific neighborhood. Then, when you go to search available products you can tailor that search to “just my neighborhood,” “nearby neighborhoods,” or the “broader local area.”

Though it’s definitely possible to find used Peloton Bikes for sale on NextDoor, depending on where you live, you might see less options than other marketplace sites.

Does Peloton Sell Used Bikes?

Peloton does not currently sell used Bikes. However, they will occasionally offer refurbished Bikes at a discounted price in certain areas.

In the past, Peloton has quietly made offers to some Peloton App users allowing them to purchase a refurbished Peloton Bike at a $300-$400 discount. They’ve also run similar offers in both New York City and Chicago.

Peloton has expressed interest in launching a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program in the future, but nothing has been announced yet. This CPO program would take the original Peloton Bikes that were traded in for the Bike+, refurbish them, and offer them at a discounted price.

How much is a used Peloton Bike?  How much should I pay for a used Peloton Bike? How Much Does a secondhand Peloton Bike+ or Bike Cost?

There is not a set price for a used Peloton Bike. The prices can vary widely based on how old the Bike is, its condition, and how much it has been used.

At the risk of stating the obvious, you should not pay full price for a used Peloton Bike. The current prices to buy direct from Peloton sit at $1,745 for the original Bike and $2,745 for the Bike+. However, the vast majority of used Bikes available online will still cost at least $1,000 – likely more. If the Bike is in good condition, you can expect it to run between $1,500 and $1,700 for the original Bike, and upwards of $2,000 for the Bike+. Because the Bike+ was only released in late 2020, there are significantly fewer available for second hand purchase.  If you see an abnormally low price, proceed with caution – there’s a good chance it could be a scam.

Can you get a warranty on a used Peloton Bike? Does the warranty transfer on a used Peloton Bike?

When you buy a used Peloton Bike, no matter if it’s only a day old, the warranty does not transfer over, and Peloton will not provide service plans to products not sold by them.

Peloton states on their website, “Bike warranties and extended warranties are only applicable to the original Bike owner or any person receiving the covered product as a gift from the original purchaser at time of original installation per our Limited Home Use Warranty and Extended Warranty Coverage. Neither warranty is transferable.”

This means that Peloton service plans are only available to the original owner of the product. As the new owner of a used Peloton Bike, you would need to pay for any repairs out of pocket. It’s worth noting that this can be quite costly depending on the issue. For example, a replacement touchscreen from Peloton costs $500.

Does Peloton sell refurbished bikes? Can I buy a refurbished Peloton Bike?

Peloton occasionally offers refurbished Bikes at a discounted price to customers in specific zip codes. They’ll typically do this by sending emails to Peloton App users in certain areas to inform them of the opportunity to buy a refurbished Bike at a discounted price.

However, Peloton co-founder John Foley has expressed interest in launching a Peloton Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program in the future. This program would take original Peloton Bikes that were traded in for the Bike+, refurbish them, and offer them at a discounted price. This program has not yet been officially announced.

What to do after buying a used Peloton?

The first thing you should do after buying a used Peloton Bike is activate it, and you’ll need to contact Peloton Support to do this. Make sure you have the original owner’s email address that they used to purchase the Bike from Peloton. By providing this information to Peloton Support, they will be able to transfer the ownership to your account. You’ll then log in using your Peloton account information directly via the Bike, and complete your setup there and be spinning in no time.

Keep in mind that your subscription fee will change if you are going from the app to a Peloton Bike or Bike+.  The cost of the app is $13.99 per month, while the subscription cost is $39.99 per month (plus sales tax) to have it work with a Peloton Bike.  However, this gets you access to features like Peloton Lanebreak, Scenic Rides, full metrics, and more.

If your used Peloton Bike did not come with accessories, be sure to check out our Accessories Guide to learn about all the products you may consider to ensure you’re set up for success. The core accessories you’ll need are cycling shoes, bike weights (three pounds or less that will fit in the Bike weight rack), and a Bike mat (to protect your floors from all that sweat). Our Gift Guide also contains recommendations that will help you get the most out of your Peloton experience.

Finally, be sure to check out our FAQ page for any additional questions you may have, and subscribe to the PeloBuddy newsletter to stay up to date on all things Peloton!

The short answer is there is nothing to worry about if you see some green grease on your Peloton bike pedals. The green gel is added to the threads of the pedal when they are screwed onto the bike. This grease will help prevent the pedals and crank from corrosion – as well as make the pedals easier to remove if you ever need to in the future.

Peloton has also shared on social media that any excess grease is fine to wipe away, and there will be no damage to your bike.

One of the new features of the Peloton Bike+ is that it supports auto-calibration, with a digitally controlled resistance system. However, there is a way to force it to perform a recalibration if you need to.

• Click the Settings button at the top right of your Bike screen
• Click into Device Settings
• Choose “Home Installation”
• Click the large icon for “Start Calibration”
• New firmware will download and the bike will recalibrate
• Click “Done” on the bike when it finishes

And that’s it – your Bike+ will be recalibrated.

You just got your brand new Peloton Bike or Peloton Bike+. You see there are some “Peloton 101” classes & videos. You try them out only to find…..there is video playing but no audio! Is your bike broken? Does the sound not work?

The good news is – no, your Bike or Bike+ is not broken. The Peloton Bike 101 classes & videos do not have any audio or sound. Why they don’t is a question we can’t answer. Don’t worry though, once you move onto the beginner classes, you’ll be treated to plenty of audio!

We’ve all been there. You’ve just finished a great workout, went and took a shower, and then for whatever reason, decided you wanted to see the whole leaderboard for that class. The good news is – yes, it’s possible! The bad news is, at time of publishing, it’s not possible through the app.

To view the entire leaderboard for a workout after a class is over, (whether it’s a ride, run, bootcamp, or other class style) simply go into your profile on your Peloton Bike or Tread (or Bike+ or Peloton Tread+). Find your workout history, and click on the class you want to see your ranking or full leaderboard of. Once you have the details open, there should be a button to View Leaderboard next to your rank. Clicking that will take you back to the full leaderboard that you can browse and review however you want.

One common question new members have is around the power on their Peloton equipment. There is a power button that is located on the back of the Peloton touchscreen, or video monitor. This is found on the back of all Peloton equipment: Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, Peloton Bike+, and Peloton Tread+. Using this power button will put your Tread or Bike into sleep mode (and power down the screen to standby mode). Alternatively, if you don’t interact with your Bike or Tread for around 20 minutes, it will automatically enter sleep mode on its own.

Knowing that, the question boils down to: Is it necessary to turn off your Peloton Bike or Tread overnight? This is also sometimes asked as Should I leave my Peloton Tread or Peloton Bike in sleep mode when I’m not using it?

The alternative to sleep mode is turning all the power off. On the Peloton Tread, this is accomplished with a small switch found on the base of the Tread. On the Bike, this can be accomplished by unplugging the power cord as it enters at the base of the Bike, or unplugging the power adapter from the wall.

In general, the recommendation is to leave your Peloton Bike or Tread in sleep mode overnight. This will allow it to download any new system updates & features, making sure your equipment is the latest & greatest next time you come to use it. It’s also a quicker boot up time this way, as it’s only in standby mode this way.

However, there are two scenarios where you might want the full power off. There are several lingering bugs on the Peloton platform, like the inability to give or receive high fives. A full power cycle before working out is known to fix this, so by powering off your Bike overnight, you have this fresh start before riding.

The other downside to sleep mode is that the Bike or Tread will still be drawing a minimal amount of power. If you are trying to maximize your home’s energy savings (and decrease your bill), you might want to completely power it down.

If you look closely near the top of the front fly-wheel of your Peloton bike, you may notice a blinking red light. This is a completely normal light (even though we have all been trained that blinking red lights = bad!). This is simply the magnetic resistance sensor for the bike, which monitors & helps determine your output numbers. The Peloton’s resistance sensor, located over the top of the wheel, under the clear plastic cover, blinks red when it is working correctly.

UPDATE February 22nd, 2022 – Peloton has an ongoing outage today. It is still ongoing, but you can see the latest updates here – we’ll post more there as we know more.

An error case that can occur on Peloton bikes and treads is that after boot up, the screen either turns white and stays like that and doesn’t load anything else, or starts flashing or blinking a blank white screen.

Advanced trouble shooting steps involve factory reset (which won’t result in a loss of data, but can be annoying). First, we recommend you try the following steps to solve the issue – it seems to fix the error for a large number of people.

Solution for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on Peloton

1. Unplug the power cord from the base of your Peloton (on the Bike/Bike+, this at the very back)
2. Unplug both cords that go into the back of the tablet/screen
3. Press both the power button and volume up buttons at the same time. Hold both for 60 seconds
4. Let go of both buttons, wait 10 seconds
5. Plug both cords for the tablet back in
6. Plug the power cord back into the base of your Peloton
7. Press the power button on your Peloton to turn it back on and hopefully see a fully functioning screen again

If this fails to fix the issue, your next steps might be to try a factory reset, cache reset, or recovery boot. In rare cases a new screen is needed to fix the issue.

You can try the below steps to factory reset your tablet to fix the flashing white screen if the above steps didn’t work. These steps were provided by Peloton. The steps differ depending on if you have a Bike or Bike+ or Tread or Tread+ – we have both listed. You can also see a different version of how to do this on Peloton’s support page here.

Factory Reset for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on Peloton Bike+ & Tread

1. Shut down the tablet with a long press of the power button (or disconnect the USB cable on the back of the touchscreen)
2. Hold down the volume up button and keep holding.
3. Press the power button on the touchscreen without holding (or reconnect the USB cable on the back of the touchscreen) while still depressing the volume up button.
4. Once the Android Recovery screen appears, release the volume up button.
5. Use the volume keys to navigate up/down to the Wipe Data / Factory Reset option and confirm the selection using the Power button on the back of the touchscreen.
6. You will have to sign back into your network and download the most recent update again; during this process, you may see the percentage/progress indicator restart multiple times, this is completely normal. Once the downloads have been completed you can log in.

Factory Reset for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on original Peloton Bike

1. Power off your touch screen by holding the power button on top and selecting “Shutdown.”
   
   
   If you cannot use the screen at all remove the plug from the base at the back of the bike or disconnect it from the wall outlet, and wait approximately fifteen seconds before plugging it back in.
2. Hold the Volume Up button and the power button until the screen illuminates, when it illuminates let go of both buttons. This will start your touchscreen in Boot Mode. (If you do not see Boot Mode skip to #5.)
3. Use the volume up button to select “Recovery” and the volume down button to proceed. The screen may dim or show the Peloton logo briefly before alerting you that there is “No command”, this is the expected result.
4. On this screen press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously. Hold these buttons for approximately half a second. The screen should change to text with a list of options.
   
   
   Don’t worry if you cannot get it on the first try, it can take a few attempts.
5. Use the volume buttons to highlight “Wipe all user data / Factory reset” and use the power button to proceed.
6. Use the volume buttons to highlight “Yes” and press the power button to proceed.
7. Once the data has been wiped, use the volume button to select “Reboot system now” if it is not highlighted by default and press the power button.
8. You will have to sign back into your network and download the most recent update again; during this process, you may see the percentage/progress indicator restart multiple times, this is completely normal. Once the downloads have been completed you can log in.

Factory Reset for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on the Peloton Tread+

If you have a Tread+, try the below steps if neither of the above work, as reported by @thethriftyrunner on IG.

The tread+ is a little different than the instructions. Turn it off. (There’s a switch on the base by where it plugs in.) unplug it at the base. Turn it back on and leave it alone for a minute. Turn it off. Plug it back in. Start holding the volume up button on the tablet and use your toe to flip the switch back on. When you see the logo, stop holding the volume button. The screen will walk you through the rest.

See also: How do I stop my Peloton pedals from making a clicking noise?
Or: There is a random clicking noise from my Peloton bike. Help?

First off, your bike should not be making random clicking noises. However, there are a few quick trouble shooting steps you can try before you have to reach out to Peloton support for next tier support.

The first thing to try when a random clicking noise is coming from the pedal area is to make sure your cleats are tight in your bike shoes. Get the screwdriver out and make sure they are completely tight.

The next area to look at is your pedals – specifically the part where the the cleat clips into the pedals. These sometimes have adjustments or screws that can come loose. Take care that, unless you intended to, you are not adjusting the float setting that would allow more flexibility of your cleats in the pedal.

Finally, if your bike isn’t 100% level, the clicking noise could be from one of the feet of the Peloton bike slightly tapping up and down on the floor (this would be more noticeable if your bike was not on carpet). Be sure all feet are level. You can also check the lock nuts on the feet as well, and make sure those aren’t loose and tapping on things.

One reader reported a rarer problem: the clicking noise on their bike was caused by a crank arm alignment issue – “Peloton diagnosed the problem right away as an issue with the bike’s crank arm alignment (a short video was provided). A technician is coming out this week to replace it”

If you’ve had a random clicking noise from your Peloton bike, and it was fixed by a different solution, let us know so we can provide trouble shooting tips on it for others!

The Peloton Bike+ has a “Auto-Follow” feature that will allow that Peloton to control your resistance automatically. This feature is only available on on-demand rides that have target metrics added. Auto-Follow is not available on live rides. Also, not all on-demand rides get target metrics added – power zone rides, for example, do not, so auto-follow will not work on power zone rides.

Use of the auto-follow feature is optional, but when it is turned on, it will change your resistance as the instructor calls out changes. You can click one button on the screen at any point to turn it on and off, and even with it on, you can override it manually with the resistance knob.

The original Peloton bike does not have the ability to automatically control your resistance.

The Peloton Tread and Peloton Tread+ also do not have the ability to control your resistance automatically.

Yes, the screen on the Peloton bike and tread has a video camera! It is in the top center of the screen. However, it is not used for the instructors to see you.

Instead, the video camera allows for you to video chat with friends during the ride. You have the option to configure it so the feature is only available to people you follow, or are friends with. Or, you can set it so you can video chat with anyone on your current ride. You also have option to completely disable the feature.

If you click into someones profile on the leaderboard, you will see the option to video chat with them at the top, near their name. However, they also have to have enabled video chatting for you to initiate a chat with them.

Peloton’s official support topic & video on the subject recommends one use an “an approved electronic cleaner (one made specifically for use with LCD, Plasma, or other flatscreens)” for your tablet video screen. For the tread or bike frame, the recommendation is “use a gentle cleanser or damp cloth to wipe down and remove all sweat. Do not to use soap or water”

This still leaves a wide variety of options. The most important thing to keep in mind when purchasing your cleaning solution for your Peloton is to not use something with bleach or alcohol.

We polled the Peloton community, and the following products are the most widely used and recommend cleaning products to use to clean your Peloton bike or tread:

• Method All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes
• Wipex Natural Wipes for Fitness
• Lysol Disinfecting Wipes

Wondering if you should use Clorox or Clorox wipes? Most Peloton installers specifically recommend against it as some have bleach. Let us know if you have any other recommended Peloton cleaning products we should add to our list.

Note – Links to the products above are affiliate links. By clicking through and purchasing, you support our site.

Yes, the Peloton bike actually does have a brake! The orange knob (the same knob you turn to control your resistance) doubles as the brake. Press down on it and it will stop the flywheel.

All Peloton consumer bikes come with Look Delta pedals installed. If you need to purchase cleats (the gadget that goes on the bottom of your bike shoes to clip into the bike) to go with the bike, you want to purchase 3-bolt Look Delta Cleats.

You are of course welcome to change out your pedals to any other style that matches your preferences or existing shoes. Many people swap to SPD, or any other system. Changing your pedals on the Peloton will not void your warrant – besides, you can always swap them back if you need to!

Yes, the Orange Theory heart rate monitor & band will work and pair with Peloton equipment. Most of the time, it will pair seamlessly and work as expected. If you have issues doing the pairing, make sure to try the initial HR pairing via BlueTooth, as well as making sure the monitor is turned on before joining a class.

Both the Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread can share the same Peloton subscription – your monthly rate will remain at the $39.99 rate.

It depends. You may have two bikes on the same Peloton subscription, but they can not be ridden, or logged into, at the same time.

If you have two houses, a bike at each house, and there will never be overlap of people riding them, both bikes may share the same Peloton subscription.

If you have two bikes, either at the same house or at two houses but people may be on both at the same time, each bike will require its own subscription.

Note that the official response from Peloton support is that you will need two subscriptions. However, here is the workaround. When you purchase your second bike, your account gets loaded with a second “empty” subscription (which does not start billing you until a bike is activated to it).

When you activate your second bike, you are presented with a screen where you have to choose which subscription to tie the new bike to. You’ll see 2 subscriptions listed. One for your old bike, which will show “In Use”. And a second, new subscription, that shows available. The usual/normal/official method to activate the new bike would be to pick the second available/empty subscription – at which point you would have two active subscriptions, be billed twice, and be able to ride both bikes at the same time.

However, if you instead pick the subscription that is tied to your old bike, your new bike will claim that subscription. Your old bike will then be deactivated. You now are using your new bike, with your old subscription, so are only paying for one subscription. However, at this point, your old bike has no subscription, so if you turn it on, it loads the activation screen. You can repeat the same process to get your old bike back on the same subscription, but when you do that, the new bike then is inactive. This process can be repeated back and forth as you move between your two bikes, but it is impossible for both bikes to be ridden at the same time with this method.

The right side of the Peloton tablet screen is known as the leaderboard. The names that appear are either people who are currently on the ride live with you now, or people who have previously taken the workout (depending on if you have changed the filters).

The first number, to the left of the profile picture, is your rank on the leaderboard. If you are doing a live ride your rank will be out of the total number doing the live ride. If you do a workout on demand later, your rank will be out of people who happen to also be doing the ride currently. You are able to change your filters to instead see your rank out of everyone who has ever taken in.

The profile picture of any users can be clicked on to send someone a high five.

Next, you will see people’s leaderboard names, as well as the location, bio, and tribes the users are part of.

The last number, on the far right, is your current total output. This is a combination of your resistance and cadence. This number can be used to compare how difficult this ride was compared to other rides, as well as to “race” against other members.

You will also see a line on the leaderboard that says “X minute personal record (YYY) ZZZ”. The YYY is the total output for the ride or workout where you had the highest total output ever, known as your PR or Personal Record. The ZZZ number is your average output required to match the same output as your PR. If your current entry on the leaderboard is above this line, you are on pace to get a new PR. If your current entry is below this line, you are behind your previous PR pace.

Yes, it is possible to bookmark and save classes on the Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, and Peloton digital app! To bookmark a class, click the ribbon at the top right of the class preview screen. The class will then be saved as bookmarked on your profile.

When searching for classes, one of the filter options is to view only the classes you have bookmarked, so you can then easily find the classes again.

There are 3 different points of adjustment on the Peloton bike. You can adjust the saddle height, move the saddle forward and backwards, as well as adjust the handlebar height. If you go into a Peloton showroom, any of the employees at any showroom will be happy to properly fit you on one of the bikes. All 3 adjustment points have numbers marked on them, so that you can write down your numbers in a showroom and take those back and set your home bike the same! If you wish to figure out your settings at home, one of the Peloton coaches, Christine D’Ercole, has a great video walking you through how the bike should be properly configured and how to do the measurements yourself. You can watch the video below or on her Facebook page

The Peloton bike & tread frequently receive software updates and applies them automatically. When an update is applied, the screen will turn on. If you have your Peloton in the bedroom, you might notice a light randomly appearing – this is from an update being applied. To prevent this from happening, you can either completely power down your Peloton, or throw a towel or screen cover over your Peloton

Encore rides are pre-recorded rides that are being re-shown in the live workouts schedule. Since they are pre-recorded (usually in the last few days), there is no chance for new athletes to get a shout-out from the instructor. However, since they appear on the live schedule, these rides or runs usually have more athletes take part, resulting in a larger leaderboard. Also, stats & output on the leaderboard are tracked similarly to a live ride – everyone starts at 0 when the class starts (compared to an on-demand ride where you see people’s stats at various points of their own ride). This means you can compete with everyone in the class on the leaderboard.

Peloton Bike & Bike+ owners can pause a Peloton on-demand class. They are unable to pause live classes. This feature was announced in November 2021. Your ranking is removed from the leaderboard is you pause a class.

Peloton Tread classes can not currently be paused, though the feature is said to be coming “soon”.

Peloton Digital users have had the ability to pause classes in on-demand classes for a while, however, they don’t show up on the leaderboard.

If you have ordered an accessory package, those will arrive separately from your Peloton bike. They will not always arrive before your installers show up to set up your bike for you.

Update – As of May 2021, Peloton removed all of their old scenic classes. Unfortunately, the new scenic classes are only available to be take on the bike or Tread. The following workaround is no longer possible. You can see the list of new scenic rides here, and the list of new scenic runs here.

Peloton has a couple hundred scenic rides & runs (full list here) – which allow you to take a first-person ride through the destinations they have available. On the Bike & Tread, there is a dedicated section for these in the “More” tab. However, on the Peloton iPhone app or Peloton Android App (and others), it seems impossible to find. This leads people to ask “Can I take a scenic ride on the Peloton Digital app”

However, there is a workaround that will allow you to take the scenic workouts from your Digital app! It requires utilizing Peloton’s stacking feature – but can be done!

How to take a Peloton Scenic Ride on the Peloton App

1. First, pull up the list of Peloton scenic rides on a desktop or laptop (you want to be sure you are using a web browser and it’s not opening in the Peloton app).
2. Find the class you want to take, and open it on your desktop.
3. Once the class opens, click the “Stack” button to add it to your stack.
4. If you have other classes in your stack, be sure to move the scenic ride to the top from your desktop or laptop.
5. Now on your iPhone or Android (or Apple TV / Roku / Firestick), open the Peloton Digital App
6. Go to the classes tab (for the on-demand library). You’ll want to be on the page that lists the different class types (Strength/Yoga//Cardio/etc). If you already had this tab open before adding to your stack, you might need to change tabs and come back.
7. At the top should be a link for “Up Next In Your Stack”. Click into it, and you should see your scenic ride and a “Start Button”
8. Click the Start Button and enjoy the scenic ride from your phone!

Hopefully this workaround on how to workout with scenic classes on an iPhone or Android will make life a little easier until there is an easier way built into the app to do it!

We’ve all been there. You’ve just finished a great workout, went and took a shower, and then for whatever reason, decided you wanted to see the whole leaderboard for that class. The good news is – yes, it’s possible! The bad news is, at time of publishing, it’s not possible through the app.

To view the entire leaderboard for a workout after a class is over, (whether it’s a ride, run, bootcamp, or other class style) simply go into your profile on your Peloton Bike or Tread (or Bike+ or Peloton Tread+). Find your workout history, and click on the class you want to see your ranking or full leaderboard of. Once you have the details open, there should be a button to View Leaderboard next to your rank. Clicking that will take you back to the full leaderboard that you can browse and review however you want.

When doing a workout on the Peloton Digital iOS app, you have the ability to connect a bluetooth heart rate monitor. Once connected, in the upper corner of your app, you will then see your current heart rate during the workout, and if you’ve added your maximum heart rate, your zones as well.

However, when casting to a big screen TV from within the iOS app using the Airplay icon, the display shown on your TV no longer has your heart rate information.

An easy work around for this is to not use the Airplay icon from within the Peloton DDigital app. Instead, use the screen mirroring function from within the iOS control panel. This will display an exact copy of your Peloton Digital screen on your TV, and keep your heart rate data showing as well.

Yes, it is possible to bookmark and save classes on the Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, and Peloton digital app! To bookmark a class, click the ribbon at the top right of the class preview screen. The class will then be saved as bookmarked on your profile.

When searching for classes, one of the filter options is to view only the classes you have bookmarked, so you can then easily find the classes again.

Peloton Bike & Bike+ owners can pause a Peloton on-demand class. They are unable to pause live classes. This feature was announced in November 2021. Your ranking is removed from the leaderboard is you pause a class.

Peloton Tread classes can not currently be paused, though the feature is said to be coming “soon”.

Peloton Digital users have had the ability to pause classes in on-demand classes for a while, however, they don’t show up on the leaderboard.

Peloton is known for their cycling classes (and now running, strength, soon rowing, and more) and world-class instructors. They would also love to sneak into your wardrobe to supply fitness apparel to take your workouts to the next level. Peloton creates their own clothing, and they partner with popular brands such as Adidas and Lululemon to create premium workout apparel. As we all know, these items do not come cheap. It can be hard to dish out 55 dollars for a sports bra or 100 dollars for a pair of leggings. Thankfully, Peloton has a program in place to help you own some of their apparel for the price of inviting your friends to join the Peloton family – giving you a discount in the process!

Peloton Referral Program – How It Works

What does a Peloton Referral Code Get You?

If you can convince a friend or family member to purchase a Peloton device or piece of hardware, then you are eligible to receive $100 online apparel code (or your country’s equivalent currency in Canada, the UK, Germany, or Australia) towards the purchase of Peloton apparel. You do not have to feel bad for using your friend either! They will also receive $100 dollars to spend on accessories for their new piece of Peloton hardware. What a great opportunity for you to get a great piece of workout clothing and your friend to get an extra piece of equipment to help start this Peloton fitness journey! Let’s talk about how to utilize this program:

How To Find Your Peloton Referral Code

To let Peloton know that you are the specific individual who led your friend or family member to join the Peloton family, they have supplied every member who owns Peloton equipment a referral code. Your code will be listed on this url once you are signed in: https://account.onepeloton.com/settings/referrals

The page will look like the picture above with your code listed where the black box is located.  This is easier to find through a web browser than it is on the Peloton app.  You can also use the top right drop-down menu, and there is a “Refer Friends” menu link. Thankfully, Peloton has added buttons under your code where you can share your referral code through email, Facebook post, or Tweet to invite friends to use your code.

How To Find A Peloton Referral Code / Peloton Discount Code

If you don’t have any friends with a Peloton referral code, you can always email us and see if we have any available!

Enter Peloton Coupon Code at Checkout:

You have given your code to your friend, and they are ready to purchase their new Peloton Bike. Where do they put in your code? On the checkout page under the tax listing, you will see a button asking for a promo code. Click that button and enter the code there.

The referral code will not work without an accessory in the cart, so you will need to make sure that you include a pair of cycling shoes, dumbbells, or some other accessory to take advantage of your code. After you click apply, you will see the 100 dollars taken off the total.

Buy Some Merch!

After your friend uses your code, you will receive an email from Peloton with a promo code for 100 dollars off apparel. The steps for redeeming this are the same as the promo code above. Make sure to tell your friend thank you for using your code!

Peloton Referral Code FAQs

What can the Peloton Referral Code be used for?

You can use your 100-dollar credit on any accessory from the Peloton store. These can be found here: https://www.onepeloton.com/shop/accessories/bike. I would personally recommend a pair of shoes to go with your new bike or dumbbells if you are getting the tread.

Why is my Peloton Referral Code not working?

The most common issue with Peloton referral codes comes from the members not having added any accessories to their cart before entering their referral code. You have to make sure you have an accessory in your cart before the code will work – otherwise there are no items to apply your discount to.

I share an account with another user and can’t find my Peloton Discount Code.  Where is it?

At the end of 2021, Peloton updated their referral program so that only the primary account holder (the one who pays the monthly bill) is eligible for the referral program.  Secondary members can no longer refer their friends.  You can read more about that change here.

How many times can my Peloton referral code be used?

Starting in 2022, Peloton changed the maximum number of times everyone’s referral code can be used to 6 a year.  In prior years, each code could be used 12 times a year.  This means the maximum amount of apparel credits each member can get, assuming they have one subscription, is $600.  This number of referrals resets on January 1^st every calendar year.

Do I need my friend’s Peloton referral code if I am buying in store?

If you are buying in store or via the phone, an associate can look up your friend’s code by using their phone number and name.

The Peloton Guide is a new strength device from Peloton, scheduled to be released on April 5th. As the date has gotten close, more and more details are starting to be released. Here are some details about the device.

What is the Peloton Guide?

The Peloton Guide is a 4K camera that connects to your TV via an HDMI cable, and plays Peloton classes on your TV. The Peloton Guide can then track your workout, showing you your progress throughout the class.

When will the Peloton Guide be available?

The Peloton Guide will be available for sale on April 5th, 2022. It will be available on Peloton’s website, as well as local showrooms. Though, note if you buy in a showroom, they will still ship you the device from a warehouse.

How much does the Peloton Guide cost?

The Peloton Guide will cost $295 USD. It was originally announced to be $495, however, the week before it went on sale it was revealed the price would be dropping. This is rumored to be due to softer demand than expected.

Will my subscription cost go up with the Peloton Guide? Will the Peloton guide require a second subscription?

If you already own a Peloton Bike or Tread, the Peloton Guide will be included in your existing subscription – and there will be no additional cost.

If you are buying a Peloton Guide as your first device, or you are an existing app owner, your monthly cost will go up. The Peloton Guide will have an introductory $24 USD / monthly cost, but then it is expected to cost the full $39 USD / month starting in 2023.

Can the Peloton Guide count my reps?

The Peloton Guide is able to count reps. While working out, the Peloton Guide has something called a “Movement Tracker” which visually fills up as you complete the exercises. It is not yet clear if the user interface will show you a simple rep count though – or only use this visual indicator.

Can the Peloton Guide correct my form?

No, the Peloton Guide does not appear to have any sort of form correction or form feedback. Instead, the Peloton Guide shows a picture in picture view of you, on the screen, next to the instructor. The thought is you can then see yourself on the screen, and make corrections as you see what the instructor is doing.

One would imagine that form feedback & form correction are future features the Peloton Guide could add, but they are not available right now.

Can the Peloton Guide plug into my Peloton Bike or Tread?

The Peloton Guide can not be plugged into a Peloton Bike or Tread. Instead, the Peloton Guide uses a standard HDMI cable to plug into TVs.

Many people have asked why, since the Peloton Bike & Tread already have a camera, and the screen on the Peloton Bike+ can rotate, can’t you use the Peloton Guide technology with a Peloton Bike+. We don’t have a solid answer for this one, other than to say as of now, it isn’t possible.

What classes are available on the Peloton Guide?

The Peloton Guide is only compatible with strength classes to begin. Peloton has said in interviews they hope to bring it to other class types in the future – and we know they have tested it with yoga classes.

We will update this once we find out whether you can take yoga classes and other floor classes on the Guide, even though it can’t count your reps for you on those.

Is the Peloton Guide worth it? Should I buy the Peloton Guide?

This is a tricky question. At $295, it might be something existing Tread & Bike owners add if they are very interested in strength. However, for people currently using the Peloton App, the increased monthly fee it will require seems likely to be a big limiter.

If you are brand new to Peloton, one might want to consider the Tempo Move – which includes some weights, has form correction & feedback, and more.

Peloton is now a publicly traded company, with thousands of employees spread out across the world.  The company sells their products in the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, and Australia.

Even with all of these employees, the Peloton instructors remain the public face of the company.  They are who the members virtually interact with on a day to day basis – which means the coaches are who members associate most with the company.

With this pressure and importance to the company – Peloton fitness instructors are well rewarded for their work.

Peloton Instructor Salaries – How much does a Peloton Instructor Gets Paid?

As with any company, the salary range for each Peloton coach varies based on their specific role, experience, and other factors – however, in several interviews a range of salaries has been alluded to for the coaches.

In 2019, Peloton instructor Jess Sims revealed that she earned a “six figure salary with stock options” in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

An unnamed coach who was hired in 2020 was also revealed to have a “six-figure salary and bonus offer”, in a separate interview with Bloomberg.

In that same Bloomberg report, it was shared that the more senior instructors can make “upwards of $500,000 in total compensation” as of 2021 – which would include both salary, stock options, and bonuses.

How Much Do Peloton Instructors Make?

As covered above, the specific amount of money a Peloton instructor makes is dependent on their specific job and experience.

When the company was starting out, the company likely had to pay more money for the first instructors to lure the talent they needed to create classes that would bring in new members and keep them coming back day to day.

As the company and platform has grown, working at Peloton has become more desirable, and there are people beating down the door to try to work at the company – meaning Peloton doesn’t necessarily have to offer quite as much money as they would have before. However, they still want to attract the best talent, so will still pay their instructors very well, whether they are teaching on the Bike, Tread, Yoga, or any of the other workout types.

Peloton instructors are also able to make advertising deals & partnerships with other companies as well.  Just visit any instructor’s Instagram page, and you’ll find them sharing paid posts with several brands.  This is a way for the coaches to supplement their income, as well as promote other companies they support and believe in.

How Much Does Cody Rigsby (Peloton Instructor) Make?

Over the last year, Cody Rigsby was catapulted into the spotlight thanks to his appearance on Dancing With The Stars. As such, that has made people very curious about how much money he is making with Peloton.

In addition to being a senior instructor, Cody Rigsby is also the Director of cycling at Peloton – he was personally responsible for recruiting & helping with hiring many of the newer instructors to work at Peloton in the early days of the company.

With this added responsibility, comes additional income – it’s widely believed he is one of those coaches who makes more than $500,000 in total compensation. Cody was recently able to purchase a nearly $1.5 million penthouse in New York City. However, this was also when Peloton stock was near its peak, and with the amount of time he has been at the company, he is assumed to have quite a bit of of net worth from that Peloton stock price.

Like many of the other coaches, Cody Rigsby has a number of external sponsorships as well that he promotes through TV commercials, traditional advertising campaigns, as well as posts through his own social media channels. It’s not known exactly the value of each of these campaigns – but Cody has worked with some large names like GM, Capitol One, and more.

How much money does Peloton CEO John Foley Make?

Peloton’s public regulatory filings have revealed that Peloton CEO / Peloton founder John Foley earned $17.8 million dollars (in total compensation, including stock awards & equity awards) for Peloton’s 2021 Fiscal Year (from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021).

How much money do Peloton employees make?

Peloton’s filings have also shown that the median Peloton employee earned $56,084 during the 2021 Fiscal Year (from July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021). This includes both hourly as well as full time employees.  However, in part as a result of declining stock value, it has been reported that the salary & bonus structure of showroom employees was modified due to declining demand for Peloton products.

To cut to the chase – No, there is not a Peloton elliptical.

Peloton has stated how one of their goals is to “win cardio”.  To date, they have tried to do this through their existing devices like the Peloton Bike, Peloton Treadmill, and the rumored Peloton Rower.  Their next focus is on Strength through devices like the Peloton Guide.

Will Peloton Make an Elliptical Machine?  Does Peloton Have an Elliptical?

There are no known plans, or reliable rumors, that Peloton is working on an elliptical machine.   At time of publishing, there is no Peloton elliptical machine.

With that said, in 2021 Peloton acquired the Precor brand and their suite of devices.  There are Precor ellipticals – so in the future, it is possible these could be running Peloton software.  If Peloton were to make an elliptical, it would probably not require an extra monthly subscription if you own a Bike or Tread – as Peloton allows you to use one device of each category on the same subscription.

Is Peloton working on an Elliptical Machine?

Peloton CEO John Foley has alluded to the fact they always have lots of interesting devices being worked on in their research & development lab – so it’s quite possible there could be one in development.  However, even if they are working on in an R&D lab, that doesn’t necessarily mean it would be released – a lot of factors go into Peloton picking & choosing what devices to release.

There have been one-off reports of Peloton delivery team members hinting that a Peloton elliptical is in the works – but these have not been the most credible reports, and there has never been any supporting evidence to back this up.

Can you use the Peloton App with an Elliptical?

There is nothing stopping you from running the Peloton app on a mobile app while using an elliptical – so technically, yes, you can use a Peloton app with an elliptical machine.  This would allow you to watch or listen to any Peloton class on a phone or tablet while working out an an elliptical.  This might pair especially well with the Peloton Outdoor Run, so that you can listen to your favorite instructor while on an elliptical.

To do this, simply download the Peloton app to your smartphone – it’s available for both iPhone and Android.  Once you have the app downloaded, you have access to the tens of thousands of Peloton classes – and can play any of them from your phone or tablet.  You’ll need to place your device on the elliptical so you can see the class – just make sure you can still see the console if you need to adjust the resistance of the elliptical.  The Peloton app does not provide a way to record speed or power data natively into the Peloton app, but you are able to connect an external heart rate monitor to record data.

Peloton instructors generally structure their bike classes by calling out both cadence (the speed you pedal, or rpm your feet are moving) and resistance (how hard it is to turn the pedals).   most ellipticals will have a resistance adjustment you can use to map to the resistance a Peloton coach calls out – you’ll have to figure out for your specific device what the appropriate level of resistance mapping is for the resistance called out on Peloton.  However, there won’t be a cadence you can change on the elliptical machine.  You can fix this by either adjusting your speed, or if the elliptical you are using has an adjustable incline, you could change the incline as the instructor changes the cadence.

Best Peloton Classes for Elliptical Trainers

If you have decided you want to try using a Peloton workout with an elliptical trainer, Peloton’s on-demand class library has tens of thousands of classes to choose from – and there are dozens more being added every day.  It’s somewhat of a personal preference, however, here are some classes that might be worth trying out if you are new to the platform.  Both Peloton bike classes and Peloton Tread classes would work.

Bike Bootcamp & Tread Bootcamp Classes

Both the Peloton Bike & Peloton Tread have bootcamp classes available, where you alternate cardio with strength segments. One thing to keep in mind with these classes is you’ll need some extra strength around the elliptical to do these workouts, as you’ll be jumping between the elliptical and the floor to alternate your strength sections with minimal transition time (although there is enough time for people to change their cycling shoes).  Some classes will have the strength segment be body weight only, while others might require free weights & dumbbells. This might be more of an issues depending on if you are working out in a home gym vs a public gym.

HIIT Classes or HIIT & Hills Classes

HIIT classes, or high intensity interval training, are a popular type of class on the Peloton Bike.  Many instructors like to throw these tough workouts in their routine from time to time, and are much more difficult than other workouts like low impact or recovery rides.

Tabata Rides

Tabata classes are a specific type of HIIT workouts – you can read more about the differences between HIIT and Tabata here.  Like a HIIT class, these are sure to work up a good sweat.

Climb Rides

If you’re looking just for a slow, consistent (sometimes grueling workout), try a Peloton climb ride.  These will generally have you at a higher resistance but much lower resistance to try to simulate what it’s like climbing up a hill.  In fact, Peloton instructor Christine D’Ercole has a 5-class series that simulates her ride up the Haleakala volcano in Hawaii – many members train to take all 5 classes back to back for an epic day of training.

Peloton Vs Elliptical. Difference in Workout Between Peloton Bike & Elliptical (Calories Burned, Muscles Worked, Intensity, etc)

While many see session on an elliptical providing a more low impact workout than a Peloton Bike or any other spin bike, that doesn’t necessarily mean anything about the quality of the workout itself.

Does a Peloton Bike or Elliptical Burn More Calories?

As far as how many calories you would burn on an elliptical compared to a Peloton bike – it depends on the class type you are taking, and a number of other factors.  Different studies have come to different conclusions as to whether you burn more calories on an elliptical vs a spin bike – but both are great workouts which can increase your calorie burn and work up a good sweat.

Does a Peloton Bike work different muscles than an Elliptical?

There are slightly different muscles involved.  The elliptical is seen as being easier on your knees, hips, and other joints as compared to a Bike, Treadmill, or other stationary bikes.  In addition, On the Peloton Bike, your arms (and core) are involved simply by ensuring you don’t fall into the handlebars. When using an elliptical, your arms are more involved as they are actively working to move the handles back and forth.  This is why some people look at a workout on the elliptical as being more of a full body workout, as it tends to be more of a workout for your upper body.

Peloton tries to solve this by their Bike Bootcamp classes – where you spend half the class on the bike, and the other half on the floor doing strength moves.  Peloton has a similar style of classes for the Tread workouts called Tread Bootcamps – just replacing the time on the bike with time on the Treadmill.

No matter whether you choose to do your workouts on a Peloton Bike, Peloton Treadmill, or Elliptical machine, you should be able to target muscles like your glutes, calves, and hamstrings, depending on which class you pick and how you adjust your cadence and resistance.

At this time, there are not any full Taylor Swift Peloton classes available on the Platform. However, as of November 2021, it appears Peloton has finally acquired rights to play Taylor Swift songs in Peloton classes. The first Peloton class to include a Taylor Swift song (which was “22 (Taylor’s Version)” was a Sundays With Love ride taught by Ally Love on Nov 14, 2021. Now that it appears Peloton has rights to some of the Taylor Swift songs, this means we might see a Taylor Swift Artist Series on Peloton in the future – but there is no guarantee of that.

The short answer is: nobody knows right now.

However, as of February 2022, Peloton has an FAQ on this topic on the Peloton Homecoming website. There, they say that the Peloton Studio in New York Studio is slated to open in Summer 2022. The Peloton London Studio is also scheduled to open at the same time. Of course, this schedule could shift & change.

Peloton closed their studio to the public for classes on March 14th, 2020. It has remained closed ever since then. As various health restrictions have been lifted, many people have been wondering when the studio will reopen so people can sign up and take classes in person with their favorite coaches.

Peloton has stayed quiet on the subject, providing no guidance. They have simply said there is no set in stone date for the Peloton studio to reopen. It’s likely Peloton will proceed very cautiously – although visiting the studio is a great experience for those who can, and also helps provide some extra energy for instructors to feed off – at the end of the day, there are millions of members worldwide who all take the classes remotely.

We will be sure to update this article once more information is available.

As Peloton grows in popularity, more and more professional athletes, actors, musicians, celebrities, politicians, and famous people are joining the Peloton family. The great thing about Peloton is if you know their leaderboard name, you can ride with them and see how you rank up on the same ride! The following list will contains an updated list of Peloton usernames of famous people & celebrities, professional sport athletes, and more. If you know of one we missed just leave a comment and we can get it updated. Note that where we know it, we have added the leaderboard name. If we know someone is a Peloton user but aren’t sure of the leaderboard name, we still listed them just so you know they are on the leaderboard there with you somewhere! Note that if you are looking for the leaderboard names of your favorite Peloton instructor, you can find that on our list here that has just Peloton coaches!

This list is divided into 4 sections – first the athletes, then the musicians, followed by the celebrities (actors, comedians, etc), and finally, the politicians. You can click on the name of the section to jump to that area!

Peloton usernames of Professional Athletes (Peloton leaderboard names)

Peloton usernames of NFL Players & Football players

Wondering what the Peloton leaderboard name is for some of your favorite NFL or college football players? Or what NFL players have a Peloton? The list below is some of the famous football players who ride a Peloton or run on a Peloton Tread! This list is a work in progress, however, you can likely check out who Booger McFarland is following to find out some more! (and let us know in the comments if you do!)

Peloton usernames of PGA Golfers & Professional WPGA Players

The PGA, WPGA and pro golf communities are quite active on Peloton. Bubba Watson and Rory Mcllroy have organized several group rides for PGA players. The list below answers the question of What are the Peloton leaderboards name for professional golfers (both PGA & WPGA), as well as what golfers have a Peloton bike or Tread.

Peloton usernames of NHL Players & Professional Hockey Players

Peloton is growing in popularity among NHL players and other professional hockey players! You can find the list below of Peloton leaderboard names for professional hockey players and NHL players, answering the question of ‘What NHL hockey players own a Peloton?’

Peloton usernames of NBA Players & Professional Basketball Players

This is an inital list of some NBA players and other basketball players who own and workout with a Peloton. It was reported that almost the entire Golden State Warriors basketball team was doing team rides on the Peloton using it as cross-training. Below we’ll list the names (and where known the leaderboard names) of some of the basketball & NBA players using a Peloton bike or Tread.

Peloton usernames of MLB Players & Professional Baseball Players

Another list we are just starting – this time of the MLB & professional baseball players that are part of the Peloton family. When known, the Peloton leaderboard name (or username) of the pro baseball players & MLB athletes will be listed.

Peloton usernames of Swimmers

At this time not a ton of pro swimmers are known to be a part of the Peloton family – although Michael Phelps, arguably the most famous swimmer of all time is. Unfortunately his leaderboard name is not known.

Peloton usernames of Pro Tennis Players

Peloton usernames of Pro Soccer Players

Peloton usernames of Track & Field Athletes

Peloton usernames of UFC Fighters

Peloton usernames of WWE Wrestlers

Peloton usernames of Gymnasts

Peloton usernames of Surfers

Peloton usernames of Lacrosse Players

Peloton usernames of Nascar Drivers & Motocross Racers

Peloton usernames of Weightlifters & Fitness Professionals

Peloton usernames of Musicians & Singers (Peloton leaderboard names)

Ever wonder what musicians & singers own a Peloton bike or tread? Several of them have public Peloton usernames, while others have private accounts. If you know of any other musicians who have Pelotons, let us know and we will add them. Don’t forget Peloton has created the featured artist series where entire classes are dedicated to one musician – many of whom are on this list!

Peloton usernames of Celebrities (Peloton leaderboard names)

Every day it seems like another celebrity, actor, or comedian posts an Instagram story where you get a peek of their Peloton in the background. Being public figures, many of them don’t share their leaderboard names, however, if they’ve shared they are part of the Peloton family, we will list them here. Finally, you can find out what celebrity, actors, or comedians own a Peloton bike or Tread!

Peloton usernames of actors & TV hosts

This first category lists the Peloton leaderboard names of actors, TV hosts, and other people in the entertainment industry.

Peloton usernames of comedians & stand up comics

This list is the Peloton leaderboard names of comedians, stand up comics, and other related people

Peloton usernames of contestants on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette

Many contestants from The Bachelor own Pelotons – and in fact in recent seasons it appears Peloton has been doing some paid product placement on the shows. Below is the Peloton leaderboard names of contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette

Peloton usernames of reality TV stars

Many reality TV stars (including Real Housewives actors) share that they workout with Peloton. Names & usernames are shared below.

Peloton usernames of misc celebrities

Some people are celebrities who have Pelotons who don’t fall into any other category. Their names & usernames are listed here.

Peloton usernames of Politicans (Peloton leaderboard names)

Many politicians use Peloton as well. Below you’ll find some of the world leaders who workout with Peloton.

Update – On March 4th we revealed Peloton Sessions would be returning soon, thanks to a FAQ page update, and will contain an integration with Scheduling. On March 9th, Peloton began to tease the return too.

In the winter of 2020, Peloton released a new feature known as Peloton Sessions. This was described as a limited time beta when it launched, but not much more was said. The feature allowed people to join classes together and have the leaderboard synced up. After less than a month, the feature was removed.

When it was removed, Peloton stated “we’ll make it even better when it’s officially released.” – confirming that Peloton Sessions would return. However, the exact date has not been confirmed, but it looks like it will be early March.

Now that the Peloton scheduling feature has been released, there is the potential for Peloton to integrate it more closely with Sessions when it returns. For example, it could be updated so that the class you schedule is a private session for you and the friends you invited to it.

Periodically, the video screen on the Peloton Bike & Tread will say a software update has been downloaded and installed. However, there is typically no screen or message saying what has changed with the update. This prompts the question of how do you find release notes for what changed in the most recent Peloton update.

Unfortunately, there are no official release notes provided. When major new features are released, Peloton will display a special popup promoting the feature. For most updates, no prompt will be provided. Many updates are bug fixes and performance increases.

Peloton has slowly been growing more global over the years. They first expanded to Canada, then a few years later, over to the United Kingdom. Peloton then branched out into their first foreign language market – Germany. Once this happened, the floodgates of questions opened about What language will Peloton classes be in next? In particular, a lot of people seem to hope that they will be able to take their next bike ride, or tread run, in Spanish.

In April 2021, Peloton officially announced they would be introducing Spanish language Peloton classes. To start off with, only Peloton yoga classes are available in Spanish, led by new instructor Mariana Fernandez, who will be teaching out of the NYC studio.

It seems likely that the next step will be for Peloton to add Spanish language cycling classes on the Bike, or Spanish language running classes for the Tread – but at this point it isn’t clear how long it will be before Peloton expands their Spanish language classes offerings.

With the new class stacking feature that was just released, members are already wishing for a few extra additions.

Can you share a class stack on Peloton

Unfortunately, there is no social or sharing functionality for class stacks at this time.

Bookmarking a Peloton Class Stack

Since there is no sharing of class stacks, there is also no bookmarking. Once Peloton allows members to share class stacks with friends, perhaps a bookmark feature will be added.

Can you create multiple class stacks for Peloton

Again, the answer here is unfortunately no. You can only have one stack. As you complete a stack, it disappears from the stack automatically.

Is Peloton Class Stacking available for iOS or Android?

You may start a stack that you created somewhere else. At time of publishing, stacks can only be made on the Bike, Tread, or Peloton website (which you can access from the mobile browser of your phone).

Definition of HIIT for Peloton Bike or Run

HIIT stands for high intensity interval training. With HIIT, intervals can be of varying lengths, which are done at either high or max intensity. What makes a workout HIIT is repeating short duration, high intensity blocks of work, with some active recovery / moderate work in between each interval. The high intensity work blocks can be anywhere from 10 seconds to 2-3 minutes. Sometimes the active recovery block will be the same amount of time as the HIIT interval (i.e. 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off), while sometimes they will be varying lengths. HIIT is sometimes referenced as a 1:1 workout ratio, for example when doing 30 on 30 off. Peloton HIIT workouts are usually described as either “bursts of effort followed by active recovery” or “short bursts of anaerobic exercise mixed with recovery periods”

The following is an example of what output might look like for a HIIT workout. You’ll see bursts of effort, followed by periods of rest. Note that the exact format can vary greatly – don’t read too much into the structure of this single example!

Definition of Intervals

Whereas the intervals of HIIT are done at max or high intensity, with generic “Interval” training, the work is usually done at a more moderate intensity. This allows work blocks to be longer length, since the intensity isn’t at such a high level.

Definition of Tabata for Peloton Bike or Run (What does Tabata Mean?)

Tabata is a specific form of HIIT – defined by doing 20 seconds of work (also at high or near max intensity, like HIIT), followed by 10 seconds of rest/recovery. This can also be said as a 2:1 workout ratio of effort to recovery for Tabata. In the textbook definition, this should be done for 4 minutes total. Peloton Tabata workouts usually stick to this textbook definition, but every now and then a class might appear that slightly modifies these time – but keeps the 2:1 workout ratio.

The following is an example of what output might look like for a Tabata workout. This is one where Peloton calls it Tabata, but rather than 20 seconds on then 10 seconds off, the workout is 40 seconds on, 20 seconds off (still that 2:1 ratio).

Wondering where the name Tabata came from? A team of scientists in Japan, lead by Dr. Izumi Tabata, conducted a study looking at two groups of athletes. One group worked out 5 days a week for 6 weeks, with each daily workout being one hour of moderate intensity work. The other group mixed some moderate/low intensity work with an added daily HIIT workout that was 4 minutes and 20 seconds total (consisting of 20 seconds of high intensity work with 10 seconds of rest). At the end of the study, the first group (moderate intensity only) saw gains in aerobic systems, but no anaerobic gains. The second group (short high intensity) had slightly higher aerobic gains than the first group, but also had gains in their anaerobic systems. Based on this study, the 2:1 workout ratio of HIIT (or 20 seconds on 10 seconds off), was named after the lead scientist – Dr. Izumi Tabata.

Difference between Tabata & HIIT & Intervals for Peloton Bike or Run

The difference between Tabata & HIIT for Peloton is that Tabata is a specific type of HIIT with a 2:1 workout ratio (i.e. 20 seconds on then 10 seconds off, or 40 seconds on, 20 seconds off) while HIIT intervals can be of varying lengths of work to rest. The difference between those and intervals is that the intensity level is generally lower for regular interval training, which allows for longer duration of work blocks.

One frequent question is “What are the usernames of the Peloton coaches”. Peloton instructors will occasionally ride along to rides like regular users, and you’re able to see their stats, and give and receive high fives. The following is a list of Peloton instructor’s usernames, that is correct at time of publishing. If one has changed, please let us know! Like any other user, the Peloton coaches are able to change their usernames at any point, or make them private.

The Peloton coaches are becoming celebrities in their own rights, but there is also a separate list of Peloton usernames of celebrities, professional athletes, and musicians you can check out as well if you want.

One common question people have is they start out by trying Peloton through the Peloton Digital app. After the free trial expires, the Peloton Digital subscription is only $13 a month. They then purchase a Peloton Bike or Tread, and find out their cost has jumped from $13/month to $39/month. What is the reason for this big difference in price?

With the app, you get no metrics (besides heart rate), are limited to one user using the subscription, and don’t show up on the leaderboard.

With a full subscription through a Peloton device, you get full metrics (power, cadence, heart rate), are able to compete via the leaderboard, and can have multiple logins through your subscription (so you and multiple people in your household can work out on Peloton digital through the same subscription).

Some people have reported that when they go to ride their Peloton they get an error screen with a message that says “No Command”, and has a picture of a dead Android icon (sometimes also referred to as the Peloton Dead Robot or Peloton Sad Robot). The bike obviously won’t work when this is happening. The first step would be to try turning it off and on again, as well as unplugging it from the wall, waiting 1 minute, and plugging it back in again.

If those steps don’t fix the “No Command” issue, try the following steps:

1. Press and hold the power button and “volume up” buttons at the same time.
2. Once the screen turns on, let go of both buttons at the same time.
3. Use the volume down button to scroll to the menu item that says “Wipe Cache Partition”. Press the power button to select it.
4. Once this process completes, use the power button to reset your Peloton.

If the steps above don’t work, or you don’t get to the system screen to select “Wipe Cache Partition”, try again, but only hold the power and volume up button for 3 seconds.

All your data is stored on the cloud, so you won’t lose any rides or history by resetting the cache partition. You will have to re-add your user profiles again, but once those are added, it will import all your history again!

The Peloton app, website, bike and tread allow you to “Count Me In” for upcoming classes. At this time, there is no way to import that list of upcoming classes you are scheduled for into a calendar of any sort (Outlook, Google Calendar, iCal, gCal, etc).

However, if you visit the Peloton schedule from a desktop web browser and click “Count Me In” for a specific class, the popup then gives you an “Add to Calendar” link for that specific class. Your options are iCal, Google, Yahoo, and Outlook. You have to repeat this for each individual class that you want to appear on your calendar.

If you want an upcoming list of all classes for specific instructors, there is no native way to do this that Peloton provides. However, the team at reddit has created individual calendar links for each instructor. These are not updated dynamically or automatically, but rather once a week or so as the moderators have time.

The short answer is after 100 workouts of the same type, Peloton will email you a code for your Peloton Century club shirt. We have a whole guide just for the century shirt though, including topics like shipping, sizing, eligibility, and more. Check out the full guide here!

While not officially announced, it is very likely Peloton will have a Black Friday sale in 2019. Previous years have seen Black Friday specials where you get a free “The Works” accessory packages with the purchase of a bike. You can find details of any specials & sales here once they are announced!

If you’ve been considering purchasing a Peloton Bike or Tread but are having trouble coming to terms with the price tag, you may consider buying a used Peloton Bike or Treadmill. This can save you hundreds of dollars compared to a new bike, and depending on where you live, you could have a multitude of options available to you. Of course, buying a bike isn’t 100% necessary, as you can still take live classes & workouts through the Peloton app with any stationary bike or spin bike.

In the below sections you will find additional details for each means of purchasing a used Peloton Bike, along with the steps you should take after that purchase.  Note that all of these will work for a Peloton Tread / Treadmill as well!

Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Peloton Bike or Tread

Regardless of where you purchase a secondhand Peloton Bike from, there are a number of questions you should ask the seller to ensure you have as complete a picture as possible of what you’re buying.

The first and most important question to ask as a buyer is about any potential damage to the product. Though one would hope a seller would be honest about any hardware or software issues in their original advertisement, this is not always the case. Definitely make sure to ask whether there is any physical damage to the Bike (such as scratches on the frame or screen, cracks in the resistance knob, peeling on the Peloton decal, or any signs of rust); as well as any software issues (such as the screen taking an unusually long amount of time to turn on or trouble installing updates). It is also crucial to know whether the Bike makes any strange noises (such as pedal clicking or sounds from the bearings), as this could lead to costly repairs down the line depending on the issue.

You’ll also want to know how much the Bike has been used. Sellers will typically provide a ballpark number of rides, and they will often charge more if the Bike has only been used a small number of times. If the Bike has been heavily used, the price should be lower.

It’s also important to know which generation of Peloton Bike you’re considering. There are three generations of Peloton display screens, and the older generations should warrant a lower cost.  The original generation (with an orange power button) is no longer supported, and isn’t receiving new features. The seller should be able to provide this information based on their Peloton account. You should also ask when the Bike was originally purchased, and whether the seller is the first owner (or if they bought it second hand as well).

Finally, it’s good to ask whether any accessories are included with the Bike. Many sellers will include any additional Peloton purchases they no longer have use for without the Bike – such as weights, cycling shoes, or a bike mat – for discounted or even no additional cost.

Sellers should be willing and able to answer each of these questions. After all, even though you’re receiving the Bike at a discounted price, it’s still a big purchase. If it’s an option, you may even want to ask the seller to let you test the Bike before you make your final decision.

If you’re not sure if a Peloton Bike is for you, you can always head a showroom, some hotels, or even some gyms and try out a new Peloton Bike there first before buying one new or used!

Best Places to Buy a Used Peloton Bike (Or Peloton Bike+): How & Where to Find a Used Peloton Bike or Tread

There are a number of options for buying a used Peloton Bike. All of these options – except for the rare occasions that Peloton will offer refurbished bikes to a specific zip code, which we’ll discuss more later – are unofficial, individual sales done on a person to person level. Just as you can buy pre-owned furniture, you can buy a pre-owned Peloton Bike.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on Craiglist (or Tread)

One of the original online advertising sites, Craigslist allows you to view items for sale in your specific area. Navigate to the “for sale” section and then search “Peloton.” The Peloton Bikes (and potentially any other Peloton products available for sale) will be listed first, and will contain a title, price, and location.

In order to initiate a conversation with the seller, you hit the “reply” button on the posting. This will give you a unique Craigslist email that you can copy and paste into an email draft. Note that you must use your personal email address, unless you create a Craigslist-specific email account to use to avoid giving out your personal information.

You’ll then correspond with the seller directly to negotiate price and potentially schedule local pickup or delivery. Craigslist recommends against the use of wiring cashier checks, money orders, and shipping to avoid scams.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on Facebook (Facebook Groups / Peloton Buy Sell Trade)

The Facebook Marketplace is a very common place to see used Peloton Bikes for sale. If you have a Facebook account you can navigate to the “Marketplace” option of the left sidebar. Search “Peloton” to see all of the items available for sale near your location. You can then message the seller to ask if the item is available and any additional questions.

There is even an unofficial Peloton Buy Sell Trade (BST) Facebook group that you may consider joining. The group is a space for people to list Peloton accessories, apparel, and hardware such as Bikes and Treads. The group rules state that all listings must include a description of the item’s condition and any known issues with the product. However, the group is national – so many of the posts will likely be from outside your area.

There are also many local/regional Peloton groups in which people may post a used Bike. Though many of these groups are more general, they are a good place to monitor in case something pops up for sale near you. We have a list of local Peloton groups, along with all the instructor groups and more on our site here.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on EBay

eBay is another one of the original online marketplaces. Unlike some other sites, it is not separated by location, so you’ll have to retroactively filter by location after running the initial search for a Peloton Bike (unless you’re able to find someone willing to ship, but this is rare and will come at a hefty extra cost).

In contrast to other online marketplaces, eBay operates in part as an online auction. The seller can set a timed auction, and users place bids on the product. Each new bid must be higher than the previous one. This means that many of the Peloton Bikes listed will start out at a fairly low price, but they’ll end up with a high number of bids that can drastically drive the price up.

Some listings will have a “buy it now” option to avoid getting involved in bids, but this means the price is set and there is no room for negotiation. In some cases you can make an offer lower than the “buy it now” price and the seller has to respond within a certain time frame to accept it or make a counter-offer.

No matter what, be sure to scroll down on each eBay listing to read the product description. This is where you’ll learn of the condition and any defects. When in doubt, contact the seller to obtain additional information.

Also, be sure to check under “seller information” to view their feedback. This will help you determine whether they’re reputable.

Buying a Used Peloton Bike on NextDoor

NextDoor is another option for finding used Peloton Bikes for sale near you. NextDoor is a neighborhood social networking site that also has a “for sale & free” section.

You’ll need to have a NextDoor account to be able to view listed products and message the seller. When you sign up, you’ll need to identify your specific neighborhood. Then, when you go to search available products you can tailor that search to “just my neighborhood,” “nearby neighborhoods,” or the “broader local area.”

Though it’s definitely possible to find used Peloton Bikes for sale on NextDoor, depending on where you live, you might see less options than other marketplace sites.

Does Peloton Sell Used Bikes?

Peloton does not currently sell used Bikes. However, they will occasionally offer refurbished Bikes at a discounted price in certain areas.

In the past, Peloton has quietly made offers to some Peloton App users allowing them to purchase a refurbished Peloton Bike at a $300-$400 discount. They’ve also run similar offers in both New York City and Chicago.

Peloton has expressed interest in launching a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program in the future, but nothing has been announced yet. This CPO program would take the original Peloton Bikes that were traded in for the Bike+, refurbish them, and offer them at a discounted price.

How much is a used Peloton Bike?  How much should I pay for a used Peloton Bike? How Much Does a secondhand Peloton Bike+ or Bike Cost?

There is not a set price for a used Peloton Bike. The prices can vary widely based on how old the Bike is, its condition, and how much it has been used.

At the risk of stating the obvious, you should not pay full price for a used Peloton Bike. The current prices to buy direct from Peloton sit at $1,745 for the original Bike and $2,745 for the Bike+. However, the vast majority of used Bikes available online will still cost at least $1,000 – likely more. If the Bike is in good condition, you can expect it to run between $1,500 and $1,700 for the original Bike, and upwards of $2,000 for the Bike+. Because the Bike+ was only released in late 2020, there are significantly fewer available for second hand purchase.  If you see an abnormally low price, proceed with caution – there’s a good chance it could be a scam.

Can you get a warranty on a used Peloton Bike? Does the warranty transfer on a used Peloton Bike?

When you buy a used Peloton Bike, no matter if it’s only a day old, the warranty does not transfer over, and Peloton will not provide service plans to products not sold by them.

Peloton states on their website, “Bike warranties and extended warranties are only applicable to the original Bike owner or any person receiving the covered product as a gift from the original purchaser at time of original installation per our Limited Home Use Warranty and Extended Warranty Coverage. Neither warranty is transferable.”

This means that Peloton service plans are only available to the original owner of the product. As the new owner of a used Peloton Bike, you would need to pay for any repairs out of pocket. It’s worth noting that this can be quite costly depending on the issue. For example, a replacement touchscreen from Peloton costs $500.

Does Peloton sell refurbished bikes? Can I buy a refurbished Peloton Bike?

Peloton occasionally offers refurbished Bikes at a discounted price to customers in specific zip codes. They’ll typically do this by sending emails to Peloton App users in certain areas to inform them of the opportunity to buy a refurbished Bike at a discounted price.

However, Peloton co-founder John Foley has expressed interest in launching a Peloton Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program in the future. This program would take original Peloton Bikes that were traded in for the Bike+, refurbish them, and offer them at a discounted price. This program has not yet been officially announced.

What to do after buying a used Peloton?

The first thing you should do after buying a used Peloton Bike is activate it, and you’ll need to contact Peloton Support to do this. Make sure you have the original owner’s email address that they used to purchase the Bike from Peloton. By providing this information to Peloton Support, they will be able to transfer the ownership to your account. You’ll then log in using your Peloton account information directly via the Bike, and complete your setup there and be spinning in no time.

Keep in mind that your subscription fee will change if you are going from the app to a Peloton Bike or Bike+.  The cost of the app is $13.99 per month, while the subscription cost is $39.99 per month (plus sales tax) to have it work with a Peloton Bike.  However, this gets you access to features like Peloton Lanebreak, Scenic Rides, full metrics, and more.

If your used Peloton Bike did not come with accessories, be sure to check out our Accessories Guide to learn about all the products you may consider to ensure you’re set up for success. The core accessories you’ll need are cycling shoes, bike weights (three pounds or less that will fit in the Bike weight rack), and a Bike mat (to protect your floors from all that sweat). Our Gift Guide also contains recommendations that will help you get the most out of your Peloton experience.

Finally, be sure to check out our FAQ page for any additional questions you may have, and subscribe to the PeloBuddy newsletter to stay up to date on all things Peloton!

Yes, Peloton does plan to offer the Peloton Tread for sale on Australia. CEO John Foley confirmed this during Peloton’s November 2021 earnings call, stating:

“On September 28, we launched sales in Germany, and we look forward to bringing Tread to Australia in the not-too-distant future. We have high expectations for our Tread. ”

They haven’t confirmed when exactly it would be – whether the end of 2021, or early 2022. However, the company has stated their definite plans to bring the Peloton Treadmill to Australia.

Update 2 – The Peloton website has been updated to say the new, lower cost Peloton Tread will be available for sale again on August 30th, 2021.

Update 1 – As of August 16th, the CPSC has approved a fix for the Peloton Tread. The Tread still isn’t available for sale again, but it should be very soon.

Peloton’s new lower cost Tread was not on sale for long before it was recalled and removed from being for sale. A frequently asked question now is “When will I be able to buy the Peloton Tread again”, or “When I can I pre-order the Peloton Tread”

Luckily, it sounds like people will not have to wait too much longer to be able to purchase the new lower cost Peloton Tread again. Although both Treadmills were recalled, the new Tread recall centered around reports that the screws attaching the video screen to the base could become loose and potentially fall off. This is a simpler fix than the issues impacting the original Tread+.


Based on this, Peloton has said they hope to have a fix approved by the CPSC within a matter of weeks. Specifically, Peloton has said they hope that the Peloton Tread could be available for sale again by the end of July 2021. This timeline is based on them getting a quick approval by the CPSC, which isn’t guaranteed.

Once it does become available for sale again, Peloton also hasn’t said if they will continue with a phased rollout or release it everywhere at once. At the time it was recalled, the Tread was only available in a few select markets in the US, with a nationwide release still pending.

If you were wondering when the original Peloton Tread+ might be available for sale again, you can see the latest information on that here.

We’ve all been there. You’ve just finished a great workout, went and took a shower, and then for whatever reason, decided you wanted to see the whole leaderboard for that class. The good news is – yes, it’s possible! The bad news is, at time of publishing, it’s not possible through the app.

To view the entire leaderboard for a workout after a class is over, (whether it’s a ride, run, bootcamp, or other class style) simply go into your profile on your Peloton Bike or Tread (or Bike+ or Peloton Tread+). Find your workout history, and click on the class you want to see your ranking or full leaderboard of. Once you have the details open, there should be a button to View Leaderboard next to your rank. Clicking that will take you back to the full leaderboard that you can browse and review however you want.

One common question new members have is around the power on their Peloton equipment. There is a power button that is located on the back of the Peloton touchscreen, or video monitor. This is found on the back of all Peloton equipment: Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, Peloton Bike+, and Peloton Tread+. Using this power button will put your Tread or Bike into sleep mode (and power down the screen to standby mode). Alternatively, if you don’t interact with your Bike or Tread for around 20 minutes, it will automatically enter sleep mode on its own.

Knowing that, the question boils down to: Is it necessary to turn off your Peloton Bike or Tread overnight? This is also sometimes asked as Should I leave my Peloton Tread or Peloton Bike in sleep mode when I’m not using it?

The alternative to sleep mode is turning all the power off. On the Peloton Tread, this is accomplished with a small switch found on the base of the Tread. On the Bike, this can be accomplished by unplugging the power cord as it enters at the base of the Bike, or unplugging the power adapter from the wall.

In general, the recommendation is to leave your Peloton Bike or Tread in sleep mode overnight. This will allow it to download any new system updates & features, making sure your equipment is the latest & greatest next time you come to use it. It’s also a quicker boot up time this way, as it’s only in standby mode this way.

However, there are two scenarios where you might want the full power off. There are several lingering bugs on the Peloton platform, like the inability to give or receive high fives. A full power cycle before working out is known to fix this, so by powering off your Bike overnight, you have this fresh start before riding.

The other downside to sleep mode is that the Bike or Tread will still be drawing a minimal amount of power. If you are trying to maximize your home’s energy savings (and decrease your bill), you might want to completely power it down.

As has been widely reported now, Peloton’s original Treadmill (now called the Peloton Tread+) has been recalled by Peloton due to safety risks. However, even with the recall, many people still hope to buy one, leading to questions of “When I can buy the Peloton Tread+” or “When will the Peloton Tread+ be available for sale again?”

Unfortunately, Peloton has said they expect it to be several months before the Peloton Tread+ is available for sale again – possibly not even until 2022. This is because the safety issues that led to the recall has to do with the design of the Tread+ itself. This means that the fix will require some sort of design change, as well as a change to the manufacturing process. Once Peloton has a proposed change, they will have to submit to the CPSC for review and approval.

During an investor meeting on December 7th, 2021, Peloton CEO John Foley shared that Peloton had not yet figured out a fix, and had not yet submitted a fix to the CPSC. This means that as of 2022, there is still no official date that the Peloton Tread+ is scheduled to return.

Some people speculate that since the Tread+ has a return window that runs through November 2022 for people to return their Tread+ for a full refund that Peloton will not make the Tread+ available for sale until after that date. Otherwise, people could just return their old Tread+ and get a free updated Tread+. However, this speculation has not been confirmed, or commented on, by Peloton.

The new lower cost Peloton Tread was also recalled, but returned to market as of August 2021. However, the fix for this was simply a new way of attaching the monitor to the Tread. The fix for the Tread+ is expected to be much more involved.

Some owners of the Peloton tread have run into an issue where after pressing the wake button, rather than turn on as normal, the wake button will instead flash red several times.

The first thing to try is to detach and re-attach the magnetic safety sensor. This can sometimes come loose and cause the Tread to get confused. This isn’t the most common solution, but it’s the easiest to try, so try that first!

If you are still having problems, the next solution to fix this is by doing a complete power down of the Tread. First, find the power button on the bottom right of the Tread base. Turn this switch to off. Unplug the Tread’s power from the wall. Wait somewhere from 5-10 seconds until you hear a “click” sound. Plug the power back in and swap the power switch back to “On”. Wake your Tread back up.

In most cases, this will fix the issue of your Peloton Tread having blinking red lights, and not turning on. An alternative solution, if this still does not fix it or it continues to happen, would be to do a factory reset (you don’t lose any data, but might have to log back in and re-adjust settings).

UPDATE February 22nd, 2022 – Peloton has an ongoing outage today. It is still ongoing, but you can see the latest updates here – we’ll post more there as we know more.

An error case that can occur on Peloton bikes and treads is that after boot up, the screen either turns white and stays like that and doesn’t load anything else, or starts flashing or blinking a blank white screen.

Advanced trouble shooting steps involve factory reset (which won’t result in a loss of data, but can be annoying). First, we recommend you try the following steps to solve the issue – it seems to fix the error for a large number of people.

Solution for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on Peloton

1. Unplug the power cord from the base of your Peloton (on the Bike/Bike+, this at the very back)
2. Unplug both cords that go into the back of the tablet/screen
3. Press both the power button and volume up buttons at the same time. Hold both for 60 seconds
4. Let go of both buttons, wait 10 seconds
5. Plug both cords for the tablet back in
6. Plug the power cord back into the base of your Peloton
7. Press the power button on your Peloton to turn it back on and hopefully see a fully functioning screen again

If this fails to fix the issue, your next steps might be to try a factory reset, cache reset, or recovery boot. In rare cases a new screen is needed to fix the issue.

You can try the below steps to factory reset your tablet to fix the flashing white screen if the above steps didn’t work. These steps were provided by Peloton. The steps differ depending on if you have a Bike or Bike+ or Tread or Tread+ – we have both listed. You can also see a different version of how to do this on Peloton’s support page here.

Factory Reset for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on Peloton Bike+ & Tread

1. Shut down the tablet with a long press of the power button (or disconnect the USB cable on the back of the touchscreen)
2. Hold down the volume up button and keep holding.
3. Press the power button on the touchscreen without holding (or reconnect the USB cable on the back of the touchscreen) while still depressing the volume up button.
4. Once the Android Recovery screen appears, release the volume up button.
5. Use the volume keys to navigate up/down to the Wipe Data / Factory Reset option and confirm the selection using the Power button on the back of the touchscreen.
6. You will have to sign back into your network and download the most recent update again; during this process, you may see the percentage/progress indicator restart multiple times, this is completely normal. Once the downloads have been completed you can log in.

Factory Reset for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on original Peloton Bike

1. Power off your touch screen by holding the power button on top and selecting “Shutdown.”
   
   
   If you cannot use the screen at all remove the plug from the base at the back of the bike or disconnect it from the wall outlet, and wait approximately fifteen seconds before plugging it back in.
2. Hold the Volume Up button and the power button until the screen illuminates, when it illuminates let go of both buttons. This will start your touchscreen in Boot Mode. (If you do not see Boot Mode skip to #5.)
3. Use the volume up button to select “Recovery” and the volume down button to proceed. The screen may dim or show the Peloton logo briefly before alerting you that there is “No command”, this is the expected result.
4. On this screen press the volume up and power buttons simultaneously. Hold these buttons for approximately half a second. The screen should change to text with a list of options.
   
   
   Don’t worry if you cannot get it on the first try, it can take a few attempts.
5. Use the volume buttons to highlight “Wipe all user data / Factory reset” and use the power button to proceed.
6. Use the volume buttons to highlight “Yes” and press the power button to proceed.
7. Once the data has been wiped, use the volume button to select “Reboot system now” if it is not highlighted by default and press the power button.
8. You will have to sign back into your network and download the most recent update again; during this process, you may see the percentage/progress indicator restart multiple times, this is completely normal. Once the downloads have been completed you can log in.

Factory Reset for fixing the Flashing/Blinking White Screen of Death on the Peloton Tread+

If you have a Tread+, try the below steps if neither of the above work, as reported by @thethriftyrunner on IG.

The tread+ is a little different than the instructions. Turn it off. (There’s a switch on the base by where it plugs in.) unplug it at the base. Turn it back on and leave it alone for a minute. Turn it off. Plug it back in. Start holding the volume up button on the tablet and use your toe to flip the switch back on. When you see the logo, stop holding the volume button. The screen will walk you through the rest.

The Peloton Bike+ has a “Auto-Follow” feature that will allow that Peloton to control your resistance automatically. This feature is only available on on-demand rides that have target metrics added. Auto-Follow is not available on live rides. Also, not all on-demand rides get target metrics added – power zone rides, for example, do not, so auto-follow will not work on power zone rides.

Use of the auto-follow feature is optional, but when it is turned on, it will change your resistance as the instructor calls out changes. You can click one button on the screen at any point to turn it on and off, and even with it on, you can override it manually with the resistance knob.

The original Peloton bike does not have the ability to automatically control your resistance.

The Peloton Tread and Peloton Tread+ also do not have the ability to control your resistance automatically.

Yes, the screen on the Peloton bike and tread has a video camera! It is in the top center of the screen. However, it is not used for the instructors to see you.

Instead, the video camera allows for you to video chat with friends during the ride. You have the option to configure it so the feature is only available to people you follow, or are friends with. Or, you can set it so you can video chat with anyone on your current ride. You also have option to completely disable the feature.

If you click into someones profile on the leaderboard, you will see the option to video chat with them at the top, near their name. However, they also have to have enabled video chatting for you to initiate a chat with them.

Peloton’s official support topic & video on the subject recommends one use an “an approved electronic cleaner (one made specifically for use with LCD, Plasma, or other flatscreens)” for your tablet video screen. For the tread or bike frame, the recommendation is “use a gentle cleanser or damp cloth to wipe down and remove all sweat. Do not to use soap or water”

This still leaves a wide variety of options. The most important thing to keep in mind when purchasing your cleaning solution for your Peloton is to not use something with bleach or alcohol.

We polled the Peloton community, and the following products are the most widely used and recommend cleaning products to use to clean your Peloton bike or tread:

• Method All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes
• Wipex Natural Wipes for Fitness
• Lysol Disinfecting Wipes

Wondering if you should use Clorox or Clorox wipes? Most Peloton installers specifically recommend against it as some have bleach. Let us know if you have any other recommended Peloton cleaning products we should add to our list.

Note – Links to the products above are affiliate links. By clicking through and purchasing, you support our site.

Ever wonder how loud the Peloton Tread is? Or wonder if it is suitable to install a Peloton Tread upstairs? The concern for most people is if they can hear the Peloton Tread downstairs while someone is using it. The short answer is – most people wouldn’t recommend having it upstairs if you have another choice.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of factors that go into this. First off is your Peloton Tread itself. Due to some manufacturing issues, several early users of the Peloton tread have problems with their base and need them replaced. One of the common issues is people report it is loud – some compare it to a jet engine. Others say while it is loud, it’s not louder than expected. If you are playing music through the built in speakers, and not through any bluetooth headphones, it’s possible the sound of the music would mask the treadmill itself – at least in the room you are in. That would not help with the noise underneath the tread. Here are a few quotes of users who have experience with the Tread being upstairs. Several people report hearing noise, but nothing too crazy:

Our bedroom is underneath the room the tread is in. My husband said it sounds like the furnace kicking on….Doesn’t shake the house~

We have ours upstairs and we don’t think it’s unnecessarily loud or shaking in the room below. No more so than our old tread.

Others have strong opinions about the noise:

We have ours upstairs and the room directly downstairs (our sons playroom) definitely can feel it. We didn’t have any other options so we make it work but if you can I would keep it downstairs.

We put ours upstairs. When you are downstairs it sounds like someone is rolling a bowling ball across the floor continuously. Haven’t noticed shaking though

I have mineup stairs and it rumbles for sure. We have some old windows that rattled a little bit so I added the tractor supply mat underneath and that made a huge difference. I didn’t have a first floor option so it wasn’t going anywhere else.

Put it down stairs if you can…mine is upstairs and it’s just so heavy the floor bounces.

The other biggest factor is the build of your house – including the height of the ceiling, construction of the floor and roof, and other factors. Generally speaking, if it is installed on anything other than concrete flooring, you will have some rumbling and noise. While it isn’t always recommended by Peloton, some people have had success using thick mats (like horse stall mats) underneath the Tread to dampen some of the noise and vibration.

So if you have some people saying that its sounds like a jet engine, and others saying they are able to use it while their baby sleeps in the next room – how do you know if it is right for you? If you have the bike, use that as your baseline. 99% of people report that the Tread is louder and nosier than the bike. Beyond that, you might just have to try it. And if you have the choice between having it on the ground floor and upstairs, if you are concerned about acoustics or noise, go with the ground floor!

One common concern people who are looking into the Peloton Treadmill have is whether their ceilings are tall enough for the Tread. With a maximum 15% incline, there are certain requirements needed for the Tread. Peloton suggests the following minimum ceiling heights, based on how tall the people using the treadmill will be:

Said another way, if anyone using the tread is over 6′, Peloton recommends that the ceiling be 9′ tall or higher

When the Tread is at 0% incline, the deck height is at 11.5″ and the touchscreen height maxes out at 6′. When the incline is at the full 15%, the deck height is 18″, and the touchscreen height is then 6’6″.

One thing to keep in mind, if you really want the tread, and have drop ceiling panels, it is possible to remove some panels to create some extra head room! Tread instructor Matty Maggiacomo did just that when he had to teach his “Live From Home” classes in the Spring of 2020.

Although Peloton has showrooms and stores available in both Canada and the United Kingdom, it has been impossible for people to order and get a Peloton Treadmill delivered to them. The issue is rumored to be due to the treadmills size and weight making it hard for Peloton to find reliable companies able to deliver the items to consumers. At this point, it seems that Peloton is waiting for the release of their smaller, cheaper version of the Peloton Tread (information on release date & timing in the linked post). Once that is released, that Treadmill version will then be available for sale in all countries. Since it will be smaller, it should fit in a lot more households and be less of an issue for delivery.

Yes, the Orange Theory heart rate monitor & band will work and pair with Peloton equipment. Most of the time, it will pair seamlessly and work as expected. If you have issues doing the pairing, make sure to try the initial HR pairing via BlueTooth, as well as making sure the monitor is turned on before joining a class.

Both the Peloton Bike and Peloton Tread can share the same Peloton subscription – your monthly rate will remain at the $39.99 rate.

It depends. You may have two bikes on the same Peloton subscription, but they can not be ridden, or logged into, at the same time.

If you have two houses, a bike at each house, and there will never be overlap of people riding them, both bikes may share the same Peloton subscription.

If you have two bikes, either at the same house or at two houses but people may be on both at the same time, each bike will require its own subscription.

Note that the official response from Peloton support is that you will need two subscriptions. However, here is the workaround. When you purchase your second bike, your account gets loaded with a second “empty” subscription (which does not start billing you until a bike is activated to it).

When you activate your second bike, you are presented with a screen where you have to choose which subscription to tie the new bike to. You’ll see 2 subscriptions listed. One for your old bike, which will show “In Use”. And a second, new subscription, that shows available. The usual/normal/official method to activate the new bike would be to pick the second available/empty subscription – at which point you would have two active subscriptions, be billed twice, and be able to ride both bikes at the same time.

However, if you instead pick the subscription that is tied to your old bike, your new bike will claim that subscription. Your old bike will then be deactivated. You now are using your new bike, with your old subscription, so are only paying for one subscription. However, at this point, your old bike has no subscription, so if you turn it on, it loads the activation screen. You can repeat the same process to get your old bike back on the same subscription, but when you do that, the new bike then is inactive. This process can be repeated back and forth as you move between your two bikes, but it is impossible for both bikes to be ridden at the same time with this method.

The right side of the Peloton tablet screen is known as the leaderboard. The names that appear are either people who are currently on the ride live with you now, or people who have previously taken the workout (depending on if you have changed the filters).

The first number, to the left of the profile picture, is your rank on the leaderboard. If you are doing a live ride your rank will be out of the total number doing the live ride. If you do a workout on demand later, your rank will be out of people who happen to also be doing the ride currently. You are able to change your filters to instead see your rank out of everyone who has ever taken in.

The profile picture of any users can be clicked on to send someone a high five.

Next, you will see people’s leaderboard names, as well as the location, bio, and tribes the users are part of.

The last number, on the far right, is your current total output. This is a combination of your resistance and cadence. This number can be used to compare how difficult this ride was compared to other rides, as well as to “race” against other members.

You will also see a line on the leaderboard that says “X minute personal record (YYY) ZZZ”. The YYY is the total output for the ride or workout where you had the highest total output ever, known as your PR or Personal Record. The ZZZ number is your average output required to match the same output as your PR. If your current entry on the leaderboard is above this line, you are on pace to get a new PR. If your current entry is below this line, you are behind your previous PR pace.

Yes, it is possible to bookmark and save classes on the Peloton Bike, Peloton Tread, and Peloton digital app! To bookmark a class, click the ribbon at the top right of the class preview screen. The class will then be saved as bookmarked on your profile.

When searching for classes, one of the filter options is to view only the classes you have bookmarked, so you can then easily find the classes again.

The Peloton bike & tread frequently receive software updates and applies them automatically. When an update is applied, the screen will turn on. If you have your Peloton in the bedroom, you might notice a light randomly appearing – this is from an update being applied. To prevent this from happening, you can either completely power down your Peloton, or throw a towel or screen cover over your Peloton

Encore rides are pre-recorded rides that are being re-shown in the live workouts schedule. Since they are pre-recorded (usually in the last few days), there is no chance for new athletes to get a shout-out from the instructor. However, since they appear on the live schedule, these rides or runs usually have more athletes take part, resulting in a larger leaderboard. Also, stats & output on the leaderboard are tracked similarly to a live ride – everyone starts at 0 when the class starts (compared to an on-demand ride where you see people’s stats at various points of their own ride). This means you can compete with everyone in the class on the leaderboard.

Peloton Bike & Bike+ owners can pause a Peloton on-demand class. They are unable to pause live classes. This feature was announced in November 2021. Your ranking is removed from the leaderboard is you pause a class.

Peloton Tread classes can not currently be paused, though the feature is said to be coming “soon”.

Peloton Digital users have had the ability to pause classes in on-demand classes for a while, however, they don’t show up on the leaderboard.