We have received an anonymous tip that Peloton is quietly conducting some market research around two potential new Peloton strength products. As always, note that the existence of these surveys does not guarantee these products will ever come to market, or represent the final products that the customer would see if they are released. Part of the research being done appears to be around pricing for the Peloton strength products – so Peloton might be sending different versions of the survey with different prices shown to help them figure out their pricing. We’ll describe the two devices below and the current names being used for them – note that high resolution images were not included in the survey, just the low resolution ones embedded below.
Peloton Focus Strength Device
The first Peloton strength device being surveyed is being called the “Peloton Focus”. This appears to be the strength product codenamed “Peloton Tiger” we reported about in May. The Peloton Focus is described as a device that can transform your TV into a home gym with innovative camera technologies.
One potential price point asked about for the Peloton Focus strength device is $699 (including shipping). This may or may not include a set of weights & resistance bands as well. There wouldn’t necessarily be a full assembly & setup like the Tread & Bike has. The survey points out that the Peloton Focus would be considered part of the Peloton Digital membership, so only require the $12.99/month Peloton Digital membership.
Peloton Platform Strength Device
The second Peloton strength device being surveyed is being called the “Peloton Platform” – and this would be a more traditional connected-fitness weight lifting experience. The survey describes the Peloton Platform strength product as transforming your TV into a weight bench for every home for an efficient full-body workout.
However, the picture and device name – “Platform” – might seem to imply that this would sit on the ground (like an actual platform). A rope might come out of the device via a pulley, and you would attach different handles or bars to use during your workout – and users could change handles as the workout called for it. The picture shows a barbell, handles, and a weight bench that might come with the Peloton Platform. This might function similar to the “Go Arena” device – which you can see a demo of here on Instagram or embedded below:
The surveyed price for the Peloton Platform imply it might cost nearly $3,000, but would include in-home delivery & assembly. The Platform would also require the full Peloton All-Access membership at $39.99/month. However, this would be considered a different product line than the Bike or Tread. This means that you would be able to have the Bike, Tread, and Platform all for the same $39.99/month membership cost.
Peloton’s CEO John Foley has previously stated that Peloton researches many items in their R&D labs (in fact, earlier this year a reporter spotted a rower in one of those R&D labs) – and that Peloton plans to win strength. In the September 2020 earnings call, John Foley said the following:
We’re clearly going to win cardio. And so strength is an important vertical for us to put a flag down on. Clearly, if you’re going to move all of your fitness programming into the home, strength is another compliment to your cardio we need to win”
In May, Foley also teased new hardware coming in the next year, although he did not specify what it would be. He had mentioned the “fiscal year ’22 roadmap, when we plan to introduce new hardware.”
Peloton most recently just introduced their first two “strength-focused” instructors – Callie & Rad.
Would you be interested in either of these devices if they were released?
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The Platform is very attractive, but not at that price point. Both Nordictrack’s CST and Vault are in the 1,999 range. It would seem at most that is where this product should be.
The Focus is super interesting but the initial concerns would be how much space does it require and how well does it work. The price seems more reasonable depending on capabilities.
Would love to try either but at $3,000 the Platform is likely too rich after buying a $3000 bike.
I have a bike+ and once we move into our house will be buying the tread. I hope to pair it with a rower as well. I had my eyes on the tonal to round out everything but wanted to stay within the Peloton ecosystem. I don’t like the platform I prefer the tonal style more. I hope Peloton comes out with something like that if they don’t I’ll probably just go with the tonal.