Published On Apr 1, 2021
The Bike+ has four unique features, but the Bike is a better bet for most.
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Summary:
My recommendation is to save your money and go with the entry-level Peloton Bike, but let's go over the Bike Plus' four unique features that cost an extra $600.
Four Bike Plus Improvements
#1 - Screen
The Bike+ has a slightly bigger screen, but the main difference is that the screen can rotate 360 degrees and it tilts up and down. Why's this important? If you want to do non-biking workouts like pilates, core, strength, or yoga, you can position the screen to align with your workout mat.
Alternative: Cast workouts from your Peloton Bike (or phone) to your TV.
#2 - Speakers
The Bike+ speakers provide better sound and more bass. The sound quality is an improvement partially because the speaker faces you, rather than away from you. The Bike speakers sound more like a tablet than a real speaker.
Alternative: Buy a $100 Bluetooth speaker, then sync it to your bike via Bluetooth to improve the Bike’s sound.
#3 - Apple Watch Integration
Hold your Apple Watch near the top of the Peloton Bike+ screen, then your watch automatically starts workout mode. Your heart rate is shown on the Peloton screen, which is helpful for power zone rides.
Alternative: If Apple Watch users want their workout log, manually log the ride as an "Indoor Cycle" exercise. And if you want your heart rate to appear on the screen, buy a Bluetooth heart rate monitor or download the BlueHeart Apple Watch app.
#4 - Auto Follow
Bike+ can automatically adjust the resistance (how hard it is to peddle) based on the resistance number on the screen. It's a cool feature, but not always useful because the screen number doesn't always match what the instructor says.
Alternative: Turn the resistance knob yourself. I prefer manual control anyway.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 Screen
2:21 Speakers
3:19 Apple Watch Integration
5:40 Auto Follow
7:25 Minor Differences
9:04 Which one should you buy?