Pros
- Best-in-class live and on-demand cycling classes and instructors
- Auto-Follow auto-adjusts resistance to the instructor — unique to Bike+
- 360° rotating screen turns it into a full-body workout station
- Sonos-tuned audio and polished, premium feel
- Refurbished Bike+ available around $1,395
Cons
- $49.99/mo membership effectively mandatory — "Just Ride" is bare without it
- Short 12-month component/labor warranty for the price
- Proprietary ecosystem (Delta cleats, Peloton-only content) limits flexibility and resale
- A 2025 seat-post recall affected older Bike+ units
Specifications
- Screen
- 23.8" HD touchscreen, 360° rotating
- Resistance
- 100-level magnetic with Auto-Follow
- Audio
- Sonos-tuned 4-channel speakers
- Pedals
- Delta-compatible (cleats ~$125 extra)
- Membership
- All-Access $49.99/mo (effectively required)
- Weight capacity
- 297 lbs
- Warranty
- 5-yr frame, 12-mo parts & labor
Performance
As a ride-and-class machine the Bike+ is the category leader: the 100-level magnetic resistance is quiet and smooth, Auto-Follow syncs resistance to the instructor so you stop fiddling with the knob, and the rotating 23.8" screen plus Sonos-tuned audio make it a genuine full-body station for strength, yoga, and HIIT. Without an All-Access membership it drops to a basic "Just Ride" mode with only live metrics.
Build Quality
The bike is solid, stable, and quiet, and mechanically owners report it holds up well. The asterisks are a November 2025 seat-post recall on older units (free replacement offered) and a warranty that, at 12 months on components and labor, is short for a $2,695 machine — plus 2025 reports of slow customer service.
Value Assessment
Value is the weak point. New, it is $2,695 plus ~$600/year for the membership, and the proprietary ecosystem means the hardware loses most of its worth if you ever cancel. The redeeming move is the refurbished Bike+ at about $1,395, which makes the experience far easier to justify. You are paying for the best classes in the business, not the cheapest ride.
Who Should Buy It
Riders who want the best instructor-led cycling experience, will use it regularly, and accept the ongoing membership — especially anyone who can buy the refurbished model.
Who Should Skip It
Buyers who want incline/decline terrain (see the NordicTrack S22i), a long warranty, or to avoid subscription lock-in.
Final Recommendation
The Peloton Bike+ is the best overall premium bike on the strength of its classes and Auto-Follow ride. Buy it — ideally refurbished — if you will live in the ecosystem; if recurring cost, warranty, or terrain training matter more, look at the NordicTrack S22i.