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Peloton Bike+

By Peloton.

Amazon US, October 2026. Prices change.

An exercise bike with a big swivelling screen, live classes and a monthly membership. Without the subscription it is a very expensive way to hang laundry.

Online

Wi-Fi, Ethernet or cellular. An attacker can be anywhere, and it can collect data.

Cloud-dependent

Needs the maker's servers or app to work, so the maker can switch it off.

Buy the dumb one instead

• REP cast-iron kettlebellLevel 0 · No electricity · Dumb as a rock $75View
• Gymboss interval timerLevel 2 · A quiet chip · Dependable doofus $21View

We do not link to the smart one. You can find it.