Tonal (which I wrote about last week) is one of the most impressive pieces of tech I’ve ever owned, and I can’t remember being this truly blown away by something since the original iPhone. This seems hyperbolic, but specifically refers to how I felt when I got a device that truly felt dimensionally different to the competition. Using the iPhone back in 2007 felt totally
Spot on talking about peloton strength classes vs tonal device. However, this article tries to compare cardio vs strength which is really apples and oranges..
I’m basically the same Peloton user case as you — about 500 rides, mostly PZ, no patience for the inspirational BS, and a bit bored and pining for a more personalized tier. The thing to acknowledge: Peloton is ultimately not for us, people who want to get fitter and measure that by something more than a higher FTP score or fake PR. It’s for people who want to have an ecstatic fitness experience cum faux social community, but don’t want to go to gym to have it. There will always be plenty of those.
But your other piece about Peloton’s PR screw up on the Tread makes me think they are very vulnerable on the community and trust part, and that’s where it will start to unravel for them.
Just wanted to point out the possible missed pun opportunity of a bike company surviving off inertia. that is all
Spot on talking about peloton strength classes vs tonal device. However, this article tries to compare cardio vs strength which is really apples and oranges..
I’m basically the same Peloton user case as you — about 500 rides, mostly PZ, no patience for the inspirational BS, and a bit bored and pining for a more personalized tier. The thing to acknowledge: Peloton is ultimately not for us, people who want to get fitter and measure that by something more than a higher FTP score or fake PR. It’s for people who want to have an ecstatic fitness experience cum faux social community, but don’t want to go to gym to have it. There will always be plenty of those.
But your other piece about Peloton’s PR screw up on the Tread makes me think they are very vulnerable on the community and trust part, and that’s where it will start to unravel for them.
Fun article! I’d be curious about your take on The TrainerRoad app, which is favored by many road cyclists for structured training.