Product Review · Rowing Machines & Indoor Bikes · #5 Ranked
Peloton Bike+
Flagship connected bike with auto resistance · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 80
At $2,695.00 the Peloton Cross Training Bike+ is the brand's flagship, adding Auto Resistance that follows the instructor, a 23.8-inch swivel screen, better speakers, a built-in fan and a camera that counts reps for off-bike strength classes. Features leads at 96, Satisfaction sits at 92, and Quality at 88. Value drops to 52 because the price plus the mandatory $49.99-a-month All-Access membership makes total cost of ownership steep, Delta clip-in pedals need cycling shoes sold separately, and at 187 lb it takes two people to move. Only 42 Amazon reviews exist so far. It is for committed Peloton riders who want the most feature-complete bike available.
What you're getting
- 23.8" Full HD 360-degree swivel touchscreen
- Auto Resistance follows instructor cues, 100 levels
- Movement Tracking Camera with Live Rep Tracker
- 2.1 audio with woofer and an integrated 3-speed fan
- 54" L x 22" W x 60" H; 187 lb, two people to move
- Delta clip-in pedals; cycling shoes sold separately
- All-Access membership $49.99/mo required for classes
- 5-year frame, 12-month touchscreen and parts warranty
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 23.8" swivel touchscreen; Auto Resistance, 100 levels
- Riders 4'11" to 6'5", up to 297 lb; 187 lb bike
- All-Access membership $49.99/mo required
- Price$2,695.00
- TierFlagship connected bike with auto resistance
- Category rank#5 of 10
Should you buy the Peloton Bike+?
The Peloton Bike+ is for the committed Peloton rider who wants the most complete version of that experience: a 23.8 inch swivel touchscreen for floor classes, Auto Resistance that follows the instructor's cues, and a rep-tracking camera. It is the flagship of the category's connected bikes, and it costs like one at $2,695 plus a $49.99 monthly membership. If you know you will ride Peloton classes four times a week, nothing else here delivers them as well. If you are not sure, the Schwinn IC4 gets you into the same app for $795.
Where it earns its score
- Features scores 96. No other bike in the category comes close. Auto Resistance across 100 levels, a Movement Tracking Camera with Live Rep Tracker and a 360 degree swivel screen are all on board.
- Built for off-bike classes. The screen turns to face a mat, and the 2.1 audio with woofer plus a three-speed fan make the setup self-contained.
- Owners are happy. Satisfaction scores 92, and Quality scores 88, both well above the Peloton Cross Training Bike.
- Five-year frame warranty. Twelve months on the screen and parts, scoring 88 on Warranty.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 52. That is the lowest Value score in the category. The bike, the membership and cycling shoes together run well past $3,000 in the first year.
- Membership is mandatory for classes. Without the $49.99 per month All-Access plan the screen offers very little.
- Delta clip-in pedals only. Cycling shoes are sold separately, and there are no toe cages in the box.
- Two people to move it. At 187 lb, this is not a bike you reposition casually.
Our verdict
The Peloton Bike+ scores 80, a Good Buy, carried by its 96 Features score and dragged down by a 52 on Value. Buy it if the Peloton class library is the whole reason you are buying a bike. The Schwinn IC4 (84, $795) is the better value for anyone willing to ride with a tablet and a manual resistance knob.
Schwinn IC4
Questions buyers ask
Do you need a subscription for the Peloton Bike+?
Effectively yes. The All-Access membership costs $49.99 per month and is required for classes, which is most of what the screen does.
What is the difference between the Peloton Bike+ and the Cross Training Bike?
The Bike+ adds Auto Resistance, a larger 23.8 inch screen, a rep-tracking camera and better speakers. It scores 80 against the Cross Training Bike's 78 and costs $1,000 more.
Does the Peloton Bike+ come with shoes?
No. It uses Delta clip-in pedals, and cycling shoes are sold separately.
Ready to check it out?
Peloton Bike+ · ViperScore 80 · Good Buy · $2,695.00
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