Peloton Bike+
We've reviewed the Peloton Bike+ with a rotating 23.8" screen and auto-resistance that actually change how you train. Read our full Peloton Bike+ test now.
Product Brand: Peloton
Product Currency: USD
Product Price: 2495
Price Valid Until: 2027-09-26
Product In-Stock: InStock
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The Bike+ is Peloton’s answer to “what if the workout could follow you off the bike too” — a 360-degree rotating screen and auto-adjusting resistance built for anyone who wants their entire workout, not just cardio, run through one machine. Here’s whether that upgrade over the standard Bike is worth roughly $2,500.
Quick Specs
What the Bike+ Gets Right
The 23.8″ screen doesn’t just look bigger than the standard Bike’s 21.5″ — its full 360-degree rotation is the actual functional upgrade, letting you swing it around to follow strength, yoga, or floor-based classes without getting off and repositioning anything. Auto-follow resistance is the other genuine differentiator: the bike adjusts resistance automatically to match what the instructor calls out, which removes the guesswork of “was that supposed to be a 6 or a 7” mid-class. Sonos-tuned four-channel audio is a real step up from the standard Bike’s two-channel rear speakers, and as of 2026 the equipment syncs directly with Apple Health, Garmin Connect, and Fitbit — so your ride data doesn’t stay siloed in the Peloton app alone.
The Trade-offs
The $800+ premium over the standard Bike buys you a bigger rotating screen, better speakers, and auto-resistance — and reasonable people disagree on whether that’s worth it over the base model. The 297 lb weight capacity is middling for the price point; some competitors at a fraction of the cost rate higher. Durability complaints center on the pedals and hardware — WiFi connectivity and screen issues come up often enough in owner reviews to note — and like every Peloton product, the bike itself is only as useful as your All-Access membership; there’s no meaningful built-in programming without it.
Comparing connected cardio?
See our NordicTrack Commercial 2450 review if you want a treadmill instead, or our Concept2 RowErg review for a no-subscription, no-screen alternative built for serious rowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for a membership to use the Bike+?
Effectively yes — the bike has no meaningful built-in programming of its own. The All-Access membership (~$44/month) is where the class library, auto-resistance, and most of the value actually live.
Is the Bike+ worth it over the standard Peloton Bike?
Only if the rotating screen and auto-follow resistance genuinely matter to how you train — if you’re strictly cycling and won’t use the screen for off-bike classes, the standard Bike delivers a near-identical ride experience for meaningfully less.
Is the Peloton Bike+ reliable long-term?
Mostly, though owner reviews flag pedal wear and occasional WiFi/screen issues as the most common hardware complaints — worth knowing about before you buy, even if they’re not universal.
Final Verdict
The Peloton Bike+ earns its 9.0/10 for genuinely delivering on its promise — a rotating screen and auto-resistance that meaningfully change how useful the bike is beyond pure cycling. It’s the right choice for anyone who wants one machine to anchor cardio, strength, and yoga; if you only want to cycle, the standard Bike gets you most of the experience for less.
