This Highly-Rated Peloton Alternative Spin Bike Is Under $700 for New Year’s
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Starting the New Year off with an exercise commitment? Consider an at-home spin bike. It’s one of the easiest ways to squeeze great workouts into your day, and right now top brands are offering some savings on our favorite spin bikes. Case in point: Echelon’s current sale on its entire indoor cycle lineup.
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Echelon’s sale knocks 23% off all four of its “Connect” spin bikes. We think the standout deal in the sale is the entry-level GT+, which is marked down from $900 to just $693. That’s some of the best value we’ve ever seen for an indoor spin bike (especially compared to the uber-popular Peloton).
Echelon GT+
The top-of-the-line EX-8s is also worth checking out, discounted $529 from $2,300 to just $1,771. The brand’s middle-tier bikes — the EX-5 and EX-5s-22 — are both discounted as well, going for $770 and $1,155, respectively.
Head to Echelon.com to shop the full sale, and see the sub-$700 GT+ here. The sale will likely end soon, as it’s a New Year’s promotion, so act fast if you’ve been thinking about picking up a spin bike.
Echelon GT+
The Echelon GT+ is great if you’re just getting into spinning, but its build quality and ride experience are on-par with much pricier bikes. The wheel uses magnetic resistance that’s smooth and easily adjustable via a large knob on the frame. You get 32 levels of resistance, providing a nice range of workout possibilities from easy to intense. The spinning mechanism is also whisper quiet, so you won’t disturb anyone else in the house, and it’s fully enclosed for added safety around children or pets.
Unlike some budget-friendly spin bikes, the GT+ also offers four-way adjustability in the seat and handlebars, ensuring that virtually any user can find a comfortable riding position.
The only real sacrifice with the GT+ is that you don’t get a built-in screen (check out the also-discounted EX-5S-22 or EX-8s if you want a screen-equipped bike). This means you’ll need to use your smartphone or tablet to take part in classes and view workout data with the GT+, but we think this is a small price to pay (you could buy a new iPad with the money you’re saving compared to the pricer models).
Echelon GT+
Once you’ve set your phone or tablet in the bike’s device holder, you can access Echelon’s massive collection of professionally-guided live and on-demand classes, including guided off-bike workouts which include HIIT, yoga, strength, and much more. You’ll also get a ton of data on your workouts, letting you easily track performance and up the intensity as you get faster.
After your workout, the GT+ can be easily moved into a closet or stashed in a corner using roller wheels and a handle. Plus, we think the GT+ is one of the better-looking spin bikes out there, so it shouldn’t be an eyesore if kept somewhere visible in your home.
With its current discount of 23% off, the Echelon GT+ is going for just $693 on Echelon.com. Be sure to grab one quickly, while the deal is still live, and check out the brand’s other top-rated (and also discounted) spin bikes here if you want more features.
Echelon GT+
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