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If your goal when shopping for home fitness equipment is to avoid an expensive gym membership or class, some of these bikes may leave you scratching your head. As noted, Peloton charges $44 per month; Mik Fitness is a bit cheaper at $39, while Echelon’s plans range from $30 to $35. If you buy a NordicTrack cycle, the first year of iFit service is free, and after that it costs $39 per month.
However, you can use either of these bikes independently; you don’t to have to take the course (but Peloton requires a minimum one-year subscription as part of your purchase). If you choose not to pay for a membership and fitness app, some bikes will no longer collect or display data, such as speed and distance, about your rides, which is one reason someone might choose an exercise bike over a road bike.
As much as you might not like the idea of yet another monthly subscription, even $40 is less than what you’d typically pay for just two or three cardio classes at your favorite indoor cycling studio (and it’s well worth it if you find Peloton specifically instructor especially motivating). Just be sure to factor that cost into your total costs and, where possible, look for discounts on prepaid, annual subscriptions.
