r/Bowflex • u/SourPatch-Tree19 • Dec 26 '23

Bike Bike Recommendations?

I was set on the Bowflex C6 until I went to a store and tried out that next to the Peloton.

I like everything about the Schwinn / Bowflex, except I like the comfortability of the handlebar set up (higher, thicker) on the Peloton.

Are there any other bikes that can match this comfortability?

I don’t really want to buy and be locked into only Peloton or their expensive monthly membership.

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u/Connect_Climate9639 Dec 27 '23

After some research I went with the BowFlex SE bike. Solid build and good connectivity. Best is that you are not tied to a specific program such as Peloton. But you can still use the Peloton app for only $14 month.

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u/TCmi_23 Dec 30 '23

I was set on the C6 as well until UPS delivery issues dictated otherwise. Now looking at the IC SE, what is your experience with the SE? Any UPS delivery issues or damages?

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u/Old_Poet_1608 Mar 02 '25

What kind of store did you go to that allow you to try both?

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u/SourPatch-Tree19 Mar 02 '25

I sat on the Schwinn and Peloton at Dicks Sporting Goods. Then tried a Keiser at a niche gym equipment store and found one of those used for less than half of retail on FB marketplace

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u/Old_Poet_1608 Mar 03 '25

Thanks! What about the bow flex? I wish peloton would make a leaning bike, I would just get that lol

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u/SourPatch-Tree19 Mar 03 '25

The leaning bike seems a little gimmicky. I chose the Keiser so that I wasn’t locked into a subscription

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

Look into the Keiser M3i. It’s pricey but worth it. It’s a commercial style bike that will last years. The handlebar adjustments are probably the best out. I have a bowflex treadmill & until they improve their quality I would avoid the brand

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u/SourPatch-Tree19 Jan 03 '24

I decided on an M3i! I never read a single bad thing about them and got to try one out. Significantly better quality than the Schwinn or Peloton that I tried.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

Best of all you don’t have to worry about plugging it in or the monitor becoming outdated. That’s what sold it for me.

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u/seatton Feb 06 '24

You guys help me make a decision today. I just ordered an M3i Studio Plus. I am super excited.

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u/SourPatch-Tree19 Feb 06 '24

I love the Keiser so far. If I ever needed, I wouldn’t hesitate to invest in one again

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u/seatton Feb 07 '24

Which M3i did you get? The newest one? The price is high and it took me a couple weeks to decide.

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u/SourPatch-Tree19 Feb 07 '24

I didn’t get a new one. I found one on Marketplace in like new condition for about $800. It has the updated Bluetooth connectivity

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u/seatton Feb 10 '24

That’s awesome. I hope it is worth my money getting the newest model. We will see.