# Best Peloton alternative bikes Source: https://rowandspin.co.uk/best/best-peloton-alternative-bike Publisher: Row and Spin. Picks are based on what the Amazon listings state, not on hands-on testing. Method: https://rowandspin.co.uk/how-we-pick A Peloton bundles three things: a bike, a screen and a class library you pay for monthly. You can rebuild that set-up in other ways. Some bikes have their own screen and app. Others act as a smart bike and send cadence, resistance or watts to Zwift, Kinomap or a maker's app on your own tablet, and you can run the Peloton app on that tablet too. The questions to ask are simple: is there a built-in screen, which apps does the bike talk to, how do you change resistance (a knob, levers or the app), what pedals are fitted and do you need a subscription to use it fully. This guide compares seven bikes on those points. All facts come from the listings; app services are run by their own providers and their terms can change. ## Products ### 1. Yesoul G1M Plus 21.5" HD Screen Exercise Bike, Stationary Spin Bike for Home with Vented Comfortable Seat, Indoor Workout Bike for Home Gym Cardio Training Screen: 21.5 inch HD; Apps: YESOUL app; Resistance control: 100 magnetic levels; Pedals: Adjustable; Subscription: Not stated The closest thing here to a Peloton set-up: a 21.5 inch screen, studio-style LED lights and YESOUL app classes. It suits riders who want a big screen on the bike. In its favour: - A 21.5 inch HD screen is built in, according to the title. - The YESOUL app offers live studio classes, scenic routes and leaderboards. - Self-powered, so it needs no mains socket. Good to know: - The listing does not say whether the YESOUL app needs a paid plan. - Flywheel weight is not stated in the listing. ### 2. Sunny Health & Fitness Upright Exercise Bike for Home Workout Equipment Type: Upright; Resistance: Magnetic, 2.5 kg flywheel; Levels: 8; Max user: 110 kg; App: SunnyFit, no subscription Sunny's Performance Interactive upright bike has a four-way seat with stated height and fore-aft ranges and a free app. It is the best all-round pick for a household sharing one bike. In its favour: - The seat adjusts 74 to 94 cm in height and 38 to 46 cm fore and aft, per the listing. - Bluetooth pairs it with the SunnyFit app with no subscription required. - A compact 98 by 59 cm footprint with front transport wheels for moving it. Good to know: - The 110 kg max user weight is lower than several bikes in this guide. - Eight levels give fewer steps than bikes with 16 or more. ### 3. OSAKA H9110 FTMS Smart Bike: Stationary Bike, Magnetic Resistance, LCD Display Type: Spin / indoor bike; Resistance: Magnetic; Levels: 32; Max user: Not stated; App: FTMS: Zwift, Kinomap BH's Osaka uses the FTMS protocol for wide app support, shows watts up to 500 and has resistance levers on the bars. It suits riders who want Zwift or Kinomap with power data. In its favour: - FTMS connectivity works with apps such as Zwift and Kinomap, according to BH. - A watt measurement system with a maximum of 500 W. - Levers on the handlebar change resistance without moving your hands. Good to know: - The listing does not give a usable max user weight. - At 140 cm long it takes more floor than most bikes here. ### 4. VirtuFit Stage 2.0i, Indoor Bike, Indoor Cycle, Spinning Bike Screen: LED display; Apps: Zwift, Kinomap, Fitshow; Resistance control: 24 levels, 13 programmes; Pedals: Toe clips; Subscription: None for the bike An indoor cycle with a 22 kg flywheel, 24 levels and links to Zwift, Kinomap and Fitshow. It suits riders who mainly want virtual rides and structured programmes. In its favour: - Compatible with Zwift, Kinomap and Fitshow, per the listing. - Thirteen built-in programmes, including heart rate controlled training. - Four user profiles for a shared household. Good to know: - Toe clip pedals rather than clip-in pedals. - Heart rate control needs a 5 kHz chest strap. ### 5. YPOO Exercise Bike, Adjustable Magnetic Resistance Stationary Bikes Type: Spin / indoor bike; Resistance: Magnetic; Levels: Stepless 0 to 100%; Max user: 136 kg; App: YPOOFIT, Kinomap, Zwift A magnetic spin bike with stepless resistance, a press-to-stop knob and app links to Zwift and Kinomap. It suits app riders on a smaller budget. In its favour: - Works with the YPOOFIT app as well as Kinomap and Zwift, per the listing. - Pressing the resistance knob stops the flywheel straight away. - A four-way seat and height-adjustable bars for riders 4 ft 8 in to 6 ft 1 in. Good to know: - Flywheel weight is not stated in the listing. - Riders above 6 ft 1 in fall outside the listed range. ### 6. Wenoker Exercise Bike for Home – 350LB Magnetic Resistance Indoor Cycling Bike, Silent Stationary Spin Bike with App Sync, Adjustable Seat, LCD Monitor, Smooth & Quiet for Cardio Workout Screen: LCD plus tablet holder; Apps: Mainstream fitness apps (not named); Resistance control: Magnetic, 8 levels; Pedals: Not stated; Subscription: Not stated A sturdy magnetic spin bike with Bluetooth sync for virtual rides and guided courses. It suits heavier riders looking for a connected bike. In its favour: - A 160 kg max user weight on a triangular steel frame. - Bluetooth sync for virtual riding and guided courses, per the listing. - A tablet or phone holder for running class apps. Good to know: - The apps it works with are not named in the listing. - Only eight resistance levels are listed. ### 7. Capital Sports Evo Race Indoor Bike - Foldable Exercise Bike, Exercise Bike, Stationary Bike, Kinomap App, BT Pulse Belt, Flywheel Mass: 22 kg, Stepless Magnetic Resistance Screen: None stated; Apps: Kinomap; Resistance control: Magnetic, 10 levels; Pedals: Not stated; Subscription: Not stated A 22 kg flywheel bike that streams Kinomap rides to a Smart TV using the included Bluetooth pulse strap. It suits riders who want a big picture on the TV. In its favour: - Kinomap routes can be shown on a Smart TV, per the listing. - A Bluetooth pulse strap is included in the box. - A 22 kg flywheel with a quiet belt drive, per the listing. Good to know: - Data reaches the app through the pulse strap, so check what it records. - Pedal type and max user weight are not stated. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.