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This is one of the more recommended bikes as a DIY Peloton. You're getting magnetic resistance, belt driven, 4 way adjustable seat, & adjustable handlebars. Throw on a cadence sensor + figure out the comparative resistance with Peloton classes and you have yourself a solid DIY Peloton.
I would have considered purchasing a Peloton, but Peloton locks you into a $40/m subscription if you purchase their bike. The same subscription you can access for $12/m if you don't own a peloton product. If you're set on a Peloton and want to save some $$, they will be introducing used models in the near future.
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The 2 biggest things is the resistance and how the power is transferred from the pedal to the flywheel.
Magnetic resistance is a big difference in smoothness and natural feel. Others use friction (felt or leather squeezing down on the flywheel). Magnetic resistance is exactly that, magnetic, so it's completely smooth without rough, uneven start/stop. IMO experience, this is the single biggest difference in experience. (But there are still quality, more expensive bikes that use friction instead of magnets though.)
The second thing is belt vs chain. Belt is silent whereas chain can make some grinding noises (similar to a traditional bike). Belt is maybe smoother but I don't consider that to be that much of a difference. Main thing is silence of a belt drive (important at home while trying to watch tv/class without disturbing others).
TLDR: Better experience (usually more expensive): Belt drive, magnetic resistance. Rougher, louder experience (usually cheaper): Chain drive, friction resistance.
Echelon metrics is a plus, although you need to use their app to monitor. It does have measured resistance though, which is why I'm leaning toward the Echelon. Once you have a resistance ratio figured out between the Echelon and Peloton, you have a relative idea when numbers are called out in the class. With the Sunnys, you have to guess and go by feel since the resistance knob is continuous, not discrete values.
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