Has your Peloton Bike been recalled? Replace it with one of our favorite exercise bikes
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On Thursday, Peloton recalled over 2 million exercise bikes in the United States. This recall affects Peloton's original bike, the "Peloton Bike," with the model number PL-01. If you're unsure which model you have, it can be found near the front of the bike's frame under the Peloton logo.
The recall comes after 35 reports of the seat post breaking and detaching, leading to injuries including lacerations, bruises and a fractured wrist. The company asks that bike owners stop using them immediately and order a free replacement post from the Peloton website.
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If you're looking for a new exercise bike entirely, we have some great alternatives to recommend, each of which we’ve tested thoroughly. Here are the best replacements to consider:
The best exercise bikes to replace your recalled Peloton Bike
Peloton Bike+
It should be noted that the recall only affects Peloton’s original bike, meaning the Peloton Bike+ is unaffected by this recall. If you’re looking to upgrade, we’ve crowned the Peloton Bike+ the best exercise bike you can buy. The Peloton Bike+ truly feels like a luxury exercise bike with an easy assembly, a wealth of class options, a best-in-class touch screen that swivels away from the bike for floor workouts and automatic resistance increase with instructions during class programs. If you have the money to spend on it, the Peloton Bike+ is well worth the price tag.
Related: Is the Peloton workout app worth using if you don’t own the bike?
Myxfitness Myx II
For a more affordable replacement, look no further than our value pick for the best exercise bike, the Myxfitness Myx II. With a unique, heart–rate–based workout system, a variety of classes and a great build quality, the Myx II is a solid choice for those who want to save money shopping for an exercise bike.
Schwinn IC4
If you’re someone who prefers to go without the bells or whistles of an exercise bike, our top pick for a basic bike is the Schwinn IC4. Lacking a screen or classes, the IC4 is perfect if you just want to focus on the act of pedaling—or if you want to save money by using your own tablet. The bike works well when connected to apps and features a quiet flywheel along with the pedals.
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