Comments on: Peloton Resistance Levels: How Can I Compare Between Bikes?

By: Marta

Marta — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 06:31:06 +0000

Hi!! Thanks a for the information! Have you a resistance conversion chart Tecnogym bike to Peloton? Thanks in advance

By: Kristen Nelson

Kristen Nelson — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:52:28 +0000

In reply to MM.

Max resistance on the Peloton Bike is much higher than on the Echelon bike. I can ride the Echelon on max resistance and stay seated. On the Peloton bike I have to stand up to try and continue to pedal on any level past 80. The Peloton is much more challenging at higher resistance levels.

By: MM

MM — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 18:45:29 +0000

Hi,

How does the max resistance of the echelon compare to the max resistance of the peloton? Are they equally as difficult or is one more difficult than the other?

By: Kristen Nelson

Kristen Nelson — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:51:46 +0000

In reply to Sharon.

Sharon,

I usually recommend interpreting Peloton’s levels as RPE (rate of perceived exertion) levels. For example, levels 40-50 would equate with 40-50% of your total exertion with 100% being max exertion and 20% being barely working hard. This makes it so users on any bike can roughly gauge how hard they are working in comparison to the recommended level. At 60% you should feel aerobic – you are working hard, but you can still breathe. 70% is roughly your aerobic threshold where breathing becomes more difficult. At about 80% you should begin to work anaerobically, 90% is fully breathless and 100% is all out power.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 06:05:39 +0000

I’m using a bike that’s not listed and only shows my rpms. When peloton says 40-50 what percentage of my maximum say at 100% I can’t move my legs and 50% I feel resistance but could maintain for awhile… sometimes I feel I’m over doing it so I’m not sure what 40-50 or 35-40 means on peloton

By: Kristen Nelson

Kristen Nelson — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:29:54 +0000

In reply to Rachel.

Rachel,

We haven’t tested the Keiser Stages SC3, so I can’t give you an informed comparison on that one. Keiser bikes are sturdy and built to last. They have a great reputation, but I don’t know how the resistance compares, sorry!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:14:32 +0000

Do you have any advice on how to compare the resistance on a Stages SC3 bike to a Keiser M3 please? I am looking to follow Les Mills spinning videos which use the Stages bike, but I have a Keiser and want to follow the correct resistance levels.

By: Kacey

Kacey — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:07:49 +0000

In reply to Sumit.

Sumit,

The Bowflex C6 has 100 resistance levels as does the Peloton, but they are calibrated and measured differently, so level 20 on the C6 may not feel exactly the same as level 20 on the Peloton bike. Additionally, the Peloton bike seems to have more resistance at higher levels (90-100). Bigger, stronger riders who can push more resistance on the bike may notice that the peak 100 level resistance isn’t as challenging on the C6 as on the Peloton bike. However, it is certainly enough to get your heart rate racing.

When following a 3rd party app, you may have to adjust your resistance based on how it feels rather than go by the level alone. Consider the ranges offered by the instructor to be a percentage. If they cue a range of 40-50, you should add resistance that equals about 40-50% of your riding power. 60-70% is hard. 70-80% is difficult and 90-100% power you would be fully maxed out and barely able to pedal.

By: Sumit

Sumit — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:49:04 +0000

Thanks this is really great information. I need one more help though …I got a bowflex C6 and trying to compare with Peloton as I am using Peloton app. as I never used Peloton its hard to compare.
By any chance do you have any data you have ? If you can share details with me that will be great help .

Appreciate your help!

By: Laur

Laur — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:07:36 +0000

This was so helpful. Thank you!