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Best Peloton Alternative

Echelon EX-5S-22

The most beginner-friendly connected bike that mirrors the Peloton experience at a lower price point. CNET's pick for best Peloton alternative, praised for intuitive use and a built-in 22-inch screen.

$1,200-$1,600
Pros
  • 22-inch rotating touchscreen built in — no tablet needed
  • Intuitive interface praised as easiest to use among connected bikes
  • Echelon app offers live and on-demand classes at lower subscription cost than Peloton
  • Appears across multiple expert and community recommendation lists
Cons
  • Echelon app class quality and instructor depth doesn't match Peloton
  • Build quality feels less premium than Peloton at a similar price tier
  • Subscription still required for full feature access
Why we recommend it

If you want the Peloton vibe without the Peloton price tag, Echelon is the move. The EX-5S-22 is the easiest connected bike to just get on and ride without fiddling with settings.

CNET

The Echelon EX-5S-22 is the best exercise bike for beginners because it's intuitive to use