What you should consider before buying a used Peloton

What you should consider before buying a used Peloton

Whether you're already a Jess Sims mega-fan, a Kendall Toole fan, or a total cycling newbie who's curious as to why everyone's obsessed with Cody Rigsby, you might be in the market for a Peloton bike or profile right now. But with new models ranging from $1,895 for the original Peloton Bike to $2,495 for the Peloton Bike+, you might also consider looking for a used Peloton so you can get your Jess King repair without breaking the bank.

As with any other large item, if you're thinking about purchasing a Peloton bike or machine, there are a few things you should consider before buying used or new. Here's everything you need to know before dropping your hard-earned cash on a used Peloton. (If you're thinking of buying a Peloton bike, here's what you need to know about buying cycling shoes for your Peloton.)

Should you buy a used Peloton bike or treadmill?

First, keep this in mind: Peloton won't have your back if you buy a used bike or treadmill. While purchasing a used Peloton may be commonplace, the company does not support secondary sales of Peloton bikes, treads, or memberships. While the brand cannot exactly sign off on your purchase, the person you purchase the equipment from may, at their sole discretion, transfer prepaid membership credits to you by emailing both their and your information to support@onepeloton.com.

What this really means is that if you buy a used Peloton bike or treadmill, you won't be able to purchase the warranty with it because the warranty is non-transferable. As Peloton notes on its brand website, “The only bikes on which Peloton warrants and guarantees are those sold by Peloton.” The same goes for Peloton treadmills, as according to Peloton's website, the warranty "is only valid as long as the Peloton Tread+ remains in the possession of the original purchaser, or, for a gifted Peloton Tread+, the owner of the original membership associated with that Peloton Tread+." (Thinking about getting a Peloton Tread? Here's how the Tread and Tread+ compare.)

So if you decide to purchase a used Peloton bike or treadmill - even if it's from a reputable seller (i.e. someone with tons of great reviews and recommendations on a site like eBay) - you are personally responsible for everything that happens to the machine. So if your used Peloton machine needs repairs at any time, you will either have to repair or replace the parts yourself or pay Peloton a deductible to send an official technician to your home. (

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Best Places to Buy a Used Peloton

If the warranty issue doesn't deter you, it's time to look for the best places to buy a used Peloton machine. Again, as with any second-hand purchase, there is no guarantee that you will get exactly what is advertised. So it's best to do as much homework as possible to find the most credible sellers with the best track records for selling other home goods and/or workout equipment. Here are some of the best places to start looking for a used Peloton:

• Online-Marktplätze und Wiederverkaufs-Apps wie Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, Recycler, OfferUp, Nextdoor und Letgo. Der Vorteil hier ist, dass Sie die Maschine wahrscheinlich selbst (oder mit Hilfe eines sehr guten Freundes) abholen können, wenn das Geschäft mit jemandem vor Ort abgeschlossen wird, und die Versand- und Bearbeitungskosten überspringen.
• Nationale Online-Marktplätze wie eBay. Möglicherweise können Sie ein gutes Angebot finden, aber Sie müssen die gebrauchte Peloton-Maschine möglicherweise auch selbst abholen – viele eBay-Verkäufer verlangen von den Käufern, dass sie die Abholung vornehmen, damit sie keine hohen Versandkosten zahlen müssen.
• Die inoffizielle Facebook-Gruppe „Peloton Buy Sell Trade“. Diese private Facebook-Gruppe hat mehr als 185.000 Mitglieder, daher ist es sehr wahrscheinlich, dass Sie jemanden in Ihrer Nähe finden, der ein gebrauchtes Peloton entladen möchte. (Peloton ist nicht mit der Gruppe verbunden, seien Sie sich also dieses Garantieproblems bewusst.)
• Freunde, Familie, Nachbarn, Kollegen usw. Möglicherweise ist es am sichersten, Betrug zu vermeiden, wenn Sie eine gebrauchte Peloton-Maschine von jemandem kaufen, den Sie kennen oder dem Sie vertrauen. Erwägen Sie, eine Anfrage in den sozialen Medien zu stellen, um zu sehen, ob jemand, den Sie kennen, nachsehen könnte ihre Ausrüstung verkaufen.

How much does a used Peloton bike or treadmill cost?

The thing about buying a used Peloton is that the seller can set the price at whatever number they see fit. Even if the equipment is in rougher condition than if you had bought it brand new, you could still be looking for a high price. For example, some used original Peloton bikes currently for sale on eBay start at $700, which isn't cheap, but is still more than a thousand dollars less than the cost of a brand new original model. The Peloton Bike+ options are predictably more expensive, with some selling on eBay for $2,100 or more (a few hundred dollars less than retail). Prices for used items can vary depending on the age of the product, wear and tear from the original owner, and whether a bike or treadmill comes with accessories such as Peloton weights. Therefore, read the offers carefully.

While there don't appear to be any listings for either model of Peloton treadmill on eBay, the Facebook Buy Sell Trade group, or Facebook Marketplace at this time, you may be able to find models from other sellers for a fraction of the retail cost if you keep an eye out (the original Peloton Tread retails for $2,495; the Peloton Tread+ was available for $4,295 but was temporarily recalled due to safety concerns).

Regardless of where you try to buy a used Peloton, do as much research as possible to get a general overview of the used equipment market before agreeing on a price with the seller. Depending on where you buy your used Peloton, you may be able to search historical sales listings to find the average price. You may also want to think about which aspects of the sale are most important to you - for example, if you had to choose between a product with a return policy or a product with minimal wear and tear, which feature would take precedence? (

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How to get a used Peloton bike or Peloton treadmill home

If you plan to purchase a used Peloton locally, you'll likely be responsible for picking up and setting up the machine yourself. If you purchase a used Peloton product from a seller in another area, you may be asked to cover and pay for shipping and handling. While Peloton does not advocate purchasing a used machine, they do offer recommendations for moving equipment. First, find a shipping or moving company that offers insurance for your used Peloton bike or treadmill in case damage occurs during transportation.

In their moving recommendations for a used Peloton bike, the company suggests that you do a few things to prepare for shipping: remove the touchscreen, pedals, sweat guard, water bottle holder, and weight holder from the bike, bring the handlebars and seat post to their lowest position, and fully tighten all adjustment levers before packing them up. If you are communicating directly with the seller of your used Peloton bike or treadmill, you may want to ask them to do all of these things before shipping the product to you. (While you wait for your Peloton, here are the best accessories you need for a better ride.)

Peloton does not recommend attempting to transport a Peloton treadmill yourself, as you will need to disassemble it to transport it from the seller's home to yours. It is recommended that you have a Peloton technician disassemble and reassemble the Peloton profile if you are moving it for safety reasons (which costs $350), and you are responsible for moving it once they have taken it apart. You will need to consider hiring a mover or having at least two people transport the treadmill to your home as it is very heavy.

What to consider before buying a used Peloton bike or Peloton treadmill

You'll need to decide what's most important to you when purchasing a used Peloton machine, but some important questions to consider before purchasing include:

• Wie viele Personen haben das Fahrrad oder Laufband vor Ihnen benutzt und wie oft. Ist es “wie neu” oder hat es schon bessere Tage gesehen?
• Hat der Verkäufer den Originalkaufbeleg? Dadurch können das Alter und der ursprüngliche Besitz der Maschine nachgewiesen werden.
• Sind der Monitor und die Lautsprecher in einwandfreiem Zustand? Es gibt keine Möglichkeit, die technische Qualität eines gebrauchten Peloton wirklich zu garantieren, es sei denn, Sie testen es persönlich, aber Sie sollten den Verkäufer zumindest fragen, ob es irgendwelche bekannten Probleme gibt.
• Können Sie eine Probefahrt machen oder laufen? Natürlich funktioniert das nur, wenn Sie bei einem lokalen Verkäufer kaufen, aber es lohnt sich zu fragen, ob das eine Option für Sie ist.
• Wird die Maschine mit Zubehör geliefert – Fahrradschuhe, Hanteln usw. – oder ist dieses stationäre Fahrradzubehör gegen Aufpreis erhältlich?
• Verhandeln! Ein großer Vorteil beim Kauf eines gebrauchten Peloton besteht darin, dass der geforderte Preis nicht unbedingt der Preis ist, den Sie zahlen müssen.

How to set up a used Peloton bike or treadmill

Once you bring the used Peloton bike or treadmill into your home, setting up your Peloton account shouldn't be too difficult. The seller should have factory reset the device before purchasing (this will clear the previous owner's rankings and stats) so that you can set up your own account when the device comes to you. If not, contact Peloton to guide you through performing a factory reset.

You'll need some important information from the seller, including the email address they used to originally register the bike or treadmill with Peloton. Once you have both parties' email addresses ready, click on the Peloton chat option on the company's website and a customer service representative should be able to help you transfer ownership. If you already accessed Peloton content through the $13/month digital app, you will now need to upgrade to the $39/month membership to access live and on-demand classes from your device screen. But once you've done that, you can cycle or run with all your previous stats from the Appintact as your account will simply be transferred to the new device. (

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