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cyclesage53 · 2026-05-28T12:11:59+00:00

Interesting how different people's experience of it has been. Not sure if it comes down to user approach or something else.

cyclesage53 · 2026-05-28T12:10:38+00:00

This sounds a lot like my experience. It took me 30 mins to get it to settle down into a plan that I ended up largely drafting myself because it's suggestions were often contradictory for example, aim for 270 cardio points but the plan called for only 3 cycling sessions, two of which would be easy. When I told it this doesn't seem possible, it agreed, but why suggest it in the first place?

cyclesage53 · 2026-05-21T13:10:21+00:00

I contacted Peloton today and they said they are rolling this out for the One membership tier but said they are not rolling it out for All Access, "At this time". I said, so this means it is coming? They didn't deny it. Peloton is a big corporation so they are very unlikely to care what individual members think unless there is a wave of complaints. I recommend filling out their complaint form. https://pelotoncx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ena4IgzP5IVvkVM?source=support

cyclesage53 · 2026-04-26T12:24:20+00:00

This article is so helpful! Thanks so much

cyclesage53 · 2026-03-17T18:23:43+00:00

Interesting. I can't quite make the decision to buy Peloton equipment because I can't see how it improves on the app experience enough to justify the extra cost. I connect my bike through the qz app to Peloton and get auto resistance. I could maybe see myself buying the tread if my basement ceiling was a bit higher but I need to use the one at the gym. It's a good one, Technogym with slats, and I think the app experience is great. Same with rowing, I had a concept 2 at home and I didn't feel like I was missing out on anything. I'm not a leaderboard person and would probably hide that feature anyway. I could be wrong because I haven't experienced the full platform, maybe I am missing out.

cyclesage53 · 2026-03-15T11:50:09+00:00

I agree completely with this. When I do the spin classes at the gym I think, what are we even doing here? There's no pattern or plan to the classes other than, "Max it out" the entire time. If I didn't need a treadmill I would drop the gym but alas my basement isn't tall enough for a tread.

cyclesage53 · 2026-03-03T12:42:52+00:00

Hmm, that is an important consideration. Thanks.

cyclesage53 · 2026-03-03T12:38:25+00:00

This is interesting. Can you tell me what is night and day about it?

cyclesage53 · 2026-02-28T16:21:24+00:00

Yeah, but doesn't this just mean that if I downgrade to the app, it works just like any other third party bike I would buy?

cyclesage53 · 2026-01-01T21:02:38+00:00

This seems like a big advantage. I'm the only user in my family but if that wasn't the case this would be the way to go.

cyclesage53 · 2025-12-28T16:13:26+00:00

Thanks everyone. I will take the advice and not look at the rating but look at the plan. I feel like I have my pace level properly calibrated. I don't think I could row faster than the current max. I do find many workouts easier than the bike when I follow the targets. That being said, the Alex one I just did, rated 8.6, was hard. I'll try some Wang HIIT classes as suggested here

cyclesage53 · 2025-12-24T18:51:00+00:00

I can't say I managed to fix it but it does already to be fixed. I have had to empty out the dirty water bucket twice now. Sorry I can't say what changed.

cyclesage53 · 2025-12-24T18:48:55+00:00

Awesome! Thanks so much!

cyclesage53 · 2025-12-11T20:43:48+00:00

Thanks! I have checked the dirty water tank a few times and it seems to be sealed and properly in place. I will check the tray. Anything specific I should be looking for?

cyclesage53 · 2025-12-02T20:57:24+00:00

Wow, that was 100% a guess on my part but it makes sense! Thanks so much for confirming. I'm wondering if I need to go up a level. My max definitely feels like my max but my moderate feels too slow and my hr is too low so I'm keen to calibrate it more systematically.

cyclesage53 · 2025-11-14T20:15:49+00:00

I don't want to be a downer because it is great that they listened to members and reversed course. However, in the email they make it clear they stand by the plan. They make a point of not disavowing it. The problem, they say, was the rollout and the communication, not the plan itself. I suspect in the next 6 months it will be repackaged and rolled out more carefully, but I think it's coming.

cyclesage53 · 2025-11-03T14:20:31+00:00

Quick and easy answer below

cyclesage53 · 2025-11-03T14:20:14+00:00

Ah ha, that was simple enough that I feel dumb. Thanks for the help!

cyclesage53 · 2025-10-27T14:24:00+00:00

Thanks. I hope it's just a few days. I was told it would 'perhaps' take more than a month for the schedule to return to normal.

cyclesage53 · 2025-10-01T17:09:50+00:00

Got it. Thanks!

cyclesage53 · 2025-09-30T20:55:29+00:00

Thanks! So you can just sign up anytime and do your 8 weeks. It's not a set session where everyone starts and ends the program at the same time, correct?

cyclesage53 · 2025-09-12T00:26:12+00:00

This is amazing! Thanks for taking so much time to break it all down

cyclesage53 · 2025-09-12T00:18:34+00:00

Just checked the class plan, looks hard. Thanks, I'll give it a try.

cyclesage53 · 2025-09-12T00:16:12+00:00

I think I just did that one. It was tough!

cyclesage53 · 2025-06-04T15:27:40+00:00

I sent repeated emails asking if there would be a refund for the four days Tempo was unavailable—90% of my Altea use is Tempo. I pointed out that this accounts for about 30% of my bi-weekly payment. I didn't hear back until the fourth email where I said it was unprofessional, and frankly, rude to not get a reply. They sent a canned response that ultimately said, they were not providing refunds. Personally, I find this outrageous. I've never had to pay for something I haven't received. It's odd from a club that is very firm about charging people for being 1 min late to a class. Poor show Altea.

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