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Peloton Bike Recall: What Owners Need to Know
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the at-home connected-fitness company Peloton today issued a voluntary recall of some 2.2 million original Peloton Bikes (model PL-01) sold in the US between January 2018 and May 2023. The recall stems from a seat post that can break during use, possibly leading to falls and injury. Peloton…
Is It a Bad Idea to Buy a Peloton Right Now?
As a string of setbacks—tanking earnings, layoffs, recalls—continues to knock Peloton off its pandemic-built pedestal, you might wonder if spending top dollar for its signature bike is worth it right now. If you have your heart set on pedaling in place within the Peloton universe, we think you’ll still be very happy doing so even…
Ebikes Are Scarce. Maybe You Should Build One.
Just like regular bikes, electric bikes experienced a pandemic boom—and have become equally hard to find in stores. That’s why adding a motor to the bike you already have can often be easier than finding a new ebike. How do I know? Let me tell you. My wife started bike commuting last spring to her…
How I Rode 743 Miles All Over the World on My Favorite Bike—Without Leaving My Deck
There are certain things that separately I cannot stand but that together become tolerable, even enjoyable. Gin and tonic. Blue cheese and pears. And, now, gaming and riding my bike on a smart trainer. What even is a smart trainer? Well, a trainer is a machine that you attach to your regular bike, in place…
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