Peloton launches $2,195 folding Tread Flex, refreshes treadmill lineup
Peloton unveiled three new treadmills, led by its cheapest-ever foldable Tread Flex, as it leans on running to drive its turnaround.
What to know
- Peloton's $2,195 Tread Flex is its cheapest-ever and first folding treadmill, going on sale Oct. 1 alongside rebranded Tread Vision and Tread Plus Vision models.
- The Flex trades some features — no camera, no sensor-based safety systems — for a smaller footprint and lower price than Peloton's pricier treadmills.
- New software across the lineup includes AI-driven personalized pace targets, Zone 2 heart-rate training, and a ReRun feature that maps outdoor runs onto the treadmill.
- Outlets frame the launch as central to Peloton's long-running effort to turn its business around by expanding beyond core bike users into runners.
Nick Caldwell Peloton chief product officerPeloton Interactive Inc. Fitness hardware and software company
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Coverage frames launch as key to Peloton's turnaround
CNBC, CNN and Bloomberg described the treadmill overhaul as the next phase of Peloton's turnaround, with the company aiming to broaden its base from casual users to serious runners via the cheaper Flex.
“Peloton aims to appeal to customers from casual workers to more serious athletes.”
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- Peloton expands treadmill lineup with folding model, AI features Seeking Alpha · 1d ago
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It’s nice… once it actually gets delivered. I bought my bike in 2022 and got a delivery date scheduled for me. I wanted a quality bike to train for an event I had. I took PTO on delivery day and… never got any notification from the delivery company. At 5:00 PM, I started calling to try and get some information. At 7:00, I finally got through to…
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Peloton introduced three new treadmills today, including its first foldable version — also its most affordable one ever. They also include new AI-powered coaching tools in a deeper push into running. All will be available in the U.S. beginning Oct. 1. via @axios.com
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Peloton Just Launched Its First Foldable and Most Affordable Treadmill to Date https:// lifehacker.com/health/peloton- new-treadmills-launch?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Health 101: News, Pro Tips, & Debunked Myths @ health-101-news-pro-tips-debunked-myths-LifeHacker
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Peloton adds personalized pace and ReRun software — All new treadmills get AI-driven personalized pace targets after 10 runs plus heart-rate zone training, and a new ReRun feature that imports outdoor run data from the Peloton app or a smartwatch to replicate elevation on the treadmill.
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Existing Treads rebranded with new decks and IQ features — Peloton's two prior treadmills were renamed Tread Vision ($3,495, up $200) and Tread Plus Vision ($6,695, unchanged), gaining redesigned decks, jump buttons, a tablet/bottle tray, a 'sled' mode, and camera-based running-form analysis.
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Tread Flex debuts as Peloton's first folding treadmill — The Flex folds vertically to roughly half the footprint of other treadmills, runs at about 70 decibels, has caster wheels, a Tread Lock passcode and a slow two-cylinder release mechanism, but lacks sensor-based safety features and a camera.
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Peloton unveils three new treadmills at NYC event — Peloton introduced three treadmills — the $2,195 Tread Flex, $3,495 Tread Vision, and $6,695 Tread Plus Vision — at a New York City launch event, with all models going on sale Oct. 1.
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first by Peloton, 1d ago · also Bloomberg Tech, Engadget, Quartz, CNET
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- Peloton Debuts Three Treadmills, Including the Foldable, Quiet $2,195 Tread Flex Bloomberg Tech · 1d ago
- Peloton Has Made A Foldable (Treadmill) Engadget · 1d ago
- Peloton Debuts Three New Treadmills, Including $2,195 Foldable Model Bloomberg.com · 1d ago
- Peloton is launching a foldable treadmill and new AI running features in its latest turnaround push Quartz · 1d ago
- Peloton Launches First Foldable Treadmill, Adds More AI Features CNET · 1d ago
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What people are saying 3 voices from 2 sites · best of 6 · verbatim
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Isn’t it odd how much people like to hate on the company? I’m very happy with my treadmill plus.
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I own one and it’s actually one of if not the cheapest slat treadmills on the market. I’m very happy with it, owned it for 2.5 years. Over 4 years it’s cheaper than an orange theory membership, which I had before.
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# CNN # News Peloton is releasing its cheapest treadmill yet as it bets on running for a turnaround