Why the new generation of ‘poor man’s Peloton’ exercise bikes are worth a spin Wanting to get fitter by cycling at home doesn't mean you have to break the bank – we've tried three alternatives to the coveted Peloton 15 March 2021 • 3:48pm Maddi Howell found the 'infectious positivity of the instructors' on her Apex bike to be helpful Credit: Andrew Crowley/The Telegraph Anyone who has not been the lucky custodian of a covetable Peloton bike in lockdown may well have been envious of those who have (like Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden, who are both fans). New York-based company Peloton’s share prices soared as our freedom plummeted, with spin class or gym fans seeking to recreate the magic of the studio in their own homes.