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Peloton Cross Training Bike+ vs. Sportstech sBike compared

Indoor Cycling Bike

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Overall rating
86Gut
88Gut
Value for money
51Okay
86Excellent
Best price
€2,899.00
€1,099.00€1,299.00−15 %
Price advantage
—
€1,800.00 cheaper
Offers
1 shop
1 shop
Rank in category
Rank 5 of 45
Rank 4 of 45

Rating

Sub-ratings compared

Peloton Cross Training Bike+Overall rating 86Sportstech sBikeOverall rating 88
Ridefeel & resistanceErgonomics& adjustabilityApp& connectivityStability& noiseBuildquality & ease of use
Peloton Cross Training Bike+Sportstech sBike
Ride feel & resistance96/10087/100
Ergonomics & adjustability86/10086/100
App & connectivity68/10080/100
Stability & noise100/10092/100
Build quality & ease of use94/10091/100
Ride feel & resistance
96
87
Ergonomics & adjustability
86
86
App & connectivity
68
80
Stability & noise
100
92
Build quality & ease of use
94
91

Specs

Specs compared

Key specs

Brand
Peloton
Sportstech
Model
Cross Training Bike+
sBike
Resistance systemBraking principle according to the manufacturer: magnetic (contactless, quiet), friction (felt or leather brake on the flywheel) or electromagnetic with motorized adjustment. Manufacturers also call the electromagnetic brake ECB or eddy current brake. If a motor adjusts the resistance – it adapts itself during a workout (auto resistance, auto-follow, control via app) –, this counts as “Electromagnetic (motorized)”, even if the manufacturer only speaks of a magnetic brake; “Magnetic brake” means adjustment via knob or lever.
Magnetic brake
Flywheel weightWeight of the flywheel according to the manufacturer, not the “effective flywheel weight”; convert figures in lbs to kg.
16.5 kg (36 lb)
DrivePower transmission to the flywheel according to the manufacturer; a belt runs quieter and needs less maintenance than a chain.
Belt
Max. loadMaximum user weight according to the manufacturer, not the unit’s own weight.
135 kg (300 lb)
150 kg (330 lb)
App connectivityAccording to the manufacturer, the bike can be paired with at least one training app (e.g. Zwift, Kinomap, manufacturer app).
Yes
Yes
Grade simulationThe app adjusts resistance automatically to match the route profile, e.g. in Zwift or Kinomap – requires motorized resistance adjustment
Yes
No

Ergonomics & comfort

Max. user heightMaximum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Min. user heightMinimum recommended user height according to the manufacturer.
150 cm (4 ft 11 in)
165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Saddle adjustmentSaddle adjustment directions according to the manufacturer.
Height and fore-aft
Handlebar adjustmentHandlebar adjustment directions according to the manufacturer.
Height only
Q-factorDistance between the pedals in cm according to the manufacturer – smaller is easier on the joints
17.1 cm (6.7 in)
PedalsPedal system included according to the manufacturer; combo pedals have a clipless side and a cage side. Look Delta is a separate clipless standard and not SPD-compatible.
Clipless pedals (SPD)
Combo pedals (SPD and cage)
Bottle holderWater bottle holder included according to the manufacturer.
Yes

Drive & resistance

Resistance adjustmentType of resistance adjustment according to the manufacturer: stepless via a knob or in fixed levels.
Stepped
Resistance levelsNumber of resistance levels according to the manufacturer; leave blank for stepless adjustment.
24 levels
Flywheel weight (effective)Effective or geared flywheel weight in kg stated by the manufacturer – not the weight of the disc, which is listed under “Flywheel weight”
16.5 kg (36 lb)
Watt-controlledHolds a set power in watts regardless of cadence – ERG mode in training apps
Yes
Max. powerMaximum braking power in watts according to the manufacturer
400 W
Power supplyPower supply of the console according to the manufacturer.
Power adapter

Console & connectivity

DisplayType of built-in monitor according to the manufacturer; a plain tablet holder counts as no display.
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Display sizeScreen diagonal according to the manufacturer; leave blank for simple LCD displays
23.8 inches
21.5 inches
Displayed metricsValues the console shows directly according to the spec sheet, not just the app.
CadenceWatts
TimeDistanceSpeedCadenceWattsCaloriesHeart rate
Watt displayAccording to the manufacturer, the bike shows power in watts, either measured or calculated from resistance and cadence.
Yes
Yes
Compatible appsApps the manufacturer explicitly lists as compatible.
Peloton
Manufacturer app
Wireless interfacesWireless connections of the bike according to the manufacturer.
BluetoothWi-Fi
BluetoothWi-Fi
Heart rate monitoringHow heart rate is measured; empty = no heart rate monitoring
Bluetooth chest strap
Bluetooth chest strap
SubscriptionWhether workouts and the screen are fully usable without a subscription (Peloton, iFit)
required for full functionality
optional
Subscription costRegular monthly price of the subscription; empty if there is no subscription
45 €/month
7.49 €/month
Tablet holderHolder for a tablet or smartphone according to the manufacturer; mark optional accessories separately
Integrated
None

Dimensions & installation

Dimensions (L × W × H)Assembled, in cm, length × width × height at the lowest handlebar position – e.g. “150 × 68 × 117 cm”
137.2 × 55.9 × 152.4 cm (54 × 22 × 60 in)
155 × 61.5 × 153 cm (61 × 24 × 60 in)
Unladen weightWeight of the assembled bike without packaging according to the manufacturer.
84.82 kg (185 lb)
73.5 kg (160 lb)
Transport wheelsAccording to the manufacturer, the bike has wheels for moving it around.
Yes
Yes
Floor levelingHeight-adjustable feet to compensate for uneven floors according to the manufacturer.
Yes

General

Warranty
1 years
2 years
Price segment
Premium
Premium
Model year
2025
In the box
Bike+ mit 23,8-Zoll-Touchscreen, Sonos-Lautsprechern, Ventilator, Smartphone-Ablage, Kamera
Speedbike, Display-Computer, Stromversorgung, Flaschenhalter, Montagematerial und Werkzeug, Bedienungsanleitung

Prices

Offers

Peloton Cross Training Bike+

Sportstech sBike

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Verdict

Pros & cons

Das Peloton Cross Training Bike+ ist ein stimmiges Kursrad für zu Hause: Es fährt leise, steht auch im Wiegetritt fest, und die Kamera zählt im Krafttraining zuverlässig Wiederholungen. Wir halten es für eine gute Wahl, wenn du regelmäßig Rad- und Kraftkurse kombinierst. Der Haken: Ohne All-Access-Abo bleibt vieles gesperrt, Zwift und andere offene Apps sind nicht vorgesehen, und die Garantie beträgt nur 1 Jahr.

Pros

  • Ruhige, stabile Fahrt auch im Wiegetritt und Sprint dank rund 85 kg Gewicht
  • Automatischer Widerstand folgt in Peloton-Kursen den Vorgaben der Trainer
  • Kamera zählt Wiederholungen und gibt in Tests meist zutreffende Haltungshinweise
  • Drehbarer 23,8-Zoll-Bildschirm für Kraft- und Dehnkurse neben dem Rad
  • Kräftiger Klang mit Tieftöner, dazu Lüfter mit drei Stufen und Handyablage
  • Leise Magnetbremse mit rundem Tritt auch bei hohem Widerstand

Cons

  • Ohne kostenpflichtiges Abo bleibt ein großer Teil der Kurse und Funktionen gesperrt
  • Keine offene Schnittstelle für Zwift und ähnliche Trainings-Apps
  • Garantie nur 1 Jahr, für ein Premium-Bike wenig
  • Formkorrektur nur in Kraft- und Core-Kursen, nicht bei Yoga oder Pilates
  • Nicht klappbar, braucht 137 x 56 cm plus rund 60 cm Freiraum

Das Sportstech sBike ist ein ruhiges, leises Indoor Bike mit 68 kg Eigengewicht, genauer Wattanzeige und drehbarem 21,5-Zoll-Touchscreen. Wir halten es für eine starke Wahl, wenn du gern deutschsprachige Kurse fährst und dafür ein Abo zahlst. Der Haken liegt in der Software: Kurse und Auto-Widerstand nur mit Abo, und Zwift oder Kinomap nur per Spiegelung vom Smartphone.

Pros

  • Steht mit 68 kg auch im Wiegetritt ruhig
  • Wattanzeige in Tests nur 2 bis 5 % unter Messpedalen
  • Leiser Riemenantrieb, laut Hersteller rund 50 dB
  • Drehbarer 21,5-Zoll-Touchscreen auch für Yoga und Krafttraining
  • Automatischer Widerstand in Kursen mit deutschsprachigen Trainern
  • Berührungslose Magnetbremse ohne Filzverschleiß

Cons

  • Kurse und automatischer Widerstand nur mit kostenpflichtigem Abo
  • Zwift und Kinomap nur per Bildschirmspiegelung vom Smartphone
  • Eingebaute Lautsprecher gegen Kursmusik zu leise
  • Sattel bei Einheiten über 45 Minuten recht hart
  • Mehrfach Probleme mit App-Login und Bluetooth, WLAN ohne WPA3

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