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Peloton Treadmill Owners Will be Able to Run Again Without a Subscription

posted by martyb on Friday August 06 2021, @09:51AM   Printer-friendly
from the internet-of-things-you-don't-actually-own dept.

DannyB writes:

Peloton treadmill owners will be able to run again without a subscription:

After a spate of accidents on its Tread+ treadmill, Peloton temporarily moved the basic running mode of Tread+ behind a paywall so non-authorized users couldn't gain access. Now, all users will be able to use the "Just Run" feature without a subscription [...]

[...] after several reports of injuries and one death. The company subsequently released a software update that required a passcode to use the basic running mode, but the feature was only available to subscribers.

[...] The Tread Lock feature locks the device if you haven't used the treadmill in 45 seconds and aren't in a class. You then need to input a four-digit code before it can be used again.

[...] While the update was inconvenient for non-subscribers who purchased the $4,000+ devices, Peloton did make it possible to do basic running without paying.

Putting the primary function of an expensive product behind a paywall is a way to prevent accidents.

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  • (Score: -1, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @10:51AM (7 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @10:51AM (#1163994)

    Many people do not have the luxury of a convenient place to run outside. (Safety, lack of sidewalks, etc.)

    These are not the people that buy treadmills.

    Many people have allergies or skin conditions that make being outside a health risk.

    You clearly don't know anyone with such conditions.

    Many people simply do not ENJOY being outside in the heat.

    Sounds like a luxury problem here

    Many people have life schedules that make their most convenient time to run in the middle of the night, when it is not advisable to be outside.

    You're grasping now, aren't you? Again, not the folks that buy treadmills.

    Many people have health conditions that make it dangerous to be far from home when exercising.

    You can run around in front of your yard then.

    Many people like the convenience of being able to ALREADY BE BACK HOME whenever they get tired of running.

    Have you thought of running in your neighborhood?

    Many people like to be able to watch TV or listen to music while running without having to worry about their surroundings.

    Mindless zombies, I'll give you that.

    Many people do not give a flying fuck what you think about how they choose to spend their time and money.

    This works both ways, mate...

    You should contact http://www.peleton.com, [www.peleton.com,] seems like you're exactly the mark they're looking for.

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  • (Score: 3, Insightful) by EJ on Friday August 06 2021, @10:59AM (5 children)

    by EJ (2452) on Friday August 06 2021, @10:59AM (#1163995)

    Um...no. I hate everything about Peloton. I think it's one of the dumbest things I've seen advertised on TV in a long time. The difference is that I don't give a shit if someone else wants to buy one. More power to them. I'm perfectly happy with people liking things I don't like.

    I don't like running at all. I prefer cycling as it is easier on the joints. I have a cheap (ALL of the criteria I listed above.

    At the risk of giving you more attention than you deserve, I will comment on one specific bit of ignorance in your post:

    You can run around in front of your yard then.

    What mythical yard do you think people in urban areas have? Take your redneck mind out of the farmland, and try to grasp the concept that not everyone HAS a yard.

    You know what, I'm just going to write you off as a complete dipshit troll. Go back under your bridge. I can see why you're pissed about people running inside. They don't need to run across your troll-toll bridge.

    • (Score: -1, Troll) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @11:11AM

      by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @11:11AM (#1164000)

      What mythical yard do you think people in urban areas have? Take your redneck mind out of the farmland, and try to grasp the concept that not everyone HAS a yard.

      I'll have you know that I live in a civilized part of the world, not your US-ian, retarded wasteland that serves as a poor excuse for a working or modern society. You pillock!

    • (Score: 4, Interesting) by DeathMonkey on Friday August 06 2021, @02:38PM

      by DeathMonkey (1380) on Friday August 06 2021, @02:38PM (#1164047) Journal

      Some people just find it easier to stick with an exercise routine with a class format and a human on the other end to keep them from slacking.

      I'm not into Peloton but I do martial arts classes for my exercise for that exact same reason.

      Jesus Christ the hate for these things seems so silly. Not to mention I have a hunch at least half the people taking potshots are fat unhealthy slobs!

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @03:57PM

      by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @03:57PM (#1164075)

      I've seen advertised on TV

      So - people still watch television in 2021?

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @06:03PM (1 child)

      by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @06:03PM (#1164124)
      If they're in an urban area they have sidewalks and streets.

      • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Sunday August 08 2021, @11:01PM

        by Anonymous Coward on Sunday August 08 2021, @11:01PM (#1164776)

        And if not in an urban area, no need for sidewalks, or streets.

  • (Score: -1, Flamebait) by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @03:23PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Friday August 06 2021, @03:23PM (#1164060)

    Many people are snowflakes.