Can You Use Peloton Without a Subscription in 2025?

Yo, quick question for the squad 👋 Anyone here running a Peloton without the $44/month sub in 2025?

I copped a used Bike+ last month (solid hardware, ngl 💪), but the sub fees are killing me. $528 a year just to pedal in my living room feels wild, esp. when other fitness tech is moving toward no-sub models (looking at you, smart rings).

Here’s what I’ve figured out so far with my no sub Peloton setup:

What You Get Without a Subscription

Just Ride / Just Run Mode → Tracks basics: time, distance, cadence, resistance, HR, calories. Feels like a normal spin bike with a fancy screen.
Free Content → 2–3 on-demand classes (beginner style, ~20 min).
Entertainment Options → YouTube works fine in the browser. Netflix takes some work (Nova Launcher hack, shoutout Reddit 🙏).
Hardware Still Works → Auto-resistance on Bike+, safety lock on Tread, Bluetooth pairing, etc.

Not bad for zero bucks, tbh.

Downsides + Workarounds

No Leaderboards, No Live Classes → You lose the “community energy.” Honestly, it feels like a $700 spin bike at times 😅.
Limited Content → Once you burn through the freebies, it’s DIY.
Hacks Exist → Side-load Netflix, Plex, or use YouTube spin workouts. Zwift’s an option too ($15/month, cheaper than Peloton).
Alternatives → Schwinn IC4 + YouTube = $200 setup. Kinda crazy how similar it feels.

Open Question 🤔

I saw on Bloomberg (Jan 2025) that Peloton’s slashing costs again. Think they’ll unlock more free content soon? Would be a smart move to keep hardware relevant.

So what do you all think? Is Just Ride enough? Or did you sell your Bike/Tread and move on? Drop your hacks, especially if you scored a good second-hand price. I’ll update after a month of “no sub gang” testing.

👇 Let’s hear it.

Just grabbed a Peloton off eBay for $150. Didn’t even know you could use it without membership until I saw this post. Is Just Ride super basic, or does it actually track useful stuff?
Also, anyone got links to free Peloton classes?
lol I’m broke but motivated.

Ngl, Just Ride’s trash without classes—feels like a scam after dropping $2k on the Bike. Sold mine on eBay for $120 last week (barely used, smh ).

Grabbed a Schwinn IC4 for half that + free YouTube. Why keep a Peloton without membership when it’s basically a dusty paperweight? Users are dumping 'em left and right

You regretting the $150 grab yet, OP?

Side-loaded Netflix with Nova Launcher last night—works like a charm on my Bike+, no lag!  
Follow Reddit’s jailbreak guide (search "Peloton Netflix hack 2025"), but tweak for the latest firmware update.

Just Ride tracks cadence/HR solid for data nerds like me, syncs to Strava fine.
Plex is next on my list for offline movies. Imo, no sub setup’s clutch if you’re techy—beats paying $44/month for classes I skip.

Anyone got AirPlay working for Apple TV? Or is that a no-go?
Thx for the post, OP—motivated my hack sesh!

No sub gang rise up!  
Scored my Tread on Craigslist for $180 (NYC area, excellent cond—check local listings, they’re dropping to $100-200 easy ).

YouTube spin classes (search "free Peloton-style HIIT") + Just Run mode = $0 ongoing. Saved $528/year, feels boss. Downsides?

Yeah, no leaderboards suck for motivation, but I gamify with a notebook.
Worth keeping at $150? Hell yeah, OP—better than gym fees. What’s your go-to free workout channel? Mine’s FitnessBlender.

Idk, Just Ride’s chill for my 20-min coffee-break spins . Pop on YouTube (love those 80s remix rides), HR tracks fine, and auto-resistance keeps it fun. Keeping my Bike+ forever—no sub drama. Community? Eh, I chat with my cat.  OP, that $150 eBay steal sounds lit. How’s the screen holding up without updates?

Been no-sub on my Bike for 18 months now—dropped it after the 2023 hike. Just Ride nails basics (cadence/resistance data exports to Apple Health), but yeah, no progress history’s meh without cloud. Netflix hack’s gold (Nova + sideload, 10-min setup), but motivation dips sans live energy.

Switched half-time to Zwift ($15/month)—gamified routes keep me hooked cheaper.  

On the Bloomberg tip: Spot on—Peloton’s Q1 2025 earnings just dropped sales forecasts to $525-545M (down 12% YoY) and announced more job cuts for turnaround .

But hey, they raised FY25 core profit to $300-350M thanks to cost slashes , so maybe free content unlocks soon? (Fingers crossed for those 2-3 classes expanding.) Sold my old one on eBay for $250—prices tanking as folks bail .

OP, test that $150 rig hard; if it flops, flip it quick. Echelon worth a look?
Their app’s sub-optional and $400 new.
Thoughts?