Peloton is back with a ‘cheaper’ folding treadmill
She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine.Last year, Peloton did a sweeping refresh of its hardware that added cameras, fans, and AI-powered software called Peloton IQ. When folded, the Flex purportedly has a smaller overall footprint than the Bike Plus.
- ▪She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more.
- ▪Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine.Last year, Peloton did a sweeping refresh of its hardware that added cameras, fans, and AI-powered software called Peloton IQ.
- ▪When folded, the Flex purportedly has a smaller overall footprint than the Bike Plus.
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| Original publisher | The Verge |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theverge.com/tech/998272/peloton-tread-flex-fitness-treadmills |
| Publication time | 2026-09-22T08:10:08-04:00 |
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TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechGadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsReviewsCloseReviewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReviewsPeloton is back with a ‘cheaper’ folding treadmillPlus two other refreshed treadmills and a host of AI running features.by Victoria SongCloseVictoria SongSenior Reviewer, Wearable TechPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Victoria SongPhotography by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeSep 22, 2026, 12:10 PM UTCLinkShareGiftPeloton said…
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