The Good

• Preferred Over the Bike: “I have a bike + then bought the Tread about 2 years ago… I never touch the bike now. I LOVE the Tread — pace targets are great and really put a good structure to the classes.” (53 upvotes)
• Workout Quality: “I love my Tread so much. It’s a fantastic machine and the workouts are so good that I find it worth the price tag. Having it got me back into running during the worst winter months.” (28 upvotes)
• Durability: “Bought my Peloton Tread 14 months ago via Amazon… not a single problem since. I run 50–55 miles a week.” (26 upvotes)
• Transformative Impact: “I wasn’t a runner before getting the Tread — now I’m training for a half marathon.” (26 upvotes)
• Ergonomic Design: “The integration and easy dial knobs for speed and incline sold me over other brands.” (23 upvotes)

The Not So Good

• High Price Point: “Yet again a very hyped up, underwhelming reveal by Peloton. $6,700 for a treadmill? I can’t figure out who their audience even is.” (86 upvotes)
• Stability Issues: “Mine shakes badly… Peloton said the floor wasn’t level, but I’ve tried adjusting supports and it still shakes.” (19 upvotes)
• Delivery Problems: “My Tread was supposed to come yesterday between 8 a.m.–noon. At 7 p.m., they emailed saying they had no one to deliver it.” (26 upvotes)
• Feature Limitations: “I love my Tread so much but this is the one thing that drives me absolutely mental — especially at this price point.” (19 upvotes)

Comparison to Alternatives

• Premium Feel: “I tested the Peloton, Sole, Horizon, and NordicTrack. My partner’s tall and broad — he felt more stable on the Peloton Tread.” (48 upvotes)
• Superior Controls: “I hate touchscreens for speed and incline. The Peloton dials are so much better.” (48 upvotes)
• Responsiveness: “It’s so quick and responsive — I can slow down or drop incline instantly without hitting the emergency stop.” (48 upvotes)
• Third-Party Options: “I went with a Horizon 7.8AT instead. It connects seamlessly to the Peloton app and tracks all my stats.” (25 upvotes)

Worth it?

• Worth the Investment (for Some): “I absolutely love my Tread. Paid $2,700 when it came out — worth every penny.” (53 upvotes)
• Good Deals Exist: “Got that deal from Dick’s a few weeks ago. Total steal — I went looking after someone posted about it here.” (123 upvotes)
• Overpriced Hardware: “If I were them, I’d sell equipment without screens and just add a tablet mount. They’d reach a whole new market.” (30 upvotes)
• Subscription Value: “I don’t know my ceiling, but it’s definitely above $44/mo — that value is extraordinary for me.” (18 upvotes)

The Verdict

Reddit users paint a nuanced picture of the Peloton Tread. Owners generally love the machine’s quality, performance, and coaching experience, often preferring it over the Peloton Bike. However, recurring themes include high pricing, safety recalls, delivery issues, and skepticism about Peloton’s long-term stability.

In essence, the Peloton Tread offers a truly premium fitness experience, but one that comes at a price both financially and, for some, in peace of mind.