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Comments like this remind of the top comment when Dropbox was announced on HN[0]: "For a Linux user, you can already build such a system yourself quite trivial
by slap_shot 7y ago
Comments like this remind of the top comment when Dropbox was announced on HN[0]:
"For a Linux user, you can already build such a system yourself quite trivially by getting an FTP account, mounting it locally with curlftpfs, and then using SVN or CVS on the mounted filesystem. From Windows or Mac, this FTP account could be accessed through built-in software."
No, it isn't just an ipad slapped on an exercise bike. And no, the patent system is not at fault here. There are dozens of competitors in this market. But Peleton won it.
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8863 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8863
- 8ytecoder 7y agoExactly. I can’t say for sure they’ll succeed but they are definitely onto something here. I explained the things o like in the comments above. It is well integrated. All the pieces work really well together. In comparison it’s a fight to get zwift to connect with my smart trainer, hrm and cadence sensor every single time I hop on it.
- matwood 7y agoI was skeptical until I did some classes on a Peloton, and I was impressed. It’s cheaper than one of the boutique spin studios, and the bike is nicer. It does a great job of making you feel like you are part of the class. I would own one if I already didn’t have multiple other ways I get my daily exercise.
- goatinaboat 7y agoThe HN crowd is spectacularly ill-equipped to understand Peloton. It’s an actual physical product! Used by people who exercise! A business model that doesn’t involve evading regulation nor stealing personal data! Nah it’ll never catch on /s