Stay fit even when you're cooped up indoors. Start 2021 with the Echelon Connect Exercise Bike, an alternative to the very popular Peloton.

Walmart is currently offering the Echelon Connect bike for $497. This is over $100 off and one of the best deals we have seen. It includes all kinds of standard cycling workouts, in addition to Walmart-exclusive on-demand exercise classes.

Since COVID-19 hit the world, many people have turned to home spin bikes to achieve their fitness goals. While the exercise market remains largely dominated by Peloton, other options to meet fitness needs are also coming to market.

The Echelon Connect Bike is a much less expensive alternative to the Peloton, yet it is surprisingly feature-rich. In addition to its attractive design, this home spin bike stands out with 32 load levels and a fully adjustable toe cage, providing a more robust and secure feel during exercise. The Echelon Connect Sport offers an incredibly comfortable experience with its large, cushioned seat and padded handlebars.

However, this model has a lighter flywheel (7 kg), which makes for a slightly less smooth and realistic ride. Those just starting out on a spin bike will likely not notice this slight drawback, but it may be more obvious to experienced cyclists.

Another caveat is that Echelon users will have to use their own tablets or smartphones when using the bike, as opposed to the HD screen already on the Peloton. For more information, see Peloton vs. Echelon.

Of course, there are other options. See our summary of the best exercise bikes available today.