A Peloton Bike+ costs around $2,500, and then Peloton charges you about $44 a month for the All-Access membership that makes the screen worth having. Stop paying and the bike becomes a very expensive coat rack. The YESOUL G1M Plus asks a dangerous question: what if you could get the big-screen smart bike experience for about $500, with no mandatory subscription at all?
Watch the video above for the full hands-on review, then read on for the specs, the Peloton comparison, and who should actually buy this bike.
The headline specs
The G1M Plus is built around a 21.5-inch 1080p Full HD touchscreen that rotates a full 360 degrees, so you can swivel it for off-bike floor workouts. Resistance is magnetic with 100 levels, driven by a belt rather than a chain, which keeps noise down to about 30 decibels. That is roughly the volume of a whisper, which means early morning rides without waking the house.
The flywheel is a precision-machined CNC unit weighing 7.5 kg, rated for up to 900 watts of peak output, which is plenty for sprints and heavy climbs. The steel frame supports riders up to 265 lb (120 kg) and fits heights from about 4’9″ to 6’2″. Dual 6W speakers with enhanced bass are built into the screen, so you do not need external speakers for classes or music.
No mandatory subscription is the whole pitch
This is the feature that matters most. The G1M Plus works with the free YESOUL app, which includes live and on-demand classes, and the screen supports casting and mirroring, so you can run Netflix, YouTube, Zwift, Kinomap, or even the Peloton app itself on the bike’s display. There is no paywall between you and the hardware you bought.
YESOUL’s own comparison puts the first-year cost of a Peloton Bike+ with membership at $2,984 versus about $689 for the G1M Plus paired with the Peloton app, a saving of roughly $2,295 in year one alone. Even if you never touch the Peloton app and just mirror free YouTube cycling classes, the bike is fully usable on day one with zero ongoing cost.
Full specifications (verified)
Model: YESOUL G1M Plus. Screen: 21.5-inch 1080p Full HD touchscreen, 360-degree rotation, adjustable viewing angle. Resistance: Magnetic, 100 levels. Drive: Belt drive, approx. 30 dB. Flywheel: 7.5 kg CNC-machined (cast iron with aluminium ring), up to 900W peak output. Max user weight: 265 lb (120 kg). Rider height range: approx. 4’9″ to 6’2″. Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HDMI/display output, wireless screen projection. App compatibility: YESOUL, Peloton, Zwift, Kinomap. Speakers: Dual 6W with enhanced bass. Frame: Steel. Warranty: 1-year limited. Price: around $500 USD (often less with coupon).
YESOUL G1M Plus vs Peloton: the honest comparison
Price. There is no contest. About $500 versus about $2,500 for the Bike+, and the subscription gap makes it wider every month. If budget matters, the YESOUL wins outright.
Screen and content. Peloton’s screen and class library are still the gold standard for guided workouts, and the leaderboard community is a real motivator. But the G1M Plus lets you run the Peloton app on its screen anyway, so you can buy into Peloton’s content for the app price without buying their hardware. That is the cheat code.
Build and ride feel. Reviewers consistently note the G1M Plus feels solid for the money, with smooth magnetic resistance and a stable steel frame. It is not a commercial gym bike, and at 100 resistance levels the steps between levels are fine enough for structured training. Peloton’s hardware feels more premium, as it should at five times the price, but the gap is much smaller than the price gap.
Freedom. This is where YESOUL wins outright. Watch a movie, mirror a Zwift race, follow a YouTube class, or run the Peloton app. The bike does not care, and nobody bills you for the privilege.
Who should buy it, and who should not
Buy the G1M Plus if you want a big-screen smart bike experience without a subscription holding your hardware hostage, if you already use Zwift or the Peloton app and just need good hardware, or if you want to watch shows and movies while you ride. It is also the obvious pick for a shared household where different riders want different apps.
Stick with Peloton if you are deeply invested in the Peloton leaderboard community, want the most polished guided-class experience with zero setup fiddling, and the monthly fee does not bother you. And if you are a competitive cyclist doing structured power-based training, a dedicated smart trainer with a power meter is still the more precise tool.
The verdict
The YESOUL G1M Plus is the best argument yet that the Peloton tax is optional. A 21.5-inch rotating HD screen, 100 levels of silent magnetic resistance, a solid steel frame, and total freedom over what you watch and which apps you use, for about $500 with no mandatory subscription. It is not perfect, but at one-fifth the price of a Peloton Bike+, it does not need to be.
Check the current YESOUL G1M Plus price on Amazon and compare it against whatever Peloton is charging this week. The math usually speaks for itself.
Bottom line: the best budget smart bike for people who refuse to rent their own screen. See it on Amazon here.