Does Peloton make an elliptical? No. What about the Peloton treadmill price—is $2,495 worth it? That depends on what you're buying it for. As of May 2024, Peloton's Tread is listed at $2,495 on the company's U.S. site, and that's not the total cost. A StairMaster? That's a brand of stepmill, and Peloton doesn't make one. If you're equipping a hotel or corporate gym and need to make a fast decision, here's the honest answer: buy the Tread if you want a connected cardio anchor, skip it if you actually need an elliptical or a stepmill, and don't put Surface Headphones on the fitness floor.
I'll explain why in a minute—including the kettlebell deadlift, which belongs in your strength zone before any other movement.
Why You Can Trust This
I'm a procurement coordinator for commercial fitness installations. For the last 7 years, I've sourced equipment for hotels, residential towers, and corporate fitness centers. I've processed 214 rush orders in that time, and more than one started with a property manager who just learned that 'estimated delivery' doesn't mean 'guaranteed before opening day.'
In March 2024, a client called 36 hours before a luxury resort preview event with a Tread stuck in a freight delay. The normal quote-and-order process would've taken two weeks. We paid an extra $700 in expedited freight and a $350 white-glove installation fee to get a recertified Tread into the room on time. The alternative was a $25,000 cancellation penalty in the event contract. That experience changed how I budget every fitness equipment project.
It took me about 150 orders to understand that the sticker price is the least important number on the quote. What matters is total installed cost, monthly fees, and whether the vendor is responsible for the machine arriving on schedule.
Peloton Treadmill Price: The Listed Price Is Only the Beginning
As of May 2024, Peloton's U.S. website lists the Tread at $2,495. Verify current pricing at the official Peloton site before you commit, because prices change. But in my procurement work, the retail price is not the number your CFO cares about. The total cost is.
- Base unit: $2,495 for the Tread as of May 2024.
- Delivery and setup: separate, and the cost varies by building situation.
- All-Access Membership: $44 per month per machine in the U.S. as of May 2024.
- Commercial terms: If you're buying for a hotel or apartment gym, ask for Peloton's business/commercial agreement, not the consumer page.
If a quote is significantly lower than $2,495, ask what's not included. I've learned that the vendor who lists all fees upfront—even if the total looks higher—is usually the one who ends up costing less. This is the first rule of transparent pricing, and it has never failed me.
Does Peloton Make an Elliptical? No
No. Peloton doesn't make an elliptical. As of May 2024, Peloton's hardware lineup is built around the Bike, Bike+, Tread, and Row, plus the Guide camera and strength content. There's no elliptical, no stair climber, and no kettlebell in the Peloton ecosystem.
If you want an elliptical in a Peloton-heavy room, you'll need to buy one from another manufacturer. You can still use the Peloton app on that elliptical for classes, but the machine's metrics won't sync the way a Tread does. For a hotel brand that wants a seamless guest experience, that difference matters.
What Is a StairMaster? (And Does Peloton Make One?)
Let me answer 'what is a StairMaster' in two ways. The technical answer: StairMaster is a brand name, now owned by Core Health & Fitness, and its iconic product is a stepmill—a machine with a rotating staircase that keeps moving down, so you keep stepping up to keep up. The practical answer: it's a high-intensity cardio machine that will not let you coast. On a treadmill, you can slow down; on a stepmill, you have to keep stepping to stay upright.
Peloton doesn't make one. I also don't recommend one as the only cardio anchor in a guest gym. I've seen a 200-key property choose a stair climber as their primary cardio machine, and it sat unused because it intimidated guests. A StairMaster is a great tool for a specific user, but it's not a safe default for a hotel or corporate floor.
Kettlebell Deadlift: The Movement I'd Program First
If your fitness room has kettlebells, a kettlebell deadlift should be the first movement you teach. It's a hip hinge, not a squat. The kettlebell starts on the floor between your feet. Push your hips back—not down—until your hands can reach the handle. Keep your spine long, brace your core, and stand up by driving your hips forward. At the top, your glutes and hamstrings should be working. If your lower back hurts, you're either squatting the weight or letting your back round.
Why do I like it for commercial spaces? It's easy to coach, doesn't require a spotter, and has a low risk of injury if you start light. Buy at least one flat-bottom 12kg, one 16kg, and one 20kg kettlebell. You don't need a huge rack for these. And no, Peloton doesn't sell kettlebells. Its strength classes can guide you through a kettlebell deadlift, but the equipment is yours.
A Quick Note About Surface Headphones
Microsoft Surface Headphones keep showing up in fitness equipment searches, so I'll address it directly. Surface Headphones are great for travel and office work. They are not for a fitness floor. They don't have a meaningful sweat-resistance rating, and active noise cancellation on a treadmill is a safety hazard. If a guest can't hear their surroundings while running, that's a liability.
For guest-facing fitness rooms, choose sweat-resistant earbuds that stay in place. Keep Surface Headphones in the corporate office budget, not the gym budget.
Where This Advice Has Limits
I don't want to sound like a Peloton salesperson, because I don't work for Peloton. There are cases where I'd tell a client not to buy a Tread. If your project is a small apartment gym with a tiny room and a zero-maintenance mandate, a $2,495 machine plus a $44 monthly membership might be too heavy. If your audience is powerlifters, a stepmill or a connected bike won't make them happy. If your facility is a five-room corporate amenity, you may be better off with kettlebells and a simple treadmill from another brand.
The most honest way to buy equipment is to ask vendors for the all-in three-year cost per machine, including delivery, setup, membership, and maintenance. I've made this mistake myself: I once compared only base prices and missed a per-unit platform fee that appeared on the first invoice. The lowest upfront number is almost never the lowest total cost.
If you're under a deadline, do not skip the total-cost question. I had to make a call in two hours once because a purchase order had to be cut before a bank deadline. I asked for the three-year all-in number, got it in writing, and made the call with incomplete but still honest information. That is the best you can do when time is not on your side.
So, the blunt final rule: Buy Peloton when you need a branded, connected experience and you're ready to budget the full cost. Buy a StairMaster or an elliptical from another brand if that's the movement your guests actually need. And buy kettlebells for the strength zone—because no connected screen can teach a kettlebell deadlift as well as a simple, flat-bottom kettlebell can.
