Best Cooling Fans for Peloton Bike
I love riding my Peloton, and I always feel the experience is such a pleasure every time but come the summer months, I find it getting quite warm, and I can find myself uncomfortable while trying to get those epic workouts in. I tried moving the bike closer to the window, making a through draft, but the solution was actually to use a fan when it came down to it. It wasn’t an easy task finding the right cooling fan for the Peloton and myself. While looking for certain Peloton accessories, I got to explore many fans in the process, so in this article, I want to tell you all about the best fresh air portable cooling fans for your Peloton Bike and Peloton Plus bike.
Why is it important to stay cool
It’s fascinating how we stay cool as humans and how the body goes through this process. Firstly we are the only animals that can sweat, so that’s the first thing that helps us. Secondly, we also spend much more energy than you would think maintaining the body’s natural processes such as keeping warm or cool being an essential one, it’s about 75% of your energy while exercising goes to the maintenance of the body and 25% goes to moving the pedals round. The more we can help the body, the more we will feel comfortable, and the body can put more energy into getting those personal bests.
Tips
Airflow
When setting your fan up, try and point it at your body or face, and also want to make sure you’re throwing fresh cold air into yourself. For example, I would try and have the fan pulling air from the window area as this will give me the freshest air. This isn’t always a possibility, but if you can, it helps. If the window is behind you, it’s much more efficient for it to be pointed directly at you, though.
Through Draft
Although having a window open on one side, it’s always good to have the room door open well as this will create a through draft keeping oxygen flowing through the room freely. Add the fan into the equation pushing the air through faster, and you have an excellent flow. This will keep the room cool, but it holds more oxygen coming through, and also, any sweaty smells leave straight away.
Safety
Always make sure you have a fan set up, and the cables are not anywhere dangerous, which could cause you or anyone to trip. Although something quite obvious, I have lost count of the number of times I have tripped or pulled my fan over on the floor. I am very conscious of this as I live in a home with a pet who likes to run around fast.
So what are the best fans?
There are so many fans on the market, and more and more are coming to places like Amazon each day. After much research, here are recommendations of what is best out there and some different styles for you to use. We have made sure we have made them very efficient when working in sync with the Peloton bike.
Things to take into account when we rate fans
We look at how powerful it is and the settings it has, and the noise it makes. Then we look at size, design, price, and warranty. These are all, in my opinion, all the critical factors that govern the quality of a good fan.
The Polar
14 used from $30.35
The Polar is an incredible fan and has so much to offer. The fan has a 10000mah rechargeable battery giving you six hours runtime. It’s small and mounts straight onto the front of your bike. This makes the fan so handy for many situations and easy to move about.
It’s surprisingly powerful for such a small battery unit. It has four-speed settings, low, medium, high, and energy saving. Generally with smaller battery power fans, although they don’t have the power as a hard-wired fan, I was surprised it was better than I thought, and it was hushed too.
The design is excellent, nice big blades, and looks classy. It’s not the standard white fan we are used to seeing, like a desk fan. It looks nice and links with the Peloton style perfectly. Coming in around $40, it’s good value for money and comes with an 18 months warranty which is impressive.
Speeds 4
Warranty 18 Months
Pros
Design
Power
Warranty
Cons
Size
SkyGenius
18 used from $10.19
The Skygenius is a cool little fan, and I feel perfect for someone looking for a fan with a good flow but doesn’t take over the Peloton. It has a small 2600mah battery which gives you roughly six hours of runtime. It is highly portable and will clip on to pretty much anywhere on your bike. It’s much smaller than the Polar but works on the same principles.
It has two-speed settings on the battery mode and another setting if you have it plugged in via USB. It’s tranquil, and if noise is an issue for you, this is a fan you should be looking at.
It looks great, and it’s minimal. I like the tight casing. It makes it safe for children or pets. Excellent simple clip design to attach to the bike and use as a stand. The price is a very impressive $23, and the warranty is a whole year.
Speeds 2/3
Warranty 1 Year
Pros
Design
Size
Warranty
Cons
Power
Amacool
The Amacool is a unique fan compared to the others on this list because it can mount comfortably anywhere. Originally designed to be multipurpose, we have seen many Peloton users with these recently. It has a 2600mah battery and will run from 2.5 hours to 10 hours, depending on which setting you run it on. It’s very similar to the Skygenius in size and battery power.
It has three-speed settings, low, medium, and high. As you can expect with such a small battery, it’s going to do the job but not blow you to the other side of the room.
The design is excellent, and it can mount anywhere with this three-leg system they are using. I have often seen this system used on cameras. It could be overkill but does make it very easy to use. It comes with a year warranty which on a product like this is a great plus. Coming in at around $30, it’s good value for money.
Speeds 3
Warranty 1 Year
Pros
Size
Mounting ability
Warranty
Cons
Looks
Power
Lasko Portable Tower Fan
This list needed a tower fan, and the Lasko had to be it. This is the only hard-wire fan on this list and requires to be plugged in. It’s very different from the other fans and will pack a punch to keep you cool. It’s nothing like the other fans and works on a very different concept.
It has three-speed settings, and being a tower fan works very differently compared to other fans. Although pushing air forward, a tower fan circulates room air much better than smaller desk-style fans as it doesn’t use blades as such. It is the biggest fan and, although very quiet, still is the loudest of these in this list, but for the extra power, it’s worth it.
It’s effortless to store and use. It has a remote control and looks classy when sitting in a workout room or a living space. IT comes with a built-in air Ionizer to make the draft feel fresher than a regular fan. It has a year’s warranty and an extra layer of safety in the plugin case of any issues. It’s about $90 but does offer much more compared to the other fans on this list.
Speeds 3
Warranty 1 Year
Pros
Power
Looks
Warranty
Cons
Size
Cable Required
The Final Verdict
I struggle to keep cool in the summer months when training on my Peloton, and the search for the right Peloton bike cooling fan hasn’t been easy. I think it comes down to personal preference when you need to choose what is best for you, but we also need to consider the environment.
When we talk about the environment, I talk about your surroundings, which is probably the most significant governing factor. How cool is it where you live, will opening the window release an arctic breeze, or is it letting more heat in? Do you live somewhere where it is very humid? How much personally do you find yourself sweating? These are all things to take into account when picking the right fan.
I personally like the Opolar as for such a small fan. It packs a good punch. The size is good, and that 10000mah battery gives it more than the smaller batteries. I love the fact it is portable, and not having cables is a pleasant sight. It can also mount anywhere, so having it closer in those adamant sessions in the middle of the day is excellent. It looks classy, and the price point is such good value for money.
Hi there, I'm Sayed Hamed Hosseiny, the founder and one of the authors at yourexercisebike.com (YEB). I am a former indoor cycling instructor and personal trainer with nearly 20 years of experience. With a passion for indoor cycling, I have spent years designing cycling parts, repairing, and importing exercise bikes. All the articles, tips, guides, reviews, and comparisons on YourExerciseBike.com (YEB) reflect my personal opinion and expertise in the field. I'm excited to share my knowledge with fellow exercise bike enthusiasts and help people find reliable indoor cycling information and the best exercise bike for their needs.
