My Guide For the Best Peloton Bike Apparel for Men to Ride Indoors
The Peloton Bike has always been a lot of fun and a great way to stay fit. When it first hit the shops a few years ago, initially starting its life as a Kickstarter, nobody knew the impact it was going to make on the world. We suddenly could have the workouts from a class in a gym or studio but in our own homes. It meant no more long trips to the gym or even intimidating instructors we didn’t like.
When the Peloton first hit, the demographic was mainly women who used it. Then over time, it became more and more accepted by men. There were so many Peloton bike clothing that were primarily targeted towards women but so few towards men. Now the Peloton has been in circulation much longer, and we have many more Peloton bike apparels to suit male Pelotonians.
A lot of men ask what to wear on the Peloton Bike, as they struggle with finding the right Peloton bike clothing for men. In this article, I want to run through some of the best Peloton clothing products for men on the market, which can help improve the experience of riding the Peloton for men. They are all different types of products, so make sure to check them all out through the link to see further details.
What do we look for when picking Men Clothing Products for The Peloton Bike
When it comes to clothing and the Peloton, we must look at a few factors to make sure it’s good and also so we know it will serve the purpose we are buying it for.
- Purpose
- Brand
- Quality
- Comfort
- Unique Features
When we have looked at all these qualities, then we can make an informed decision that it should see a place on our list. We are looking at all good value for money Peloton men cycling apparel on this list, and not once do we mention anything from the Peloton Website.
Tommaso Strada 100 Dual Cleat Cycling Shoes
Tommaso is a brand you might have heard of before if you are a cyclist or spinner. Tommaso makes a wide range of cycling equipment, and it’s all excellent. Let’s look at their cycling shoes because they are inventive. Cycling shoes usually come in two types LOOK or SPD. The look is what you will see on Road bikes, and SPD is what you will see on Mountain bikes. This is how you can clip into the pedals. What’s impressive about the Tommaso Stradas is they can do both! This means these shoes will work no matter what the occasion. Many cyclists look for good quality shoes that they can use on the road bike and the MTB.
They have three straps that will help you get your feet nice and secure and also come in a beautiful Matt Black with a red Peloton style trim to them. They are comfortable to use, and for someone who uses more than one type of Pedal, these are absolutely perfect. They are high quality Peloton cycling shoes for men and come in at a great price which is much less than a lot of shoes that are currently on the market for this technology. Always remember that having clipped in shoes shows an improvement in many people’s cycling ability and power. They are a great cycling shoes for the Peloton.
Pros
- Great Looking
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Only come in one style
Pearl Izumi Men’s Escape Quest Shorts
Pearl Izumi is a huge company that makes incredible men indoor cycling apparel for Peloton bike. Over the years, I have been lucky enough to use so much of it and even have a windproof jacket five years ago that I have used at least twice a week. Pearl Izumi has also made some pretty cool stuff, and the Escape shorts are unique and are what we will be speaking about today.
Firstly these are indoor cycling shorts, and unlike many cycling shorts on the market, they don’t have shoulder straps. This makes it easy to get them on and off and also wear them with spinning gear, not other cycling gear. The padding inside is specially designed for men to give you maximum comfort on any saddle. They are pretty good to look at as well. They have a small little logo just on the side, which is reflective, and they are a lovely clean Matt black. They look classy and keep everything nice and snug. Unlike a lot of other Peloton cycling shorts for men, they are very breathable and keep you really nice and cool throughout your workout. They are a great cycling short for the Peloton.
Pros
- Great Design
- No Shoulder Straps
- Great value for money
Cons
- Only come in one style
Baleaf Sports T Men Peloton Cycling Shirt
Now we can’t upgrade the shorts and not get a new shirt to match, can we? Many people forget that there’s a difference between a T-Shirt and a Sports cycling T-Shirt. Standard shirts are not very breathable. They catch your sweat and also are not tailored to exercise. Sports Peloton cycling shirt for men are the opposite, and they are very breathable. They release your sweat and are designed for your body to be in different positions.
The Baleaf is an excellent example of a sports shirt. It’s incredibly breathable and keeps you nice and cool while you’re smashing out a class on the Peloton. It has lovely short sleeves to keep your arm nice and free and also has a tagless collar, so you won’t get an itchy neck while training or have the hassle of cutting it out. It also is a stretchy material and has reflective components if you decide to train outside and not on your Peloton. Baleaf gives you loads of colors to choose from too. They are a great cycling shirt for the Peloton.
Pros
- Great Design
- Very Breathable
- Great value for money
Cons
- More expensive than a traditional T-Shirt
Temple Tape Men Peloton Cycling Headband
A very overlooked part of men cycling clothing for Peloton bike is a Headband. I have been seeing instructors use them for years but never considered them myself. They are an excellent tool for holding the sweat off your face. Instead of having to use a towel and stop pedaling to start scrubbing yourself, this means you keep a clear face the majority of the time.
The Temple Men Tape is a great example of a Sweat Headband. This piece of men indoor cycling clothing for Peloton bike comes in loads of different colors and is well designed. Instead of being small cotton like material, it’s large and stretchy. It has the capability to absorb eight times the amount of liquid compared to a cotton alternative.
Pros
- Great Design
- No Shoulder Straps
- Great value for money
- Looks much better than a traditional sweatband
Cons
- More expensive than a traditional sweatband
Crucial Peloton Cycling Compression Ankle Socks
My people that use Pelotons underestimate using correct socks. Having ankle cycling socks not only keeps you cooler, they look better, and they also are designed to breathe much better than other socks, such as office socks for waterproof socks.
The Crucial Compression socks are fantastic. Firstly, in design, they look absolutely amazing. They come in loads of different colors and styles. They also have other size options, which isn’t very common when it comes to ankle socks. They usually are one size fits all. They will feel slightly tighter than regular dress socks, but it keeps your feet nice and tight, and compression can aid in situations. The fact they are breathable really makes your feet feel much better when smashing out that power in a class.
Pros
- Great Designs
- It comes in a twin pack
- Great value for money
- A great alternative to a dress sock
Cons
- Can feel tighter
Desired Fitness Gym Cycling Towels
As a spinning instructor myself, I always used to tell clients to bring a cycling sweat towel. Not only do they keep you cool by being able to take the sweat off your body, but you also then have a tool to clean the bike after you’re done.
The Desired Fitness peloton sweat towels are epic. They come in a pack of two, meaning if one is in the wash, you don’t need to wait to wash it. They are odorless, so even after a heavy session, you’re not going to have them smelling too bad. They are super absorbent, quick drying, and also much larger than they look on the surface. You don’t have to just use these on your Peloton, and you can take them down to the gym or even swimming with you at the beach. They are a fantastic workout tool to have.
Pros
- Great design nice and large
- Twin pack
- Great value for money
- Super absorbent
- Quick Dry
Cons
- Only a few colors to choose from
Editors Pick
There are some excellent Peloton Accessories and clothing on this list for men who are using a Peloton bike, and I can highly recommend them all. I have struggled to choose from the list, but it would be the Pearl Izumi Shorts if I had to. They are super comfortable, the padding is impressive, they look great, and they just add so much value to the Peloton experience. Not only that as far as men studio cycling clothing for the Peloton bike goes they will perform so well.
Whatever you pick on this list, you are going to get a lot of value from, and it will improve your experience and keep you training more and even harder.
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. If you have any questions or suggestion, you can contact me at sayed@yourexercisebike.com.
