If you have a Peloton bike/bike+, obviously carrying it around with all the components fitted into it is no joke. The whole Peloton component weighs 135 pounds and you don’t want to be moving it around while it has some fragile components such as the screen.
However, If you plan on transporting your peloton bike from one location to another or maybe you’ve just gotten the peloton bike and you need to carry it up the stairs, removing the touchscreen is a recommended practice.
The touchscreen is very fragile and removing it is much safer and it also lessens the weight of the bike.
In hindsight, you shouldn’t take any chances, when you want to move it across a long-distance or stairs.
Therefore, we consider how to remove peloton screen in this article for the safety of your Peloton bike screen.
How to Remove Peloton Screen (bike)
Sometimes, the touch screen is attached to the peloton bike once it’s delivered to you and in some cases, it is detached, but, in a scenario where it’s attached and you need to carry it upstairs,
Before you’ll be able to figure out how to remove peloton screen following the instructions below.
Note: You need a screwdriver for this
- First and foremost, turn off the bike and unplug the bike completely.
- Now, unplug the monitor cables – they are two;
- Gently, remove the square panel at the back of the touch screen.
- After doing this you will be able to access the 4 monitor screw holes at the back of the screen
- Before you proceed to this step get someone to hold the Peloton touch screen while you unscrew it.
- Now, use your Philips heads screwdriver to unscrew these 4 monitor screws, doing this will fully release the touch screen from the monitor arms.
- Finally, you can transport it upstairs around your home and when you’ve gotten to where you want to place the equipment.
- Simply screw back the touchscreen into the monitor arm.
Now, if you have a Pelton Bike plus follow this instruction to remove the peloton plus touchscreen from the bike
How to Remove Peloton Plus Screen (Bike Plus)
Before you begin, you need a Philips head screwdriver (recommended) and you need someone to assist you with this.
To Remove your Peloton plus screen from your peloton plus bike follow these steps.
- Firstly, power off the bike plus and unplug the bike completely.
- Now, unplug the monitor cables – they are two;
- Gently, remove the square panel at the back of the peloton plus touch screen.
- After doing this you will be able to access the 4 monitor screw at the back of the screen
- Before you proceed to this step get someone to hold the touch screen while you unscrew it
- Now, use your Philips heads screwdriver to unscrew these 4 monitor screws. doing this will fully release the peloton plus touch screen from the monitor arms.
since you’ve been enlightened on how to remove peloton screen, you can transport the peloton plus bike upstairs around your home when you’ve gotten to where you want to place the equipment.
Simply screw back the peloton plus touchscreen into the monitor arm.
How to Transport Peloton in a Car
Transporting your peloton device via your car, isn’t a walk in the park, especially if the car boot isn’t all that spacious, you have to disassemble the main parts including the touchscreen.
However, before you do all these here is a disclaimer you want to be aware of.
Disclaimer: If while disassembling the bike or while assembling it back, you incurred damage or pat of the equipment stopped working. you will not be able to resolve them with your peloton warranty as it becomes invalid. The bike can only be assembled or disassembled by a Peloton authorized service technician.
Now, if you want to transport the Peloton bike in your car, there are four components that Peloton recommends you remove before you transport it across a long distance.
The four components are
- The Touchscreen
- The weight Holder
- The Pedals
- The water bottle holder
Below I am going to break down the instructions on how to disassemble each o these components
Peloton Touchscreen
- Firstly, power down and unplug the bike completely.
- Now, unplug the monitor cables – they are two
- Gently, remove the square panel at the back of the peloton plus touch screen. after doing this you will be able to access the 4 monitor screw at the back of the screen
- Before you proceed to this step get someone to hold the touch screen while you unscrew it
- Now, use your Philips heads screwdriver to unscrew these 4 monitor screws. doing this will fully release the peloton plus touch screen from the monitor arms.
Since you’ve figured out how to remove peloton screen, let’s delve into how to remove the remaining components listed above
Weight Holder
You need to get the 3mm Allen wrench to unscrew the weight holder
To Remove it.
Simply unscrew the four screws attaching the weight holder to your bike, both at the left and right side of the bike seat, and then remove the weight holder.
For The Pedals
Make sure you have a 15mm wrench on the ground before removing the pedals from the bike
Now to remove the pedals follow the steps below.
- Turn the resistance knob to the right till you can’t turn it anymore
- Now, move to the right side of the bike and use the 15mm wrench to remove the pedals by moving them counterclockwise
- next, move to the left and move it clockwise to remove it.
Water Bottle holder
To remove the water bottle holder follow these steps below.
- Turn the resistance knob to the right till the magnetic brakes get lowered
- Now, get a Philips head screwdriver to remove the screw at both sides holding the water bottle holder to the bike frame
- Finally, use your hands to remove the water bottle holder by pulling it in a downwards and forward direction
After doing all these before packing them into your car, here are the extras you need to do and verify to be double sure everything is set to move.
- Make sure the connector and power cables at the back of the touchscreen are removed from the peloton screen.
- Ensure the Handlebars are lowered using the adjustable rod.
- Also, lower the peloton bike seat to its lowest point with the adjustable rod.
- Ensure you have no weights at the back of your Peloton bike
- It’s a good practice to cover the touchscreen with a towel if you can or else, don’t face the screen to the ground.
Now, that you’ve figured out how to remove peloton screen along with the weight holder, pedals, and water bottle holder. Remove them carefully and lift the equipment to the car.
Moving on, let’s delve into how to turn and replace/install this component after getting to where you want to unload them.
How to Reinstall the Peloton Touchscreen
To install the peloton touchscreen back follow these steps
- Get the touchscreen
- Remove the back panel it is still there
- Over here you need any assistance
- Get someone to lift the touchscreen and position it with the monitor mount.
- Now, screw the 4 screws back in with the Philips head screwdriver.
- Next, return the back panel to the back of the touchscreen.
- And plug in the monitor cables.
To install the Peloton weight Holder
- Get the weight holder and line it with fours holes on the peloton bike seat slider
- Now insert the screws that you initially removed from the weight holder and screw them back in using the 3mm Allen wrench.
To install The Pedals
- Get the pedals and insert them into the crank arm
- Now, turn the pedals counter-clockwise, till the treads catch
- Once you can turn it with your hand, get the 15mm wrench and use it to tighten it
- Repeat the same procedure for the other side of your Peloton bike
To install The water Bottle holder
- Get the screw, the Philips head screwdriver, and the water bottle holder
- Now, fit the water bottle holder with the bike frame and gently push it up, till it’s firm and seated.
- Next, insert the screws at both sides of the holder and screw them in till they are tight
By now, you should have figured out how to remove peloton screen from the boke and what you need to remove to safely transport your peloton bike/bike plus in a car.
Below are commonly asked questions from other peloton users.
How Easy is it to Move a Peloton Bike?
The peloton bike is quite heaving. the whole stuff weight s 135lbs, and to move it around peloton advised against moving it alone, so you need to get someone to get at least one more person to help you safely move it
How to move a peloton bike upstairs
To move your peloton bike stairs it’s advisable to remove the touchscreen before you begin your journey upstairs.
Peloton Movers
It is advisable to make use of a movers/shipping company to help you move your Peloton bike since they will ensure your Bike just in case damage occurs during transport.
Also make sure they are aware of the safety guideline involved in moving the peloton equipment such as disassembling it, just as discussed above
In addition to that, it’s safe to wrap your equipment to prevent it from bumping into another hard surface while moving it.
Conclusion
Since you’ve figured out how to remove peloton screen and other parts of the bike, you can transport them safely without any hassles. If you have any issues with your peloton screen check here.