MYX Fitness Bike: What It Costs, What Happened to the Company, and Is a Used One Worth It
A used MYX fitness bike runs about $875. Here is what it cost new, what happened to MYX and BODi, whether the app still works, and what to check before buying.
A used MYX fitness bike trades right around $875 today. The spread runs from about $575 for a 2021 unit with a few hundred rides on it to just under $1,200 for one still in the box, and that is against a sticker that was $1,299 to $1,599 new. On raw hardware value, that is one of the steepest discounts in connected fitness, because you are buying a commercial-grade spin bike frame for the price of a mid-tier Craigslist trainer.
But the price is low for a reason, and the reason is not the bike. I move used fitness equipment for a living, and the MYX is the machine buyers ask me the most nervous questions about, because the company behind it stopped selling it. So here is the honest version: what the MYX cost new, what happened to MYX Fitness and Beachbody, whether the app still works, and whether a used one is worth your $875.
What the MYX Fitness Bike Cost New
MYX sold two tiers, and the difference between them is the only real spec decision you have to make on the used market. The base bike was $1,299 at launch. The Plus package, which bundled a strength kit, ran $1,499. The second-generation MYX II and MYX II Plus landed around $1,399 and $1,599 with a refreshed frame and mount.
| Version | Roughly new | Typical used today | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYX / MYX II (base) | $1,299 to $1,399 | $575 to $900 | Bike, 21.5-inch swivel screen, heart rate monitor, mat |
| MYX Plus / MYX II Plus | $1,499 to $1,599 | $800 to $1,200 | All of the above plus dumbbells, kettlebell, band, roller, stabilization cushion |
The number that matters underneath all that: the MYX fitness bike was built on a commercial Star Trac spin frame, not a consumer-grade one. That is a real weighted-flywheel gym bike with a proper belt drive, and it is the single best argument for buying one used. The frame will outlast the software by a decade.
What Happened to MYX Fitness and the Company Behind It
MYX got bought, absorbed, and then shelved. Beachbody acquired MYX Fitness in 2021 for around $300 million during the connected-fitness boom, folded the bike into its own subscription business, and later rebranded the whole company as BODi. When the boom ended and hardware margins collapsed across the industry, BODi stepped back from selling bikes and put its weight behind the streaming membership instead.
That is the story in one paragraph, and it is why a used MYX fitness bike is cheap. You are buying orphaned hardware. Nobody is manufacturing new ones, nobody is running a marketing budget behind it, and the resale market has priced in the fear that the app disappears.
Here is what I would actually worry about, in order. The content library and the subscription are the fragile part. The bike is not. A spin bike with a weighted flywheel and a friction-free belt drive does not stop working because a company changed its name. Peloton buyers have the same exposure and pay four times as much for it.
Is the MYX App Still Running, and What If It Shuts Off?
Verify the app before you buy, not after. This is the one item on the list that can change between the day I write this and the day you read it, and it is a five-minute check: search the current BODi membership terms, and ask the seller to power the bike on and open the class library while you watch.
Then plan for the worst case anyway. If the service goes dark tomorrow, you own a heavy commercial spin bike with a manual resistance knob and a dead 21.5-inch tablet bolted to the front. That is not a brick. That is a perfectly good bike with an expensive paperweight on it, and people ride exactly that setup every day.
My rule for any subscription bike: never pay a premium for content you do not control. Pay for the frame, the flywheel and the fit, and treat the screen as a bonus that may or may not survive. At $875 the MYX passes that test easily. At $1,400 it would not.
Can You Use a MYX Bike Without the Subscription?
Yes, and this is the answer most buyers are actually looking for. The resistance on a MYX is a manual knob, which means the bike does not need the screen, the app, or a login to give you a hard ride. You turn the knob, the resistance climbs, you pedal. That is it.
The practical setup people land on is a phone or tablet holder clamped to the handlebars, running whatever app they already pay for, with the stock screen either off or swivelled out of the way. It is not elegant. It works.
Four things to confirm with the seller before you commit to that plan, because they determine how well the bike plays with third-party apps:
- Does it pair with anything over Bluetooth? Some units broadcast cadence or speed to outside apps and some do not. Ask the seller to try pairing it to a phone while you watch.
- Is the included heart rate monitor present and charging? The chest or arm strap was part of the original package and it pairs to standard apps regardless of what the bike does.
- Does the resistance knob have clear numbered markings? Without on-screen resistance readout, the knob markings are how you repeat a workout.
- Do the pedals take your shoes? Most units shipped with cage pedals you can ride in sneakers, which is one small advantage over a bike that forces clip-ins.
MYX vs Peloton: What You Actually Give Up
The MYX frame is heavier and more commercial than a Peloton Bike. The Peloton software is better, and it is not close. Those two sentences are the whole comparison.
Peloton gives you a class library that is still being produced daily, a leaderboard, an enormous instructor roster, and a resale market that holds value because everyone knows what it is. MYX gives you a Star Trac frame, a bigger swivelling screen that turns fully sideways for floor work, and a purchase price a third of what a used Peloton runs. If you want the community and the metrics, buy the Peloton. We wrote the full breakdown in our Peloton bike buying guide.
The other real gap is auto-resistance. A Peloton Bike+ turns the resistance for you when the instructor calls it. The MYX does not, on either generation. If following a class hands-free matters to you, that is the feature you are giving up, and it is the honest reason MYX never caught Peloton. Our exercise bike buying guide walks through which riders actually notice the difference.
What to Check on a Used MYX Fitness Bike
Ride it before you pay. Every fault on this bike shows up in the first ninety seconds of pedalling, and none of them show up in photos.
Start with the resistance knob. Turn it from zero to full and back. It should climb smoothly and hold where you leave it. A knob that spins freely, slips under load, or grabs suddenly means the brake pad or the magnetic assembly needs attention. Then pedal hard and listen. A healthy belt drive is almost silent. Clicking, ticking or a rhythmic knock usually means a crank arm or a bottom bracket bearing.
Next, the screen. Power it on, watch it boot all the way to the class library, and swivel it through its full range while it is running. A screen that boots to a logo and hangs is the most expensive failure on this bike, because replacement units are not being manufactured. Check the charging port and the cable at the back of the housing where it flexes every time the screen turns.
Then the fit hardware: seat post, seat rail, handlebar post. Every adjustment should move freely and lock hard. Seized posts are common on bikes that lived in a damp basement, and a seat you cannot adjust is a bike you will not ride.
Is the MYX Plus Strength Kit Worth Paying Extra For?
Yes, if the premium is under about $200. No, above that.
The Plus bundle was three pairs of dumbbells, a kettlebell, a resistance band, a foam roller, a stabilization cushion and a mat. Buy that same pile new and you are spending $250 to $400, more if you want rubber hex dumbbells rather than vinyl. So a $150 premium on a used Plus is a good deal and a $400 premium is not.
The catch is that sellers routinely list a bike as "Plus" when half the kit walked off years ago. Ask for one photo of everything laid out on the floor. If they cannot produce it, price it as a base bike and move on. This is the same discipline that applies to any used home gym equipment purchase: the accessories are where value quietly disappears.
So Should You Buy a Used MYX Fitness Bike?
Buy it if you want a serious spin bike and you are indifferent to the software. Skip it if the class library is the reason you are buying a bike at all.
At $600 to $900 you are getting commercial frame quality that no new bike at that price touches. A comparable brand-new spin bike with a weighted flywheel and a belt drive starts around $800 and gives you no screen at all. That is the trade, stated plainly, and for a lot of riders it is a good one.
Where people get burned is the logistics, not the bike. A MYX weighs over 130 pounds, it does not fold, and the screen arm is the part that gets bent when two people carry it down a staircase by the handlebars. When you buy through Commonplace, our drivers pick it up, inspect it, wrap the screen, strap the frame and deliver it to the room you want it in. You get time with it on delivery before any money moves, so you can turn the knob and boot the screen yourself while the driver waits. Browse what is live on our home gym pages, or read how it works.
Frequently Asked Questions About the MYX Fitness Bike
How much is a used MYX fitness bike worth in 2026?
Around $875 is the middle of the market. Base bikes in good shape land between $575 and $900, and complete Plus packages with the full strength kit reach $1,000 to $1,200. Anything over $1,200 is priced against a new sticker that no longer exists.
Is MYX Fitness out of business?
Not exactly. MYX was acquired by Beachbody in 2021, which later rebranded as BODi and stepped away from selling bike hardware. The brand no longer sells new MYX bikes, which is why used ones are cheap and why you should verify the current app status before buying.
Can you use a MYX bike without a subscription?
You can. The resistance is a manual knob, so the bike gives you a full workout with the screen off. Most people who ride one without a membership clamp a tablet to the bars and run whatever app they already use.
Is the MYX bike as good as a Peloton?
The frame is arguably better. The software is not close. MYX used a commercial Star Trac spin frame, while Peloton built the better class library, leaderboard and instructor roster. Buy MYX for the hardware value, buy Peloton for the class library you will actually open every morning.
What breaks on a MYX fitness bike?
The screen, and almost nothing else. Boot failures and charge-port wear on the touchscreen are the expensive problems, and replacements are hard to source. The frame, belt drive and flywheel are commercial parts that routinely go a decade without service.
If you own one and it is collecting laundry, sell it now rather than in two years. Orphaned connected hardware loses value on a schedule, and the buyers who want a cheap commercial spin frame are shopping today. We handle the pickup, the inspection and the payment, and you never have to meet a stranger in your driveway.
And if you are shopping, do not overpay for the word "Plus." Get the seller to photograph the strength kit, ride the bike before you commit, and boot the screen with your own hands. A MYX fitness bike bought right at $800 is one of the better values on the used market. Bought wrong at $1,300, it is a very heavy coat rack.