Once you get past the initial ow-my-groin-is-hurting-from-this-seat-ow-why-ow-why, spinning is such an awesome work out that you can control. You can control how much weight you want to push through and regardless of which instructor you take the class with, you're sure to be motivated and challenged for the full hour. This Pedal location also has other classes than just spin, but I haven't taken them yet because they get so full so quickly! The 4 stars for this location is for instructor Kristina. Her personality is super friendly and bubbly, she's motivating, interactive, and always has the best mashup music mixes every week! You never get tired of her songs (unless you like to hear a full song throughout, so you can gauge how long you're going to be doing a certain interval...then...that's a different story!) and since the music is so good and fun you get distracted by the temporary intensity of the workout! read more

I found Pedal Spin on google just looking for local spin studios. I felt a little intimidated showing up, but the receptionist was very welcoming and informing. She introduced me to the instructor, and the instructor showed me how to set my bike up. The class was tough, but really invigorating! The next day I signed up for the month unlimited and have been coming every day since. Each instructor has something new and different to offer, some push you to your breaking point where I've wanted to give up, but that's when you find that last bit of strength to push through. It's nice to see that extra strength come out of you, when you thought you had nothing left. I was taking a step class but feel I plateaued. So I started spin to lose the extra pounds before I start searching for my wedding dress. I've been coming a week so far and already can see a difference, and I love the way I feel after each class. Each instructor has been very motivating and I'm just so happy I found this place! read more

i feel bad giving this place 2 stars because the people were friendly enough, but the classes and studio itself left a lot to be desired. i took about 4 different teachers over a month's time, and only one (steve) stood out as having a challenging and fun class. the rest were lackluster. the classes lack energy, the music wasn't very upbeat, the music was kept at too low of a volume, instructors were just kinda blah overall. i like the idea that they have both fitness classes as well as spin classes, but my advice would be for them to kick their spin classes up a few notches. read more

I purchased the Groupon deal for 10 classes and was able to activate my account and secure a spot in the class right away thanks to a gentleman who I presume to be the owner. Over a course of the month I visited this studio 2-3 times a week and think I have a good grasp of what Pedal Spin is all about. Parking is easy because there are plenty of spots on the street. Securing a bike is easy because I never attended a class that was full. Spinning is not super easy but I did lose weight during the course of my spin life and definitely sweated a bunch. Unfortunately I lost weight primarily in an area that I didn't want to lose weight in (my legs) so if I ever take spin again I will have to speak to the instructors and see how to avoid that. I took classes from 3 different instructors and liked two of them much more than one. It probably has to do with their energy and the music that is played during the course of the class. I am taking one star off because its almost impossible for most of us Groupon users to continue spinning after we use our classes because the deals that the studio offers are not good. I have a budget and think $10 is the maximum that one should spend per class. I am a member of another studio and often get promotions where I can buy 5 classes for $50 which is totally reasonable but Pedal Spin doesn't seem to be offering anything like that at this time. I will come back if another deal pops up. read more

I am grateful for this place because it is the only spinning studio in the area. Most days, you will probably need to park on the street. Parking is limited and the classes get full. The space is small and pleasant. Most of the room is made up of floor to ceiling windows, which is great because you feel like you are outside. The only problem with that is that it is located on the corner of a very busy intersection. Sometimes you cannot help but wonder if a car will someday come crashing through the windows. Despite this, it is a terrific place to workout. The classes are challenging and the instructors are very positive and motivating. The early morning and evening classes feature disco lighting during class. I find this incredibly corny yet fun. The monthly membership is a steal if you are a regular. read more

So many good classes to choose from . I took the early riser class and I have to say I was worn out by noon . (This was a good thing ) The instructors all had their individual styles . This was fresh . Most places are cookie cutter , but this studio was fun and alive . read more

I never expected to like spin classes, but when I won 5 free classes to Pedal in a local raffle, I knew I might as well use those. I genuinely thought that I was going to hate it, but it really wasn't that bad! My first couple of classes I asked for help with the instructors, and they were amazing. They didn't make me feel badly about not fully being able to keep up. I went all 5 times, and soon was hooked! Now I absolutely love it!!!! The teachers at Pedal are all excellent. Each has a different style of teaching and music, and it's a lot of fun to mix it up and take different classes :) read more

The whole process of getting started is super annoying. I tried calling and emailing and no one ever responded but I eventually figured it out and purchased the one month trial special on their website. The whole experience was lackluster. Having to preschedule all the classes you want to attend is pretty inconvenient as well. Not the best workout I've ever had either. The instructors definitely have their favorites and focus on them and assisting/pushing them. Besides that, the place is clean and well maintained. read more

Did a 1 hour spin class here as part of ClassPass and it was a really good workout. The studio only has one cycling area but it was a lot larger than other studios in the area. The class had about 20 people in it and was fairly challenging. If you live in the area I would recommend this place or Rev cycle in Eagle Rock as they are as good as it gets. Parking can also get quite tricky here which is the only downside. I'd recommend trying to find parking on the adjacent residential street. read more

I can't speak for all the other instructors but I used all 5 Groupon classes on The instructor Dawn. She's an excellent instructor, tailoring her class to both new and advanced students. She does a great job not only showing you what to do, but also why and how. As for the studio and people, it's a small intimate class and the community is quite friendly. Customer service can be a bit better (cannot book Groupon classes online since it requires a credit card), but I've had great experiences with everyone in the front desk. I look forward to attending more classes here. read more

Now I understand the poor reviews. I have been to Revolutions, Soul Cycle, YAS and I decided to purchase a 6 month unlimited special at Pedal Spin in January. I have attended classes with a variety of teachers. I have been to morning, evening and weekend classes - EDM music, Pedal to the Metal, Strength and Spin, Intervals, TRX and more. While the instructors themselves are awesome people, management is sub par. First of all, there are no discounts for veterans or active duty military. Not sure why this is the case, but I suppose the owners of this studio don't recognize the sacrifice of vets. Lost a point there, but I decided to proceed with 6 months anyways since it's close to my house. I asked the manager, Cynthia, if I could freeze my 6 month membership in March and it is now May4th. She said that once I set an exact date, they could freeze my membership but at the time I only had a general range of days and my job had not given me an exact date that I would no longer be in Los Angeles. Ok, that's fair. Once I called back to freeze my membership with an exact date, no one got back to me. I left voicemails during their off hours on April 10, 17, 19 and I spoke with the person who answers their phone and she told me to call back during their business hours. I said ok, but it's hard for me to do that since I work and have conference calls usually while their hours are open. I called during their hours and whoever answered the phone took down my number and said she would have Cynthia, the owner contact me. This was on April 17th. I still haven't heard back despite the fact that I have now left messages with 1 human, 3 voice mail messages, 1 email on their website form and have finally resorted to Yelp since it seems to catch management's attention at most businesses. I like to support local and small businesses but now I've wasted $600, I don't have that affinity to Pedal anymore. Hopefully this gets their attention but apparently their clients are not important to them. Now I understand all of the bad reviews, and why there are Groupon specials for Pedal- because they can't attract new clients. Perhaps if they took heed what their clients said, they wouldn't have to resort to Groupon which is where businesses go before they keel over and die. Avoid the headache, spend your hard-earned money at a studio that cares. It might be more expensive to go to YAS or Soul Cycle or any other boutique studio in the area, but it will be worth it. The money I saved in purchasing a 6 month package has been wasted, and so has so much of my time and energy. -Disappointed Customer read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this studio! The staff is so cool, and into it... always supportive. My favorite Instructor is Christy Kane. She helps you channel you inner warrior! I suggest her weds night class... it's her pedal to the metal / heavy metal class .. and I was like OMG will I dig this...? and YES! it works perfect with cycling and gets you in the zone... and now I'm a metal fan. I'm so much more hard core now. * feeling bad-ass! ;) xoxo Thank you pedal Spin! read more

I simply love Pedal Spin Studio in South Pasadena, they have excellent customer service and my husband and I are hooked with Michele's classes, we feel stronger and happy! read more

Let me preface this by saying - I am NOT an athletic person by nature. I've just never been able to get myself to stay consistent at a cardio activity and improve, so my confidence + motivation fail to develop. ClassPass has been a game changer for me, but I was really nervous when a friend invited me to Pedal Spin. Yoga and Pilates are a safe zone for me, but cardio is still a challenge. I went to the first class and mostly observed, pedaling at a good pace to get myself comfortable with the environment. It hooked me enough that I went back a second time, inspired to work hard and try my best - I was very sore the next day but was able to keep up. The key is that nighttime classes are dark and have loud music, so it's easy to feel comfortable adjusting to your own needs and scaling the difficulty as you improve. (Although you do need to keep making it harder to continue benefitting.) The studio is fun and clean, with super smooth bikes. But the real hook for me is Natalie! She's motivational, relatable and plays awesome music. The biggest benefit of her classes is that she keeps you moving the entire time - I end up working harder in her classes than any other, but I look forward to them more, probably because she keeps you focused by keeping you moving. My boyfriend is an elite athlete (as stated, I am NOT), and this is the only workout we have both simultaneously enjoyed and benefitted from. If you want to try it, don't be nervous - you can start at your own level and then make it harder as you go! read more

Christy Kane is the best! She is the reason I enjoy going to pedal spin at this location. Christy puts so much into her classes. I love to sweat to her Battle of the Bands! read more

Update: For $125 a month unlimited, I get my money's worth here. I'm in love with this place. I took my first class ever with Annette, and her class is a challenge, so initially, her class was not for me. I just took her class again on 10/17, and now that I'm strong, I LOVED IT! Highly recommend checking her out. Mark Wilson is still my favorite. He plays the best music, teaches a challenging class, and has a terrific personal style. I also enjoy the class of Lori Margolis who was trained by Mark. I took a Saturday class substituted by I think Kim Hutchings. I've been spinning at Pedal South Pasadena for seven months. I love it more all the time. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I drove by Pedal Spin Studio in South Pasadena every day from the day it opened because it's on my route to (and naturally from) work. I tried spinning for the first time about 15 years ago and enjoyed it. A midlife crisis and their $69 unlimited month introductory offer finally got me in. My first class ever was a Saturday 10:15 with Nakia. I'm glad she was my first instructor. She's terrific. She challenges first timers, for sure, but in a positive way. I'm a teacher, so I have to be at work early and I'm wrecked at the end of my day. My workouts have to be in the morning, so I'm thrilled Pedal has a 5:30 a.m. class. The first time I was able to get myself up for one it was a Thursday and Annette was the teacher. She had us do a visualization and the theme was escaping something negative that was chasing us. That is one style of class and I'm sure it's what some people respond to. I didn't care for it personally, though I got a terrific workout and she is excellent at what she does. Best for last. Mark Wilson. Not only do I love his music selections, he gives us inspirational talks at the beginning and end of class, has us cheer for newcomers and keep-coming-backers, and makes you feel like part of a special club (but not an exclusive club, because we're all welcome -- and a club that plays fun music). Mark's 5:30 a.m. class is my favorite. It sets me up for a terrific day and gives me a great workout. He has corrected my form for me and adjusted my bike mid-class. I feel like I can work at my own pace without being called out, but he will say something to the whole class like, "Find the beat," or "Some of you need to add road, I'm not mentioning names," and it's just the right amount of push for me. I don't like instructors to be bullying, but I don't want to feel like they don't see me as an individual student who needs feedback either. I like Mark's approach. I know he'll let me know if something's wrong, but I know that he'll let me go at my pace. He has tons of regulars, which is a testament to a terrific instructor. Friday morning, 5:15 a.m., I'd just woken up. I was getting dressed for class and thisclose to talking myself back into crawling back in bed. Then, I remembered Mark's Sermon from Sunday Brunch class the week before. He said when you miss a class, it's easy to miss another, and once you miss a couple, then it's easy to miss more. He gave the example of someone who did just that. As a teacher myself, I love when students tell me something I said or did that affected them positively. I hope Mark reads this. Those words were exactly what I needed to hear and they've stuck with me. Ten minutes later, I was on that bike! Everything else I have to say has been said by everyone. The studio is wonderfully clean, the bikes are great, the staff is helpful, friendly, and welcoming, the towels are perfect and come with the class, the water is icy cold. The parking sucks. I love Pedal Spin! My sister lives in Glendale and goes to the Montrose location, but she's heard me rave about Mark's class so much, she's coming with me to Sunday Brunch this weekend. I have neglected to tell her there will be no crepes or mimosas. read more

thank goodness! finally a decent spin studio in my part of town. finally a place where i can go and leave all my troubles behind! i've taken classes by three different instructors and have left soaked and happy. i consider myself to be a bit of a music snob and luckily (so far) the teachers i've had have decent taste in music which to me is critical in a spin class. i'm coming back until there is a serious reason not to. read more

I live in San Diego area, and I was up visiting my parents. I'm a spin fanatic and I didn't want to miss a workout. First, the music is WAY to loud in here, and I wasn't a fan of the large class size. The workout was good though, and the customer service was great. For a once and a while place I can deal with it. I wouldn't come here on a regular basis though; definitely not my style. read more

Love the classes here. Great teachers, good space. Only problem I keep encountering is the wait list. People sign up for multiple classes and it fills up wait list. Then they cancel last minute when they decide on which class they want to do. It leaves empty bikes in classes that had full wait lists. Frustrating. read more

The studio is small, free towels, clean bathrooms, and they have a shower. Not all bikes have the foot cages that do not require special bike shoes. Try to come early to claim a parking spot (as the lot is small) and get a bike so you don't need to rent shoes. On my first class ($10 for new clients), the instructor walked in openly saying that he 'didn't want to be there'. Pretty unprofessional and rude. Maybe he was having a bad day? Not sure. My old gym buddy has a new work schedule, so I had no motivation to go to the gym. I figured I change it up and get a membership to a different gym/studio. I gave PedalSpin a second chance and went for the new client special- unlimited classes for $69/month. There were teachers I loved and teachers I hated. I suggest to sign up for the new client special for unlimited classes and take every class to see who you like. I personally didn't like the classes that would play alternative/slow hip hop. It was hard for me to keep up with the beat. Some teachers are descriptive/educational - which I loved! Some teachers muffle their voices in the mic and just tell you the level you should be on. Joey Segura is new to PedalSpin and she is an awesome instructor. She plays great music and she makes an effort to know your name. Very friendly and approachable. read more

Been enjoying this studio. I alternate between Pedals and Revolutions depending on my work schedule. Love both. Pedals is smaller, has disco lights and uses Spinner brand bikes (Revolutions uses Schwinn). Jonny Debut's Saturday High Noon class is great - super heavy, muscle building, fat burning ride. A little cheaper than Revolutions as well. read more

The last three-four weeks the sound system has gone out mid class.. imagine spinning in complete silence listening to yourself grunt. There are great instructors here (Johnny Debut and Christy) and I wouldn't be surprised if they left due to management not getting this fixed. One instructor even brought his own speaker system with him to class - he shouldn't have to do that. Sad to see this neighborhood studio fall into disrepair. read more

I am giving a 4/5 only because I wish they offered a lunch-time work-out, 4:00 pm class, and I wish all the instructors were as good as Sara Lynn. Sara is amazing! Her class is hard and the time flies by like nothing while you burn 900 calories. Sara understands how to incorporate music with working out. Listen, we all know that riding a stationary bike for an hour is boring and that's why we go to spin. She is not an aerobics instructor on a bike; she is a cyclist and athlete herself. She understands why "Stairway to Heaven," might not be the best song for climbing. Oh yes, I have been to that class. The price is very reasonable and they send you special deals all the time that average out to $10 a class; totally worth it. read more

Love this place! The facility is nice and clean, and the bikes are top notch! The instructors are all amazing! They give you such a great workout and are so encouraging at the same time. It might be kind of expensive to buy classes one at a time, but if you go often enough buy their series. If not, they always have deals every couple months. Easiest way to book a class is using their online system. One bad point is that the parking lot is very small, so I just park on the street and walk over. (not a big deal but I worry about crossing the street as the cars drive by fast.) They also have TRX classes that I have yet to try, but overall a great addition to my exercise routine. read more

I paid for spin classes on groupon. I recommend going to different classes to see what instructor you like best. I really liked Albert and another lady whos name i cant remember right now (sorry). Some motivated me more than others. I decided not to come back to this location because there are only 2 restrooms and one of them has the shower inside.At other places You can just use the restroom when you have to without waiting. The times I was most available was when the instructors I was not a big fan of were instructing. Overall I recommend this place just remember look for the coaches that most inspire you or if your into spinning either way good for you!!! Second if you never shower or rarely shower at gym this place is for you! Good luck!! and pedal pedal pedal pedal!!! read more

Awesome place! I found this small, down-to-earth studio to be right up my alley. It's not pretentious or judgmental like some places can be. I took Mark's 5:30 am class and it was the perfect way to start the day. I was challenged, but also very encouraged and felt like a million bucks by the time the class was over. The studio is quaint, welcoming, energetic and seems to really care about each person's personal experience and fitness goals. I love it! read more

Love this studio! Exercising made fun, I loved the 5:30am classes got my heart going and me sweating. It is a bit pricey however totally worth it if cycling is your thing. Instructors we're welcoming and friendly they would often notice I was new and come and give me some tips in fixing my posture. read more

My local pedal studio! Love this spot, the instructors are really encouraging and there is never a pretentious vibe when i go. Truly a hidden gem tucked away! Take advantage of the $69 promo for the first month! read more

I tried out this place and took advantage of the $69 deal so its awesome. Love the instructors and classes although I wish they have more choices than just pedal. One thing that annoys the heck out of me is this rude short older receptionist with glasses that has the biggest Attitude towards people when they walk in. She can be more welcoming rather than bluntly ask what's your name and never a smile on the face. When I asked for a towel just stared at me and put the towel she pulled it out and just put it on the counter for me to grab. Ok, fine! When I asked for the brackets for the pedal, she literally pointed to the one next to it and said just use that. Ok lady if I want to use that one I would have already no need to ask u to put it on Just plain rude, honestly will not come back just because of this annoying experience twice a week with her. read more

I miss this place, and will be going back. I really miss the free towel service, since it is so hard to remember to bring a towel, and another studio I went to charges a buck for towel rental, as if? Then I forgot my towel once, and wallets out. And then another time I left my towel from home on the bike I was using, and went back to get my towel. What can I say, it matched the set in the bathroom? And then I felt kind of dumb for interrupting another class to retrieve my friggin' towel. It is so stressful to have to worry about towels. Which you do not have to worry about here thank goodness! I like the bikes here, too, in comparison to the Schwinn's that everyone else seems to be using. I use to hate the crowded classes here, but contrast that to studios that are nearly empty, which felt kind of weirded out to me. read more

I've been going to this place since last July. To be honest, when I first signed up I wasn't sure because I've never liked going to the gym. But, this place is different and now I love exercising (especially spinning). The instructors here are really good, my favorite ones are Nakia and Michele Pusateri because they push you a lot and that's what I need; someone that pushes me beyond my comfort zone. I usually go in the morning but the evening classes are really good too. So hurry up and sign up!! read more

I recently joined pedal spin. I absolutely love it and how friendly the staff is . Christy is amazing !!!!

I'm in love with Spin. I'm just mad that it took me this long to try it. Especially now that I'll be moving back to Long Beach. The music and the fact that you can control how much or how little resistance you want makes this the perfect workout for me. Parking is a bit of the hassle, so don't expect to park in the lot. Just find space on the street. read more

Loved my new customer unlimited pass for a month ($69). It's a great way to get in shape and feel good! The instructors are extremely helpful and they have class mornings and evenings. My favorite class was the Pedal to the Medal class with Christy (Wednesday Nights 8pm). She's awesome!!! Sadly I can't afford $130 a month right now or I would have joined. It helped motivate me to start an active lifestyle and I now regularly hike and eat better. read more

This is a fantastic studio! Cindy is super cool. Brian Y is my favorite instructor because he is very knowledgable, knows everyone by name, and plays the absolute BEST music. The studio is very clean. There are cold water and protein bars available for purchase. I like that their drinking fountain has a water purifier attached making it easy to fill up your own container and be green. The 5:30 am class rocks! I love that it is halfway to my downtown office and that I clear the metro tracks early in the morning making it easier to get to work after class. It is so great to be able to reserve a bike and guarantee a space in class. The only reason I am giving 4 stars and not 5 is because the bikes don't have a monitor to track RPMs or distance. BONUS- TRX rocks! A great workout I discovered at this studio. read more

Christy is amazing! Awesome music, positive energy and challenging ride. Love the space and love her class!

The pricing and location and premises are great. Instructors mostly good too. Recommendation for improvement is to ensure your non cycling classes aren't overpacked (often packed like sardines especially early morning classes on weekends--can't really move about well enough to exercise well) and to address some BO issues from some instructors/attendees or improve ventilation overall. Front desk staff very nice and friendly and that's appreciated too. read more

Got Shredded by Ericka on Monday afternoon - then followed it up with a Crusher of a session with Mel Pleasure a scant 11 hours later!! This studio is fully equipped to give you an Excellent workout and the staff is the Best! I'm Fairly new - (I have more than 200 check-ins here) but whether you're a newbie or an Old Hand (yes Bryan, I'm looking at You) - Pedal Spin Studio is the place that you want to go to find your Fit Self! read more

Love this place! Worth the money! The staff and instructors are awesome. I really enjoy going each week!

Pretty annoying no-show policy. They charge $10 if you don't cancel your ride within 4 hours of the class. I understand a "use-it-or-lose-it" policy (i.e. if you don't show up to your scheduled ride, you don't get it back), but come on... life happens! read more