Spartan review
Updated September 30, 2026 · ThriveCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Spartan suits obstacle racers building a home gym from a single brand, and membership is not required to buy kit. The plan costs $9.99 a month, while equipment entry at €2,385.95 sets the real cost of getting started.
Key facts
- Best for
- Obstacle racers building a single-brand home gym with optional membership.
- Price from
- €2,385.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Membership per month
- $9.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Membership required
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 to 10 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 31 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Spartan Race, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2010 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Strength, Home gym, Massage gun, Recovery, Exercise bike
- Official website
- spartan.com
Running shoes
- Price from
- €2,385.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Heel-to-toe drop (mm)
- 5 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Weight (g)
- 335 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Return window
- 31 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Worn-shoe returns
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Free returns
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Spartan Race, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2010 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Strength, Home gym, Massage gun, Recovery, Exercise bike
Sports gear
- Price from
- €2,385.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Return window
- 31 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certifications
- Informed-sport (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Brand or store
- Brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Spartan Race, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2010 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Strength, Home gym, Massage gun, Recovery, Exercise bike
Sports nutrition
- Price from
- €2,385.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Third-party tested
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Certifications
- Informed-sport (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Spartan Race, Inc. (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Founded
- 2010 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Strength, Home gym, Massage gun, Recovery, Exercise bike
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Membership is not required, so the equipment can be bought outright with no recurring charge attached.
- Warranty runs 2 to 10 years, well above the 2 year median warranty listed across the site.
- The range covers strength, home gym and massage gun, so recovery and strength kit sit next to the bike instead of needing a second brand.
- Nutrition is third-party tested and carries informed sport, a certification few listed brands hold.
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone or live chat line for a bike that needs attention.
- Free returns are not offered, so a 31 day return can carry a cost.
- Worn returns are not accepted, which suits buyers who keep kit in good condition but rules out returning gear that has been used.
- Equipment entry at €2,385.95 sits above the €46.85 median entry price listed across the site.
Who it suits
- Obstacle racers who want race kit and gym machines from the same company
- Home gym buyers who prefer to pay once, since membership is not required
- US buyers, since the shop ships to US and the company sits in the United States
Who should look elsewhere
- Concept2, for buyers who want a dedicated rower or bike, since its range runs rower, exercise bike and strength and stays narrow.
- Teeter, for cross-trainer and rower buyers, since Teeter's range covers cross trainer, rower and strength.
- Academy, for treadmill shoppers, since Academy covers treadmill, exercise bike and rower.
How it compares on our data
Spartan sits 44 of 59 on monthly membership cost and 66 of 71 on entry price across the brands we track. Read those positions together and the pattern is clear: the subscription is priced to be easy to agree to, while the equipment price is the part that decides whether a buyer goes through at all. Neither position covers warranty, returns or support, so treat the two as a starting point for the shop rather than for the machine itself.
Prices
Spartan keeps the two costs apart, which makes the maths easy to follow. Equipment starts at €2,385.95, and that figure covers the top of the range rather than a budget model. The membership plan is listed separately at $9.99 a month, and that is the amount that keeps being charged once you are in, so treat it as the renewal figure rather than an introductory rate. The hardware price and the monthly plan can be taken separately, so buying kit does not commit you to the plan.
Core features
Membership is not required to buy equipment, so the kit can be bought outright with no plan attached. The warranty runs 2 to 10 years depending on the machine, and a 31 day money-back window sits on top of it for anyone who buys the wrong setup. Those are the terms that matter most after delivery, and together they are more generous than the entry price alone suggests.
The company behind it
The company behind the shop is Spartan Race, Inc., headquartered in the United States and founded in 2010. The shop sells its own equipment, apparel and nutrition, so warranty claims and product questions go to the same desk. Support runs on email and help centre, which means written answers and a help centre for anything longer. For a range this broad, that is a narrow but workable structure, with decisions sitting in a single US operation.
How Spartan compares
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Where Spartan is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to join the membership to buy a bike?+
No, membership is not required to buy equipment, so a bike can be bought outright. The membership plan is optional and is listed at $9.99 a month. Equipment entry is separate at €2,385.95, and the hardware charge and the monthly plan do not have to be combined, so an outright buyer pays nothing recurring.
How much does Spartan equipment cost to get into?+
Prices start at €2,385.95, which sits at the top of the range rather than the budget end. That figure is well above the €46.85 median entry price across the brands listed on the site. The warranty on the machine runs 2 to 10 years, so the money goes into hardware rather than into a subscription.
How long is the warranty and can I change my mind?+
Warranty length varies by product and runs 2 to 10 years across the range. A 31 day money-back window sits on top, so a machine that does not suit can go back early in the ownership period. Support for that process runs on email and help centre.
How do returns work, and are they free?+
Returns run 31 days from delivery. Free returns are not offered, so a return can carry a cost, and worn returns are not accepted, which suits buyers who keep kit in good condition. Support for a return runs on email and help centre, so the process is handled in writing rather than by phone.
What kinds of products does Spartan actually sell?+
The range covers strength, home gym and massage gun under a single brand, from the bike through strength, home gym and recovery kit. Treadmills sit outside that list, and Academy covers treadmill, exercise bike and rower, while cross-trainers and rowers sit with Teeter at cross trainer, rower and strength.
Does Spartan ship outside the US?+
The shop lists US as its shipping market, so buyers elsewhere should check delivery before committing to a large machine. The company is headquartered in the United States, which shapes shipping and returns handling. Support runs on email and help centre, so questions about a delivery outside the listed market go through email or the help centre.
Is the nutrition range tested by anyone else?+
Yes, the nutrition range is third-party tested and carries informed sport. That certification sits with 12.8% of the brands listed, so it is a point of difference. It covers the supplements rather than the equipment, and equipment is covered instead by the 2 to 10 year warranty and the 31 day money-back window.
How does Spartan rank against other brands on price?+
Spartan sits 66 of 71 on entry price and 44 of 59 on monthly membership cost. The positions point in different directions: the subscription price is competitive, the hardware price is not. The overall mark on our data is 8.7, with 9 for the offer and 8.9 for trust.
Sources
- shop.spartan.com/collections/equipment-shop-all checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Products
“Equipment: HOME GYM - Weights, Kettlebells, Ramroller, Exercise Balls; OBSTACLE TRAINING - Bucket Kits, Pancakes, Ropes, Resistance, Recovery; SPARTAN ToughDoc Massage Gun; STEPR BIONIC BIKE XL”
- shop.spartan.com/collections/mens-shop-all checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Brand or store
“SPARTAN Australia Team Tee - Men's ... SPARTAN Trifecta Spear Tee - Men's (Spartan-branded apparel sold in the Spartan Race, Inc. online store)”
- shop.spartan.com/pages/nutrition checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certifications, Third-party tested
“Informed sport tested.”
- shop.spartan.com/pages/shipping-returns checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Money-back period, Return window, Support channels, Worn-shoe returns
“Standard Shipping - $8.95 Flat Rate ... International Shipping & Delivery (Outside of the United States) - Standard International Shipping, shipping cost varies by destination”
- shop.spartan.com/products/bionic-bike-xl checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Membership required, Price from, Warranty
“STEPR PERFORMANCE Bionic Bike XL comes with a Commercial Warranty that includes 10-Year Frame, 3-Year Parts & 2-Year Labor.”
- shop.spartan.com/products/spartan-rd-pro-ocr-running-shoe... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Heel-to-toe drop (mm), Weight (g)
“SPARTAN RD PRO OCR Running Shoe - Men's Tech Specs ... Drop: 5mm”
- spartanrace.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/26201425394071-... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Free returns
“Redo Free Returns and Package protection is an optional add-on included in your cart at checkout ... Those who opt-out will be prompted to input their payment information to cover the cost of the...”
- spartan.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Founded, Headquarters
“© 2026 Spartan Race Inc. Established 2010 - Vermont”
- spartan.com/en/about/terms-and-conditions checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“These Terms govern your relationship with Spartan Race, Inc. and its parents, subsidiaries, affiliates and/or licensed entities, including but not limited to, Spartan Race UK Operations Limited;...”
- spartan.com/en/pages/spartan-edge-membership checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Membership per month
“$9.99/mo or $99.99/yr”
Compiled from 10 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: Price from was 11.95 EUR, now 2385.95 EUR
- September 30, 2026: Products was activewear, outdoor-clothing, now strength, home-gym, massage-gun, recovery, exercise-bike
- September 30, 2026: availability allowed was CA, US, now US
- September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.7, now 8.4
- September 30, 2026: axisScores offer was 9.1, now 9.0
- September 30, 2026: axisScores trust was 8.5, now 8.9
- September 30, 2026: score was 9.2, now 8.7
Spartan
Obstacle racers building a single-brand home gym with optional membership.