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GritCycle

4.7 (424 reviews)
Open 5:30 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Lisa K.

GritCycle has been in Costa Mesa for more than a decade and you can definitely tell why this place continues to be relatively busy even when the indoor cycling trend is diminishing. The quality and consistency of the instructors is always appreciated and I love that the focus at Grit is on community and not just about doing crazy choreography on a bike that goes nowhere. Now, as with any group fitness class, there's some instructor playlists you vibe with more than others, so that's for you to determine as a rider what vibe matches yours. All I can say is don't call it quits after taking only one class and one instructor as every class is similar but every instructor brings their own unique energy to the room. The cycle room itself has these very zen dim blue lights which most of the instructor use to set the mood throughout class and the cold towels at the end are definitely the perfect ending to an excellent 45 min class. They have one shower available at the Costa Mesa studio, a water filling station, restrooms, a small vanity area to blow dry your hair, etc.

Randy G.

I finally had a chance to stop by a different Grit Cycle location since I was in Irvine on a Sunday Morning I booked the last class of the day and went there.... The layout is totally different from LBX and the employees are cool and friendly....though I'm really used to the location I go to.... My bike was in the back corner but overall sound and air flows through well and it feels a bit more compact than the LBX location it is still a great place to ride! The bathrooms totally different all unisex and 2 were really small one was larger (assuming this was ADA compliant)....there is only one shower that is unisex as well....and shared sinks.... Definitely location is smaller but overall it gets the job done and as long as the instructor, music and class is good that overcomes everything!

Angelina

My first class at GritCycle was on Thanksgiving morning and it was honestly pretty awful. I wish I hadn't started my Thanksgiving day off with this experience. I got a confirmation message the day before my waitlisted class, leading me to believe I was booked for the following day's 10:45AM class (screenshot attached). I arrived at 10:41AM the day of my class, and when I checked in at the front desk, the receptionist was curt and told me she didn't see me on the list, no other explanation. Didn't even make eye contact with me as she said it. I patiently asked her whether she could double check because I'd gotten the text (which I showed her) -- she told me being "checked into a class" isn't the same as being able to attend a class? Not sure what that even means? Eventually she said she could "get me off the waitlist" and assigned me a bike. One of the assistants walked me into the class which had already started, and discovered all the bikes were taken because some people hadn't checked in and unofficially took bikes. Instead of escorting them out so that I could used my assigned bike, I was instead asked to wait for the next class (12PM), which I was patient and said ok to. I ended up waiting in the parking lot for 45 minutes. I got to the 12PM class at 11:45AM, and after checking in, one of the attendants simply walked me to my bike and left right after. I received zero instructions on how to adjust the bike -- which according to a yelp review I read is NOT the norm for someone's first time? I'd assume it's important to adjust a stationary bike to your appropriate height/stature so you at least don't injure yourself. Keep in mind that I had told the receptionist AND attendant that it was my first time at GritCycle. When the class ended, the attendant walked around and handed everyone a wet towel to wipe down, including the girls to the immediate left and right of me, but entirely skipped me. Specifically, she made eye contact with the girl to the left of me and the right of me, but overlooked me entirely. I don't know if this is because I'm new to the studio, I'm Asian, or anything else discriminatory, but that was a terrible first time and I would not recommend this studio.

Megan M.

If you want a good workout, and leave feeling accomplished and good about yourself, take any class in the Costa Mesa Grit Studio! The studio is clean, AND THEY JUST GOT NEW BIKES! The community that Grit Cycle has created is so incredible. From the employees, to the instructors, to the members... it's like nothing I've ever seen in the fitness world. My first Grit class was with Kelli C! AND SHE IS MY FAVORITE INSTRUCTOR! When you try her, you will understand why. Everybody should check it out and take a class. Your first class is free when you sign up too! Enjoy and challenge yourself!:)

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Loved my first class today! Everyone was so welcoming and kind! The music, energy and vibe was amazing! I can't wait to go back

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It is honestly the best work out ever! Cardio is slowly becoming my best friend! Thank you so much Grit for changing my life

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Love this studio! Great instructors and always an amazing workout!

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I really love this place. Super energetic and fun instructors that make you want to work your hardest! So so fun!

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Only workout I look forward to going to! Love the Costa Mesa studio!!!!

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