Grit is as good as it gets. Anything you would want from a boutique fitness experience grit provides in spades: the complimentary shoes, the eucalyptus cold towel at the end of class, the california indoor outdoor set up, the saddleroom with perfect lighting, lockers/showers, towels, etc. They do it right. I feel a value paying full price per class which is rare these days with all the fitness phenoms out there esp in the newport area. The instructors are top notch and passionate about what they do. Its over all an awesome experience. The front desk could be more friendly and less aloof, but other than that, rad spin place! read more

Love this place!!!! This is the NICEST spin studio in the area for sure!!!!!! Brand new, airy, clean environment, great, friendly instructors/ owners. Easy online booking system.Several bathrooms,lockers and a shower room. Stadium set up, great sound equipment, dimmed lightning. The class itself is great too, free format, where each instructor set up their own class, so it never gets boring. Weights are incorporated as well, for a full body work out. Oh and the cool, eucalyptus infused towel at the end of class is such a nice touch. i highly recommend this place. Check it out!!!!!! read more

I really like it here. The instructors are awesome. The workout is great. It's not too bougey or stuck up. Everyone is really nice. I liked it better than soul cycle. read more

Part spin studio- part night club. Grit is the type of place that makes me excited to wake up at 5:00am for class. 45 minutes of a sweaty, bike dance party surrounded by other addicts makes for a rockin good time. I burn at least 500 calories per class, and I think my highest ever was 709. Every teacher is great- I've almost taken from all of them and I look forward to the new schedule coming out to see whose class I'll be in next. They are all so helpful and very supportive. Hands down, the best workout I've ever done! read more

Classes are ok, parking is horrible, and the new website is better than the old but horrible to book classes on unless you've memorized the seat map. You'll accidentally book a class at night unknowingly just trying to get to the saddle room map then you'll be unable to cancel. I've gotten the no show fee twice when j was just scrolling. I love soul cycle and full Psycle. The people are more family at those locations, good parking, and I would rather pay more at Soul. They are also understanding when you can't make a class and will bump you to another class without being charged. read more

Currently, I have a personal trainer and crossfit. My daughter introduced me to Marisa and the instructors at GRIT CYCLE. We have totally enjoyed the father/daughter 45 min bonding time together since Sept. '2013 , and at the same time keeping both mentally and physically fit. GRIT CYCLE is the very best in venues. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The equipment is the very best on the market. The interior is pleasing to the eye; along with the music very upbeat and perfect for spin. I am very happy to be doing this and keeping fit at age 62. I would recommend this to other Dads and Daughters or Sons and get out there and show your GRIT! read more

I'm new to spin. This morning my son and I came to Grit after reserving our bikes online last night. There was lots of parking when we got there. When we walked in, Haley was so wonderful. She answered all of our questions, set us up with shoes, and made us feel welcome. We took Kaitlin's class. She is an AMAZING instructor! Wow! The class was high energy, the playlist was SO good, and Kaitlin was very encouraging and made the workout FUN! Other team members helped us get our bikes ready and showed us how to lock our shoes in the pedals and brought us cold towels after class. We loved it and can't wait to come take another class. read more

I am just OK with this studio. I've been a probably all around the area. Soul Cycle, Full Psycle and YAS. This is not a place for me. It is a nice studio and good music,but the class temperature reminded me of hot yoga. It was almost hard to breath in there. I felt like the class for more focused on speed - i.e. fast spinning and fast moving vs. does the movement properly. So we'll see if I come back here. read more

This place is amazing! There has been such great energy at every class I've taken so far and the instructors are so motivating. The only thing that is a bummer is that you have to be quick to sign up because the classes fill up so fast (especially on the weekends)! But I guess that's a good sign (: read more

I absolutely love GritCycle! Just started my classes a few weeks ago and I am hooked. Love the environment, the classes and the teachers. The teachers push you and make you not want to give up. I highly recommend for anyone looking to get into spin, you will leave there dripping in sweat. Such a great way to start and end my days. read more

Upon my first review. I had Marisa call me to follow up. Seems as I was overcharged on my water bottle $12 not $22. and she was beyond apologetic and is issuing a credit and class. It seems I had an off experience at check in. So with that said I'm going back and looking forward to sweating. I also appreciate good business owners who follow up and care. Thank you GRIT. read more

I recently discovered Grit and even​ though I never liked working out with other people I really enjoy these classes. I love Katie (Saturdays​ at 9:30AM)!!!! She is absolutely amazing! I'm a beginner and still learning how to find my rhythm​ but I don't give up. You can workout at your own pace and nobody is judging you. I love how many calories you can burn in just 45 min!! After each class,​ I feel super energized, motivated and happy. Studio is very clean, staff very friendly and helpful. You can rent shoes for $2. read more

The more I think about this place, the more I become obsessed with it. I've never worked out so hard in my life and have never loved working out like this ever before! Plus the cold towels at the end... All of a sudden I feel like all the hard work I did was worth it. The music is amazing, too! I took with Marlene. She is great! Marlene's playlist is perfect. How cool would it be if they would upload their playlists on the grit blog? I would love that. I'm obsessed and can't wait to come back all the time. read more

It's the best workout! Always feel like I'm at a party because they make working out SO fun.

I love working out at GritCycle CostaMesa! It's challenging and fun and the teachers are rockstars!

This place is seriously legit. The front desk and the instructors are all bad asses in their own right. The workout is killer (personal fav is Cassie). The music, energy, lighting, etc... gets you in that state of mind where you just keep going for 45 minutes straight! At times, you wonder why the hell am I here, ugh, this is hard, please can we take it back a bit, but all that disappears the moment the 45 is up and you are a big heap of hot sweaty sexy mess. read more

I have done CrossFit, Orange Theory, several different boot camps,Personal Training, Yoga, Pilates, ...and Spin Class (at the gym like 20 years ago) - Somehow GritCycle has figured out how to provide all the benefits of the workouts I have tried, and eliminate what I didn't like. Today was my first visit to GritCycle. Let's begin with the staff- all of them were friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to help my daughter and I with the shoes ( yay for easy shoe rental!) and patiently adjusted the bikes for us. Marisa was our instructor- her enthusiasm and energy kept us motivated. The upbeat music offered something for everyone, the light show kept me on my toes and we felt like we could go at our own pace. It was welcoming- not intimidating. I liked the upper body workout and it wasn't too hot. As mentioned by other reviews the cold towels passed out at the conclusion of the class were refreshing and a perfect way to send me out the door. GritCycle has a bunch of great options for purchasing classes so you don't feel locked into some monthly commitment. Big thumbs up! I am on board! read more

Grit cycle is awesome. The class is fun, hard, and one of the best work outs you can get. You will be so proud of yourself when its over and pumped to get back and do it again. All the instructors and staff are very helpful and super nice and always make you feel welcome. The facility is kept really clean and they supply you with cold towels at the end of class which is the best and feels so...good because you should be pretty hot and sweaty. If you have ever wanted to try a spin class GRIT CYCLE is the place to go. read more

This is my favorite new workout and I've been 5 times in the last week! Im loving the energy and my body feels sooo good every time I get out of class. The music is pretty great and the intervals are tough. It's a full body workout, but the 45 minutes flies by bc it's so fun. This is as good as it gets :). read more

By far one of the best spinning studios. Great classes,clean gym, and fantastic instructors.

I am completely addicted to Grit! I have been to other clubs and nothing compares to the energy at Grit... The room, music and lights are amazing! And the instructors are just amazing! If I could go twice a day everyday... I would! read more

Grit is amazing. If you love to work out or hate to work out you will love Grit. The space is beautiful and clean. The people are all so friendly, inviting and encouraging. The music is motivating and the sound is perfect. I had friends visiting me all summer from Ireland, Spain, Las Vegas. Arizona...texans they all came to grit classes. Each time they took classes, they wanted to go again the next day! The workout is as tough as you make it. For the enthusiasts who love to work out you can't help but get caught up in the competition. For those who are forcing themselves to be there, you will be encouraged by the environment. The time flies. You do weights and stretch. The best part is the cool towels at the end. There's fruit and water. Sign up early for class and don't be discouraged if you are on the wait list. You most likely will get in!! Have fun and be healthy. It's the best gift you can give yourself. read more

Such a good studio, with great instructors! Always high energy, great atmosphere and good music.

I started going to Grit Cycle a few years ago, and it has become an absolute must each week for my workout routine. The best cardio workout, Party on a bike, with a little bit of therapy. As far as teachers to take, MATT BOURNE is by far my favorite class, it's so so hard, in the best way. LISA and KATIE will also kick your butt and leave you feeling like a better person. Not sure how they do it, but they make you feel like they've given your soul the warmest hug! Love the sense of community this company exudes. read more

This place is my JAM!! My favorite instructors are Marissa and Molly! You girls can pump up the energy while kicking my booty! #Showyourgrit

I LOVE GritCyle. It's become ritual for me to come every Sunday at 9:30 with KELLI!! She's so lit all the time. I mean it when I say it's better than therapy, if I didn't work all the time I would come cycle everyday. I've been convincing all of my friends to at least try it because it's an amazing experience. Honestly I can go on & on about Grit but everyone needs to try it out for themselves! Just come and try it you will not regret it!! read more

I GRIT! It's like a Vegas night club with black lights and great music without the hangover! Plus you burn 450-700 calories in an intense 45 minute spin session! The instructors are amazing and the staff is wonderful! read more

JEFF's class is BEYOND FREAKING AMAZZZZEBALLLSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm a huge indoor cycling snob! I've tried classes at FlyWheel, CycleHouse, Aura Cycle, Full Pyscle, and Soul Cycle in NYC,LA, and OC. They are popping up everywhere! However, I'm a HUGE Soul Cycle devotee.... I still go to their L.A. studio whenever I get the chance (I've been to the new Newport Location--so far not a huge fan of their newer instructors). A friend of mine told me about Grit Cycle. I finally decided to give it a try! It is definitely more convenient since I live in OC. Personally, I compare everything to SoulCycle! What I look for are instructors that provide : good music, fast paced, challenging/motivating, variety, balance between coaching and music (sometimes too much talking annoys me), sweaty, high cardio, and FUN! This is what attracted me to Soul Cycle from the very beginning. Anyways, after asking Grit Cycle staff about some of the instructors I decided to take the Gritty 60 with Jeff!!! I was told he was pretty fast and a bonus was his class was 1-hour long! O.M.G!!!!!!! Jeff's class is KILLLLER!!!!! His 60 minutes was no joke!!!! I mean that in the best way possible! First off his music selection was AMAZING!!!!! I seriously loved EVERY song he played! Such a diverse mix, but it always had a good beat to ride to. I'm not sure if he has a musical background but he was on point the entire class, never missing a beat. Plus, he rode the bike for most of my class....which I love because I like to actually see the instructor on the bike! Second, don't worry if you lack coordination or hearing the beat. I've taken tons of cycle instructors in the past and its really hard to find someone who truly knows how to countdown to the next move...Jeff did it with such ease. His timing was impeccable!!! Third, he has a good balance between talking and letting the music speak for itself. Like I said I like good motivational talk, but there are times when I'm like "ssssh I want to hear Beyonce" on the speakers. Fourth, he is definitely CHALLENGING and FAST! Reminded me of some of the NYC male instructors. I LOVED IT!!!!! I'm not a fan of slow-paced classes. He really kept pushing my limits, especially when he makes you add that resistance! Fifth, although I was DRENCHED in sweat, he really makes you forget that you are working out. With the music going, the dark room (he does turn on blue lights occasionally) you really can just focus on you! Overall, I honestly have to say I was quite impressed with Grit Cycle! Jeff is seriously equivalent, if not better than some of my favorite Soul instructors! Totally worth it! His class vibe was so effortlessly cool! That is something you can't teach someone to be. The class even applauded after his last song! I'm so happy I found this place. By far, one of the best instructors I've encountered. I'm also looking forward to trying the other instructors! The riders I talked to after class were all so friendly too. Btw, the studio gives cold scented towels at the end and their is a fruit bowl and an alkaline water machine!!!!! Check out Grit Cycle! read more

I've been to several different spin studios in Costa Mesa. I think grit cycle tops them all! The energy and vibes in this class just supersedes the others and the instructors all have great taste in music. The two instructors I've had each had their own flair, I'd recommend trying out different teachers to see who meshes best with your style. I will definitely be back! read more

This is definitely one of the better spin studios I've taken classes at- the instructors all have insane amounts of energy and the playlists are fire. The class flies by and the instructors are so uplifting. I leave every class feeling like I gave everything I possibly could, and also feeling like I might pass out (in a good way). Brittany is amazing; Kris is also a favorite. read more

Grit is super fun and calorie-burning! Best part is you can go at your own pace when needed. Super clean and nice staff! Totally love it!

As someone who has been a runner for years, and loves to mix it up (bootcamp, pilates, barre, etc), I was a bit hesitant to try cycling [consistently] mainly because well, I suck at it. Well I suckED at it. Until they turned the lights off at Grit and no one could see or judge me. After going consistently, about 4 times a week for about a month, I've definitely noticed some weight loss (yesssss), improvement in energy levels, and significant improvement on my bike (I can actually keep up with people when I'm riding outdoors. Huzzah!). Also, after a month, I can say that I now leave quite alive after 45minutes of this full body workout (unlike the barely alive when I first started, which really isn't a bad thing bc "SWEAT IS FAT CRYING," as Candice always says ;)). Grit is clean, fun, and the vibe is great. For those days where I get stuck next to the speaker because I'm an idiot and signed up too late, they even provide earplugs to use.. yeahhh sowhat I'm old, and my delicate ears can't take it as well anymore. HOWEVER, the music is ALWAYS awesome and every instructor I've taken has been amazing: love Dani's friendly and upbeat attitude, Candice's awesome slow-mo techniques with the weights, and Matt's high energy! I'm that girl at the end of class everyone is scared of and no one wants to be around because I'm soaked in sweat and somehow my hair is wet but sticking straight up behind my headband- it's quite a scene and even my mother probably wouldn't hug me. So THANK GOODNESS for showers. They have a shower there, which is super convenient since I usually hop from Grit to work- yup, I'm a rooster. The showers are clean and they provide everything you need too, which is also a nice touch. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place, and ignore my previous comments up there on those instructors I love because I don't want you to take my spot in their almost always full classes. read more

Just took a class with Jeff yesterday and I have to say it was the best spin class I have ever taken. Jeff was amazing instructor who kept the entire class going with the great music and his energetic personality. I can't wait to take another class with him because he has truly changed my perspective on spin classes. Please try them out. You won't regret it. read more

I am obsessed! I just found Grit a month ago and I can't get there enough! Matt and Dani are amazing!

Grit cycle is one amazing work out! I have never felt so amazing and pumped up from a workout before! The energy that Monica brought as an instructor was infectious! She kept everyone motivated and made it so fun! The studio was extremely clean, inviting, and very convenient! Loved loved loved the cold eucalyptus towels at the end! One word to describe my experience::: AMAZING !! read more

Today in the middle of class the peddle of my bike fell off. When I got to the receptionist they were so nice, helpful, & made sure I was ok. Not only did they do everything to get me back to class they gave me a FREE CLASS. That is great customer services! THANKS GRIT TEAM read more

Grit Cycle costa mesa is my favorite location. I love the instructors and Kelli is my fave!! Great environment and always leave feeling super positive!! awesome staff and overall beautiful building love it!! read more

I have been to Grit Cycle two times and loved both times! They definitely keep you on your toes :) If you have a chance go to Cassie's class! She has awesome music and makes it fun by putting in some saucy dance moves. If you are intimidated by spin class or think it is boring I STRONGLY suggest you try Grit, it will change your attitude towards spin! read more

This is by far the best cycling studio I've ever been to! The front desk is so sweet and the instructors have such a great presence. I look forward to every workout I come to! Especially with Kelli or Katie read more

I'm a runner and while Sunday mornings I usually go on longer runs I decided to switch it up. Best Sunday morning workout I've had in a while! I was turned off by a spin class a few years ago and just never gave spin another thought.... Until Cassie came along. She pushed me to my limit and then pushed more. And I'm feeling fantastic! I never thought a spin class would be so fun. Schedule it now! Sunday mornings with Cassie. She makes it fun and energizes the entire room. No one ever regrets an awesome workout. read more