Choosing Hand Weights If you are just getting into indoor cycling, we recommend starting out with .5 or .9 kg weights. More advanced riders typically feel challenged with .9 or 1.4 kg weights. Related articles Using hand weights in your ride Using a Bike mat Connecting your FitBit, Apple Watch, or other third party device Caring for the Peloton heart rate monitor Connecting a Heart Rate Monitor with the Peloton Bike