Brand | Sunny Health & Fitness |
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Special Feature | Heavy Duty, Adjustable Seat |
Color | Gray |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
Item Weight | 99.4 Pounds |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Resistance Mechanism | Friction |
Product Dimensions | 20"D x 46"W x 46"H |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 275 Pounds |
Model Name | SF-B901B |
Drive System | Belt |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 41 x 34.5 x 10 inches |
Package Weight | 55.79 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 46 x 20 x 46 inches |
Brand Name | Sunny Health & Fitness |
Warranty Description | 3yr / 180 day Manufacturer Warranty |
Suggested Users | Unisex Adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Sunny Distributor Inc. |
Part Number | SF-B901B |
Model Year | 2015 |
Style | Belt Drive |
Included Components | Exercise Bike, User Manual, Hardware, Tool |
Size | Felt |
Sport Type | Exercise & Fitness |
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Brand | Sunny Health & Fitness |
Special Feature | Heavy Duty, Adjustable Seat |
Color | Gray |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
Item Weight | 99.4 Pounds |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Resistance Mechanism | Friction |
Product Dimensions | 20"D x 46"W x 46"H |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 275 Pounds |
About this item
- DUAL FELT PAD RESISTANCE: Use the brake pad system to make micro adjustments to the flywheel resistance. Press the emergency stop lever to bring the flywheel to an instant stop while exercising.
- EASY ADJUSTMENTS: This bike is equipped with adjustable multi-grip handlebars to accommodate to your riding style. Move the two-way adjustable seat up or down to match your leg inseam length.
- BELT-DRIVE MECHANISM: The smooth belt-drive mechanism is virtually maintenance free and quiet. It engages the 40 lb flywheel, which is designed for momentum and drives challenging workouts.
- HEAVY DUTY STEEL FRAME: Feel confident performing any cycle-based workout on the steel cycle bike frame that can support up to 275 lb.
- TRANSPORTATION WHEELS: This cycle bike is not limited to one place in your home. Use the onboard transportation wheels to easily move the bike from room to room.
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SF-B901B - Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike
About Sunny Health & Fitness
For over 19 years, Sunny Health and Fitness has helped our customers achieve their unique fitness goals.
We take great pride in our high-quality health and fitness products carrying only the finest exercise equipment to ensure efficiency while you work out.
Sunny Health and Fitness' commitment to your fitness success keeps us motivated to continue to provide products that help you become better.
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike
by Sunny Health & Fitness
The new standard in home fitness! Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Belt Drive Pro Indoor Cycling Bike offers all of the necessities for an amazing cycling workout along with everything at-home fitness enthusiasts could wish for. With a smoother and quieter operation than a chain-driven bike and total portability with transportation wheels for easy set-up and hide-away. Exercising in the comfort of your own home has never been so easy, convenient, or fun.
- 4-way adjustable seat and 2-way adjustable handlebar
- Micro adjustable resistance knob allows for various resistance levels
- Transport wheels for easy portability, with 275 lb user weight capacity
- 40 lb chrome flywheel delivers stability and riding momentum
- Belt drive mechanism for smooth and quiet workouts
- Adjustable Inseam Height Max. 41 in / Min. 29 in
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40 LB FLYWHEELThe heavier the flywheel, the smoother the ride! Engineered for speed and stability this flywheel will create more momentum for longer periods of time keeping your workout going the distance. Sunny Health and Fitness's Flywheel is second to none! |
FITTING & ADJUSTMENTSThe seat can be adjusted for height and proximity to handlebars for setting up your cycle bike, sizing and fitting.
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ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARSAdvanced ergonomic designed handlebars deliver a comfortable ride and allows for multiple hand positions. These easily adjustable and completely customizable handlebars provide comfort while enduring those long rides. |
FELT PAD RESISTANCEYour SF-B901B is equipped with a smooth felt fabric brake pad system which allow for various tension levels providing an intense workout thus burning more calories, resulting in a toned and better you. |
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Flywheel | 40 lb | 40 lb | 30 lb | 49 lb | 40 lb | 48.5 lb |
Drive System | Belt Drive | Belt Drive | Belt Drive | Belt Drive | Belt Drive | Chain Drive |
Inseam Adjustment | Min 29 in / Max 41 in | Min 29 in / Max 38 in | Min 26.5 in / Max 37 in | Min 31 in / Max 42 in | Min 28 in / Max 39 in | Min 28.5 in / Max 39.5 in |
Portable Wheels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Max User Weight | 275 lb | 300 lb | 265 lb | 275 lb | 265 lb | 300 lb |
Foot Pedal Style | Caged | Caged / SPD Compatible | Caged | Caged | Caged / SPD Compatible | Caged / SPD Compatible |
Resistance System | Felt Pad | Leather Pad | Felt Pad | Leather Pad | Leather Pad | Leather Pad |
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Product Description
Start an in-home cardio workout with the SF-B901 Pro Indoor Cycling Bike by Sunny Health & Fitness. Tailor your workout with the four-way adjustable seat and two-way adjustable handlebars, which are designed around comfort and performance. Feel confident and secure when you slide your feet into the universal toe cages on the stationary bike. Enjoy a smooth and challenging workout experience when you pedal against the consistent chain-drive mechanism using the large muscles of your hips and thighs. Maintain cycling momentum on the fitness bike with the sturdy 40-pound chrome flywheel. Switch up your routine and easily change cycling position on the home exercise bike with the multi-grip handlebars. Increase workout resistance smoothly, effectively, and quietly with the micro-adjustable dual felt-pad resistance. Designed with heavy-duty metal, this bike supports a maximum user weight limit of 275 lbs After your workout, move the indoor cycling bike across your home with the built-in transportation wheels. Build a strong cardiovascular system while your burn calories on the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 Pro Indoor Cycling Bike.
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Best Sellers Rank | #49,466 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #102 in Exercise Bikes |
Date First Available | May 13, 2015 |
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Customers like the value, performance, and ease of assembly of the bicycle. They mention that it's a great entry-level or budget bike, and works well on high resistance. They also like the quality, and sturdiness. However, some customers have reported issues with pain relief and noise. Opinions are mixed on noise and weight.
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Customers like the sturdiness of the bicycle. They mention that it's very solid, well-made, and built to last. They also say that it is stable for out of the saddle efforts and that the quality is impressive.
"...That, and a simple, sturdy chain drive, means this thing will last forever- there are no electronically-controlled switches and servos to malfunction..." Read more
"...The bike is solid. (According to the description, the front flywheel weighs approximately 40 pounds on its own and that seemed about right to me.)..." Read more
"...I am 140 pounds and am 5'6". The bike is sturdy, I feel totally safe when I am up out of the saddle...." Read more
"...If you're looking for a cost-effective, very dependable bike, you should definitely consider purchasing one of these. Absolutely worth it!..." Read more
Customers find the assembly of the stationary bicycle to be straight forward, easy to follow the directions, and simple. They also mention that it does not take a ton of effort to crank it up to make the work out harder and that it's not a chore to scoot it in and out of its storage area. They like that the instructions already have instructions on how to replace the brake pads. Overall, most are happy with the ease of assembly and convenience of using it right away.
"...But the beauty is, this bike is so easy to assemble, a child could do it, without instructions).This bike has a 40 lb...." Read more
"...was a Sunny! I am extremely pleased with my decision! It was fairly easy to assemble...." Read more
"...There's something immensely convenient about just hopping onto a bike in your own home, but not nearly as enjoyable as a road ride, of course...." Read more
"...bike, all of the necessary tools were included, and the assembly was incredibly intuitive and required minimal reference to the instructions...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bike. They say it's a great entry-level or budget bike, and a good quality bike considering the cost. Customers also mention that it'll be a fast and cheap fix.
"...ITSELF: I am amazed at the quality of this spin bike; and for such a low price...." Read more
"...I just love the simplicity of this bike! I thought the price was decent and I used a gift card I got for opening a new Amazon credit card account!" Read more
"...my rather lengthy list of minor quibbles, it's still a nice bike for the price and I don't regret getting it...." Read more
"...This one gets five stars from me. Simply put, this is an extremely good deal for the price. An absolute bargain...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the stationary bicycle. They say it's an excellent exercise bike, very capable, and a great option for a good spin workout. Some customers are happy with the pedal stroke and the basic features.
"...all the difference in smoothness; real bike feel and the ability to give you a good workout, even when you're working with little or no resistance...." Read more
"...If you want a really inexpensive but very capable fitness bike, this is a great option...." Read more
"...Since this bike has a full size crank arm length, it gives a much better workout than the smaller ones with shorter arms...." Read more
"...The seat assembly is a mess. The post itself seem to be decent enough, but the seat clamp that I received with my product appears to be slightly..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the bike. They mention that it works well, gets the job done, and serves all the basic functions. Some say that the RPM monitor still seems to work perfectly.
"...and just after four sessions on the Sunny, my performance on the road had noticeably improved!..." Read more
"...The bike runs smoothly! Very quiet but not silent. Someone mentioned it's a little hard to roll places because of the small wheels...." Read more
"...incredibly easy, and the fit and finish (at least initially) appeared to be quite good...." Read more
"...I'm not sure what happened - once it was unstuck, all was good. It works fine and just like new...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise produced by the bicycle. Some mention that it's super quiet, while others say that it makes a little rattling sound. The brakes may squeak a bit after a while and the chain isn't dead silent. The wheel rattle is still there, but still inaudible above headphones.
"...The bike runs smoothly! Very quiet but not silent. Someone mentioned it's a little hard to roll places because of the small wheels...." Read more
"...There is a bushing on the front axle which can make a little rattling sound- especially when you're really cranking- which should not be a problem...." Read more
"...If you want something that's quiet (and has a water bottle holder!),..." Read more
"...It makes a knocking noise when I pedal" - sure does... when your pedal cage fastener hits the pedal it will indeed make a knocking noise...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the stationary bicycle. Some mention that the fly wheel is heavy, which is great, and the bike is easy to move around. However, others say that it's very heavy in the box, bulky, and that the resistance goes from very light to very heavy only about a half turn.
"...The bike is easy to move around- just grab it by the handlebars and tilt it forward..." Read more
"...The 40 lb flywheel is great, probably contributing to the ride smoothness and quality...." Read more
"...First, be warned. The box is heavy. I mean, really heavy. The shipping weight is listed at 112 pounds and the box is large...." Read more
"...Once put together, it was easy for him to carry it to the next room (probs about 80 pounds)...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the pain relief of the bicycle. They mention that the saddle is wide and uncomfortable, making it hard to find a comfortable position. Some customers also experience persistent back pain from using the bike. The seat is hard and hurts their behinds.
"...This seat is uncomfortable" - that's biking y'all. Buy yourself a pair of $10 biking shorts on here when you buy this bike...." Read more
"...It's uncomfortable and maybe I'm being overly picky for the price point, but I feel like they could have done a better job making them a little..." Read more
"...and having a heavy flywheel makes all the difference in smoothness; real bike feel and the ability to give you a good workout, even when you're..." Read more
"...The seat is like any road bike seat, to the novice it is hard and uncomfortable - like they are meant to be, but you can install a different seat or..." Read more
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Now back to the original review:
I'm going to divide this review up into three sections for convenience, to address the bike itself; Some other reviewers comments; and a little something about spinning in general. But first, a little about me: I am a recreational cyclist who logs over 3000 miles a year on a road bike and I purchased this spin bike so that I can stay fit in the winter, when, due to weather and limited hours of daylight, I don't get to ride my road bike as often. Prior to getting this spin bike 5 days ago, I'd never been on a spin or exercise bike in my life.
THE BIKE ITSELF: I am amazed at the quality of this spin bike; and for such a low price. I had looked at a number of spin bikes in B&M stores- even ones that cost substantially more- and this one is as good or better than most! It is simplicity in itself to assemble (I will eventually post some notes in the comments section of this review, on how to assemble for the mechanically-challenged, as the manual that comes with the bike is not very helpful for anyone who would need to use it. But the beauty is, this bike is so easy to assemble, a child could do it, without instructions).
This bike has a 40 lb. flywheel (A lot of more expensive bikes have lesser flywheels!) and having a heavy flywheel makes all the difference in smoothness; real bike feel and the ability to give you a good workout, even when you're working with little or no resistance. The bike is rock solid (I weigh 190 lbs. and can thrash around and stand on the pedals without any worries at all). The quality, fit and finish are excellent. It even looks great.
I wanted a mechanically simple bike, to ensure durability and reliability- and this bike fits the bill perfectly. The resistance is provided by a simple knob, which actuates a brake caliper via 2 short cables, and causes a felt brake pad on both sides of the flywheel to move towards the flywheel or away from it. That, and a simple, sturdy chain drive, means this thing will last forever- there are no electronically-controlled switches and servos to malfunction, as on some much more expensive bikes.
Also, the crank arms (on which the pedals are mounted) are regular bicycle-type arms, and plenty strong- unlike many other bikes in this price range, which often have cheesy, thin metal rods as cranks. The pedals themselves are your standard-issue platform/rat-trap types, with plastic toe clips. The pedals are plenty sturdy and work just fine.
The bike is easy to move around- just grab it by the handlebars and tilt it forward (Which is easy, as it is balanced so that the weight of the flywheel helps, and you are essentially just lifting the lighter rear-end) and roll it along on it's wheels! Everything on this bike is sturdy, and the adjustments are quick and easy.
You will not "out-grow" this bike if you are a beginner- as it will allow for the toughest workouts, and take all that you can give it. I much prefer this to a bike-trainer, as it is much sturdier- and plus you don't have the hassles associated with attaching a real bike.
If you're looking for bells and whistles (i.e. fancy electronics and displays) this may not be the bike for you- but if you want/need such things, I would recommend that you get a bike like this, and just get a real heart-rate monitor and/or cycling computer, as the electronic gadgetry on even the most expensive fancy spinning bikes is always woefully inaccurate, anyway.
Bottom line is: If you want a durable sturdy bike that will take whatever you throw at it, you can't go wrong with this Sunny, nor get a better deal.
OTHER REVIEWER'S CONCERNS: I can not believe that some others are giving this bike less than 5 stars. To address a few of their concerns: First off, it seems that ANYTHING (especially large, heavy things) which require assembly, always end up getting some bad reviews simply because some mechanically-challenged types do not assemble it properly- even when assembly is extremely simple.
A few reviewers mentioned the left pedal "flying off". Well...keep in mind, that just as on a real bicycle, the left crank into which the pedal threads is reverse-threaded (So you tighten it by turning CONTERCLOCKWISE)- Trying to force it on as though it were normally threaded can strip the threads. That, and they probably just didn't tighten the pedal sufficiently.
I see some complaining about the seat. If you don't spend a lot of time on a bike (real or spinning) it will take you some time to get used to sitting on a bike saddle. Also, you could go out and buy a five-thousand dollar road bike, and guess what? It's going to come with a crappy saddle, because of the fact that all people are different- and no seat is comfortable for everyone- so manufacturers of any kind of bikes tend to put cheap seats on, to keep the prices low, since the vast majority of riders will replace the seat with one that is to their personal liking. No sense putting a $200 Brooks saddle on a bike, thereby raising the price substantially, when it still will not be to the liking of many buyers.
That being said, the seat on this Sunny is not so bad. I'm using the stock seat. It was a little uncomfortable the first two times, and then I got used to it. Some reviewers are suggesting getting a wider and/or more heavily padded seat- but, unless you are extremely obese/have a huge rear-end, that is NOT the thing to do! When it comes to bicycle seats, narrower is better; and with minimal padding- as wide/heavily padded seats may seem comfortable at first, but will result in chafing if you spend any time on the bike. If anything, the seat on the Sunny is too wide and has a tad too much padding- but it's O-K. Best bet is to wear a cheap pair of standard road cycling shorts on this bike (or any other) with a chamois/padding in the crotch. (And you'll see guys riding twelve-thousand dollar Venges doing that also). All seats require some break-in time...as does your bung. Give it some time!
Some have mentioned various noises. This bike is quiet. It is not SILENT! There is a bushing on the front axle which can make a little rattling sound- especially when you're really cranking- which should not be a problem. Anything with a chain-drive will make a little sound- as chains are not silent. Also, keep in mind that chains stretch- or sometimes they are not properly tensioned from the factory- which means that you simply need to adjust the chain tension- and you WILL need to do this, as the bike breaks-in over time, even if it is very quiet at first. That's just regular maintenance for anything with a chain- I will post in the comment section how to do it, since there is no mention of it in the manual.(These manufacturers could avert a lot of problems if their manuals were better-written and more thorough!)
This is the exact same bike as the Nordictrack GX2 Sport Bike, and a lot of others- which cost more money. All you are paying for with them, is the name...and in some cases, for a cheap plastic water bottle holder.
One valid point that some others have made, is that this bike is probably not suitable for very short people- due to the fact that there is no provision to bring the handlebars closer to the seat. Although, if you're short and intent on getting this bike, that problem could be easily rectified by anyone with a welder. All the other adjustments on the bike (seat height, etc.) will easily accommodate you.
SPINNING IN GENERAL: I was hesitant to buy an indoor bike, as I thought I would find it boring and never use it (I HATE exercise just for exercise's sake- You'd never catch me in a gym!) but I needed a way to insure that I keep my fitness over the winter when I can't ride my road bike as much. Well, let me tell you......I LOVE spinning! Download a few of the spinning MP3 workout classes here on Amazon (Such as this: Rhythm Ride: Coached Cycling Workout Music Mix, Advanced High Intensity Interval Training Hiit, By Fitness Instructor Paul Katami or this: Cycleology: Coached Cycling Workout Music Mix, Interval Based Ride By Fitness Instructor Kristen James , and the time flies by! Not only that, but you get a GREAT workout. I sweat more riding this in a 55*F room than I do while riding my road bike when it's 105*! (Put a mat under the bike, as the floor WILL get wet with your sweat!)- And the beauty of it is, I took my road bike out for a spin yesterday, and just after four sessions on the Sunny, my performance on the road had noticeably improved! I was 1.5MPH faster than my best previous time....and with a good wind blowing, no less! Amazing!
Interesting thing: I noticed, on the spinning bike, my legs seem to get a better workout than they do on the real bike (and I live in a very hilly area!)- but riding the road bike makes me breathe harder (Not that you don't get a good cardio workout on the spin bike...it makes me breathe pretty hard too!)- and if you're not a cyclist, but enjoy spinning, might I suggest that you also give real cycling a try?
Both activities really compliment and enahance each other...only on a real bike, you get to enjoy the scenery; make friends with the loose dogs; and enjoy the weather, while traveling many miles. (And you get to coast, too!)
This was money well-spent, and I am very glad that I bought this spin bike. And oh, yeah.....even though it came from 2000 miles away, free shipping was fast (ordered on a Monday and it came the following Monday) and it arrived with no damage.
I think this qualifies as my best purchase of 2012!
PS: One more thing about the seat: If your seat is "level", understand that level for this type of seat means that the front of the seat will be sticking up somewhat- making it look like the seat is actually slanted back a bit. If you find your seat to be uncomfortable, try adjusting it into this position (the way it's meant to be)- and it very well may cure your problem.
Update 5/4/2019: I'm writing what I hope will be my final review on this product after receiving my replacement bike in March this year. I've had some time now to put the replacement bike through it's paces and to get a good feel for it's strengths and weaknesses. The first thing I checked, upon putting it together, was whether the frame was level this time. I literally took a level to almost every part of the bike, and this one was true. That was a relief after my last experience. Also, I've no longer been experiencing the back pain or knee pain caused by the previous bike with the crooked seat post tube on the frame.
That said, I'm sticking with the four stars, because the rest of my quibbles still apply - except the part about the crooked seat post, obviously. You can read about what I liked and what I didn't like in my original review below. Despite my rather lengthy list of minor quibbles, it's still a nice bike for the price and I don't regret getting it.
Summary: It's a good bike, and I like it. I plan to hang onto it and continue to use it as an indoor training bike during the bad weather months, or when I just don't have time for road rides. There's something immensely convenient about just hopping onto a bike in your own home, but not nearly as enjoyable as a road ride, of course. If you want a really inexpensive but very capable fitness bike, this is a great option. If you want something that's quiet (and has a water bottle holder!), you should probably expect to spend a little more money and go for a belt-driven model with magnetic resistance. I might do that someday - we'll see.
Speaking of which, in the original review below I mentioned that I would probably not consider a Sunny Health and Fitness bike again due to the quality issues with the first bike. Well, after my great customer service experience and receiving a solid replacement bike, that has all changed. If the time comes for me to consider a new fitness bike, Sunny with be at the top of my list. They didn't have to replace my bike since it wasn't under warranty anymore. I should have noticed the issue earlier on, but I didn't because I used it so little initially. It seems that there are very few companies anymore that will stand by their products the way Sunny did with theirs. As a consumer, I appreciate that very much.
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I bought this bike after undergoing a pretty significant surgery back in 2016. I'm an avid cyclist and wanted a machine that could at least help me accomplish some minor workouts during my recovery. Since my original intent was for a temporary solution, I didn't want to spend a lot of money. This bike seemed to be the perfect solution based on the reviews.
When I got the bike, I was genuinely amazed at the build quality for the price. If you're old enough to remember those exercise bikes from the 80s that were completely flimsy and had a weird friction wheel adjustment that yielded an awkward pedal stroke as you added resistance...well, this bike is the complete opposite. It's heavy, solid, and has an extremely smooth and realistic ride quality. The 40 lb flywheel is great, probably contributing to the ride smoothness and quality. Assembly was incredibly easy, and the fit and finish (at least initially) appeared to be quite good. There were no scratches in the paint and the joint welds and build materials were solid. It also just looks nice with the chrome finish on the flywheel and the nice paint job. I was really happy with the bike.
My only quibbles, until recently, were minor.
- First, it’s noisy. I expected this based on the reviews, and it wasn't an issue for me since I use it in the basement away from the rest of the house. I’d prefer it to be quieter, of course, but I can live with a little noise for the price. If you’re in a shared living space or have sleeping kids nearby, the noise might be more of an issue for you.
- Next, there’s no water bottle cage on the frame or cradle on the handle. I have to keep a TV tray next to the bike to hold my bottle. Again, not a deal-breaker, but it seems like a bit of an oversight for a piece of fitness equipment.
- The handlebars and seat post are bit wobbly, even when fully tightened. But, it’s not a terrible wobble and I got used to it pretty quickly.
- Next, the tension settings are inconsistent because the felt pads will wear or come out of adjustment when the brake is applied. Because of this, it’s harder to find consistent gearing/resistance when you’re trying to follow along with a fitness video. Installing a cadence meter and bike computer helped me with that to a degree.
- In order to do chain maintenance, there are quite a few screws that need to be removed on the chain guard. It seems more time consuming that it needs to be, but the chain is soundly protected.
- My biggest annoyance is the seat attachment. I replaced the factory seat with something nearly identical to my road bike saddle, but such a task was not as easy as it should be. It’s hard to explain, but the short story is that there are a lot of moving parts when attaching the seat compared with a standard bike. So, trying to fix the seat wobble or fine-adjust my saddle position was more cumbersome and eventually resulted in a stripped bolt. That should be easy enough to replace at the hardware store, but it’s an annoyance if you like to quickly fine-adjust your saddle orientation. I really have nothing good to say about the way the seat attaches to the bike, especially compared with road or mountain bike seat attachments, which are far easier.
So, by now you’re probably wondering why I gave this bike two stars instead of three, four, or even five. Well, I've recently renewed my use of this bike as a trainer due to a tighter schedule and bad winter weather conditions. However, as I bumped up the intensity of my training, I hurt my back while riding my bike and was trying to figure out why. As I looked at the bike, I realized that while the bike itself was level, my seat was at an angle to one side of the bike. It wasn't just the seat itself, it was the entire post assembly. In order to level the seat, I had to raise the entire right side of the bike about a half inch by adjusting the bike’s foot pads. So, now the seat is level but the rest of the bike is at an awkward angle – a half-inch angle! This orientation has taken the strain off of my back, but it is now bothering my knee since the pedals are also at an angle (along with the handlebars).
Regrettably, after looking at the Sunny Health and Fitness website, my bike is no longer under warranty, so there’s probably little, if anything, I can do about it. I did open an online claim anyway, in the off chance that the company might do something. But, I’m not holding my breath. In the meantime, I’ll be looking for a different training bike option, but it probably won’t be a Sunny Health and Fitness bike. My experience may be a fluke, based on all the other positive reviews, but I don’t know that I’m willing to take the chance on another at this point. Had it not been for this issue, which is very significant since I've had quite a bit of pain and several trips to the chiropractor, I would have been willing to give the bike a much better review since I otherwise genuinely like it.
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From the moment I touched it, my expectations have been exceeded. The box is a combination of heavy (115 lbs.) and large rectangular box which made it difficult for a single person to carry. I recommend that you be prepared to have two healthy people available to carry this to it's expected resting place from where it is delivered. I work out and believe I am fairly strong but this package humbled me.
I set it up in two spurts of approximately 15-20 minutes each. Total time is probably around 30 minutes. Each and every part on this bike, including the "travel" blocks which can be thrown away, are extremely heavy and well built. Solid steel (I assume) and painted if not stainless steel. If this were a real bike you would not make it very far. But once I got it set up and hopped on, it took a few minutes to make the appropriate adjustments to get the seat and handle bars to where they felt comfortable. I was a bit disappointed that you have to take the adjustment knobs completely out in order to make the adjustments but each and every knob and adjustment piece are very heavy and sturdy. Even the seat and handlebars seem extremely well built and of high quality. The fly wheel is heavy and looks pretty flashy. There is not a single item on the bike that seems like a corner was cut. Even the instructions use full sized pages, are clear and were easy to follow. The only item that I wasn't quite sure about were the pedal nuts that came attached to the pedals and not on the base of the bike like the picture seemed to suggest. This bike seems NOTHING like any other Chinese manufactured item I have ever purchased and I seem to buy quite a few things from overseas. Mostly electronics though and in that space what could be metal is typically plastic. Not the case with this bike. What could be plastic seems to be metal.
I test rode the bike for ~5 minutes or so with the tension as high as possible where I could still get to a good speed and I was able to get heated up to the point where I was about to start sweating. There were a few small noises that prevented the bike from being near silent but everything seemed to be installed correctly (both what I assembled and what came pre-assembled).
In addition to the next Winter season, I plan to use this bike most days while I'm on conference calls via Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc.. At some point, I plan to follow a few hacks from another review to add a tachometer/odometer and a few other bells and whistles.
I HIGHLY recommend this bike if you've been thinking about getting a well built but basic stationary bike and you're able to get it at a good price. At least a price that is good for you.
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2022
From the moment I touched it, my expectations have been exceeded. The box is a combination of heavy (115 lbs.) and large rectangular box which made it difficult for a single person to carry. I recommend that you be prepared to have two healthy people available to carry this to it's expected resting place from where it is delivered. I work out and believe I am fairly strong but this package humbled me.
I set it up in two spurts of approximately 15-20 minutes each. Total time is probably around 30 minutes. Each and every part on this bike, including the "travel" blocks which can be thrown away, are extremely heavy and well built. Solid steel (I assume) and painted if not stainless steel. If this were a real bike you would not make it very far. But once I got it set up and hopped on, it took a few minutes to make the appropriate adjustments to get the seat and handle bars to where they felt comfortable. I was a bit disappointed that you have to take the adjustment knobs completely out in order to make the adjustments but each and every knob and adjustment piece are very heavy and sturdy. Even the seat and handlebars seem extremely well built and of high quality. The fly wheel is heavy and looks pretty flashy. There is not a single item on the bike that seems like a corner was cut. Even the instructions use full sized pages, are clear and were easy to follow. The only item that I wasn't quite sure about were the pedal nuts that came attached to the pedals and not on the base of the bike like the picture seemed to suggest. This bike seems NOTHING like any other Chinese manufactured item I have ever purchased and I seem to buy quite a few things from overseas. Mostly electronics though and in that space what could be metal is typically plastic. Not the case with this bike. What could be plastic seems to be metal.
I test rode the bike for ~5 minutes or so with the tension as high as possible where I could still get to a good speed and I was able to get heated up to the point where I was about to start sweating. There were a few small noises that prevented the bike from being near silent but everything seemed to be installed correctly (both what I assembled and what came pre-assembled).
In addition to the next Winter season, I plan to use this bike most days while I'm on conference calls via Teams, Zoom, WebEx, etc.. At some point, I plan to follow a few hacks from another review to add a tachometer/odometer and a few other bells and whistles.
I HIGHLY recommend this bike if you've been thinking about getting a well built but basic stationary bike and you're able to get it at a good price. At least a price that is good for you.
This one was far and away the better one. And the build quality of it was way more attractive than one I paid £280.00 for, in fact I feel this bike is worth about £400 if I was to compare it to what I got for my money on the previous two bikes. (Only one very very minor gripe, more on that at the end 😄)
What I loved about this bike was the ride position was fantastic and really well thought out from an ergonomic standpoint, which just makes the ride so much more comfortable.
It looks like a much more expensive bike due to the good build quality, and no cheap looking bits or anything. There’s no computer but then that’s not a bad thing because they often look like cheap tat with no useful metrics unless it’s a really high end one. So I really didn’t mind that,
It’s chain drive, which actually generates a super cool tactile feel. I personally love the little vibrations under my feet that gives the sensation of riding a bike. I find belt drive to be too perfectly smooth and it’s a horrible fake feel and nothing exciting about it. But having said that some people love belts and pay more for them, but I find chain much more appealing. It will make a very slight rattling noise but that is very quiet and it’s not noisy. I ride with music so I don’t even hear it, but with no music you might find it a little annoying.
And lastly a good reasonably heavy flywheel - very good feel, I found, @ 18kg, (one bike I tried and returned was slightly more than needed at 20kg and the other one which was 8kg seemed pathetically too little) but this one @ 40lbs gives a good workout and generates lots of momentum. It’s also got quite a small footprint so it’s not too difficult to move around.
The minor gripe, (the thing that wasn’t absolutely fantastic about the build quality, and I think this maybe why it’s so cheap) is that the handlebar tube on mine was a little too tight, I actually greased mine up with a little olive oil to ease the sliding of it as it was tight.
But this is the really strange thing, because everything else about the build quality is what I would expect from a bike priced at maybe even £400.
Fortunately they had the foresight to fit this thing with an emergency brake, incase you’re working out in the living room and then all of a sudden your lunatic dog randomly tries to jump out in front of you, whilst cycling a bit too fast.
Yo mido 1.81 y peso 91kg, y en todo momento me siento seguro al pedalear.
Pros:
Muy cuena calidad, resistente, y firme.
El precio, lo consegui en una superoferta, $6,999.00, eso sí, espere como 6 meses.
Contras:
El asiento es duro, supuestamente es bueno que sea asi, pero no se me hace comodo.
Los pedales tienen una parte para colocar el pie. A mi se me hace incomoda y no la uso. Soy talla 30 en México.
Otras observaciones:
El producto es pesado, y un poco complicado de subir a un tercer nivel.
El armado es relativamente sencillo, tuvo complicaciones pero nada que no se pueda solucionar. Tarde 40 min.
No conozco otros productos, pero me hubiese gustado que el sistema de la banda, fuese como una bicleta, que cuando no pedaleas, la bici sigue moviendose y los pedales no se mueven.
Recomiendo mucho el producto.
Ahora bien con respecto a esta versión les comento mi percepción; es un equipo realmente construido con materiales de calidad mismos que encontrarías en equipos con el doble o triple del costo. No es un equipo lujoso, ni "detallitos coquetos"; pero si cumple perfectamente su función y lo hace bastante bien.
Creo que una de sus ventajas es precisamente esa sencillez, porque te permitirá ajustarlo a tús necesidades, añadiendo lo que requieras, cómo sensores, ciclo computador, accesorios, etc., es muy versátil.
El valor costo-beneficio es realmente excelente; a mi me costo menos de $ 8,600 (pesos mexicanos), la vi disponible y al darle comprar me hizo un ajuste en el precio y en eso me salió; creo que tuve suerte. La compré el pasado 7 de Julio y llegó el 10 de Julio, sólo 3 días.
PROS:
* Robusta y buenos materiales de construcción
* Mantenimiento sencillo y rápido
* Configurable a tús necesidades
* Excelente relación costo-beneficio
CONTRAS:
* Asiento un tanto incómodo (nada grave, creo que es la falta de construmbre)
* Quizás para algunos muy muy muy sensibles al ruido prefieran la versión de banda (para mí no es nada molesto, creo que hago más ruido con mi respiración en los springs 😅)
Si estás pensando en comprar una bicicleta estática, seas o no profesional (yo no lo soy) esta es una excelente opción.
Anexo un par de fotos de como llega y de cómo quedó, más adelante les comparto cuando tenga instalados los sensores Garmin que pedí para complementar mi equipo.
Espero les sirva mi comentario. Saludos.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 15, 2020
Ahora bien con respecto a esta versión les comento mi percepción; es un equipo realmente construido con materiales de calidad mismos que encontrarías en equipos con el doble o triple del costo. No es un equipo lujoso, ni "detallitos coquetos"; pero si cumple perfectamente su función y lo hace bastante bien.
Creo que una de sus ventajas es precisamente esa sencillez, porque te permitirá ajustarlo a tús necesidades, añadiendo lo que requieras, cómo sensores, ciclo computador, accesorios, etc., es muy versátil.
El valor costo-beneficio es realmente excelente; a mi me costo menos de $ 8,600 (pesos mexicanos), la vi disponible y al darle comprar me hizo un ajuste en el precio y en eso me salió; creo que tuve suerte. La compré el pasado 7 de Julio y llegó el 10 de Julio, sólo 3 días.
PROS:
* Robusta y buenos materiales de construcción
* Mantenimiento sencillo y rápido
* Configurable a tús necesidades
* Excelente relación costo-beneficio
CONTRAS:
* Asiento un tanto incómodo (nada grave, creo que es la falta de construmbre)
* Quizás para algunos muy muy muy sensibles al ruido prefieran la versión de banda (para mí no es nada molesto, creo que hago más ruido con mi respiración en los springs 😅)
Si estás pensando en comprar una bicicleta estática, seas o no profesional (yo no lo soy) esta es una excelente opción.
Anexo un par de fotos de como llega y de cómo quedó, más adelante les comparto cuando tenga instalados los sensores Garmin que pedí para complementar mi equipo.
Espero les sirva mi comentario. Saludos.