Side by Side Comparison of: Exerpeutic vs Sunny Health & Fitness

It's been one year since I purchased this. I purposefully postponed writing this review to see how long it will last me. It is EXTREMELY quiet, easy to get it in and out and move it. It does seem heavy if you were to move it around across from your house but the distance I have to deal with is satisfying. Money well spent. Only complaint is that I wish it could go lower but I should be blaming my short legs first so not a big deal. Highly recommend for those who don't have much time to go hit the gym. I work out in my living room in the morning/night and keeps my heart pumping.

I really wanted an exercise machine I could use at home for the days I don't make it to the gym (which, I'll admit, is most days). However, I also have a small apartment with limited floor and storage space. I love that this bike fits snugly against the wall when not in use without sacrificing comfort or sturdiness (even with my big booty) in order to be compact.

Bikes are not usually my go-to exercise equipment because they give me a sore butt and crotch when I push myself, and, sometimes, even when I don't. However, this bike doesn't feel the same to use as a regular bike or the standard exercise bike you would find at the gym. The pedals are further forward and the seat is wider, and I actually find it to be more comfortable. I am still able to get my heart rate up and work my legs just as well as other bikes while sitting fully back on the seat. I have not noticed any aches or pains indicating the positioning is problematic, but I have noticed considerably less pain caused by the seat than I usually experience using exercise bikes.

It is quiet, smooth, tracks everything I want to track, has appropriate resistance, and still works great six months later. I am very happy with my purchase!

In the hopes of helping someone, I am going to be painfully personally honest.... I am over 250lbs and have been searching for a bike that does not send searing pain up my tail bone in five minutes. Well, I found it! I love this bike and for the price I feel it has to be one of the most comfortable seats out there for bigger sized people, the seat is not like the little seats on most exercise bikes, it is 15" at the widest and almost 11" to the front. Recumbent bikes of course have nice seats but due to a lot of metal in my rebuilt ankle I am unable to perform the dorsiflexion and plantar flexion that a recumbent requires. So, back to the bike at hand, it was super easy to put together ( I have included pictures) of parts, accessories and finished product. It is also pretty easy to move (which I had to do a lot for all my holiday parties). I can see where someone with shorter legs might have a little stretch, I am 5'8" with an inseam of 34" I have the seat on the second to the lowest level but of my course my knees do not fully extend and also, some may be able to just sit near the front edge of the seat whereas I am fully on it. The seat as I have it is, approx. 31" high from the floor and some people with mobility issues might find it difficult to mount/dismount. It is just like getting on to a mans bike (swinging your leg over) because especially for people of size, there is not a great deal of room between the seat and the frame. Don't get me wrong, it is a comfortable enough space to ride but not step through (in my opinion) . As for the stability and durability, seems great to me, very sturdy and does not make me nervous in the least and I am looking forward to a much healthier future with a machine I can actually use. I truly hope this helps someone. ; )

Let's break down the grading here by sections. FYI, I have had the bike for about 3 months and have logged 850 miles. I am roughly 5' 11" and have weighed between 250lbs and 228lbs in those three months.

1.) Assembly - 4.5/5
It took me (a non-handy desk worker with very little craftsman experience) roughly 25 minutes to put the bike together. A great deal of the assembly is done before you take it out of the box (the frame and handlebars are individually assembled). The one knock here is that the instructions could definitely be easier to follow, but it was still easier than following the instructions that come with a typical DIY desk or bookcase.

2.) Operation - 4.75/5
For the price, of course. I have had the bike for roughly 3 months and have logged roughly 850 miles. I can't speak on it's longevity past 850, but it is still running like it was the day I put it together. Very little noise, smooth pedaling, stationary (doesn't wobble), and easy to bring out/put away. The only thing holding it back from a "5/5" is the seat. It isn't exactly "comfortable," but it isn't awful either.

3.) Electronics - 3/5
It is pretty clear that the electronics were an afterthought for this product. This doesn't bother me, and it shouldn't bother you. You should *not* be using the HRM/Calorie counter on this bike. In fact, you probably shouldn't use a HRM/Calorie Counter on any exercise equipment that didn't cost you an arm and a leg. I generally use my own HRM (Polar), which often puts my actual calories at about 65-70% of what is listed. The mileage and speed seem to be fairly accurate. Overall, it's what you would (or should) expect from a relatively inexpensive piece of exercise equipment.

4.) Price - 5/5
When I purchased this product, the price was actually around 120.00$. I think it costs a bit more now, but it is (probably) still a tremendous price for a reliable and consistent machine. I have yet to see any give in the machine, and I do not think it is unreasonable to expect that it might give me 2+ years of service. For a bike with easy assembly, good operation, and this price, it's easily worth a purchase.

Edit - (August 1st, 2013) - It has been around 2 weeks (and an additional 200 miles) since I posted this review, and I just want to re-affirm how great this bike is. I've seen some recent reviews that say it has problems when you crank up the intensity, but I have not experienced this. On the two highest settings (both of which I have used extensively the last month or so), I have yet to experience any "clicking" or "belt fraying." It does go from whisper-quiet to mouse-in-church quiet, but, honestly, you would have to be searching for a problem to even notice. This bike has played a large role in my (still ongoing) weight loss. I have recommended it to 4 people, and the 3 that ended up purchasing it are even happier than I am.
Edit - (October 21st, 2013) - Well, it has been about 2 and 1/2 months since my last edit, and I'm still thrilled with this bike. I have now put around 2400 miles on it, and it is still running as well as it did on day 1. It is worth noting that the bike does become a little bit noisier as you up the resistance and speed. At full resistance and high speeds, you get the occasional creak and groan, but nothing that bothers me, personally. As an aside, this bike has become my primary form of exercise after a leg injury has limited my ability to run consistently, and I give this bike non-marginal credit for my extensive weight loss (250 to 200lbs). It is, unequivocally, the best purchase I have ever made on amazon and one of the best purchases I have ever made.

I rarely write a product review + or -, unless the product is REALLY good or REALLY poor--I'm also not the easiest consumer to impress. I am happy to write a REALLY good review for the Exerpeutic folding exercise bike. I am 6'2'' @ 215 lbs with long legs and cycled quite a bit before injuries and schedules became a bit too busy, so I do know a fair amount about bikes. I thought this might be more of a disposable bike, last a couple of years at best, be too wiggly, weak mechanics..that kind of thing, but quite the contrary, I am happily surprised by the quality of the entire product. The craftsmanship of the Exerpeutic folding exercise bike is very good, the frame tubes are heavy steel with good welds, the seat is large enough to have an extended ride comfortably (probably the most comfortable stationary bike seat I've used including expensive gym bikes), the bike has a wide stable "footprint" when opened but is also light enough to move from room to room if needed (has wheels on the base also),the internal mechanics are very good, the bike is very quiet and comfotable with plenty of leg room for proper body mechanics as well, the computer screen readout is practical and easy to see and use. This is in not a "yeah right, what a joke" bike, it is well constructed and was well thought out! I am in no way shape or form associated with the bike company, the seller, Amazon, or any party related in any way to this product, but I am please to review that I am impressed and very pleased with this bike!
Hope this revew helps anyone in the market looking for a great product at a great price!

Have been using this bike for a few weeks now and I love it. It is smooth, it is quiet, it is easily moved out of the way when not in use. I was almost ready to buy a Peloton bike, but took the advice of some others on here and bought this, along with the Wahoo Cadence, and am using the Peloton app on my phone. Suits me fine and saved a ton. I noticed others commenting on the quality of the welds, but mine all look very good. The thing is heavy, so it would be probably be helpful to have another person to get it set up, but I did it myself without too much difficulty.

I've always loved going to spin classes at the gym, but the time it takes to get there, find parking, and then come home after isn't worth my time anymore. I've been in the market for a spin bike now for about 2 years, and recently discovered Peloton. I fell in love with the Peloton bikes, but couldn't justify the $2,000 sticker price.I then started researching spin bikes on Amazon, and came across a similar Sunny Health bike where the user bought the budget bike, and then spent another $100 or so upgrading various things, such as adding a RPM/heart monitor to the bike, getting a case for his iPad to attach onto the bike, etc.I decided to jump the gun and purchase this bike. I then started a subscription to the Peloton app ($13 a month) which I can stream to my TV from my phone. I just completed my first class today, and I feel absolutely amazing. I'm definitely happy I chose this bike over financing a Peloton (for now at least).

So far this review is for the amount of time it took for me to get this bike assembled and the first "test ride". I'm only 5'4, 115 lbs and I was able to assemble the bike by myself. It's a bit heavy but if you follow the directions it's easy to put together. It took me 35 minutes from the time I opened the box until the time I took the first "test ride". Only recommendation I have is to turn the box on its side and open it from the bottom, then turn it back upright and slide the box up off of the frame.Its a nice bike and works great. The wheel is a little noisy but I think it just needs to be adjusted. It's easy to use and to switch tension is a price of cake, just turn he dial.If you are looking for a spin bike to use at home, you can't beat the price and the quality of the equipment.

Did a lot of research before I picked this spin bike and so glad I did. I'm not always great at building stuff, but this was came primarily put together and the packages were labeled by step and the directions were really easy. I also had no issues with the packaged after delivery. It had a solid bottom so everything looked great when I opened. I've been riding it for like five days it is so super awesome. I think I will save my gym membership fees, and just watch spin videos online. If you are looking for a solid spin bike at a moderate price this is it!

I am really impressed with this bike. I guess considering all the positive reviews I probably shouldn't be surprised, but for the price I just didn't think it would be so nice. Assembly was a breeze after getting everything out of the box and unwrapped. It's a very sturdy bike, no squeaks or rattles, despite being made in China. I added a CatEye Velo 7 Bicycle Computer CC-VL520 - Wired to show me speed and distance, and it works great. I will definitely be changing out the seat; it's brutally hard. But other than that, it's fantastic and I highly recommend it!FYI, for the bike computer these are the MPH to RPM conversions I came up with. Most spin videos I have watched reference RPM, but the computers tend to read MPH. Knowing that the flywheel spins 3.25 times for every revolution of the pedals, and assuming I math'd it all correctly:10 mph = 58 rpm11 mph = 63 rpm12 mph = 69 rpm13 mph = 75 rpm14 mph = 80 rpm15 mph = 86 rpm16 mph = 92 rpm17 mph = 98 rpm

Ok first of all, it's sturdy and quiet and I put it together in 15 minutes.Second, I was lusting after The $2000 Peloton bike ( with its live classes, cadence information, and everything else ) and so I made a couple modifications to this bike and used a couple apps and I think it's a really good alternative.1) get this bike - $2502) get the wahoo wireless RPM cadence tracker and mount it on the crank shaft. I did it with the little silicone holder it comes with, for attaching to your shoe I think, and some zip ties. No dealing with wires or anything. Just install it and pedal and it shows up on the free Wahoo app on your phone. In fact I like this better than a bike computer because using the app it automatically puts all the information into my fitness pal or Apple health or whatever. I got the RPM from Amazon for about $50.3) get a heart rate monitor like the wahoo one or I have the mio fuse. It works with the free wahoo app, which accepts many other heart rate monitors too. These cost $50+4) use the Peloton cycle app for LIVE classes and tons of ondemand classes too. They are one of the best spin places in NYC and their instructors are top notch. All kinds of themes and metric and personal best classes. Really really great music and cueing and you just feel wonderful after taking their classes. It's $12 a month for unlimited classes.5) the BitGym app has over 65 amazing HD virtual rides from all over the world. From New Zealand to Switzerland to the California coast and even down to Patagonia. But the coolest thing is that it uses your iPads camera to track your cadence and it speeds up or slows down the pace of the video based on how fast you are going. It sounds cheesy to say, but it really makes you feel like you are there! This is $8 a month for unlimited views. They even have guided/coached rides. You can use your own music for the I coached rides. It can track your cadence and even work with a heart rate monitor too. And it saves the data for you. These rides are unbelievably beautiful. I find myself extending my workout just to see more of the videos. And I play my own music and use my heart rate as a guide as to when to push myself and when to recover. I wish I had a big screen tv in the room where I have my spin bike. Then I could air play it to a giant screen and be fully immersed.6) Of course getting spin shoes with SPD cleats and the shimano pd-m324 dual pedal completes the package, but aren't necessary. I bought the shims I pedals from Amazon as well. I added the baskets from the original pedals that came with the bike to the spd pedals I bought so I can use clips but my husband can use street shoes.So anyway, if you use the things I mentioned above, you will have an Amazing experience. The only thing that the peloton bike does is a real time leaderboard. This set up doesn't have that. But you can use an app like race my ghost that lets you compete against your own previous workouts so that is kinda the same.Hope this was helpful. I can't recommend the peloton app and the bitgym app enough. They really are fabulous.

Love the bike! I took one star off the rating bc it, in fact, was NOT super easy to assemble. Took quite a while and instructions weren't as clear as they could have been. And also... It says NEVER PEDDLE BACKWARDS... which, to me, sounds weird.

The bike itself though is veerrrrrrrrrry good. Pretty light, only slightly bulky/difficult to move around (I probably only have difficulty moving it around bc my right wrist is broken but even I can manage it). It rides silently and smoothly, the resistance settings are fun, the levels 1&2 are easy, bump it up to 3 for any length and really feel the burn and then the hardest setting feels like you're peddling uphill through the snow pulling a wagon filled with bricks haha. Good times.
I am VERY happy with this purchase and recommend it to anyone. I feel like it's an excellent choice and a great price!

Nice exercise bike; simple assembly took maybe 1/2 hour, solid construction, you sit forward on the seat anyway so no worries about the size of it, silent, resistance works smoothly just click it forward on the dial, burns more calories in 15 minutes than on the treadmill-probably double the calories, very low impact especially if you don't add resistance. Does not calculate in the resistance when it totals your calories, so you'll just have to guess what you're really burning. My 80 year old dad loves it, says it helps with his hip problems, does it 3 times a week! If it wears out in a year buy another, so what.

bought this bike have worked with it for a week now , I am 61 and not in the best of shape 5ft 8 inch 197 lbs. I am a truck driver , working 14 hr days with no exercise it was time to do at least something. If you are in decent shape I would go to a better product, but for those of all that has let yourself go, this is a very good starting spot. As I was trying to get a decent bike for me all the complaints seems to come from the seat,this bike has a bigger seat. My only problem is the tingling of the family jewels it last about 5 mins after I am through [I had the same thing when I rode a road bike]must be me. Easy to put together and everything works and is very quite but its all new. I think for a beginner this bike works fine 4 stars never give 5 with such little time on new product
after 3 weeks I am still thinking it is going to fit my needs, the clicking did start ,but in my bike its NOT FROM THE FAN it comes from the main bolt where the handle bars and the seat come together. If I pull back on the handle bars while riding it goes away, so I simply tighten all the bolts, it something you should do on everything you buy new retighten all bolts. don't forget to retighten the seat.
I bike 5 miles a day, to start after 17 years of doing nothing , that's my starting point until it comes easy for me ,I try to start at 10 mph and increase it through out until the last mile and a half at 15 mph {per read out} @ a setting of 3 1/2as this comes easy I will step it up. As for a star rating I will leave it 4 for now,still to early judging by others reviews to go higher.

This bike is a great buy for the price. It was easy to set up and easy to fold away. I've read others say that you shouldn't trust the calorie counter and I would agree, but if you are looking for a simple bike than this it perfect. It is quiet and the seat is comfortable, which are big pluses in my book.

I bought this to keep myself in shape when I'm not able to go out riding on local MTB trails. It has replaced a very old fan wheel / chain driven exercise bike that was starting to fall apart. So far I've put around 150 miles on it and it's held up well. Putting the bike together took about 20 minutes, and all necessary tools have been included. If you've got an impact driver with a few different sized nut drivers and sockets I'd imagine you could do it in 10 minutes.

The bike performs well enough, but the ergonomics are a bit wacky as another reviewer points out. The pedals aren't situated like they would be on a regular bike, instead they are closer to being underneath the handlebars of the unit. This doesn't matter much to me, but could for you so keep it in mind. I store this in the corner of a home gym and move it out in front of a television when I use it, due to it's light weight this is not difficult. The cyclocomputer attached to the unit isn't anything to write home about. It does keep track of distance per ride, overall distance (up to 999 miles I believe), current speed, and calories burned (probably not too accurate - same goes for the pulse reading feature). I enjoy being able to quickly switch resistance, however anything above a 5 on the scale of 1-8 isn't a smooth or enjoyable ride.

Overall I'd recommend this to others. It does have small quirks and isn't on par with a higher quality $500 + stationary bike, but that wasn't what I was willing to shell out. I'm glad I bought it as it's done exactly what I needed it to do.

I'm 6 3" 196lbs, long time cyclist and spinner on multiple types of spin bikes. I would say this bike would be perfect for anyone less or equal to 6 1", I have the seat post at the max level and wish I could go a notch more. Thankfully this model has the adjustable handle bars to move them out. Again, I have those at the max as well so my knees don't hit them when I'm off the saddle, which is my preferred method of spinning. Because of this, the hard saddle isn't a problem for me, but if you want to build up your saddle toughness this bike will do it for you. Its a solid bike and easy to put together. Of course it makes some noise, but totally acceptable and not annoying at all. I did have some play in the crank from the factory, but I simply adjusted the flywheel and that was quickly solved, sadly they don't provide any instructions to do this and should. The play was annoying right from the get go for me. My shoe size is 11 and I found that I cannot wear shoes that have a wide heel as it will catch on the center where the cranks mount and snap off the plastic cap cover during peddling. This was corrected by wearing a different shoe, but its possible you could adjust the pedals so they are slightly further out as well. I worked with their customer service and it was a very positive experience.In summary, if you're the right size for this bike and you are ok with making an adjustment to correct the play in the crank, its excellent value. I'd recommend it and certainly buy it again.

I am 5'2" and 130lbs this fits me just right - the adjustable seat, and handle bar helps. This is the 3rd time I have attempted to order a spin bike online the first 2 was through another company. They both did not make it to my house in good shape - either the packaging was flawed, or the product was not sub-par. I kept my fingers crossed with this order - although the bottom bar is somewhat not 100% flawless due to shipment still is is 99% close to it. Just a small bent that does not take away from the functionality - I have only had this for 3 days, but so far I am just happy that I have my own spin bike.

I really love this bike! But the seat hurts my pubic bone, and I even bought a gel seat cover for it! Unfortunately, the gel on the seat cover is on top of the seat, and my pain is coming from no padding on the sides of the seat cover, hence the pubic bone pain. Yes, im a woman. I'm going to look at replacing the seat. Some users say the pain from the seat wears off in time, well I don't have time for that!! Nobody wants to be walking around like John Wayne for a couple of weeks. Once you adjust it for your height it's a good economical bike for home use. I'm 5'4" and I have no problems reaching the pedals or handlebars.

Very stable and easy to move. The box it arrives in is daunting, but once you remove the items, the assembly is not complicated. It's mostly assembled already.The chain drive is a bit noisy, but not overwhelming. The tension pad collects dust and needs to be cleaned periodically. My biggest complaint is the seat. Its is VERY uncomfortable. I replaced the seat with a larger gel seat and the comfort level increased dramatically. I also changed the pedals with rubber padded ones instead of the metal toothed ones.Its Very easy to adjust for all body sizes and dimensions. I have not had any issues with handle bars/bracket getting in the way.

I ordered this bike based on the overall good reviews. It was ordered on Wednesday night and it arrived two days after (Friday); initially it was supposed to arrive the following Tuesday, so arriving earlier was great. It was nicely packed, no scratches and it came with all the parts and tools to build it. Putting it together was easy but it took a little over an hour compared to the 15 minutes people said it took them. I tested it after and it seems to run very quietly and smooth. It is also heavy duty equipment, very sturdy. I like the handle bar. I just need to figure out how to move the saddle forward without the adjustment bar interfering with the post. Im looking forward to a great workout and many more. Next I will invest in a nice tablet bike holder so I can follow on classes.

I've been wanting a spinner bike for a while, and I finally decided on this one, and so far, I love it! It shipped after a week, and was super easy to assemble (took me 20 min.) I'm kinda short, at 5'3" with a 28 inch inseam, so I put the handle bars and seat to the lowest setting. But, I was pleasantly surprised when I had to raise the seat a little. I'd read a couple of reviews of people my height and shorter saying this bike was too big, but I also noticed that the silver/gray version of this bike is listed with larger dimensions than the white one (which is the one I purchased), so maybe that's why. As for noise level, it's relatively quiet for a spin bike - not silent, but quiet enough. And a few other reviewers have said that their tension knob is super sensitive and that their handlebars wobble, but I guess I'm one of the lucky ones, and got just the right sensitivity and sturdy bars. The seat is hard, but it's a bike - they all come that way, and your butt just gets used to it. The reason I'm only giving it 4 stars, is that I haven't had it for very long, and I'm going to wait and see how well it fares. But so far, it's been great.

Easy to put together, only complaint I have is that it's not really suited for short people. I'm 5'0", so I expected to have to lower the seat, but even at the lowest setting possible, my feet still barely reach the pedals. I can still use it, but it's super uncomfortable.

Received today and already assembled, easy if you follow instructions with details.
I like the bike, try it and is easy to use, seat is not the best, but no surprise if you read the feedback.

But it came with the plastic top shroud broken (Part No. 020).

The plastic part was broken before the bike was pack since all the pieces are not inside the box.
I checked inside the mechanism and recovered one piece, but still missing one part. (See photos)
Would be nice if it is possible to get the replacement. Will see.

I’ll start off by saying that I’ve geared this review toward customers who anticipate using this bike seriously, frequently, and at moderate to high intensity.I began riding this bike in January, and through semi-regular use, I put 315 miles on it by mid-March. Life got in the way, and I didn't ride again until June 2nd. From that date through early-August, I put an additional 770 miles on. To work toward my fitness and weight loss goals, I adhered to the following 35 minute regimen, six days per week:I would warm up for five minutes at the easiest resistance on the dial (1 out of 8), followed by medium to high intensity intervals of Resistance 3, 5, 3, 5, 3, 5 for five minutes each. I went hard, got a GREAT workout, and lost 30 pounds in the process. So why am giving a 3 Star Review for such outstanding results? Here's what went wrong:At 625 miles, the rubber pedal strap (the piece that holds your foot in place) snapped. It's a cheap part, and though I was out of the manufacturer's warranty, I called Exerpeutic [at (844) 641-7921], and their rep was kind enough to send me a new pair of straps free of charge. Shipping took less than a week and the straps arrived in perfect condition.Around 1,050 miles, the flywheel began to make kind of a whirring and clicking noise at any resistance at or above 5. The flywheel is visible through the top of the compartment it's housed in, and I could see that it began to wobble in there. Previously, I loved that the ride was smooth and whisper quiet.At 1,075 miles, the pedal strap mount (the piece that holds the strap to the pedal) broke off, and took a chunk of the cheap plastic pedal with it (pictured in my attached image). After that, I used an elaborate contraption made of multiple strips of duct tape to hold my foot on the pedal.When I bought this bike, I also purchased an exended warranty from SquareTrade, and I'm glad I did! I called them to see what could be done about the flywheel and broken pedal, and the rep that I worked with deemed that the cost of shipping the bike and its repair was prohibitive... and he agreed to refund me the entire value of the product! (You can read my 5 Star review “A+ Customer Service, Very Good Experience, with a Little Bit of a Wait” of that experience here). I asked him what I needed to do with the bike, and he quipped "What everyone else does... use it to hang your laundry!"To sum up, here are my Pros and Cons of this Exerpeutic Upright Bike:***Pros***• Basic console, the original AAA batteries still haven’t worn out• Sturdy, shake-free ride, even at high speeds/intensity• Ergonomically sound and comfortable• Folds-up to save space• Smooth and quiet• Simple assembly***Cons***• Mileage on the console resets to 0.0 after 999.9 miles, I would have liked five digits• HUGE proprietary seat, which can’t be swapped out for a standard seat or saddle• Not durable for more than light to medium intensity rides, a few times per week• The 9/16ths pedals are cheap pre-molded plastic• Cheap rubber pedal strapsThis is a great bike for those who are just looking to get into stationary cycling, or maintain their current weight. If you’re looking for a piece of equipment that’ll take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’, I’d say you’re better off looking at higher quality (and yes, higher priced) options.Feel free to leave me a comment or question, I’m happy to add anything else you’d like to know about the product. Thanks for taking the time to read my review, hopefully this information was useful!

I just got this device yesterday, so I'm shooting off the cuff here based of first impressions. Actually, it is made pretty well it seems for a "Made in China" item. The build quality seems solid, the way-oversized seat ( I'm sure they took into account some HUGE cheeks being draped across it) could have been made a little more durable. It would have been nice they used a standard round seat post so it could be retro-fitted with a quality, actual bicycle seat that would give a much better workout. As it is, it's sort of like sitting on a sofa and pedaling a recumbent bike. The "crank" should be more directly underneath the seat. The bike operates very silently by using the magnetic resistance. I just wonder if this system will hold up in the long run.
One major gripe I had, was the assembly. Screwing the pedal shafts into the crank arms took a herculean effort! The wimpy little stamped-metal wrench supplied was a joke here. I had to find a huge, heavy adjustable wrench, lubricate both the male and female threads, and then have someone hold the opposite crank arm with all their might in order to get the shafts threaded in completely. It's as if the threaded surfaces had been painted AFTER the threads were cut which made threading them together almost impossible. I'll update this review after some usage to see how it holds up to the wear and tear of actual use.

I am a former personal trainer so I hope my comments are useful to interested buyers. The build quality of the bike is excellent; however the main drawback of the bike is its bio-mechanics, or the way it interacts with your body when you are cycling.

Regarding build quality---the bike is made of excellent materials for the most part, and is a solid piece of machinery. The bike is very sturdy and stable when you're cycling. I had never owned a magnetic resistance bike before, so I was a little nervous about the concept. But I am very impressed with the quiet, smooth pedaling action of the bike at all levels of resistance. I am in average physical condition, and the bike provides more than enough resistance at level 4 to 6 (out of 8) to give me a good workout.

The main problem with the bike is the bio-mechanics, i.e. the way your body interacts with the bike. Here are some of the reasons:

1) It is not truly an upright bike (such as a regular road bike). The pedals are too far forward. The bike is a cross between an upright and recumbent bike, however there is no seatback to lean back against. The pedals are so far forward, you are pushing them away from your body to some extent. This may put more stress on your unsupported back. Also, because of the forward pedal position, it is very difficult to get full range of motion (ROM) without being uncomfortable, especially with the extra wide seat. Full ROM is when your legs are almost straight at the bottom of the pedal stroke, but not locked. Full ROM makes any exercise more effective. However people with injuries or joint problems should generally limit their ROM--so this may not be an issue for those people.

2) The seat may be too wide for some individuals, since your legs may not entirely clear the seat on the down stroke and your thighs may rub against the seat. That's one of the main reasons road bikes have narrow seats. I have to sit forward on the seat to be comfortable.

3) The seat gets hard for me after riding for about 30 minutes. The design of this seat is very different than that of a typical road bike seat. The seat is pretty low tech. It's made of a triangular plywood base covered with foam. The foam feels like upholstery grade foam. The plywood base is bolted directly to the seat post, with no shock absorption system. Also the seat is perfectly flat and not contoured to fit your bottom. When I ride the bike for more than 30 minutes (sometimes less) I can feel my "sit bones" sinking into the foam, and my center bottoming out. I'm not saying that will happen to you. It depends on your anatomy and other factors. The rub (pun intended) is that higher tech bike seats are made of firmer materials, including denser rubberized foam that supports your weight better and collapses less. A cushy seat is not necessarily better when it comes to a bike seat.

The bike has some very positive features (including the low price) and seems to work well for a lot of people. I just wanted to point out that there are also some issues to consider. Whether or not these issues affect you depends a lot on your anatomy and how you use the bike.

Honestly, having trouble getting in contact with the seller. I love the bike, but it's noisy since I set it up and it's not supposed to be as it's stated it's smooth and quiet. The noise is a big problem because I live with others and sometimes I like to workout late at night or whenever at my convenience and I can't disturb others that live with me. The seat is uncomfortable even though I bought a seat cover, but I was aware of this. Other than the noise and getting in contact with the seller, it's a great bike. I get good cardio when I use it just hope it doesn't die on me sooner than later. It has a cranking noise like something is dangling or the chain is loose.. idk?

Good spin bike for the price. My complaint is that the flywheel is very noisy and if that bothers you then spend the extra money and go into more of a commercial grade spin bike. Otherwise if you're just looking for something for home use, turn your music or peleton video up loud. Bike does feellike there's a bit of drag when you're up out of the saddle, but gets the job done. If I'm still wanting to do soon at home vs the gym in 1 year, I'll upgrade to the commercial Keiser bike. Also heads up, check the chain when bike arrives. I was disappointed in trying to figure out what the fyywheel noise was opening up the chain cover and finding the chain totally gunked up with a pink lubricant that loooked like it had been put on by a three-year-old. Had to take the thing apart and totally clean it before using.

This bike gets 3 instead of four stars because of the way the shipping container looked and the fact that the top bar has scrapes on it. The bike is very sturdy, as sturdy as the Spin bikes I have ridden in the gym and much sturdier than ones I have ridden on cruise ships.The ride is smooth and I am looking forward to seeing how it holds up to workouts 3 - 5 days a week. I'll update this review in months.

Funny thing is that I still use this stationary bike after more than two years. Yes it does make noise (nothing major), yes it will rust badly. I used this bike during winter time and when I can't ride outdoors because of the rain or bad weather in general.Consider this your entry level indoor bike, not your replacement indoor bicycle.The first thing I did was to change the pedals for the clipless ones that I use (so I could use my bicycle riding shoes with the cleats) eventually you need a dedicated pair of shoes to ride indoors, your sweet will get everywhere. The second thing was to replace the seat, the one that came with the bike is too wide and not to ergonomic at all. If you have a road bike, try to get the same seat you use and replicate the distances you have on your bike. Remember seats are very personal.Adjusting the seat and handlebars: Very easy to do, however if you are under 5'-5" it may not be enough, meaning you will get to the limits and still you won't fill it comfortable for you.The bar where the seat bolts is too wide, so when you ride, the inside of your tights may touch it, which will make your training session a misery, that's a major design flaw. I did trim the sides of that metal bar, and repaint the entire piece with auto paint (problem solved).Brake Pads: yes you will wore them pretty often if you use this bike, check them often since they are attach to an steel semicircular thick steel band that will scratch the fly wheel permanently. Once the fly wheel had been scratch the brake pads will last less.Brake Pads are very affordable (I purchase them directly from Sunny Bikes), however changing them is sort of a pain. This bike has a lot of things that could be improved; however it is budget friendly and it will last a while.

Just received mine and put it together tonight; then took it for a 50 min. test run. Frame is very solid, no flexing.The seat is uncomfortable, but most bicycle seats are uncomfortable to me, so maybe it's just me. Mine is not all that quiet. There is a loud hum for just a second with every rotation, accompanied with a vibration. I think it's the pad, because it gets worse when I tighten the resistance. I'm sure it will get quieter as it breaks in. If it doesn't, it's still not a big deal. I've never used a spin bike before, so maybe that's normal?? I had no problems whatsoever with getting the handlebars and seat completely stable. As another reviewer pointed out, I sort of wonder if some people don't realize that the L bars must be pulled down and reset to tighten completely if the seat and handlebars are in position closest to their respective posts.Also, mine has a half-inch ding with chipped paint on one of the posts that run vertical beside the flywheel. That's nothing to do with the bike, I just wish it were shipped with more care; the box was beat up pretty bad.All in all, this bike serves the purpose it's supposed to. For its price range, I recommend it.

I bought this thing for my wife who loves to spin. It's pretty simple to set up and is a fairly solid build. It spins smoothly although definitely not as quiet and smooth as the more expensive bikes I've tried. It's not noisy though, either. It's heavy enough to not move around while you're riding it and it's also really super easy to move (when you want to) thanks to the two littles wheels on the front base. My wife likes the heavier wheel on it as compared to some of the cheaper smaller bikes. As one other reviewer noted, the handlebars wiggle around a bit and, unfortunately for them, they didn't figure out that you can fix it by jamming a couple wood shims (from your local home improvement store) on both sides of the post up from the bottom of the neck. I did this and it's been totally fine ever since and much more solid than without. We ditched the pedals and just put SPD's on it so I can't tell you what the stock pedals are like; they're still in the plastic. The pedals going into the cranks don't seem as perfectly squared as my more expensive mountain bike but it's not a problem. It works well for someone in the 5'5" - 5'9" range but I'm not so sure it would be safe to setup for someone in the 6'+ range unless you are OK with the racing bicyclist positioning (low handlebars) due to the handlebars needing to be pulled up higher making the stability issue more prevalent. All in all I think it was well worth the money although I see that it is now more expensive than when we bought it. Still probably a good deal for the current price and certainly much cheaper than the next level of bike.Conclusion: I would recommend this to a friend unless you have disposable cash and can afford the pro stuff. It's good enough to get results and won't break the bank.

I purchased on 3/28/17. Item arrived on time, assembly was pretty easy, adjusting the seat to my height (I'm 5'7") wasn't a problem even though some of the reviews had issues with the seat height, bike was quiet and it was an over all great bike. However, after only 5 1/2 months of use the console stopped working. Also when the console did work I'd have to completely remove the batteries to get the console to completely reset. If didn't once I stopped for the day the pulse and speed would stop. Once I resumed cycling the calorie counter and distance would resume from the last cycling session instead of starting the count from zero. However now that the console has completely gone up after less than 6 months I would recommend this bike.

Initial quality seemed good. It assembled easily, and is solid. Upon initial use, it seemed very smooth and quiet. Adjustable resistance worked well. Now, after one week of use (5 times at 30 minutes each time), there is a "thumping" sound coming from the flywheel/magnet area upon every evolution of the pedal. It is getting louder, very distracting, and VERY DISAPPOINTING. I guess I will continue to use it until it breaks, and then try to find another exercise bike.

The left threaded hole - for the pedal shaft - had an imperfect thread. This prevented the pedal shaft from being attached easily. Although the right pedal shaft went on with no problem, the left pedal shaft could only be attached by using EXTREME force and two sets of vice grip plyers.
This was after I had cleaned all of the threads with a wire brush in an attempt to remove particles which may have been causing the problem.
The problem with the defective thread was extreme - I'm not sure how I got it together. Now that it's finally assembled, I like the unit very much. The basic assembly is fairly easy - but the left threaded hole was/is defective on my unit.

Seat cushioning is not good. The overall height is NOT for user who is shorter than 5'2". I have to wear fashion sneakers (with wedge height) in order to use it. Assembly instruction is not intuitive.
However, the exercise is good. Resistance adjustment is reasonable. Should help maintain overall good well being. Not for "Iron-man" or "Tour de France training.
So hard to re-package and I gave up returning it.
Will use it occasionally.

First off - The bike came with some cosmetic damage. The plastic 'shell' housing the main components was chipped and the two pieces were poorly seated. I needed to flex the plastic to get it to seat well and then I had to tighten the loose bolts.

For the first 15 miles on the odometer or so the bike performed excellently. After about 15 miles, the bike became very noisy. Between a periodic clicking and a sound similar to baseball cards in bike spokes, the bike drowns out the TV. The coil or whatever inside the bike rattles significantly when cycling.

Unfortunately between the cosmetic damage and the incipient loud noise, I've lost confidence in the long term stability of the product. My enjoyment of the bike went down significantly after the loud noise began after only about 15 miles into the odometer.

But, the resistance settings are nice and the computer settings are well laid out. It assembled easily. It feels sturdy. The seat and peddles fit me well and I'm a very tall person - 6'5". It folds nicely for storage. It's lightweight - I pick it up and move it around rather than using the wheels.

It's just a shame that it's so noisy.

Just awful to sit on even for just one min.The bike would be perfect if the seat and the upward seat position wasn't so uncomfortable.My husband , myself and my two children had the same complaints about the seat.

Get a good workout on a indoor cycling bike, but the handlebars on this unit are very hard, expect to feel discomfort in a short time. Handlebars do not have adequate adjustment fore and aft, so it's a long reach. Adjusting the very uncomfortable seat closer is not the solution because it would misalign your legs to fit to the pedals and would squeeze your body too close up front when u dismount.It's really an overall poor ergonomic design and most assuredly not worth the cost.

Sunny SF-B1110 arrived mostly assembled. Just had to install seat, and handle bar posts, and pedals. Problem is the flywheel arrived with bad bearings. As soon as you start to pedal there is a VERY BAD vibration that travels through the entire bike. There is also a rattling noise coming from inside the flywheel which is a solid 44 pound metal wheel. This is caused by bad bearings. Very disappointed. Other than the vibration this would have been a good buy. I DO NOT recommend this product at all.

The bike is very sturdy but the following is the problem1-The seat is very rigid and wrongly located and if you want to kill your back and have compressed disks in your vertebrate, this is the one to do it for you. So, you lose calories, and you kill your back.2-The distance between the seat and the handlers is wide, so unless you are six feet or above, don't you even think of it.3- The bike can be a bit loud at higher speeds.To give a fair review, I let 5 of my friends to try this cycle and only the guy who was 6.11 felt a little bit comfortable but still he had some lower back pain after 30 minutes..... Still, I give it to this cycle it is very sturdy constructed!Good luck if you buy it.... this was not for me.

Came with scratches and rust.

For the $245 price with free shipping I was second guessing if it would be good or not. All the reviews stating that this bike is better than some $800 bikes is what got me. Being the cheapskate that I am I went and got this based on the price. For under $250 it's a pretty good bike but doesn't come close to comparing to a real bike. It's walmart type quality with the brittle plastic sleeves on the seat and handlebar posts, the cheap plastic support feet, the endcaps that fall out of the base assembly and the uneven tensioning of the wheel drag make this bicycle pretty annoying to have around the house. The wheel is heavy but slightly out of round making the tensioner get tight and loose as the wheel spins.At first it looks pretty good but after having it for a few months the cheap parts start to show.

Very disappointed. I have spent a good part of the evening trying to assemble my exercise bike only to discover that the holes/threading where you attach the monitor/handlebars to the frame with the screws, are completely stripped! I know the trick, that when there are 4 screws, to tighten each cross corner, not screwing them all down individually, so to have ALL FOUR holes stripped really upset me. The monitor/handlebars will not stay attached. I CANNOT USE THIS BIKE. from the looks of it, all I need is a new Monitor/handlebar so that I can attach it to the frame… It is this piece that has the stripped out screw holes… I would like to keep the bike but need a replacement piece… Please advise.

UPDATE: The company, Paradigm Health & Wellness, reached out to me upon my review to correct my situation. They replaced the monitor/handlebar, and screws, and I am now able to use my bike. It works GREAT and I appreciate the swift actions/resolution to my issue. THANK YOU, Paradigm Health & Wellness!

Descent bike, wide seat, I'm a bit short at 5'1 reaching the pedals with the seat all the way to the bottom, but my problem is I just set up the bike, even though I bought it a few months due to having surgery and awaiting the recovery period. I was disappointed to see that the LCD did not work. I am looking for a good customer service phone number. When I contacted the warranty section I was told I needed to contact the manufacturer first due to the LCD monitor was not on warranty. A bit puzzled about the warranty then.

I purchased this bike after reading all the glowing reviews of the product. For the first two months, the bike performed as intended. Set up was fairly easy and the operation was nearly silent in the beginning. I mostly used the bike in the 5-6 resistance range and sometimes up to 8.

However, after several months, I started to note that the pedalling wasn't smooth and was slipping at resistance 4 and above. Under the bike showed a lot of what looked like ground up rubber on the floor below the flywheel casing. Eventually, going even above resistance two caused a "cracking noise" and now the bike does not work at all. A quick search of Amazon reviews showed that I'm not the only one with the issue. bike started making clicking and whirring sounds after a few weeks of usage. These sounds became louder as the bike usage increased. The pedals/cranks also began slipping (from heavy tension to almost zero tension within a single crank stroke) during moderate use. As other reviews attest to, the bike became unusable for anything other than very short, low resistance rides.

Given how the heinous problems that basically every reviewer with a similar has had with the company, I have not even bothered to try and contact the 800 number. Keep your expectations low--the bike will work well for a time, but the honeymoon is brief. As others have said, if you want any kind of serious workout, you will end up quickly with a broken bike.

The bike itself is great however it came with a piece broken internally. Customer service for the warranty is terrible, will not answer calls only emails. The 1 year warranty only covers the frame, everything else is only 90 days. Unit was delivered damaged and per their warranty they will only send me replacement parts which i have to take apart the main pulley, which i shouldn't have to do for a broken unit upon delivery. Bike okay, manufacture terrible. Customer service terrible. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT! ALSO THE HEART RATE MONITOR IS NOT ACCURATE AT ALL!

Two of my friends have this bike and seem to really enjoy using it. The price is great, it doesn't take up a lot of space, and the seat provides a decent amount of cushioning. I figured this would be perfect since I've been looking to buy a piece of exercise equipment for a while. It showed up at my house and I assembled the entire bike, only to find that it didn't work. For some reason, the magnetic piece on the flywheel that is supposed to track time, calories, speed, ect., was not communicating any of this info to the center screen. This made the screen completely useless, because I couldn't track any of my stats. This was such a huge letdown because I was really excited to use this bike. I called the customer service number and they told me to watch a youtube video on how to possibly fix this problem, but after attempting this for a few hours, it proved to be fruitless. Needless to say, I am sending it back.

The wheel had rust on it, the peddle started making noise after the second use, the knob to increase pressure was bend.

I should have read there other customer reviews and expected the worst. There bike arrived partially assembled but with monger of there bolts necessary to finish there assembly. I didn't a half hour scouring the packaging to set if they just hit the remaining pieces cleverly, but they are truly not there. There bike is useless without them. Terrible attention to detail that makes me wonder about the overall quality of the finished bike.

i was sooooo excited to get a spin bike for use at home and was soooooo disappointed when this piece of junk arrived. The welding on the frame looks like my 7 year old did it, the frame was rusted and dented and the seat lever that needs to be take apart didn't work. I contacted customer service at Sunny Fitness 3 times to inquire about what to do as the instructions to put the bike together where piss poor. The girl I spoke with theee times tried to be helpful, I explained the problem with the seat and she sent me a video of the handlebars. When I called her back about the video her reply was that the levers are the same (no, they aren't) and to "try again". Returning this piece of crap to Sunny. Do yourself a favor and avoid this like the plague.

I purchased the SF B1110S from Amazon on 11/5. Bike came with saddle seat assembled . The issue is that I cannot remove the saddle column bolt in the L shape knob in order to attach the seat to the saddle post. I tried numerous methods including the provided screw driver.I have requested the manufacture support To resolve the issue please send a new unassembled seat expedited with L shape knob and washer as indicated in Step 3 as it appears the bolt was machine tightened. Poor instructions and careless quality controlI am deeply disappointed and frustrated that there is no support phone number as I now have to wait for someone to respondSent from my iPhone

I started out happy, but it only took a few rides to begin regretting my purchase. In order to have a decent amount of resistance during a workout, I had to turn the resistance on the flywheel pretty high. It doesn't take much pressure/resistance for the bike to be quite loud. On top of that, within 6 months the pad that pushes down on the flywheel to create the resistance flat out BROKE OFF. If you are a fit person who anticipates needing a fair amount of resistance to work out, do NOT by this bike.

I ordered two bikes. One bike was actually shipped without the conponents to put it together!!!! It also has broken plastic piece where the handlebar connects. Amazon will only return or replace the whole bike. It is over 100 lbs and the box it came in its busted up. Not a good option. I have contacted the company that manufacturers the bike and they are taking their time responding. I hope to be able to ride the bike that I paid for sometime soon.