Side by Side Comparison of: Unknown vs Sunny Health & Fitness vs UShake vs BV vs Ibera

This is a great bike computer.I replaced my wireless units with these because my bike lights interfered with the wireless units. Simple and the batteries last forever. Make sure you wrap thecomputer cable around the front brake cablecable around the brake cable

I thought the wireless bike computers would be pretty cool. I bought one that was DOA and another that was impossible to understand the instructions and never worked properly. I bit the bullet and bought this wired one. It was easy to set up and worked properly at the first turn of the wheel. I wasted time and money on the cheapo wireless units. I should have bought this first...

This works fine and is not at all difficult to install. I miss that it doesn't have a function to rotate the different values while I am riding. I had that with my old one (which I broke).

Great product for the price point. I used this on my 50 day Cross-America bicycle tour. The computer exceeded expectations, performing very accurately, and always working (e.g., no malfunctions, battery failures, troubles with weather/rain). Setting up the computer was fairly easy (this was my first time ever setting up a computer, so it took me a little while to figure things out), but once everything was set correctly, it measured distance incredibly accurately - comparable within .25 of a mile with my peers' Garmin GPSs.Before purchasing this computer, I debated between a wired or a wireless computer. After reading numerous reviews regarding the inconsistency of wireless computers, I opted this route - and can't imagine ever going back. The computer performed perfectly and I'm sure it will for a long time to come.

Bought a pair of Velo 9 bike computers, one for my bike and another for my wife's. Installation was fairly simple once I had reread the instructions several times. Since it's sold in America why not just print a simplified English instruction sheet on a single page with wording for each step instead of wordless drawings on one sheet and poorly connected instructions on another? Wire lengths were more than adequate. The combination of plastic wire ties & double faced adhesive strips make for a fairly solid & light weight installation of the computer on our handlebars and the proximity sensor on the inside of our front forks. We've no complaints in the performance department. Installed a month ago, both computer's keep accurate time. The speedometer function is well calibrated once the wheel diameter is programmed into the unit and both units consistently read the same. Trip and cumulative mileage functions equally work well. The carbon footprint and caloric consumption feature is pretty useless since they don't take into account things like our individual body weight, head winds, tail winds, inclines & declines, temperature and total crank effort. I suppose we could have purchased the Velo 7 units that don't include those functions, but the Velo 9 was priced less. We have riding companions that have wireless bike computers and were prompted by their complaints to specifically get this hard wired model.

The Cateye Velo 9 was easy to install with no tools required thanks to its utilization of zip-ties and double sided tape. Had it ready to go in 15 minutes and, so far, I've done 60 very stable kilometers with it. I would've complained about the quality of the mounting materials but it hasn't moved one bit and is easy to read (except for situations where there's zero lighting, you might want to invest in something with a backlight if you're cycling in badly lit areas).

I spent a lot of time researching the available indoor bikes and decided to focus on the mid-upper low end of the price range. I decided to go with belt drive rather than chain for quietness and lower maintenance. Based on my experience with the Sunny model SF-B1002 I am very happy with the belt drive decision. It is absolutely silent. I learned that flywheel weight was important relative to smoothness and real bike like feel. The SF-B1002 49 pound flywheel has that extra 25% weight worth the small cost. In addition the subject model resistance/brake system of leather press down was definitely preferable over the clamp alternative. The reviews convinced me the SF-B1002 was structurally very solid and my experience is it is solid as a rock. I am over 200 pounds and spin hard and there is just no frame flexing or movement.For my use I needed to add some useful live visible performance information. I attached a POLAR V650 bike computer with cadence and speed sensors. I get real time heart rate, cadence, distance, calories and exercise duration time attached to a POLAR handlebar mount. Even better I can display on my PC a data output for each completed exercise using the POLAR Flow software. As the exercises I do are HIIT Spin routines all based on interval times, timed hard spin and rest, I needed a Interval Training Round Timer. I tried a basic GYMBOSS model but switched to a Everlast Interval Timer which has a very loud timer alarm.The Sunny SF-B1002 was shipped via FedEx. It was well packed and the box arrived with no sign of mishandling. It is very heavy, 130 pounds, and managing it by myself I had to unpack the box and move the pre-assembled basic bike by itself to the room where it would live. Then I could move all the sub-pieces together on a hand cart. Assembly was pretty easy and the instructions are well written. Mounting the POLAR distance and cadence sensors is a little tricky as the physical structure is different than a bicycle which the sensors were designed for attachment. Using double sided tape for the sensors and stacked(3 or so) Neodymium Magnets (1.26" x 1/16" ) to fill in the spaces. peddle crank and belt cover to wheel. I found the seat to be a little painful for my butt so I replaced it with a "Bikeroo" men's saddle. Eventually I will replace the peddles with Mountain Bike clips on one side to fit my shoes/cleats and toe brackets on the other side of the peddle for normal shoes.So my net opinion of the Sunny SF-B1002 indoor bike is very positive. I am 100% happy with my purchase decision and am very comfortable recommending others to purchase it. I enjoy it every day and based on a couple of weeks experience can't offer any cons for consideration. Florida Bob

If you've had the BANGING issue with this bike, skip to the end for notes on my fix***********************************Initially I had looked at buying the Peloton bike because of their really great app but ultimately decided it was not worth the investment considering spinning was completely new to me. My intention was to use this bike in conjunction with the Peloton app ($12/mo). So far I am very satisfied with my purchase.Delivery - I paid just under $300 for the bike which included shipping. Which is really unbelievable in and of itself. I'm not sure how the UPS guy even got it up the stairs to our landing because the box weighed over 120 pounds. This bike is *very* sturdy. My first concern was that for $300 you would get a rickety piece of garbage. Not the case. Peloton charges $250 just for shipping.Assembly - honestly, the actual assembly part took about ten minutes. But it took 10 minutes to get the box into the basement, 15 minutes to unpack the box and unwrap all the parts and another 5 to sort of gather everything together. There are very few actual pieces, like I said, the bike is very sturdy when put together."Add ons" / changes - I made a few minor additions to the bike to improve the use.1 - Added a pair of Shimano SPD pedals ($35). These are fantastic pedals, I *highly* recommend them and they work great on this bike. Took only a few minutes to swap out. So far zero issues with the pedals. Please not if you have never used clip-in pedals before, you will need bike shoes with SPD cleats on them to use.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZMDK5C2 - Simple ipad holder for the handlebars ($20). I have a beat up, cracked-up old ipad4 that I planned to use on the bike and this clip works perfectly.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D5YTO5K3 - Bike mat ($30) - perfect size, seems to work great so far. Its a mat, nothing fancy.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001THTUAO4 - Wireless computer from spinning.com ($65) - I tried two of the Cateye models and just did not like how small they were and one I could not get to work with the spin bike. The spinning.com computers are made to work with their brand spin bikes but seems to work great with this model. Look I am not an engineer, I'm not going to guarantee that these are insanely accurate and are really only made for their brand bikes - but its worked fine so far. I was most interested in something that was wireless, would display time/cadence at the same time and that was easy to read.So I spent $150 or so on other options and am completely happy right now with my setup.***Notes on use with the Peloton app*** - As I said, I bought this bike specifically to use with the Peloton app. I am very impressed with the app so far. They have dozens of live classes every day or thousands of on demand ones. The app has a pretty simple filter that allows you to search/sort by class type, time, instructor etc. I wish there were a couple of minor tweaks - like letting you save your favorite rides into some kind of favorites menu - but so far I am very happy. The ipad version of the app is $12/month whereas if you have the Peleton bike they charge you $40/month. Even at that price, IMO, its worth it since I have been using it every day. Spin studios in the DC area can run upwards of $175-200/month for unlimited rides.***Notes on FIXES or things that might break*** - As has been noted in other reviews there seem to be a couple of quality control issues, both of which I ran into.1 - Squeaky resistance pad - Definitely happened to me over the first week. I used it every day and it seemed to get worse. I bought a $7 can of liquid graphite spray off Amazon and I gave it a few shots, it cleared right up. I could see just giving it a shot every couple weeks. Nothing major here, very easy fix.2 - That BANGING or knocking on every peddle stroke. - If you've had it, you know what I'm talking about. It sounds like the bike is broken and goes BANG BANG BANG on each peddle stroke. I emailed the company and they sent me a PDF with pictures about making some adjustments to the belt with the two adjustment screws on the front. I spent @ 20 minutes screwing around with it and eventually it did stop. It was a pain in the neck and very annoying to have to deal with but it did finally stop.- Take the belt cover off - screws on the two sides and bottom- take the big side nuts off from the fork- adjust the screws I circled in yellow. Experimentation and patience required!Look, this bike cost $300 shipped. For that price, I had a reasonable expectation that the bike would not be perfect and would probably need some adjustments. If I wanted to buy the $2000 bike with $250 shipping charge, I would certainly have expected a higher level of quality. But for the cost I am very happy with my purchase.

Fantastic! Don't let the weight of this item discourage you from purchasing it. This cycles has a small footprint, taking up a very small area of about 20" wide and 50" long. The front/top facing wheels make this super easy to move. The wheel, weighing in at 49 lbs, actually helps make moving this super easy. Since the weight is in the front, tilting it forward using the handle bars and the small skate style wheels make it easy to move. I keep mine next to the couch so I can watch TV, or for me I use my TV as a computer monitor and I can read while I ride. I purchased a wider seat, as I sort of need it right now. An injury has slowed me down and my bum has paid the price. Anyhow, the frame is strong and sturdy. The seat is adjustable forward/backward and up/down. The belt makes this super quite, but as noted needed a tiny bit of silicone spray on the friction pad at the wheel to quiet it down. It make a slight rubbing sound which is normal. The handlebars are heavy, hard, sort of rubber coated and multi angled for plenty of positions to hold. Personally I need to find something to pad the bars a bit, but that's not big deal. The only drawback I can note is that the handle bars are adjustable up and down, but I wish I could angle them up a little.I chose this bike due to very high ratings on many cycling websites and although I am new to this I have to agree this is a great buy.

This is a great option for in-home spinning. I love spin class but was having difficulty making it to the gym for the limited class schedule. This bike is perfect along with free YouTube videos that I use for class in my home. I did purchase pedals that have clips for $10 on Amazon Commuter Road Bike Pedal Reversible Dual Sided Clipless Shimano SPD / Platform Pedals and installed them instead of the ones that come with the bike. I also put a gel cover on the seat ($9 at Wal-mart). Anyone who has taken a spin class knows how bad the seats are, cycle shorts Canari Gel Liner Cycling Short Womens(Black with Pink trim.)SM with padding built in work too.I like the fact that it is a belt vs. chain, it is very quite. The water bottle holder is a plus as well. It doesn't have a digital read out but the other reviews talk about how to add one. I don't find it necessary since I know the basic output from years of spin class.It is very HEAVY so make sure you have help to get it to its final resting place. My husband and I almost killed ourselves getting it up a flight of stairs. It was very simple to put together though, it didn't take more than 15 minutes.Huge fan of this bike!

I have had the bike for about a week now and I really love it. The setup was easy it took about 30min and all the tools I needed were there. At first it squeaked when I started to ride it but reading online I found that I could buy some Silicon based spray on the brake pad and that fixed it. The spray I used was Liquid Wrench Silicone Spray. I really wanted a bike computer for this so I purchased CatEye Strada Wireless Bicycle Computer (Black) CC-RD300W along with the bike. Adding that on took like 10min. I am going to upload some pictures here. I used double sided tape to attache the sensor to the bike and I used magnetic tape to raise the little magnet sensor on the wheel high enough to get a reading. But you could use double sided tape there too. I also switched my magnet out for another one I had just laying around so I didnt have to clip the threaded end off the one in the box.

I just got the bike on Friday and used it twice over the weekend so this isn't a long-term review but my initial impression is highly favorable. I am a "serious" cyclist, which is not to say I'm a professional or anything like that but I log a lot of miles on my road bike and use high-end equipment. I've always hated hooking a bike up to an indoor trainer and I've avoided that type of training for many years. I finally went in on a spinning bike and I am very impressed with the results.I chose this model mostly because it had the heaviest flywheel (produces a smoother pedaling experience) and it uses a belt to drive the wheel instead of a chain (quieter). It was easy to put the bike together and I'm always happy nowadays when things actually fit and work. I skipped the cheap seat and pedals that it came with and instead installed my own Look-style clipless pedals and a Specialized saddle. The saddle adjustment worked well-enough as it went up and down and you can move the saddle fore and aft on its rails to get the right fit. Unfortunately the handlebars only have an up and down adjustment (no fore or aft) but I'm pleased enough with my fit on the bike.My primary complaint about indoor trainers was that they always felt unstable, especially when out of the saddle. This bike is rock solid and includes adjustable feet to make sure it sits perfectly level. My second complaint about indoor trainers is that they simply couldn't achieve a gear hard enough to truly simulate climbing an actual hill on your bike. This bike, however, has more than enough tension to simulate even the hardest hills yet retains its smooth pedal motion. I am truly surprised and impressed.My only complaint is a picky one. The tension knob is a continuously turning adjustment. Turn right to tighten the tension (and make it harder to pedal), turn left to ease off and make it easier. It's the way all spinning bikes work, I suppose. With this method, however, there's no way to "Index" or "bookmark" a location so you know you returned to the same point each time you ride. In other words, you turned the dial to make it hard to pedal one day but there's no way to know that you turned to the same spot when you did the same workout the next day. Like I said, that's awfully picky but it is the one check mark I would put in the column for an indoor trainer.On the whole, this is a well-made, good-looking bike for a terrific price. it should suit your needs regardless of whether you're a serious cyclist or just an exercise enthusiast.

I have used 5 different brands, like the Cateye wheel magnet better than any others. I have Cateyes still working 10 years later. Good value. They have some displays w/ larger numbers on other cateyes I like better, but at double the price.

It seems to work well, but the instructions that came with it were a joke. I really don't need pictures that don't explain much. I need words that tell me what to do. I ended up having to google setting the time on it to figure that out. Other than that, it seems like a good gadget. Seems like they could've come up with a better attachment device than zip ties, however.

Been using this computer since the Fall and love it. Easy to install if you give yourself adequate time to actually enjoy doing it properly and accurately, so you get consistently good display output. Mine has never hiccuped. I love the halt feature where it stops when you do, and resumes when you do. I have a riding route where I bike out 6.2 miles to visit my Mom's grave. I stop for several minutes, and it waits and resumes when I climb back onboard and return home. It has several operating modes and display options, although I find I use just one or two most of the time. I haven't figured out if it has a "Stop" feature, so you can capture a finish time on a route, but continue to ride for a cooling down period. It might not be able to distinguish this, or I just haven't figured out how to do that. So, I just remember my finish time and write it down when I go back in the house afterwards. Very competitively priced. Mounts easily and stays in place very well, and does not slip or move. Handles rain like a champ. Highly recommended.

I really like this product, it worked well for measuring mileage and speed measurements, which is all I really care for. The only issues I had are the plastic over the display scratches easily, mine was looking beat up after a couple weeks, and more importantly the mount does not hold the unit as securely as it should. It unexpectedly came out of the mount twice, once I found it on the ground where I wiped out, and the second time I was just riding dirt trails and didn't even know it came off until I looked down and saw an empty mount. Sucks that I'm now about to drop another $25 on a replacement. So yeah, the computer itself is fine but the mount needs a better design to hold the unit more securely.

Like this bike computer a lot. It seems to work very well and is quite accurate. The only problem with it is that the unit does not have a "catch" on the mounting bracket to keep it from falling off when you are riding over rough terrain. I have had to go back and look for it twice, and finally used electrical tape to attach it to the mounting bracket.

Install was straight forward but can't turn it on! Why? Because the battery came with ZERO voltage. Yup a 3 year Panasonic battery deader than dead. Checked it with my fluke 789 process meter I use for work every day. I will have to update this review after I get a chance to go out to the store and buy a new battery for a shiny new bike computer.that currently does... Nothing!***UPDATE!!So took it on 25 mile ride today and it did great! After I had to go to a store and spend 5 bucks on a new battery. (This 2032 battery type is supposed to last 10 years on the shelf so don't know what how old it was in shelf years before I got it.)I had got this just so I could track speed, total miles, and trip miles and because the unit is small enough to go in my pack and large enough to read easily. I could see the display great even under shady trees with my polarized shades ;-)Moving thru the menu and setup was a breeze you will just need something small to hit the reset button and set button on the back.I have 29"X 2.2 Tires on my mountain bike which are not in the Auto setup selection but when you measure it out it comes to 230 CM it takes whole numbers so truncate the decimal for those who like to be exact.I had 3 other bikers on the trip out of the 9 who had different bike computers and GPS biking apps and after 25 miles we were all within a 10th of a mile.I like the wired unit because it also does the Auto on and off it "should" save the battery this time.The mount on the handle bars is a little cheap but for under 20 why should I expect something bullet proof? I am going to get some handle grip wrap and put that under the mount.⇦another reviewer idea.SO 4 out of 5 stars in my book for the handlebar mount and the battery issue.

This bike is a good value for the money. Watch the price though, as what they charge varies quite a bit. I waited a while to purchase it and saw the price go up $100 and now, as I write this review, it is $40 less than what I bought it for. Maybe they discount it later in the year until the holidays and then jack it up for Christmas and January-February timeframe when we're buying stuff like this.It is sturdy and good to ride with the heavy flywheel, especially once I got it adjusted. I plan to change the pedals one of these days, but for now, the straps will have to suffice. It is a good workout.

I've had the bike for a few days and for the most part I LOVE it. Very sturdy and I haven't had any banging issues or complaints about the tension like other reviewers. The left pedal was difficult to screw in and I'm still not confident that it's in there properly. And YES I know it screws in counter clockwise. You can't miss it in the instructions and tag that came on the pedal. It just blatantly doesn't want to fit in there. Also, I feel that this bike was made for someone just a little taller than me. I'm 5'5" and I have the seat and handlebars all way up and I'm still seated too far away.Finally.... this bike is heavy. That's a good thing but as a single woman who lives alone it was difficult getting it in the house and upstairs. Be prepared to have help or pay for the assembly.Overall I highly recommend this bike so far.

I eagerly awaited my bike as soon as I clicked that button to purchase it. I waited with baited breath for 2 whole days... gotta love Prime!! When that UPS truck pulled up to the curb I did a little happy dance.... told the driver to wheel that bad boy into the garage and waited for my husband to come home to put it together. When he finally got home and opened the box ... wait for it.... it was smashed :( Talk about a let down. The box must have gotten smashed during shipping - Thanks UPS!!! Amazon was awesome. I've never ordered anything this big but the return/exchange process was super easy and fast.Now for the bike - I've used it for a week straight and think its sturdy and well built. Great looking piece of equipment too! I use the Peloton App on my iPhone and absolutely love it. I feel comfortable getting crazy on the bike. I did take a star away because the seat is pretty uncomfortable AND that's with a gel seat cover over it! I will look into changing the seat.All in all great purchase and highly recommend.

My first impression is that this appears to be a sturdy bike. Good weight to it that should alleviate the wobbles while peddling. Super easy to put together although a 2nd person may be needed to help move /position the bike until the feet with wheels are put on. Bike was packaged well with styro-foam and several wood blocks to keep bike from damage during transit. Bit of advice when unpacking. With box in the proper upright position carefully use box cutter to cut around box at he bottom. Lift the box off the packaged bike. This allows easy access to the bike and parts without hassle.So far the only negative I found is the bike seat. Not very comfortable on the butt. Could use a little more cushioning. I hope I can find an upgrade that will fit the seat stem so I can replace it.Hopefully my first impression of the bike's sturdiness will hold up after continued use over the next few months. I will try to follow up with an update regarding it's quality. Until then I'm rating a 4 until I use for a while.

This bike is a great combination of value and features. It is very heavy, smooth riding, and fairly comfortable.After deciding to bring my bad weather riding indoors, I wanted a bike that simulated road riding. After shopping bikes in the range of $1,000-$2,000, I decided to just try out an inexpensive bike to see if this type of riding would work at all for me.The primary features on this bike that match much higher priced bikes are the heavy flywheel, belt drive, and sturdy frame. For these, I would rate it 5 stars.However, there are a couple of irritations that cost Sunny Health a star. One, the handlebars are one setting short of what a 6 footer might need to be comfortable. If you are an experienced cyclist, you will be able to set the seat-to-pedal distance properly, but if you are more than 5' 10" (or so) the handlebar might be too low. I have it set at "STOP," and I am still leaning forward enough to place too much weight on my hands. While I have minimized the problem with handlebar padding to raise the level, it would be much better to have one higher setting on the bike handlebars.Two, is the lack of any electronic assistance, either by including or offering as accessories. There is another version of a Sunny Bike that includes an LCD panel for riding data. I would have gladly paid extra for an accessory that would connect to the bike.One other nuisance might affect people who share the bike. The adjustments are not quick, requiring complete removal of the knobs and replacement in a hole in the column, both for the seat and handlebars. If, like me, you are a lone rider, it is a very sturdy setup that will not slip in use. So 1 star up or 1 star down...depending. The friction adjustment is very easy to use and quickly changes the resistance by a leather pad, which is also very quiet.All said, I have been riding for several weeks and can say that this bike is very smooth and very quiet. To avoid boredom, I have placed a computer monitor equipped with a Roku Stick on the handlebars, which are shaped to make it an easy addition. I can view ride videos or TV programming easily.I would buy a Sunny Bike again, but perhaps a different model.

My wife and I purchased this bike 10 months ago.We were looking for a non-expensive bike to exercise 3 or 4 times a week. Mainly during the winter.Pros- Adjustable saddle. You can adjust the saddle higher or lower. The cool thing is that you can also adjust it closer/further to the handlebar. - Thanks to the notation/marks, I can easily revert the seat back to my position after my wife used the bike. - No tool needed, you have a handle that you need to pull to unlock it.- The handlebar is adjustable too.- There is a support to hold your flask/bottle for the long journey. If your bottle is too big, don’t be afraid to pull to make it wider.- Very comfortable and doesn’t feel or look cheap.- The design is nice; this doesn’t look ugly in the apartment.- The wheels at the front allow driving the bike from one spot to another.Cons- Per mentioned in multiple reviews when we bought it; there is a strident noise as soon as you start biking. This noise appeared a couple of months after we bought the bike. I honestly don’t care - I listen to music or watch a movie. People around may not think the same, though. It seems that the small piece of leather (or other - see my picture) rubbing against the wheel (to regulate the tension) is the reason behind that noise (centering it or giving it a nudge seems to fix this noise temporarily' … for a couple of minutes).- The screw maintaining the handlebar tends to get loose/unscrew. I screw it tight on regular basis “just in case” (well I am a bit paranoid with screws getting loose anyway).- The tension isn't responsive. You will need to get used to turning the knob generously (forgot to mention this but updated thanks to the comment below).We also purchased a rug (Supermats Heavy Duty P.V.C. Mat for Cardio- Fitness Products (2.5-Feet x 5-Feet)), this fits perfectly underneath.I would recommend this bike despite the noise (It makes me feel nostalgic of my old rusty bike when I was a kid).

This is not for exercise spin bike

It's ok, wish the sensor had a little more range or the magnet came with different mounting options. I had to modify the magnet that runs by the sensor because the stationary bike I was trying to put it on has such a limited area where it can be mounted and the inset of the wheel was too far away from the sensor.

It does the job. I am really not a fan of the one button interface, but it's not a huge hindrance. As other users have said, the mount is extremely cheap and not very secure. My handlebars have a bit of a curve to them, and the speedometer slips off of the double sided sticky tape and wobbling around. I had no problem with the length of the cord, as some people reported, but I'm sure that has to do with bike geometry. There is no way to re-enter the odometer mileage if the unit is reset or runs out of batteries, if you care about keeping a total running tally.

The display is easy to see. The calorie feature is bogus. I wear a Garmin 310 with a heart monitor when I ride,or run. The Velo 9 says I burn 207 kcal on a 50min ride with an avg. heart rate of 145. The Garmin shows I burn 807 calories. Not worth the extra money. Also I can't find if it Illuminates in the dark.

It works well and gives you a great deal of information concerning your bike ride. Of course, you had better be an engineer to put it on your bike. The instructions are not at all clear, and we had to go online to get clearer instructions as to how to attach this device. The calorie counter is not at all generous and comparing its values to several online counters for bike rides, it only measures 1/4 the calories every other counter measures. Don't know which is more accurate. Have only used on daytime rides and it is easily visible. Do not know if it is backlit for night rides. It is easy to reset but it does have to be reset after each ride. No memory so you would have to record the values for each of your rides.

First, the good news, which outweighs the bad:The CatEye Velo 9 screen is large and easy to see. The single button operation to scroll through the displays is easy and fast. A long push on the same button will also serve to reset trip mileage and stats. Again, intuitive and easy. The unit reasonably accurate with the limited settings that a use needs to input to set it up. The automatic-ON capability is flawless; the computer senses when the wheel is moving and brings the unit up to full power. Otherwise, it eventually sleeps to save the battery and just shows the time like a watch. If you want a simple computer that fits your basic needs, then this unit pretty much fits the bill. The cost is also competitive.Now the few bad points. Let me say that ALL of the points could easily be addressed by CatEye without much expense. So the long-winded detail here isn't about being critical just to be mean to CatEye; I am going over these things so that customers know about them and CatEye may also wish to address them.The cord leading from the sensor to the mount is too short. The manual shows how to route the wire up the brake cable but there isn't quite enough length to do that properly as depicted. Thus, you will have to take less turns around the fork and the brake cables and the wire will be loose than it should be. (How expensive is it for CatEye to add another 8-12" of wire?)The mount for the computer is cheapo. It mounts to the handlebar or step with some lousy double-sided rubber sticker that tears easily and is further secured by two zip-ties. If you want to move it or remount it, well buy yourself more double sided rubber stickers and zip-ties, because these cannot be reused.Did I mention that the mount was cheap? Well, since the primary anchor are zip-ties, the unit isn't very resistant to rolling around the bars should you want to pop the computer on or off the mount, as it is designed to do. The rubber sticker isn't quite sticky enough to keep it from rolling under moderate pressure, even with the zip-ties pulled as tight as possible. Why not use a simple mount that secures to the bars with a plastic strap that tightens down with a little hand operated screw?You get six zip-ties. If you make a mistake or need to move the sensor after initially mounting it then head out to the store to buy yourself some replacements. Six is about enough to do the job correctly, so no room for error. Two for the sensor, two for the computer mount, and one or two for restraining the wires tight on the fork so they aren't loose and catching on stuff.The software needs improvements. First off, the calorie counter is worthless unless it takes account of the rider's weight and the weight of the bike. There is no way to do this so I assume the software just uses some kind of general estimate. Meaning a 300lb guy hauling a steel framed touring bike with panniers full of stuff is going to burn the same as a 155lb guy on a carbon frame road bike going up the same hill, according to the Velo 9. How hard is it to add these weight settings into the software? Maybe 3-4 lines of code I guess. Without this the calorie counter isn't much use, unless you happen to be exactly to whatever the default values are for the estimator. And those are not known.Speed and mileage calculations would also be improved by allowing a setting for a wheel roll-out length, as a more accurate option, instead of simply selecting a wheel size. Again, a simple change that wouldn't take much code. ****EDIT: 7/14/16 It was pointed out to me that the wheel roll out option IS indeed in the firmware AND the current manual. So I must have somehow missed this. Simply select tire sizes until you get the "205[ ]" display and select this, which will allow you to input the roll out length of your specific tire. Oh, and by the way, my unit is still running well years after purchase.

Easy assembly. So far it operates smoothly, but its noisy. The belt is quiet, but the resistance pad is noisy. I tested a Sunny Health and Fitness bike that had a felt pad over the resistance brake and it was very quiet. Much quieter than this one. There is no felt over this pad. It is more like the material found on traditional bike brake pads. I don't know why it's different than the ones with the felt. Maybe there are some benefits. But it is noisy.

Despite some damage to the plastic housing, it is a great indoor cycle for the price. The heavy flywheel provides a smooth ride and the bike feels very sturdy even when standing. The seat is a bit hard like most bikes but you could always buy a different seat or wear some bike shorts. The quality control could use some work but I did get for under $300.I only just recently obtained the bike but it is already making the thumping noise with each pedal stroke that some other people are getting. I will update this review once I attempt to fix it.

I bought this bike last year when I had to stop running because of a bum knee. I had seen the spin cycle classes on TV and thought that I give it a try at home, since sweating and breathing heavily in public isn't appealing to me. Anyway, this bike looked to be sturdy and affordable for my budget. I've been fairly happy with it. I don't use it all the time (I switch between walking on the treadmill, using the reclining bike, doing yoga and pilates, etc.) and I haven't had any problems with it.When I ride, the bike is very sturdy and quiet. I can stand on it and it is very stable. (I'm 5' 5" tall and hover around 125 pounds.) I find the adjustments on the seat and handlebars to make it comfortable for me. I had my husband help me set it up, since it comes in a box, disassembled.The only thing I don't like is the dial that is used to create the tension. It doesn't have specific settings, so I never really know what I'm riding at. I don't feel like I have consistency with the workout this way. When I ride along with the videos I watch, they all seem to be able to move up and down a specific number of levels, but I can't do that, so I'm always guessing.There also aren't any devices to track distance, time, calories or anything like that, which I guess is a trade-off for the cheap price. Also, I found a way to tighten my iPad to the handlebars with a headband because there isn't a holder for electronics, another drawback, I guess.If I had more money, I'd buy something with the bells and whistles, but as far as the bike is concerned for exercising, it works for me.Also, the bike seat is incredibly hard and painful! I replaced mine with a gel seat for comfort, an added expense.

Not sure if it's the bike quality or the fact that I have wood floors but when I cycle and move TOO much, it feels really unstable. The front moves from side to side like it's not screwed in right (but it's at it's tightest). I have wood floors so maybe the floor aren't even, but I bought a heavy duty mat to put the bike on, and that hasn't made it better. So, my guess is, the bike is just not good enough to handle the same type of choreography you can do on a more expensive bike that you would find at a studio.

Well first off I received the package in the worst condition I have ever received any delivery, the box was broken, the bike frame was bent, dented, scratches, and scuffed. They did not include the hardware bag with necessary screws and Allen key, so I had to go to Home Depot to buy them.The bike itself is great, quiet, efficient, nice looking, very adjustable, works well for me (5'7 140 pounds) and my wife (5'4" 125). The seat is incredibly uncomfortable, but I'm sure I can get a gel slip cover. I like the bike a lot, but the condition of it upon delivery and missing hardware has left a bad taste in my mouth.

Been using the bike for about a month now. As a man, I don't use the straps on the pedal because they won't fit a man so I use the other side of the pedal. The pedal straps are only large enough for a woman. The seat is horrible, so I replaced with a Cloud-9 cruiser seat. This bike is not made for shorter people, i.e. less than 5'4" and doesn't have enough adjustments for other people. I added a Cateye Velo 9 bike computer (used velcro to attach) so I would have some stats during the work-out. Overall, well-built bike but has some things that manufacturer needs to address.

Instructions are in Japanese. Hopefully I can find a digital version of English instructions online but I don't think I would have purchased it if I had known.

When this arrived I was very pleased by the appearance. White, slick, low profile display. We set it up according to my bike's specs & take a bike for a spin. For some reason it did not track miles or speed accurately. I had 2 road bike buddies double check the setup. Still didn't work. I bought a different bike computer from the same company and it works great. Guess this one was just a bad one.

Very difficult to install on a spinning bike due to the magnet not attaching as needed to the wheel portion. I had to saw off a portion of the magnet piece so it would face appropriately towards the monitor to register a speed. Ultimately I was able to get it to work, but not after significant amount of rigging to get things to fit. Might be a good product for a normal bicycle, but I would not recommend for a spinning bike.

cant set the clock it works ok and easy to install

This unit is not designed for stationary spin style bikes.

stopped working properly after using only 2x. Now i need to diagnose what the problem might be

We love the way the bike rides- it is still rideable. But the box that it came in was busted with a big hole in it resulting in a part on the side of the bike being broke and unsightly, which everyone notices. I wrote an email back to the company and they never responded.

Bike seems sturdy for the price. However, the friction pad is completely unreliable. It jerks constantly and is not consistent. If I make a tiny adjustment but then go back, it's as if I turned the knob a whole turn. Applying some or no pressure while making adjustments makes no difference. I also notice that if I peddle faster without an adjustment, it will seem to let go of the wheel and less friction will be applied. This issue makes the bike completely unreliable for a workout. I have had the bike for two days.

Loved this bike for a few months, then the left toe cage broke off. Sunny replaced it and sent one for the right side as well. A few months later, the belt shredded and fell off. While waiting for a response as to whether Sunny will replace the belt, we have ordered another bike-a different brand found in gyms. After getting only 6 months use for $350, I cannot recommend the Sunny Health & Fitness Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike.

I purchased this bike after looking at many bikes over a period of time. The majority of the reviews have been positive so that is mainly why I bought it along with the decent price and the heavy flywheel. The bike arrived in a box that was pretty torn. The Styrofoam around the bike was mostly in pieces. I was somewhat concerned but hoped for the best.The bike is very heavy. My husband helped me carry the main frame upstairs. I was able to put the bike together fairly easily. Once I got to the part where you insert the handlebar I had an issue. The 'bushing' that had been there before was pushed down in the handlebar stem and was broken. I had to contact Sunny and get a replacement piece. I had to wait several days to get it. It was difficult to pull the broken piece out as it was stuck in there with something sticky but finally got it out with a pair of pliers. Once I got the new bushing inserted the rest of the assembly was fairly easy. My husband had to tighten the seat since it was very hard to get it tight enough without it rocking. BTW, I purchased this gel pad seat Zacro Gel Bike Seat - BS031 Extra Soft Gel Bicycle Seat - Bike Saddle Cushion with Water&Dust Resistant Cover (Black) . I knew with the pricing of this bike that the seat would be lousy so if you buy this bike then either replace the entire seat or get a good gel pad seat.I have ridden the bike several times. The ride is smooth for the most part. However, I have had periodic'knocking' as some other reviewers have noted. You can feel it under the left pedal on my bike. It's not with every ride and it only seems to happen while standing during the ride. Unless it becomes persistent I will likely not address this until it becomes an ongoing problem.I would not say that this bike has the same sturdiness as the bikes at my gym. We have Techno-gym bikes and this bike isn't in the same class. However, for a home bike with only one or two riders this bike should work okay. I will give it 2 stars for now based on the issues I had with the bike and since I don't know if the knocking will become a problem. It was extremely disappointing to pay this much money and have the bike arrive broken. I will update this review after I have had the bike for awhile and see how reliable it really is.Pros:Heavy FlywheelPriceCons:Quality control issuesSeat

Started making a clicking noise about the fourth day...contacted the manufacture and they said someone would contact me within 24 hours...that was 24 days ago. It works but the noise is irritating. I just use for exercise...I would not recommend it for anyone training seriously. Get a Schwinn

Poor packaging, should have heeded the reviews . The plastic shield at pedals broken in pieces. I asked for a part to fix it, simple piece of plastic held in by a few screws. Made me return the whole thing. Difficult repacking because impossible to keep styrofoam and all cardboard intact . Warning!!! Unpack outside and don't destroy packaging opening it up... I'll try once more try , hoping it comes unbroken!!!!

Looks like I bought it on Wish

Was only picking up about 1/2 the tires revolutions, so rode up to local bike store and had professional reprogram and adjust. Rode the 18 miles home and it only picked up 2.3 of the miles. Don't waste your money!!!

I can't seem to get it to set to just distance. I have tried everything. It worked one time and now it just flips around.I would not buy again.

I could not get it to come on,,went to a bike store and they programed it, came home put on nothing,,.disappointed

I was looking for something reliable and this is not it. It failed after a month of use. The battery works, the wires and magnet are still in place, but the speedometer and other functions are all zeroed out. Very disappointing.

Terrible experience. Arrived with a dead battery. After less than 4 weeks of use the device is junk. It drains a fresh battery within a weeks time. After the 2nd battery, I have decided it is trash. Unfortunately it died 2 days after the one month return policy....which is very disappointing. Switching to a different brand name.

Is anyone else as frustrated as I am with this bike? Only used it once and now it makes a horrible very loud banging noise. The banging is so loud I can hear it over my music. Took it apart because another customer had listed a fix for this problem. Tried working on it for 2 hours and still as bad as before. All I want to do is get my spinning workout and all I got is frustration and aggravation. I'll now need to find and pay for someone to come out and service this new bike that shouldn't need any service. Don't waste your money with this company

Very disappointed with this bike. I though it was a quiet bike but not at all, the brake make a lot of noise it is really annoying. I wish I could return it but it's too complicated and too heavy..

I love the bike, it is solid; however, the belt is slipping after 3 weeks and there is no maintenance documentation nor have I found anything on the internet to fix this problem. Since I am sure this has happened before, the company has failed to provide support of their product.

So this bike seems sturdy and functions really well for the price. But! When you put on few hours on (say about 15-20 hours), the bike starts to produce a metal clanking noise on each rotation. I tried using silicone spray and even interacted with the customer correspondence team of the seller but could not fix it. I was worried that if the noise won't go away even after 30-day return policy then it is an exercise in futility so I chose to return it. By the way, the exercise the customer interaction team wants you to go through require some maneuvering so if you are not adept at tools etc, don't even think about this bike. The bike itself seems nice and has some desirable features but the metal noise coming out hub area is really annoying and gives impression that there is something seriously wrong with the workmanship of this product.I would recommend not buying this or any such product on Amazon as the shipping such big product is an monumental hassle. Get it from Walmart or Target with their maintenance plans which fix the bike along with replacing a bad product without you paying for the shipping.

This bike is a piece of junk. I have had it 6 months and it is already broken. First it started making a grating sound. Because the flywheel is grinding into the plastic cover and now the belt won't stay on. I have repaired twice and the fix doesn't last for more than a few minutes. Don't waste your money.

This bike was horrible. Two weeks after I purchased the bike the area around the flywheel started making a knocking noise that continued as long as you were pedaling it. I tried lubricating the area around the axel, but knocking continued and never got better. While exercising the knocking was so loud. I had to take it back. I see so many reviews just like mine, and these bikes are being sold like this. SUNNY FIX THE PROBLEM OR ELSE STOP SELLING IT.