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Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike

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Amazon has Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike w/ 44-Lb Flywheel and Large Device Holder (SF-B1805) for $478.50 ---> Now $465.48. Shipping is free. Thanks kingkactuar

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Amazon has Sunny Health & Fitness Magnetic Belt Drive Indoor Cycling Bike w/ 44-Lb Flywheel and Large Device Holder (SF-B1805) for $478.50 ---> Now $465.48. Shipping is free. Thanks kingkactuar

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SharpPlastic551
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This is definitely worth considering if you're looking for a DIY Peloton. I purchased it a few weeks ago as a form of home cardio and I'm loving it. If you're moving up from this price point, you're doing so for on-board bike computers & possible built-in screens.

This is one of the more recommended bikes as a DIY Peloton. You're getting magnetic resistance, belt driven, 4 way adjustable seat, & adjustable handlebars. Throw on a cadence sensor + figure out the comparative resistance with Peloton classes and you have yourself a solid DIY Peloton.

I would have considered purchasing a Peloton, but Peloton locks you into a $40/m subscription if you purchase their bike. The same subscription you can access for $12/m if you don't own a peloton product. If you're set on a Peloton and want to save some $$, they will be introducing used models in the near future.
wad2k6
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Tempting. We sold our treadmill last year and wife has no where to hang our extra clothes. How many hangers will this accommodate? I couldn't find that in the specs.
kingkactuar
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This model has magnetic resistance so that shouldn't be a problem.

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Oct 07, 2020 06:29 PM
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JabbitOct 07, 2020 06:29 PM
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How comfortable is this bike for someone that is new to exercise bikes or road biking in general?
Oct 07, 2020 06:39 PM
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anonimis06Oct 07, 2020 06:39 PM
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Quote from nate.lee.munk :
I purchased a similar bike that should arrive on Friday this week. Along with a cadence and speed sensors and a heart rate chest strap. Sensors are Wahoo and polar that I'm using and all sync with the peloton app.
Do you have an iPhone/Apple device you're using to monitor? I have a similar Sunny bike, Wahoo sensors for cadence/speed, and Scosche Rhythm+ for HR. But I have a Pixel phone and the Android Peleton app does not allow for syncing with sensors (at least it didn't last time I checked). For this reason, I have to use the Wahoo app (synced to Google Fit), to track my workouts.


EDIT: Looks like you can sync some HR monitors now but no cadence/speed. They list: "Some known devices that work with the Peloton App are: Peloton heart rate monitor (recommended), Bluetooth-compatible Polar heart rate sensor straps, Wahoo Tickr straps." I'm not sure my Scosche HR monitor will work but I can give it a try. Without seeing the cadence though, I'm better off sticking with monitoring cadence/speed/HR on my phone via Wahoo and Peloton Digital on a 2nd screen (tablet/tv/laptop)
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Oct 07, 2020 06:40 PM
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SharpPiranha590Oct 07, 2020 06:40 PM
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If you get one of these MAKE SURE TO RUST PROOF IT! Use something like WD-40 Corrosion Inhibitor. I just had to replace the main cable on ours because it rusted through in 9 months. It was a real PITA to replace too because all the screws and bolts were rusted in place. Sweat is salt+water!

EDIT: Clarification, this particular bike looks like it might not have a setup where the controller knob that connects to the magnetic device that provides the resistance is using a cable so you might not see the same issue but if you plan on using this the way it was meant to be used you will still want to rust proof it. Higher quality bikes will mention this in the instructions. My Sunny did not.
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Oct 07, 2020 06:43 PM
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Azrael_the_CatOct 07, 2020 06:43 PM
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Quote from SharpPiranha590 :
If you get one of these MAKE SURE TO RUST PROOF IT! Use something like WD-40 Corrosion Inhibitor. I just had to replace the main cable on ours because it rusted through in 9 months. It was a real PITA to replace too because all the screws and bolts were rusted in place. Sweat is salt+water!
LOL, what is the "main cable". These have a belt, pedals, flywheel, and a metal frame, there isn't much else. Your comment doesn't make a lot of sense.

If your sweat is melting holes in steel and iron, there might be something else wrong....
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Oct 07, 2020 06:44 PM
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anonimis06Oct 07, 2020 06:44 PM
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Quote from Jabbit :
How comfortable is this bike for someone that is new to exercise bikes or road biking in general?
Comfort is subjective so it's hard to say. The bike is adjustable in many ways and for regular workouts, I suggest biking shorts (that have padding built in).
Oct 07, 2020 06:46 PM
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mddongOct 07, 2020 06:46 PM
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How do you do a comparative resistance with this bike and Peloton? Even my Schwinn recumbent has a resistance readout (1-12).
Oct 07, 2020 06:48 PM
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Azrael_the_CatOct 07, 2020 06:48 PM
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This is a great facebook group for DIY peloton users. Many of the popular alternate bikes are discussed with modification options, resistance settings to match peloton, and other advice.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/p...usersunite

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Oct 07, 2020 06:48 PM
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zimdbaOct 07, 2020 06:48 PM
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Quote from Jabbit :
How comfortable is this bike for someone that is new to exercise bikes or road biking in general?
It's going to take some getting used to. But it should be muscle soreness, not pain.
I've been on a variety of spin bikes that I have no trouble adjusting to get a good 1 hour workout. This one should be no different.
Oct 07, 2020 06:49 PM
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anonimis06Oct 07, 2020 06:49 PM
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Quote from shakil_san :
Wouldn't Echelon sports connect a better option for same price. It is a solid bike. It has magnetic resistance and feels similar to Peloton. Also Echelon sports connect out of the box supports, Candace, speed, resistance, output, distance.
EDIT: Nevermind. Echelons look to be solid bikes but you'd have to use it for the Echelon app for all the metrics. Metrics won't sync with the Peloton app. This is fine for me because I use 2 devices anyway (Android Peloton app does not sync cadence/speeds sensors and only some HR monitors)
Last edited by anonimis06 October 7, 2020 at 12:17 PM.
Oct 07, 2020 06:51 PM
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BoomMike84Oct 07, 2020 06:51 PM
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I recently bought this bike instead, and like it a lot.

https://sunnyhealthfitness.com/co...e-sf-b1879

The differences
-Has Digital Monitor (most helpful for cadence when doing Peloton Digital)
-Has Pulse Monitor (Eh, I just use my Apple Watch)
-Lighter bike (88lbs vs. 125lbs)
-Lighter flywheel (30 lbs vs 44 lbs)
-Slightly lower max user weight (275 lbs vs. 300 lbs)

The price is $454.71 at the moment, and if you use the promo code "SAVE10" you can get it down to $410. Free shipping, no sales tax charged on the order either. Mine arrived within 6 days of ordering. Easy to setup too.

I think the flywheel weight is fine. Feels smooth to me when doing my workouts, no complaints so far. But I really like having the digital monitor for the cadence, and at a cheaper price, I think it's a no brainer
Oct 07, 2020 06:52 PM
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keep-them-comingOct 07, 2020 06:52 PM
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This or Echelon?
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wad2k6Oct 07, 2020 07:03 PM
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Tempting. We sold our treadmill last year and wife has no where to hang our extra clothes. How many hangers will this accommodate? I couldn't find that in the specs.
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amdaxiomOct 07, 2020 07:04 PM
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I just bought this bike for 599 on Friday and it got delivered on Sunday. I'm really impressed by the bike and that 44lb flywheel with magnetic resistance is really, really nice. I'm still amazed at how that works, I can't figure it out. All that kinetic energy just seems to disappear as the flywheel does not get that hot although it does get a little warmer.

Anyways, the bike is super solid and feels very well built. The seat was actually painful for me and my wife at first but neither of us ride bikes. It's a lot easier to handle now and it's only been a few days.

I did order the Wahoo Cadence sensor as well so I can track my cadence but realize that if you are going to use the Peloton app the cadence sensors only works with iOS.

Some other bikes to consider, not really in the same price range though. The Horizon Fitness IC7.9 and the Schwinn IC4. I was seriously looking at all 3 bikes but finally decided on the Sunny. Given that the price dropped over 100$ that would definitely have made my choice a lot easier to go with the Sunny. But do take a look at the reviews of the other two to see what you are getting for the money. The Schwinn had the advantage of including the Cadence sensor as well as a heart rate sensor. The Horizon was from a company that is known for their treadmills. So each had their advantages.

Ultimately I was happy with the purchase at 599 and for 100$ less than that I would consider it a steal.
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twentysevenOct 07, 2020 07:13 PM
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I had this as a peloton ripoff and sold it. It's a great solid bike but it does not have a way to know what gear your on. You can buy cadence meters and speed devices but nothing for gears. As such there was no way for me to effectively follow the peloton instructors. I have since sold it and bought the echelon cheapo model and with a little chart I am able to follow along and more importantly, follow my improvement.
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Oct 07, 2020 07:21 PM
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anonimis06Oct 07, 2020 07:21 PM
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Quote from amdaxiom :
I just bought this bike for 599 on Friday and it got delivered on Sunday. I'm really impressed by the bike and that 44lb flywheel with magnetic resistance is really, really nice. I'm still amazed at how that works, I can't figure it out. All that kinetic energy just seems to disappear as the flywheel does not get that hot although it does get a little warmer.

Anyways, the bike is super solid and feels very well built. The seat was actually painful for me and my wife at first but neither of us ride bikes. It's a lot easier to handle now and it's only been a few days.

I did order the Wahoo Cadence sensor as well so I can track my cadence but realize that if you are going to use the Peloton app the cadence sensors only works with iOS.

Some other bikes to consider, not really in the same price range though. The Horizon Fitness IC7.9 and the Schwinn IC4. I was seriously looking at all 3 bikes but finally decided on the Sunny. Given that the price dropped over 100$ that would definitely have made my choice a lot easier to go with the Sunny. But do take a look at the reviews of the other two to see what you are getting for the money. The Schwinn had the advantage of including the Cadence sensor as well as a heart rate sensor. The Horizon was from a company that is known for their treadmills. So each had their advantages.

Ultimately I was happy with the purchase at 599 and for 100$ less than that I would consider it a steal.
Did you consider the Walmart Echelon Connect Sport? Same price range as this. I'm considering upgrading my cheaper friction resistance Sunny and am between OP's and the Echelon Sport.

Echelon metrics is a plus, although you need to use their app to monitor. It does have measured resistance though, which is why I'm leaning toward the Echelon. Once you have a resistance ratio figured out between the Echelon and Peloton, you have a relative idea when numbers are called out in the class. With the Sunnys, you have to guess and go by feel since the resistance knob is continuous, not discrete values.

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