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Sunny Health Fitness SF B0418 Magnetic Mini Exercise Bike Gray
Last Updated: February 25, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
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Build Quality
104pedal, pedals, chair, straps, resistance
+67%
-33%
" ... Solid as a rock. ... "
" ... Solid and well made . ... "
" ... It appears to be a well made piece of machinery and has worked well for the short time I've had it. ... "
" ... The build quality is quite impressive for a product at this price point . ... "
" ... For me it is actually good as I do not want to focus on my core not my legs. ... "
" ... I placed it on a nonslip carpet and was able to move it closer to my chair as my leg got stronger. ... "
" ... Very easy to put together, just four bolts and two pedals, I think. ... "
" ... It is easy to assemble (I left off the toe straps), very well designed, smooth operating, extremely quiet, and heavy enough to stay in place. ... "
Ease of Use
75easy to assemble, easy, easy to put, put together, easy to move
+99%
-1%
" ... Doesn't slid across floor, easy to use. ... "
" ... Fast shipment and easy set up. ... "
" ... The computer readout is easy to use and resistance is sufficiently adjustable for most users. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to put together, easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and use. ... "
" ... It was very easy to put together. ... "
Comfort
74bike, tension, exercise, surgery, legs
+81%
-19%
" ... I set the tension at 4 and actually work up a sweat with it. ... "
" ... I then passed the strap under the shorter bar and toward the right chair leg. ... I needed an additional Velcro strap to extend the length sufficiently enough to finish the job. ... "
" ... I bought this for my father who has neuropathy and has mobility issues and muscle breakdown. ... "
" ... While it doesn't seem like the tension is that great, I can feel the benefit in only 15 minutes at half the tension. ... "
" ... Enables you to sit comfortably on a chair of your choice while exercising your legs. ... "
" ... I can move it around easy enough with my feet when I want to re-position it, but stays still when it's in use. ... "
" ... It operates perfectly and feels excavate like the professional unit I use in my therapy sessions . ... "
" ... Much easier and more comfortable than riding a stationary bike. ... The adjustable tension is great. ... "
Fit
55desk, bike, pedals, place, stays put
+71%
-29%
" ... I especially like the weight of it that keeps it place while it is being used. ... "
" ... Overall, I’m happy with it & enjoying being able to sit longer without my neuropathy in my feet & legs driving me nuts. ... "
" ... Small, fits just about anywhere. ... "
" ... Enough weight so it doesn't slip but easy the pick up by handle on top. ... "
" ... I use it on a rug and it stays put. ... "
" ... fit under my desk. ... "
" ... It is very sturdy and does not move around or shake when in use. ... "
" ... very well built, doesn't slide on floor. ... "
Size
41heavy, carry, handle, weight, bike
+93%
-7%
" ... Very easy to set up, love the handle to carry ! ... "
" ... The small size and the straps on the regular box make it easy to carry. ... "
" ... Small, fits just about anywhere. ... "
" ... It works smoothly, is heavy enough to stay in place but you can still carry it around. ... "
" ... I like the small footprint and portability, though I need to use my kettlebells to keep it firmly in place. ... "
" ... Heavy duty but still lightweight enough to move around the room. ... "
" ... Love this mini bike- so quite. ... "
" ... Its size and portability means that it can be easily transported to where you want to use it. ... "
For Running
40bike, exercise bike, exercise, workout, good workout
+95%
-5%
" ... I use this consistently in the winter when I can't bike. ... "
" ... I love this mini-exercise bike. ... "
" ... I also have their Mini Stepper, also a good product for a different type of workout. ... "
" ... I actually find it much more comfortable than the recumbent bike in the gym. ... "
" ... I debated endlessly whether to purchase this bike vs. a folding recumbent bike. ... "
" ... She saves time when she doesn't have to commute to the gym. ... "
" ... Very nice product for exercising even sitting in your recliner. ... "
" ... I can use it from the couch or on the floor like a recumbent bike. ... "
Price
33worth, money, worth the money, worth the extra, well
+91%
-9%
" ... Well made and worth the money! ... "
" ... This pedal exerciser was well worth the extra money ... "
" ... I paid full price for this, and did not receive a discount, for my review. ... "
" ... However the machine itself definitely is worth purchasing, especially for the price. ... "
" ... I feel as though I have already gotten my money’s worth. ... "
" ... And it is a bargain, high quality and it is made very well. ... "
" ... Quite impressive for 85 bucks. ... "
" ... The build quality is quite impressive for a product at this price point . ... "
Sound Quality
32noise, resistance, silent, tv, smooth
+84%
-16%
" ... The rotation is smooth, even, and quiet. ... "
" ... It’s quiet and efficient. ... "
" ... Great little unit, nice and quiet. ... "
" ... I love how quiet it is. ... I can watch TV at a normal volume while pedaling because it's practically silent. ... "
" ... The bike's mechanics are nearly silent. ... "
" ... It's smooth and very quiet. ... "
" ... Very quiet and several levels of resistance. ... "
" ... This is so quiet its amazing. ... "
Product Reliability
31working, stripped, still, years, weeks
+74%
-26%
" ... Best money I've spent this year. ... "
" ... After a few days using this item, I can say I am quite pleased with the purchase. ... "
" ... I’m 17 weeks pregnant with twins but I look like I’m 6 months pregnant. ... "
" ... I waited six months after purchase and six months of use to write this review. ... "
" ... Will be pursuing that matter shortly. ... "
" ... The Machine is quite and smooth , im 60 years old and im sure this will last a very long time . ... "
" ... I've been using it consistently for the last 4 months. ... "
" ... It is quite and gives you the ability to work out while working! ... "
Setup
30easy, assembly, minutes, took, set
+100%
" ... Directions easy to follow for using it. ... "
" ... My orthopedic surgeon was impressed with it as well. ... "
" ... He's picky about his desk setup and with his stagnant and stationary setup he likes the way his desk is currently setup. ... - Easy and quick to assemble (it took me less than 30 minutes) ... - Easy setup, less than 30 mins out of the box ... "
" ... Took no time at all to complete the assembly. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Will update based on his experience. ... "
" ... The device was simple enough to assemble. ... "
" ... The set up was very easy, I did it in under 10 minutes. ... "
Capacity
21floor, house, desk, exercise, bike
+95%
-5%
" ... My desk is on a smooth concrete floor. ... "
" ... It is very good for me and my family, ... "
" ... Easy to use and it takes up very little room. ... "
" ... I thought that this would be good way for them to exercise w/o leaving the house. ... "
" ... Heavy duty but still lightweight enough to move around the room. ... "
" ... Even with the weight I have on it now - which is all the weight I have in the house! ... "
" ... No noise so it is great in the front room. ... "
" ... Nice range of settings for my wife and i's use. ... "
Pedometer
21exercise, calories, bike, fitbit, count
+81%
-19%
" ... Great exercise peddler. ... "
" ... It also has an odometer to keep track of distance, time, and calories burnt. ... "
" ... I've put over 100 miles (160 km) on mine and I haven't had any problems with it yet. ... "
" ... After using it for 2 months, she was able to walk about 10 steps using her walker. ... "
" ... Helps with keeping me honest with my daily step count. ... "
" ... Have recorded 600 miles so far. ... "
" ... I used to bike a lot, and now this substitutes my daily exercise. ... "
" ... Great little exercise device. ... "
Overall performance
21quiet, smooth pedaling, quietly, quiet and smooth, pedaling
+100%
" ... Works well so far. ... "
" ... Extremely quiet, and as smooth as can possibly be during use. ... "
" ... It's smooth and very quiet. ... "
" ... The work out machine is great. ... "
" ... It is quiet and smooth. ... "
" ... Hefty, smooth and rugged. ... "
" ... It's quiet and smooth. ... "
" ... The rotation is smooth, even, and quiet. ... "
Display Clarity
20screen, lcd, removable, lcd screen, digital
+65%
-35%
" ... Functional LED screen shows various aspects of your workout. ... "
" ... I love all the feedback on the screen to see what I am doing ... "
" ... I use my own timer and don't pay any attention to the flashing screen, but insofar as the tension knob and the peddler itself are concerned, I'm very happy. ... "
" ... It works great and has several friction adjustments, but lcd display does not seem to be very accurate. ... "
" ... It's digital display provides all the necessary information. ... "
" ... The display is also large enough to see and shows all that you could want to see. ... "
" ... The display is not backlit, so you will need adequate lighting in order to read the numbers. ... "
" ... The LCD readout is large and easy to read. ... "
Band
14pedal, strap, chair, problem, pedals
+43%
-57%
" ... the straps keep detaching which is little annoying ... "
" ... The only problem I’ve had with it is that recently the rubber foot straps have loosened up enough that they fall off almost every time I use it. ... "
" ... The pedals socket stripped and cracked allowing the pedals to fall off. ... "
" ... junk pedals already falling off ... "
" ... - The pedal straps don't look as sturdy as the DeskCycle straps. ... - DeskCycle includes a long velcro strap to tether your rolling chair to the bike, Sunny does not ... "
" ... The replacement model has unfortunately worn down past the return window, and the left pedal is about to fall off completely with no way to put it back on. ... "
Cleaning
13hardwood, slide, rug, floor, floors
+85%
-15%
" ... It also seems to work best on thick, plush carpet. ... "
" ... This is really a great workout for my parents but you need to keep it from moving by using a non slip rug. ... "
" ... Doesn't slid across floor, easy to use. ... "
" ... I placed it on a nonslip carpet and was able to move it closer to my chair as my leg got stronger. ... "
" ... It does move slightly if not placed on heavy carpet. ... "
" ... What keeps it from being a full 5 stars: I have had minor issues with it sliding on the carpet. ... "
" ... The feet do tend to slide a bit on hardwood floors, but this was easy to work around. ... "
" ... Place a rug gripper underneath, and it's great. ... "
Marketplace
11amazon, well, made, exactly, described
+100%
" ... Exactly what was advertised. ... "
" ... Good product as advertised. ... "
" ... I'm not sure who at Amazon thought this was a good idea. ... "
" ... Well made, works as advertised. ... "
" ... Looks and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Unit works as advertised. ... "
" ... This is even better than I expected. ... "
" ... The product arrived on time and is exactly as described. ... "
Delivery
11received, product, arrived, well, return
+82%
-18%
" ... I just received this two days ago and am already loving it. ... "
" ... Received this product very quickly. ... "
" ... Shipping was quick and product was as described. ... "
" ... It was packaged extremely well. ... It is a very heavy item but with Amazon Prime I got FREE shipping . ... "
" ... The product arrived on time and is exactly as described. ... "
" ... - Well packaged out of the box ... "
" ... The only suggestion is that the manufactures shipping carton has a picture and a lot of information on it . ... "
" ... very happy package arrived early. ... "
Returns
10returned, one, cheaper, way, shipping
+20%
-80%
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Had to return it. ... "
" ... Such a waste of my time, both trying to make it work & having to return it! ... "
" ... I don't have the original box for it so I don't think I can return it. ... "
" ... The first time I ordered this product and this problem occurred, I thought it was a defective unit and I returned it for a replacement because until that point it was perfect for under my desk. ... "
" ... Had to return it and pay the expense of shipping. ... "
" ... I had to send it back. ... "
Storage
10desk, tall, take, table, taller
+90%
-10%
" ... Small but solid machine, yet it’s not too heavy to be carried from one room to another. ... It’s a reasonably priced, space-saving alternative to large stationary bikes. ... "
" ... Work lower body and upper body if you set it on top of a table or maybe even a TV tray. ... "
" ... Heavy duty but still lightweight enough to move around the room. ... "
" ... It doesn’t take up a ton of space and it’s easy to move out of the way. ... "
" ... Very happy with product Doesn’t take up much space ... "
" ... Does`nt take up much space to store it either. ... "
" ... I work at high table/desk, about the height of a pub style table and my chair a pub style height, so this helps with the slouching. ... "
Video Playback
9tv, use, ride, reading, room
+100%
" ... It stays in our living room and can be used while watching tv, reading or listening to audio books. ... "
" ... It's easy to use watching TV or on tablet/cell. ... "
" ... But then I found out a better way, bike on my sofa while watching tv. ... "
" ... I ride when watching TV or reading. ... "
" ... It gives me a good workout when I am watching TV. ... "
" ... Nice little work out while I watch YouTube vids and tv ... "
" ... I ride it while watching tv. ... "
" ... I use it while watching television. ... "
For Kids
8old, mother, mom, father, year old
+100%
" ... Mother loves this. ... "
" ... My 6 year old fights me for it. ... "
" ... excellent choice for my 95 yr old mother. ... "
" ... My wife loves it. ... "
" ... Purchased for a friend's father who loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this for my 89 year old father who suffers with edema - it has helped so much in his rehab on his own and brought the swelling down. ... "
Product As Described
8well, made, exactly, described, advertised
+100%
" ... Exactly what was advertised. ... "
" ... Good product as advertised. ... "
" ... Well made, works as advertised. ... "
" ... The product arrived on time and is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Looks and works as advertised. ... "
" ... This is even better than I expected. ... "
" ... Unit works as advertised. ... "
Device Compatibility
8watch tv, daily, watching, tv, reviews
+100%
" ... Would like to see a Bluetooth module so it will work directly with my health app. ... "
" ... It's easy to use watching TV or on tablet/cell. ... "
" ... It works well but it doesn't take anything into account when tracking you. ... "
" ... I use this almost daily when I watch TV. ... "
" ... I was very pleased with the product, and how well it integrates with my office setup, and that unit has worked great until now. ... "
" ... The computer is handy to monitor progress. ... "
" ... I use my fitness product daily as I watch TV. ... "
" ... I purchased this in early January (when it was $108) after reading many many reviews of various similar devices, as well as this one. ... "
Water Resistance
8sunny, sweat, good workout, exercise
+88%
-13%
" ... I love this bike. ... "
" ... I use this consistently in the winter when I can't bike. ... "
" ... Absolutely LOVE this mini bike. ... "
" ... My favorite thing to do it set up youtube and look for bike trails. ... "
" ... Yes, it is a good workout, I do sweat while using it. ... "
" ... A great alternative to a large bike. ... "
" ... Love this SUNNY EXERCISE BIKE. ... "
Features
7something, settings, light
+100%
" ... Several further observations: the ODO (Odometer) function does NOT reset when you press and hold the red “Mode ... "
" ... Has good options. ... "
" ... One of best features is the handle to pick it up. ... "
" ... The various tension settings give you something to work towards and the monitoring it offers (time, distance , rpm etc.) ... "
" ... If you want something that's a little seemingly sturdier with extra features (i.e. ... "
" ... Just a well constructed mini cycle. ... "
" ... It is small and light. ... "
Network
7feet, stable, rear, keep, house
+57%
-43%
" ... I seldom leave house. ... "
" ... Doesn't slid across floor, easy to use. ... "
" ... My desk is on a smooth concrete floor. ... "
" ... It is fairly stable on the floor. ... "
Weight
7heavy, light, using, sturdy, loss
+100%
" ... So far I’m very pleased with this item, smooth action, nice display, weight and ease of use, it does the job with quality. ... "
" ... It is sturdy with good weight and has a knob that has up to 7 levels of resistance. ... "
" ... I started my weight loss journey six months before I made this purchase. ... "
" ... I'm looking forward to using this every night and getting to some very much needed weight loss. ... "
" ... Heavy and sturdy. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and light weight. ... "
Design
7one, solid, rock, machine, look
+71%
-29%
" ... Liked the looks and construction of this one. ... "
" ... I appreciate the build, design and overall quality and simplicity. ... "
" ... I’m paraplegic so it’s a perfect design. ... "
" ... Solid as a rock. ... "
" ... So far so good and I surprisingly look forward to using it which is an added benefit. ... "
Controls
6display, control, pedal, button, want
+50%
-50%
" ... I'm apparently one of many to have this problem, so I think it's a quality control issue. ... "
As Gift
6loves, purchased, mom, father, bought
+100%
" ... She said that his was an awesome gift and was glad that we got it for them. ... "
" ... It was a gift they like It! ... "
" ... Purchased for a friend's father who loves it. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my parents. ... "
" ... I have given this as a gift too. ... "
Weight Tracking
6weight loss, lose, journey, using, upper
+83%
-17%
" ... I use it to train for mountain biking and also I am trying to lose weight. ... "
" ... I purchased this to get some aerobic exercise and work out my upper body. ... "
" ... Keeps track of time. ... "
" ... It was my first step in a 100+ weight loss journey. ... "
Battery Life
6readout, operated, batteries, display
+67%
-33%
" ... Battery operated display is easy to read. ... "
" ... it has a battery operated digital readout for various functions which is nice, for those people that like to keep track of everything. ... "
" ... Insert the batteries for the readout and begin. ... "
" ... The battery operated display is a plus. ... "
Shave Quality
4pedaling
+100%
" ... Very smooth pedaling. ... "
" ... Hefty, smooth and rugged. ... "
" ... Smooth operation, doesn’t wobble or move while using. ... "
" ... Smooth as silk. ... "
Heartrate
4use, resistance, rate, get
+100%
" ... Am able to get my heart rate up easily. ... "
" ... I love this thing, when I’m sitting in front of the tv I use it and it definitely gets your heart pumping! ... "
" ... It offers resistance settings so it can really get your heart going. ... "
" ... At resistance level 2 my heart rate increases, but nothing to extreme (I'm at work). ... "
Accuracy
4resistance, goals, exercise, calories, values
+100%
" ... Nice exercise bike, I recommend to everyone, Safe and accurate ... "
" ... I am not sure how accurate the digital monitor is as far as calories burned since it is just giving general info but I am not really paying that much attention to that as much as just moving more. ... "
" ... I can turn my resistance to the max and it will read the same calories burned over time as having it on 1 resistance. ... "
" ... By comparison, the unit I have in my office has no trouble updating right away, and showing the correct measurements for all those values at the same cadence. ... "
User Manual
3directions
+67%
-33%
" ... Directions easy to follow for using it. ... "
" ... Very solid-built machine, and the assembly was so easy that I didn't even look at the instruction. ... "
For Travel
3miles, enough, bike
+100%
" ... I like that I can put in my car when I travel. ... "
" ... After trying this, a lot of my patients have purchased one for home or travel. ... "
" ... Today I enjoyed sitting on my deck and working out and the bike is small enough it might come along on vacation. ... "
Defective Delivery
3returned, replacement
-100%
" ... 2- It arrived defective. ... "
" ... But the threads on one sprocket stripped out, so it was broken. ... "
" ... The first time I ordered this product and this problem occurred, I thought it was a defective unit and I returned it for a replacement because until that point it was perfect for under my desk. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 1632 meters
Display
Type: LCD