Thursday 25 February 2016

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B versus SF-B901 Pro Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes, Compared

Get a true road-bike feel in the comfort of your own home with the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B and SF-B901 Pro Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes.


Comparable in build quality to many of the more expensive gym bikes, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B and SF-B901 offer great value for money.


Both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B and SF-B901 are built with a heavy-duty steel frame for long-lasting durability and a heavy 40 lb chrome flywheel for consistent momentum.


 
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B (Belt Drive) Pro Indoor Cycle, review features compared with SF-B901, with 40 lb flywheel
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Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 (Chain Drive) Pro Indoor Cycle, review features compared with SF-B901B, with 40 lb flywheel
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The main difference between the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B and SF-B901 comes down to each spin bike’s drive mechanism, with the SF-B901B utilizing a belt-drive while the SF-B901 utilizes a chain drive.  Which one is best really comes down to personal preference – some people prefer the traditional chain drive of a road bike for a more authentic feel, while other people prefer the belt drive which is smoother and quieter and requires no oiling!

Adjustable resistance & press-down braking system
Adjustable resistance &
press-down braking system
Felt brake pads
Felt brake pads


Both the Sunny SF-B901B and SF-B901 are equipped with a heavy-duty crank, an adjustable resistance system and push-down braking system.  The resistance is easy to adjust via a simple micro-adjustable tension knob – turn it clockwise to increase the resistance or anti-clockwise to reduce the resistance – effectively giving you total control over the intensity of your workout.

Both the Sunny SF-B901B and SF-B901 indoor bikes are solidly built and can be ridden sitting or standing to mimic riding on different terrains such as flats and hills.  Both spin bikes feature front and rear stabilizers and adjustable levelling feet for stability.  Both bikes offer a maximum user weight capacity of 275 lbs.

Racing-style handlebars, adjusts up/down
Racing-style handlebars,
adjusts up/down
4-way adjustable saddle, adjusts up/down & fore/aft
4-way adjustable saddle,
adjusts up/down & fore/aft





The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B and SF-B901 are suitable for both beginners and more advanced cyclists, and are easily adjustable for a custom fit for different rider heights.  The saddle on both of these spin bikes is 4-way adjustable, i.e. up/down and fore/aft, while the racing-style handlebars offer multiple hand positions and are adjustable up/down.

The only other difference between these 2 spin bikes is that the Sunny SF-B901B comes with a side-mounted water bottle holder which the SF-B901 does not have.

Both spin bikes come with front-mounted transportation wheels for easy portability.





Motivational tip:  Cycling for just 30 minutes could burn approx. between 207-345 calories for women, or 252-420 calories for men, depending on the intensity of the cycling.


Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities in features between the Sunny Health & Fitness Pro SF-B901B and SF-B901 to help you decide on which is the best spin bike for you:


Differences between the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B versus SF-B901 Indoor Cycle:


SUNNY HEALTH & FITNESS SF-B901B PRO INDOOR CYCLE
SUNNY HEALTH & FITNESS SF-B901 PRO INDOOR CYCLE
Differences
PRICE
Retails at around $40 MORE than the SF-B901 online
Retails at around $40 LESS than the SF-B901B online
MODEL NO.
SF-B901B
SF-B901
DRIVE SYSTEM
Belt-drive
Chain-drive
WATER BOTTLE HOLDER
Yes, side-mounted
No




Similarities between the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B versus SF-B901 Indoor Cycle:


SUNNY HEALTH & FITNESS SF-B901B INDOOR CYCLE
SUNNY HEALTH & FITNESS SF-B901 INDOOR CYCLE
Similarities
FLYWHEEL
·         40 lb chrome flywheel
·         18” diameter
CRANK
Heavy duty crank
RESISTANCE
Adjustable resistance system with easy-to-use tension control knob
BRAKE
·         Push down braking system
·         Felt brake pads
SADDLE
·         4-way adjustable:  up/down & fore/aft
·         Easy to swap out for a saddle of your own choice if preferred
HANDLEBARS
·         Racing style with multiple hand positions
·         Adjustable up/down
PEDALS
·         Toe-cage pedals
·         Easy to swap out for pedals of your own choice if preferred
FRAME
Heavy-duty steel
USER WEIGHT CAPACITY
Up to 275 lbs
OVERALL SIZE
Approx.  20” wide x 46.5” high x 48.5” long
WEIGHT OF BIKE
Approx.  108 lbs
STABILITY
Front & rear stabilizers & levelling feet
PORTABILITY
Front-mounted transport wheels
WARRANTY
Frame:  1 year
Parts:  90 days



Summary:

Cycling is a low-impact form of exercise that is easier on your knees and joints over many other forms of exercise and is a great way to tone up, burn calories, lose weight, and improve your cardio health.

Indoor cycles are a great way to get an effective workout without worrying about the outdoor weather or traffic!  Indoor cycles or spin bikes typically don’t have all the gimmicks of upright exercise bikes (like varying workout programs) but are built to give a true road-bike feel for the more serious cycling enthusiast.

Both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B and SF-B901 are impressive spin bikes for a relatively low cost, rivalling some of the “higher-end” bikes in the more expensive categories.  You will pay a little more for the Sunny SF-B901B’s Belt-drive system but you get the benefit of a smoother and quieter ride.

However, if you prefer the traditional chain-drive system of a road-bike for a more authentic feel, opt for the Sunny SF-B901 and save yourself some hard-earned $$s on your purchase.  The Sunny SF-B901’s chain drive system is surprisingly quiet compared to other chain-drive indoor bikes, but will need a little maintenance occasionally (i.e. oiling!) that isn’t required with the SF-B901B’s belt-drive system.

Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 (Chain Drive) Pro Indoor Cycle, image, review features & specifications plus compare with SF-B901B
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 (Chain Drive) Pro Indoor Cycle



See what some customers who have bought either the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B or SF-B901 have to say about them:

J.F.:
“The Sunny SF-B901B is an amazing spin bike.  It arrived securely packaged and was very easy to assemble.  It’s nice to use and very quiet - I’m glad I chose the belt drive.”

P.J.:
“The Sunny SF-B901B belt-drive spin bike is very quiet and has performed great so far.  Awesome bike!”

J.D.:
“The SF-B901B is great value, quality build, and quiet operation.  Easy to assemble.”

J.W.:
“The Sunny SF-B901 is a nice spin bike at an even nicer price!  Assembling this bike was easy and it appears to be sturdy.  The brake pad needed adjusting as it was slightly off-center which was causing it to making a squealing sound, but once I aligned it and tightened it, it worked great.”

A.C.:
“The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901 is a solid bike.  The only thing we weren’t happy with was the seat which we felt was extremely uncomfortable, so we did go out and buy a better seat.  I would definitely recommend the bike though.”


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N.B.  It's always advisable to consult your doctor or health care professional if you are new to exercise or have any concerns relating to your health and fitness regime.

*Prices/discounts/shipping indicated correct at time of writing/publishing and may be subject to change anytime.  E&OE.


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