Monday, 14 March 2016

Comparing Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro versus SF-B1002 Belt-Drive Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes, What's the Difference?

Simulating a true road-bike feel in the comfort of your own home, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro and SF-B1002 Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes utilize a belt-drive system for a smoother and quieter ride over a chain-drive bike.

Both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro and SF-B1002 are impressive spin bikes for such a low price and offer excellent value for money.
 
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro Belt Drive Indoor Cycle, with 40 lb flywheel, review features compared with SF-B1002
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Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1002 Belt Drive Indoor Cycle, with 49 lb flywheel, review features compared with SF-B901B
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The Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B has a slightly-lower price tag than the SF-B1002, mainly due to the fact that it has a lighter flywheel compared to the SF-B1002.  Both flywheels are still considered to be heavy-weight and impressive to find on spin bikes at this price point, but the SF-B901B’s flywheel is 40 lbs compared to 49 lbs for the SF-B1002.  A heavy flywheel on a spin bike is important because it is better at producing smoother consistent momentum than a lighter one.

Both the Sunny SF-B901B Pro and SF-B1002 Indoor Cycles are solidly built with a heavy-duty steel frame for stability and long-lasting durability, supporting a maximum user weight capacity of up to 275 lbs.  Both bikes are sturdy enough so you can sit or stand to cycle as you would with a traditional road-bike to simulate riding on different terrain like flats and hills.


Sunny SF-B1002 resistance knob & push-down brake
Sunny SF-B1002 resistance knob
& push-down brake
Sunny SF-B901B resistance knob & push-down brake lever
Sunny SF-B901B resistance knob
 & push-down brake leve
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You can adjust the intensity of your cycling workout with both of these Sunny spin bikes, as each has an adjustable resistance and push-down braking system.  There is however a difference in the design of these systems between the 2 bikes – the Sunny SF-B901B has an adjustable tension-knob with a push-down brake lever, whereas the Sunny SF-B1002 push-down brake is incorporated into the adjustable tension-knob.  Both systems are easy-to-use and give you total control over the intensity of your cycling workout.

Both the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro and SF-B1002 Indoor Cycles are fully adjustable for a custom fit to suit a wide range of riders – the saddle can be adjusted both up/down and fore/aft, while the racing-style handlebars can be adjusted up/down.

Sunny SF-B901B 4-way adjustable seat, adjusts up/down & fore/aft
Sunny SF-B901B 4-way adjustable seat
Sunny SF-B1002 4-way adjustable seat, adjusts up/down & fore/aft
Sunny SF-B1002 4-way adjustable seat






Useful tip:  Just a 30 minute cycle ride 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 and specifications between the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro and SF-B1002 to help you decide on which is the best spin bike for you:


Differences between the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro versus SF-B1002 Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes:


SUNNY HEALTH & FITNESS
SF-B901B PRO
SUNNY HEALTH & FITNESS SF-B1002
Differences
PRICE
Retails online at around $25 LESS than the SF-B1002
Retails online at around $25 MORE than the SF-B901B Pro
MODEL NO.
SF-B901B Pro
SF-B1002
FLYWHEEL WEIGHT
40 lbs
49 lbs
DESIGN OF RESISTANCE BRAKING SYSTEM
Brake Push-down Lever & separate resistance turn-knob
Push-down brake incorporated into resistance tension turn-knob
Q FACTOR
7  1/8 inch
7  1/2 inch
DIMENSIONS
Approx.  48.5” long x 20” wide x 46.5” high
Approx.  50” long x 20” wide x 44” high
WEIGHT OF BIKE
Approx.  108 lbs
Approx.  115 lbs


In addition to the above features, the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro & SF-B1002 Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes BOTH offer:

·         Drive mechanism:  belt
·         Crank:  heavy-duty
·         Resistance:  adjustable via tension control turn-knob
·         Brake:  push-down
·         Handlebars:  racing style handlebars with up/down adjustability
·         Saddle:  fully adjustable seat – adjusts up/down & fore/aft  (easy to swap out for a saddle of your own choice if preferred)
·         Pedals:  toe cage  (easy to swap out for pedals of your own choice if preferred)
·         Water bottle holder:  side-mounted
·         Frame construction:  heavy duty steel
·         Portability:  front-mounted transportation wheels
·         Stability:  front & rear stabilizers
·         User weight capacity:  up to 275 lbs
·         Manufacturer’s Warranty:  Frame – 1 year, Parts – 90 days


Indoor cycles or spin bikes are ideal for the serious cyclists who want to train indoors with the true feel of a road bike.  The Sunny SF-B901B Pro and SF-B1002 are constructed with heavy-duty components and compare favorably to some of the more expensive spin bikes in the higher categories.  The SF-B1002 with its heavier flywheel will cost you a little more than the SF-B901B Pro, but both spin bikes offer great value for money and are a steal at these price points!
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro Belt Drive Indoor Cycle with 40 lb flywheel, image, review features & specifications plus compare with SF-B1002
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro Belt Drive Indoor Cycle,
with 40 lb flywheel
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1002 Belt-Drive Indoor Cycle with 49 lb flywheel, image, review features & specifications plus compare with SF-B901B
Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B1002 Belt-Drive Indoor Cycle,
with 49 lb flywheel


See what customers who have bought either the Sunny Health & Fitness SF-B901B Pro or SF-B1002 Indoor Cycle Spin Bikes have to say about them:

J.D.:
“The Sunny SF-B901B Pro is great value – it has a quality build and operates quietly.  It was easy to assemble.”

P.J.:
“The Sunny H&F SF-B901B’s belt drive is very quiet.  This bike has given great performance so far.  Awesome bike!”

L.R.:
“I love the Sunny SF-B1002 bike, it’s fantastic quality/price.  The flywheel weight is awesome, providing a great workout at just half the resistance.  I would have preferred the bottle holder to be located between the legs rather than at the side but that’s no big deal.  I added a cateye bike computer and am very happy with it.  I also subscribe to some great cycle programs on YouTube (works out a lot cheaper than buying a Peloton bike!).  I feel confident in the quality of this spin bike and it’s steady to ride ( I’m 5ft 4” and weigh 230 lbs).  I find that the seat has a tendency to loosen up occasionally, just keep the tools that came with the bike handy to tighten it.  Overall, I would definitely recommend this bike to both beginners and experienced cyclists.”

B.B.:
“The Sunny SF-B1002 was easy to assemble.  It’s very well made and gives a quiet and stable ride.  My only criticism is that I find the seat very uncomfortable, so shall be ordering a new seat!”


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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