Sunny Health & Fitness Pro Series

Update Post: We originally purchased one of these bikes in June of 2015. We were a bit concerned about the low price because our intention was to use it in our fitness facility. This bike is rock solid. We now have 9 of them and will be purchasing 2 more this month. The bikes are used in spin classes daily. We have everyone from small, uber-fit petite women to hulking 6'2" 255lb men. These bikes get hours and hours of use each week. I recommended this bike to an associate who is opening a fitness facility. When he was purchasing some high-end equipment from a well-known gym equipment provider, he asked them about the bike (showed them the Amazon link I sent to him) and they were dumbfounded. They said that the bike had quite impressive features, especially for a bike that inexpensive and appeared to be a very, very good bargain. They actually had the bike on their computer when he went in the next day because they researched it more and said they were quite impressed by it. That, and the fact that their lowest priced bike was a bit below $900 reassured us that we made a great choice! We have even used these bikes in the parking lot for some special events.The only problems we had with the bike were with the screw on the tension knob on one. The bolt became a bit stripped and we had to order another one. The other issue with another one was with the brakes squeaking after about 8 months. This can happen if you don't "oil" the flywheel periodically because the brakes get dried out. A bit of treadmill oil on the flywheel fixed this immediately. We service the bikes bi-weekly, and that involves tightening the bolts on the seats (just to make sure they stay put) and just doing a check on all the bolts and moveable parts. But again, keep in mind that these bikes get literally hundreds of hours a month, so that minuscule amount of service is -wonderful-!If you're looking for a cost-effective, very dependable bike, you should definitely consider purchasing one of these. Absolutely worth it!ProsLow costVery easy assemblySturdy, solid constructionMinimal maintenance neededVery easy to move (we move these puppies a lot - even outside)Shipping was quick (and cheap - Yay Prime!)ConsThe brakes may squeak a bit after a while. This is resolved by oiling the flywheel periodically. (You should do this with any spin bike and make sure the tension is released after riding to ensure they don't dry a bit and squeak.

The media could not be loaded. I live in Colorado, where even in the dead of summer my bike riding is subject to the whims of the weather (very annoying tendency to be sunny and beautiful all day while I'm working, then thunderstorms start developing the minute I clock out). I've tried bike rollers and trainers, and recently attended my first spin class at the gym. I hated it, at least I hated how out of shape I was and how I barely made it through. I did like the feel of the bike though, so I came here.As there are already hundreds of reviews saying similar things, I'll stick to the important stuff:* Yes, extremely, extremely heavy. I apologized to my UPS man four times as he struggled up the stairs to my third floor condo. He gasped only, "Please don't return it."* Heavy is good. Rock solid construction, all metal except chain guard.* Assembled in fifteen minutes. Hardest part was lifting front end to attach base. I guess all the complaints about the pedal installation were heard, because each one has its own tag explaining explicitly and in alarming bold letters how to attach them properly.* My biggest concern, the noise: quieter than my rollers and my trainer. Didn't even need the heavy appliance anti-vibration pads I used with those other devices. Because I couldn't find a single video demonstrating the noise before buying, I uploaded my own. The flywheel has a small rattle that disappears with higher resistance, I'm going to try tightening some hardware (but can't hear it with headphones on). Also the left pedal clicks, a problem another reviewer said went away after a few days on its own. But you can hear, the actual bike operation is as close to silent as you could hope, other than the chain. Can't even hear it through the thin floor of our loft. Unbelievably happy about this, as worrying about my neighbors saps a lot of enjoyment from my indoor workouts.* Workout intensity: No complaints here either. Can work up a sweat even on low settings, and I doubt anyone could outgrow the highest resistance. And getting out of the saddle and "running" feels great, no instability at all, just like the gym bikes. The upper crossbar of the handlebars is perfectly situated for this position too, very comfortable.* Ah yes, the saddle. Yes, it's uncomfortable, but not any more than a regular bike saddle (in fact, might be more comfortable than my regular bike). I love this because the worst thing about changing seasons is my butt getting soft and lazy all winter, and then the agony of getting back on the bike in summer. I anticipate this will make that problem a thing of the past.* Easy to move. Just tilt forward onto the wheels and it can be rolled anywhere, practically with only one hand. Clever engineering.* No bottle holder. I'm considering trying a stroller organizer Diono Buggy Buddy Stroller Organizer, Black so I can keep my phone/mp3 player nearby too, otherwise there are lots of bottle cages that clamp onto handlebars.* Another minus is the position of the emergency brake. There is no mounting this bike without the brake becoming uncomfortably intimate with you. I thought I'd be able to remove it but got nervous halfway through, since it's attached to the resistance knob.I don't give 5-star reviews often, but I am just blown away at how much of a value this is. I don't understand why anyone would pay twice as much, can't imagine you would get much more for the money. And for the peace of mind that a sudden storm system can no longer ruin my biking plans? Worth every penny. (I've only had it for a week though. Will certainly update if anything changes)UPDATE: Still love the bike. The pedal click has vanished. The wheel rattle is still there, but still inaudible above headphones and not enough to disturb anyone else. Ready for next winter!