--- product_id: 226009206 title: "Magnetic Exercise Bike for Indoor Cycling" brand: "sunny health & fitness" price: "R66186" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/226009206-magnetic-exercise-bike-for-indoor-cycling store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Advanced monitor tracks 14+ workout metrics Silent magnetic resistance system 40 lb flywheel for smooth momentum Magnetic Exercise Bike for Indoor Cycling **Brand:** sunny health & fitness **Price:** R66186 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚴‍♂️ Ride Smart, Ride Silent, Ride Ahead! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Magnetic Exercise Bike for Indoor Cycling by sunny health & fitness - **How much does it cost?** R66186 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/226009206-magnetic-exercise-bike-for-indoor-cycling) ## Best For - sunny health & fitness enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sunny health & fitness brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Custom Comfort Fit:** 4-way adjustable seat and handlebars ensure ergonomic positioning for riders from 29" to 39" inseams. - • **Seamless Smart Integration:** Built-in tablet holder + free SunnyFit app unlocks 1,000+ trainer-led workouts and virtual rides for ultimate motivation. - • **Pro-Level Flywheel Momentum:** 40 lbs of flywheel power delivers stable, fluid rides that keep your cardio sessions intense and uninterrupted. - • **Precision Performance Tracking:** Stay ahead with real-time speed, cadence, distance, calories & pulse data at your fingertips. - • **Whisper-Quiet Magnetic Resistance:** Experience smooth, maintenance-free resistance that lets you push limits without disturbing your space. ## Overview The Sunny Health & Fitness Indoor Cycling Bike combines a commercial-grade 40 lb flywheel with a whisper-quiet magnetic resistance system and an advanced multi-metric performance monitor. Designed for serious home cardio training, it features a fully adjustable ergonomic fit and seamless smart device integration via a built-in tablet holder and free SunnyFit app access. Supporting riders up to 330 lbs, this bike delivers a pro-level spin experience with zero noise disruption, perfect for millennial professionals seeking efficient, data-driven workouts at home. ## Description The best commercial-quality home gym bikes on the market are made by Sunny Health & Fitness! We would like to introduce you to the newest evolution of performance-oriented indoor cycles – The Evolution Pro 2. The 40 lbs flywheel provides momentum while you ride on this low-impact cycling machine. Adjust the 4-way adjustable seat that can accommodate leg inseams between 29 inches and 39 inches. The smooth and silent belt-drive mechanism guarantees your cycle exercise will be quiet, particularly in shared spaces. Track your workout data on the onboard performance monitor and place a smart device on the built-in tablet holder to watch videos. Built with a commercial-quality frame, this exercise bike has a user weight limit of 330 lbs and can take whatever intense fitness routines you could throw at it. • Advance performance monitor measures: Speed, Avg Speed, Max Speed, Cadence (RPM), Avg Cadence, Max Cadence, Distance, Target Distance, Time, Calories, Race, Target Time, and Pulse.) Review: Great Entry Level Bike - As someone who is totally new to spinning, I am very, very happy with this bike. Assembly was easy, as the frame of the bike ships in one large piece and you just have to attach the peripherals (handlebars, seat, pedals, computer, etc). I took my time at each step, and felt the process was pretty easy. Just be particularly careful when attaching the pedals. I think because the crank arms are attached to the main frame when the bike ships, if you were to strip the threads in a crank arm while assembling the pedals, you might need to replace the entire frame. The components of the bike feel pretty high quality, the only shoddy component I noticed was a kind of weird, messily superglued wire with slightly exposed insulation running to my pedals (pictures attached). I am guessing this is the RPM sensor? Kind of not great, but I have a wahoo cadence sensor anyway, so I'm not worried about the RPM monitor being a bit questionably installed. The RPM monitor still seems to work perfectly at the moment, and the messy glue isn't noticeable as it's fairly small/unobtrusive (and on the left side of the bike, which currently faces my wall). It is nice having the RPM monitor installed with the bike, as it does sense changes in my cadence just a *bit* faster than my wahoo cadence sensor, though I still like having the wahoo cadence monitor connected to my iPad so I can see a summary of my cadence throughout my workout, once I'm done. The bike seat is fine, though I got a gel seat cushion to help improve comfort. The handlebars are also fine. I thought the placement of the device stand might interfere with hand placement, but I actually don't find that to be the case. The best thing about this bike is that it is that the magnetic resistance allows it to be *silent.* I can crank the resistance up, stand out of the saddle, and still it makes no sound. It feels sturdy, both for me and my boyfriend, and the resistance is good enough for us. Though admittedly we are new to spinning, and don't really need heavy resistance yet. As a fairly small, 5'4" new spinner, I don't even get (anywhere) close to full resistance when working out, in the saddle or out of it. Maybe one day down the line we will upgrade to something with a heavier flywheel, but this is absolutely perfect for us for now (and hopefully the next few years). I'm very satisfied with this purchase, and (when combined with the peloton app), I'm loving being able to access spin classes from the comfort of my living room! UPDATE AFTER OVER A YEAR: I love this thing so much. I have had to do nothing in terms of maintaining the bike, the magnetic belt drive is so convenient. I ride 2-4 times per week, and it's so nice to have access to an easy workout in my living room. I still find that it has plenty of resistance to make my legs jelly. RPM monitor is still working perfectly. I love to putting my tablet on the tablet stand and doing a Peloton workout, but cannot imagine ever buying their bike. There is no way that the cost of their bike reflects a commensurate improvement in user experience (especially when you buy cheap a cadence sensor and heart rate monitor, and can see those on your tablet screen while you workout). I feel like I'm getting 90% of the peloton experience at a fraction of the cost. 5/5 love this bike Review: EXTREMELY Happy Customer - I purchased this bike to help me with my blood sugar control as I am pre-diabetic and doing my best to stay off any medication. Because of this I find it necessary to be able to exercise everyday, no matter what kind of weather. Thankfully, I live in Florida which makes it very easy to vary my exercise regimen. However, there are those occasional rainy days and hot summers make it difficult. Let me begin by saying my fiance is a very experienced road rider and mountain biker. He also taught indoor spin classes for several years, so he has been on a lot of stationary bikes. Lucky for me, he is the one who assembled bike! LOL He was able to put it together in about 20 minutes. It would definitely have taken me a LOT longer, but I probably could have accomplished it by following the directions. Once assembled, it took a few minor tweaks to the pedals but it was relatively easy and straightforward. I have had the bike for several months now, and I have to say we are BOTH extremely pleased with the product! I rely a great deal on my fiance's input because he has ridden so many different bikes. He is very impressed with the quality and strength of the bike, considering its price! I am 5'6,150 lbs, and he is 6'3", 180 lbs, and we both are comfortable on it. The handlebar height is adjustable, and the seat is adjustable in both height and distance to the handlebars. The bike is VERY quiet, with only a slight creak when I cycle standing up, which is really nice to be able to give my bum a break! Fiance says he will make an adjustment to tighten things up a bit to eliminate that issue. The saddle is a pro riding saddle, and therefore will require cycling shorts and a period of breaking in, but after about a month of riding 3-4 times a week, I am able to ride for an hour pretty comfortably. As I said, the bike is VERY sturdy and well-built, and my fiance says it measures up quite well against many of the bikes he has used as a spin class instructor, just without the bells and whistles. It does have a pretty nice on board computer which tracks multiple types of stats. The heart rate monitor is spot on when compared to my Polar, and the stats will either scroll through or remain on one stat (like time elapsed), with a 2 second hold of the button. The handlebars are very comfortable, and there are several places to hold on or to use for your phone or tablet. It doesn't have a bottle holder, but there is a holder for 2 dumbbells, which I don't really use. One of the only slight drawbacks for this bike is the way to increase or decrease resistance. Like some of the older spin bikes, it has a knob that you turn, and is therefore quite unscientific. However, for my purposes it is sufficient as I simply turn it 1 to 1 1/2 times to increase or decrease. The magnetic resistance is very powerful, and my fiance likes that the resistance is smooth and doesn't cause any friction on any other parts. To us, it's definitely worth spending the extra money on the magnetic resistance. Overall, this is a FANTASTIC bike for the money, and my VERY perfectionist (when it comes to riding) fiance is extremely impressed! I wouldn't think of spending thousands on a Peloton just to get a few more tricks and the "luxury" of paying for a gym membership on top of that! Just put on YouTube and find any one of the numerous videos with cycling instructors or a loverly ride through the Italian alps (we have a 4K projector, so our screen is a whopping 10 feet across, and you feel like you are THERE!!). I feel that if you choose to buy this bike, you won't be disappointed. We haven't had any problems that require a call to customer support, so I can't speak to that issue. But we are extremely satisfied customers, and would recommend this bike to anyone looking to get or stay healthy when working out is so difficult during Covid. And in conclusion, I would like to say I have not been compensated in ANY way for this review. I haven't received any discounts or free products for writing it. I just hope to help others trying to make a sound decision on spending a significant amount of money on a product that would be difficult to return!! HAPPY CYCLING!! ## Features - ADVANCED PERFORMANCE MONITOR: Sunny Health & Fitness’ most advanced performance monitor tracks: Speed, Avg Speed, Max Speed, Cadence (RPM), Avg Cadence, Max Cadence, Distance, Target Distance, Time, Calories, Race, Target Time, and Pulse. - 40 LB FLYWHEEL: Designed for speed and stability to create more momentum for longer periods of time keeping your workout going. - CAGED/CLIP-IN COMPATIBLE PEDALS: Step into toe-confined adjustable strap pedals or snap into Sunny Health & Fitness’ clipless (SPD-style) pedals. - ADJUSTABLE MAGNETIC RESISTANCE: The magnetic resistance system is smoother and maintenance free when compared to a felt resistance system. - PULSE SENSOR: Helps track your target heart rate and maintain it during extended workouts. - ADJUSTABLE BOTTLE HOLDER: The adjustable bottle holder keeps your favorite refreshing beverage of any size at arm’s reach, stay hydrated through your intense workouts. - 4-WAY ADJUSTABLE SEAT & 4-WAY ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBARS: Adjustable seat for comfortable positioning of the body. Transportation wheels, simply tilt and roll out for storage or away, no need for heavy lifting or muscle strain. - DUAL DUMBBELL BRACKET: Achieve a full-body workout by riding and lifting simultaneously. Switch between intervals of intense riding and upper body exercises to mix things up and add variety to your routine. - FREE SUNNYFIT APP: Enjoy FREE access to the SunnyFit App with every Sunny Health & Fitness product no membership fees! Dive into 1,000+ trainer-led workouts, explore 10,000+ virtual scenic tours, track your progress, challenge others, & much more! - EST. IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA SINCE 2002: Sunny Health & Fitness delivers premium equipment with a commitment to quality. Backed by U.S.-based support and certified trainers, we offer a truly unmatched “Fit for Everyone” experience. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0876W8BLC | | Best Sellers Rank | #300,169 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #268 in Exercise Bikes | | Brand | Sunny Health & Fitness | | Brand Name | Sunny Health & Fitness | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 2,388 Reviews | | Drive System | Belt | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00815749013774 | | Handle Material | Stainless Steel or Aluminum | | Item Weight | 136.2 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Sunny Health & Fitness | | Material | Alloy Steel | | Maximum Height | 182.88 Centimeters | | Maximum Weight Recommendation | 330 Pounds | | Model Number | SF-B1986 | | Part Number | SF-B1986 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor | | Resistance Mechanism | Magnetic | | Special Feature | Adjustable Seat | | Special Features | Adjustable Seat | | UPC | 815749013774 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sunny Health & Fitness - **Special Feature:** Adjustable Seat - **Color:** Black - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Indoor - **Item Weight:** 136.2 Pounds - **Material:** Alloy Steel - **Resistance Mechanism:** Magnetic - **Maximum Weight Recommendation:** 330 Pounds - **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel or Aluminum ## Images ![Magnetic Exercise Bike for Indoor Cycling - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RiKyq0XaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How effective is the magnetic resistance? Is it strong enough to give high resistance and workout like climbing?** A: The magnetic resistance is very effective. I’ve been riding this bike for 2 years-more since the pandemic. Whether doing seated climbs or standing climbs, the range of possible resistance is quite large. **Q: The product description states a minimum inseam of 28, yet sellers indicate the inseam is 30 and 31 in the Q& A. Can anyone clarify?** A: I have an inseam of 30 and the bike fits well. There are enough adjustments in the seat you should have no problem. **Q: Will my spd shoes work with this do i need to buy another component if so what is it?** A: If you have the universal clips it will work **Q: Has anyone attached a speed sensor to this bike? If so where?** A: I have never attached a speed sensor to my bike. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Entry Level Bike *by E***A on January 1, 2021* As someone who is totally new to spinning, I am very, very happy with this bike. Assembly was easy, as the frame of the bike ships in one large piece and you just have to attach the peripherals (handlebars, seat, pedals, computer, etc). I took my time at each step, and felt the process was pretty easy. Just be particularly careful when attaching the pedals. I think because the crank arms are attached to the main frame when the bike ships, if you were to strip the threads in a crank arm while assembling the pedals, you might need to replace the entire frame. The components of the bike feel pretty high quality, the only shoddy component I noticed was a kind of weird, messily superglued wire with slightly exposed insulation running to my pedals (pictures attached). I am guessing this is the RPM sensor? Kind of not great, but I have a wahoo cadence sensor anyway, so I'm not worried about the RPM monitor being a bit questionably installed. The RPM monitor still seems to work perfectly at the moment, and the messy glue isn't noticeable as it's fairly small/unobtrusive (and on the left side of the bike, which currently faces my wall). It is nice having the RPM monitor installed with the bike, as it does sense changes in my cadence just a *bit* faster than my wahoo cadence sensor, though I still like having the wahoo cadence monitor connected to my iPad so I can see a summary of my cadence throughout my workout, once I'm done. The bike seat is fine, though I got a gel seat cushion to help improve comfort. The handlebars are also fine. I thought the placement of the device stand might interfere with hand placement, but I actually don't find that to be the case. The best thing about this bike is that it is that the magnetic resistance allows it to be *silent.* I can crank the resistance up, stand out of the saddle, and still it makes no sound. It feels sturdy, both for me and my boyfriend, and the resistance is good enough for us. Though admittedly we are new to spinning, and don't really need heavy resistance yet. As a fairly small, 5'4" new spinner, I don't even get (anywhere) close to full resistance when working out, in the saddle or out of it. Maybe one day down the line we will upgrade to something with a heavier flywheel, but this is absolutely perfect for us for now (and hopefully the next few years). I'm very satisfied with this purchase, and (when combined with the peloton app), I'm loving being able to access spin classes from the comfort of my living room! UPDATE AFTER OVER A YEAR: I love this thing so much. I have had to do nothing in terms of maintaining the bike, the magnetic belt drive is so convenient. I ride 2-4 times per week, and it's so nice to have access to an easy workout in my living room. I still find that it has plenty of resistance to make my legs jelly. RPM monitor is still working perfectly. I love to putting my tablet on the tablet stand and doing a Peloton workout, but cannot imagine ever buying their bike. There is no way that the cost of their bike reflects a commensurate improvement in user experience (especially when you buy cheap a cadence sensor and heart rate monitor, and can see those on your tablet screen while you workout). I feel like I'm getting 90% of the peloton experience at a fraction of the cost. 5/5 love this bike ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXTREMELY Happy Customer *by A***H on January 31, 2021* I purchased this bike to help me with my blood sugar control as I am pre-diabetic and doing my best to stay off any medication. Because of this I find it necessary to be able to exercise everyday, no matter what kind of weather. Thankfully, I live in Florida which makes it very easy to vary my exercise regimen. However, there are those occasional rainy days and hot summers make it difficult. Let me begin by saying my fiance is a very experienced road rider and mountain biker. He also taught indoor spin classes for several years, so he has been on a lot of stationary bikes. Lucky for me, he is the one who assembled bike! LOL He was able to put it together in about 20 minutes. It would definitely have taken me a LOT longer, but I probably could have accomplished it by following the directions. Once assembled, it took a few minor tweaks to the pedals but it was relatively easy and straightforward. I have had the bike for several months now, and I have to say we are BOTH extremely pleased with the product! I rely a great deal on my fiance's input because he has ridden so many different bikes. He is very impressed with the quality and strength of the bike, considering its price! I am 5'6,150 lbs, and he is 6'3", 180 lbs, and we both are comfortable on it. The handlebar height is adjustable, and the seat is adjustable in both height and distance to the handlebars. The bike is VERY quiet, with only a slight creak when I cycle standing up, which is really nice to be able to give my bum a break! Fiance says he will make an adjustment to tighten things up a bit to eliminate that issue. The saddle is a pro riding saddle, and therefore will require cycling shorts and a period of breaking in, but after about a month of riding 3-4 times a week, I am able to ride for an hour pretty comfortably. As I said, the bike is VERY sturdy and well-built, and my fiance says it measures up quite well against many of the bikes he has used as a spin class instructor, just without the bells and whistles. It does have a pretty nice on board computer which tracks multiple types of stats. The heart rate monitor is spot on when compared to my Polar, and the stats will either scroll through or remain on one stat (like time elapsed), with a 2 second hold of the button. The handlebars are very comfortable, and there are several places to hold on or to use for your phone or tablet. It doesn't have a bottle holder, but there is a holder for 2 dumbbells, which I don't really use. One of the only slight drawbacks for this bike is the way to increase or decrease resistance. Like some of the older spin bikes, it has a knob that you turn, and is therefore quite unscientific. However, for my purposes it is sufficient as I simply turn it 1 to 1 1/2 times to increase or decrease. The magnetic resistance is very powerful, and my fiance likes that the resistance is smooth and doesn't cause any friction on any other parts. To us, it's definitely worth spending the extra money on the magnetic resistance. Overall, this is a FANTASTIC bike for the money, and my VERY perfectionist (when it comes to riding) fiance is extremely impressed! I wouldn't think of spending thousands on a Peloton just to get a few more tricks and the "luxury" of paying for a gym membership on top of that! Just put on YouTube and find any one of the numerous videos with cycling instructors or a loverly ride through the Italian alps (we have a 4K projector, so our screen is a whopping 10 feet across, and you feel like you are THERE!!). I feel that if you choose to buy this bike, you won't be disappointed. We haven't had any problems that require a call to customer support, so I can't speak to that issue. But we are extremely satisfied customers, and would recommend this bike to anyone looking to get or stay healthy when working out is so difficult during Covid. And in conclusion, I would like to say I have not been compensated in ANY way for this review. I haven't received any discounts or free products for writing it. I just hope to help others trying to make a sound decision on spending a significant amount of money on a product that would be difficult to return!! HAPPY CYCLING!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ First impressions *by T***D on January 27, 2025* Ok, so it came today, and setup was as easy as any other bike out there, taking maybe 30 minutes. Extra point for no parts being missing (if you’ve dealt with unknown brands, you know this is all too common). Build quality is pretty great, which was a nice surprise, as I’ve never dealt with Sunny before, and read some horror stories in the reviews, but from my experience, it’s quite substantial, so you won’t have to worry about cheap, flimsy steel in this case. Pedals are caged, which I don’t like at all on any bike, but they can easily be switched out for something else. It’s not loaded down with a bunch of tech so there’s not a lot that can go wrong with it. Like, for example, when you’re dealing with something like a Bowflex or Pelaton or Echelon you see a lot of these large high-tech instrument panels and what not. With this bike, you have a small computer and if anything goes wrong with it I’m sure you could easily buy a new one for pretty cheap. I would hate to see the cost to replace the electronics on those other previously mentioned bikes. Is the bike quiet? It’s completely silent. Resistance is increased or decreased via a knob turn on the frame. Of course, it doesn’t show resistance level on the screen. but it doesn’t require a masters degree or anything to remember how many turns in the clockwise direction you made on any particular ride. At the front of the handlebars is a projection where you could actually set your tablet, and right below it is a little shelf where can set your phone if you want to. The handlebar post is adjustable vertically, and the seat is also adjustable both horizontally and vertically to accommodate taller riders. I’m not sure if you could switch out the seat, but it’s not uncomfortable. It’s pretty heavy- all in all, I think the box indicates 88 pounds, but it’s not a very large piece of hardware by any means. It has both a water bottle holder and a dumbbell holder on the frame, but I’m not sure who uses dumbbells while riding a bike, so that was a curious design decision. Also, we’re not talking major dumbbells here we’re talking maybe like 5 pounds at the most. I mean, if you’re looking for a bike, I can’t see why you would spend another $500 extra to get something like a Bowflex, or another thousand dollars extra to get a Peloton. Unless you’re really, really into instructor-lead classes, and paying $39/month to participate in those, you should definitely save your money and just get this bike instead. Calories are calories and a $240 exercise bike will let you burn them just the same as a $1200 exercise bike. Your body doesn’t know brand names. Alright, that’s it for now. I will check back in a week, and then again in two weeks, etc. I got the two-year warranty, just in case, because I know Sunny health and fitness has a really abysmal 90 day basic warranty out the box. UPDATE: Ok, it’s been like 3 weeks and I can report that you will definitely want a totally new seat, or gel/foam seat cover, because the stock saddle is torture after a short while. Pure torture. I mean it. The worst pain I’ve ever felt from any bike seat, at this was after only a few 30 minute sessions. Solution: seat set all the way back, seat post height below handlebars- NOT above. Some advise to lower the bars/raise the seat, but it’s just going to result in your arms burning, trying to support yourself at that angle, so you’re fighting the flywheel and your own body lol just don’t do it. I’ve been using a bath towel folded into a square, and it relieves probably 98% of the problem, so I’m gonna keep the bike. If I couldn’t figure out the seat thing (I did try a gel cover, but must’ve gotten a cheap ineffective one, because it didn’t help much), it was going back, for sure, as I had a hard time sitting for literally days after. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sunny Health & Fitness Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike, 4-Way Adjustable Seat for Cycling Cardio workout at Home, Optional 49 LB Flywheel, Heavy-Duty & Free SunnyFit App Bluetooth Connect - Sunny Health & Fitness Non-Slip Home Gym Mat – Workout Floor Protection Foam Pad for Treadmill, Bike, Elliptical, Yoga and Exercise Equipment or Standing Desk in 4 Size Options - Sunny Health & Fitness Mobile Phone and Tablet Clamp Mount Holder for Bikes, Ellipticals, Treadmills and Other Handlebar Fitness Equipment --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/226009206-magnetic-exercise-bike-for-indoor-cycling](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/226009206-magnetic-exercise-bike-for-indoor-cycling) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-12*