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Amazing bike at current prices
By reviewer33 on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
This bike is an amazing value for current prices under $300. Its quality is on par with bikes over twice that price. Ten years ago when I was shopping for an indoor cycle I tried bikes close to $1,000 that weren't this good. Quality is great, and while it is approaching commercial grade, it is still consumer grade. The frame is very stable, handlebars feel similar to commercial bikes, and the drive train is smooth with a great feel of momentum in the balanced flywheel. Magnetic resistance is smooth and maximum resistance is quite high, ensuring a full usable range of resistance for most people. The Q-factor (distance between pedals) is kind of high at 203mm, but similar to a Keiser. Despite all the positives, things like the bottom bracket (the crank with the pedals), and probably the belt, are clearly a consumer grade items and probably would be the component most likely to fail. I have no idea what long term durability is, but if a failure occurs on a spin bike, those are usually the most common components affected. The plastic pieces on the bike are lower grade material, but work fine and probably keep cost down. Overall, it is a very sturdy bike where it needs to be. I see complains about the saddle and pedals in some reviews. Just assume you won't like these and will have to replace them, whatever bike you buy. These components are user replaceable and what comes with the bikes is usually cheap junk. One size saddles do not fit all and many people dislike what comes with a bike no matter what style is used. Even my $1,500 Schwinn commercial indoor cycle came with a seat that cost $14 for an exact replacement, and pedals that started clicking after a month. If you don't like the saddle, go to your local store and get a comfortable replacement. It uses the same type of saddle that a normal bike uses. Don't bother with gel covers that cost almost as much, or putting up with it just because it came with the bike. Saddles and pedals are replaceable for a reason. With that said, I actually like the saddle on the Sunny. Good support for sit bones like a good bike saddle, though this one is clearly an inexpensive model. The pedals are still going strong after three months of daily use, something I didn't expect. Adjustability is average but fine. Spring pins are used to adjust the handlebar and seat towers, but only a one inch increments. However, this type of system won't slip during a ride which is important. The seat has micro-adjustments fore and aft, but the handlebars don't. It would be nice to have that, but for this price you can't have everything. The handlebars did start to wobble a bit, but I simply wedged a couple clothing price tags between the frame and tower and now it is fine. This is a common problem with many spin bikes where the plastic sleeves wearing out. At full list prices there are probably better options out there, but under $300 this is a definite winner.
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Quality engineering, mediocre design and ergonomics
By Zenopause on Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
I nabbed the Asuna 7130 Lancer for about half-price last month. A grand's worth of exercise bike for under $600? After reading scads of reviews (check out the Tail Happy fellow- he really knows his biz) I opted against the Sunny 1805 and the 1714 and went with the Lancer. I returned it a week later. Here's why. It was exciting to assemble- slick, unusual, neat to look at. Rather spaceshippy. The components were all high-quality, without any nicks or dings. It was light and easy to maneuver. When it was finally together, I walked around it appraisingly before giving it a go. The flywheel was whisper-quiet, and I do mean whisper; it wasn't silent. Strange considering the magnetic resistance, but insignificant. When I got on, the problems immediately began to manifest. One, the seat was extremely uncomfortable, very narrow and hard. I'm a muscular and bony dude, and I don't have much lower padding. There was a bigger problem here, but more on that in a moment. Two, I couldn't get the handlebars and seat to agree with my body type (for reference, I'm 5'10" and weigh 170.) I don't like an aggressive riding position, i.e. I prefer being a little more upright to leaning forward, but when the seat height was correct, the handlebars were too low even at their highest, and it forced me down. That meant I either carried more upper body weight with my hands, or leaned even farther forward onto my forearms. Ouch. There ain't any padding on the bars either, and the triangular bias just felt wrong. No matter what I tried, I couldn't get comfortable. My biggest problem with the Lancer, however, was a design flaw with the seat and bar beneath it. The problem was that the crossbar below the seat is a diamond, a square metal strut turned 45˚. Put a narrow seat over that, and unless you have the legs of a stork, your inner/upper thighs are going to hit and rub on that strut when you pedal. Take a look at the pic I attached- I drew a little graphic in the photo. The black U represents the seat, the gray diamond is the strut, and the red dotted lines are where your legs will rub. Granted, it wasn't a lot of rubbing, but any amount really is a deal breaker. I worked with position after position, and my heart sank with the growing realization that slick and sexy though it was, the Lancer was going back. A note: take lots of pictures as you unpack your bike, and preserve the packing materials. You might need them. I was glad I did this, because returning it would have been a nightmare without some foresight. Does this mean it's a bad buy? Not necessarily. You may really like it, if you have the body type to match the ergonomics. I didn't. But I'm an average-sized guy, and most things fit me out of the box; this should have. I appreciated the quality of the components and the ease of assembly, and if you're an aggressive rider who's looking for a nice ride with a small footprint, this might be your horse. It wasn't mine. Mr. Sunny, if you're reading this (and we know you aren't) you need to redesign that seat and support. I didn't want to take the chance of buying a new seat (shouldn't have to) and have that same rubbing problem. I now have the SB-1714, and it's perfect. Much more adjustable and comfortable. Great seat, easy to find the right position, and built like a tank. Seriously, it's a beast. Went for my first inning (the opposite of outing on an indoor bike, right?) and loved it. I'll review that one next. Cheers, and happy pedaling...on something other than the Lancer, most likely.
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