I know many of you have already purchased this bike on amazon, please leave a comment about your experience with the 1805 below, It'd help others who are interested in more opinions on this bike and also it'd give me a boost in the YT algorithm. Thanks for watching, see ya soon :)
I ended up buying this one because of your reviews and comparisons. I had also tried out the pro-form bike with the 10" screen which was also more expensive. The pro-form bike was super uncomfortable and the flywheel was warped. This Sunny bike is super comfy, really quiet, and the weight of the wheel often makes it so I don't have to add a ton of resistance to work hard. I upgraded from the Schwinn 170 because there wasn't enough resistance. Overall, I'm really happy with it. One downside is the noise in the seat which came about after only a couple uses but is not bad enough to drive me crazy.
I carefully watched all of your reviews over a period of about a month. I ended up purchasing this bike based on your recommendations and a little bit more research that I did. I wanted a bare bones bike that didn't have a lot of technology to break. I had read about connectivity problems and other things with bikes that had electronics. There are four of us in my family using this bike, with the peloton app and the wahoo sensor. Very happy with this sturdy durable well-built bike. I own other products by Sunny health and fitness as a physical therapist, and I have found their products to general be well designed heavy duty and last.
Max resistance in this bike is not what I expected. My 4 year old can move the wheel on the maximum resistance. Those magnets probably don’t work right. Everything else is fine.
@@gloriagomez469 thanks for the info. i have an old spin bike with 2 felt pads that are wearing out. so its either replace the pads or get a magnetic bike. i think im gonna just go with the cheaper option now cuz the felt pad resistance can be dialed to extreme levels
Okay... got my bike today and it's worth every penny ($600). It's quiet and smooth. The resistance is perfect for me. I don't need the bells and whistles so it's perfect. I watched many hours of reviews and had to make a decision. I am so glad I found you on RUclips. Thank you.
Thank you so much for ALL your reviews of the B1805!! My husband and I purchased this bike due to the reviews that we watched over and over. Being 50+ and in healthcare has made us realize how important it is to keep healthy and exercising etc... TY TY I will follow up my comment with initial impressions as well as longer experience. Keep rating!!!!
Thanks!! I purchased my 1805 last night (used your link from this video). I had previously watched your 6-bike head-to-head comparison with Peloton (where you did the SunnyB1002) and had that quick screenshot of your comparison grid across all of those models. I then stumbled into this video (and the one where you compare the B1805 against the Peloton) and it completely convinced me to go with this bike!! You are so thorough, fair and careful in your statements so as not to presume what each viewer may want/need, and do a great job with everything. I've also purchased some Garmin adapters for speed, cadence, and heart rate - which I'll feed to my Garmin Fenix 6X Pro (and Connect). Once I've got everything talking to each other, I'm going to use RUclips bike videos for a bit, then maybe Zwift. As you said, this is a solid "platform" bike, and I'm going to build from this base! Thanks again!!
I purchased this bike yesterday through your link after watching several of your videos. I thank you for your thorough reviews. They were GREAT reviews. I spent the weekend reviewing and finally made a decision on this one. I will receive it on Monday. I’m so excited. Again THANK YOU ♥️.
I've had my 1805 since October and I love it. I ride 3-4 times a week. The bike is super stable. I replaced the pedals with dual sided ones so I can clip in. For my type of riding, I don't particularly need metrics. I use my Fitbit for heart rate and calories. I don't often do Peloton rides because I prefer more rhythm riding. So really all I need is a strong bike and smooth drive train and the 1805 gives me that and more. Always love your videos. Happy riding everyone.
Do you still like this bike? I am interested in getting this from Amazon, but worry about some of the reviews that mention damaged bearings due to shipping.
@@athena5505 I do still love this bike. I still ride it often even though I'm back in the gym. I had to return my first 1805 due to some noise from the bearings but the 2nd was perfect. If you want really heavy high resistance though, you may be a little disappointed, but it works for me. Good luck and happy riding.
@@ronron3847 Thanks! I'm still early on so super high resistance isn't critical for me right now. did you start having the bearings issues in the first 30 days? I am worried if something happens two or three months on that I will be stuck with it.....so Sunny honors their warranty?
I bought this bike based on months of watching your videos and your recommendation. I was hesitant on buying a bike because it’s an investment. I’ve had this for a little over a month and all I can say is THANK YOU! I couldn’t be happier best bike on a budget. I used to be a daily rider before the Rona hit and can honestly say this bike is gym quality. 👏🏻 I ride 6 days a week. It’s so quiet and super smooth. Thanks for your reviews. By the way Have you tried amazon spd shoes? Would love your review on different ones 😉
I just bought this from your link. Thank you for spending so much time in making these thorough reviews! I used to teach a very bare bones, gritty spin class on some ancient spinner bikes. This will be an upgrade! Don't need to fancy electronics.
I’ve had this bike since January and love it! I bought a Wahoo cadence monitor and a Wahoo heart rate monitor and use the Peloton app. Had a Yosuda before and this is such a better bike. Very quiet, great adjustability, and much more comfortable handlebars. I watched a bunch of TailHappy videos and settled on this one and couldn’t be happier. Not a Peleton but magnitudes cheaper!
thx for your videos. 2,5 months ago i bought the 1805 especially because of your clips. before i was spinning all the time in the gym. i am completely satisfied with the 1805, cause i don't need this fancy tech stuff. just spinning on a daily basis 1 hour with my own music and thats perfect for me. to this point there is nothing i would change on this bike.
Based on your reviews of the 1805 , I just purchased the B1913 which according to Sunny is the same exact bike except for color and electronics not available on the 1805. I really appreciate you going in depth with your reviews, I found them extremely helpful in making this purchase. Sunny even gave me an additional 10% discount over the sale price bringing the price point very close to that of the the 1805. The purchase was then a no brainer for me. If you'd like, once it's delivered, I can report back after I get it set up, and give some feed back on it. Thanks again, so glad I found and subscribed to your channel, you do some fantastic work!
@@techfly3 I love this bike. it is very durable. it came well packed. What ever assembly that was needed was easy to accomplish. The bike appears to be really well made. I've been using it quite a bit for the past 4 months, with no problems whatsoever. You won't go wrong here.
Thank you very much for your videos, i found them very helpful and informative. I was ready to buy the 1805 until i came across some comments below that led me to the B1913. Just ordered one and should be here next week!
This review is just amazing. I’ve watched a lot of reviews for many things but you just nailed it. No waffle, no tangents, you nailed every important point in record time. Had my eye on this for a while now and will definitely pull the plug soon, just waiting to see what Black Friday night to do the price, but will be buying regardless. Will try to remember to use your affiliate link!
Big thank you for all the coverage on this bike. As a big guy (295lbs) I was concerned alot of these bikes wouldnt be sturdy enough for me and this thing did not disappoint. Rock solid for my first ride paired with a Wahoo sensor and Peloton app. Was able to pick up on Amazon for $430 and compared to the Joroto or other non magnetic resistance bikes around that price, this was the clear winner for me.
Just ordered this yesterday after watching ALL your bike reviews which I think are extremely well done, informative and most of all, honest. I appreciate that very much. I needed a bike without a ton of bells and whistles to help build some muscle in my legs as I am getting older and see them lag behind :) I have been a fitness instructor for over 29 years and this is my first bike. Thanks so much for your reviews and I'll let you know how I like it as it's being delivered this Tuesday 8/17/21.
Got mine for $430 earlier this week! Now is $486. Feels great, I do want to look into getting these other items though. Does anyone know is the Wahoo still the best thing to get? Didn't know if anything changed since this video came out. Thanks.
Great review sir! Just purchased the bike through your Amazon link. I was torn between the 1709 and the 1805, but saw you had recommended the 1805 to others who had expressed similar questions--plus Amazon had one "used/like new" (meaning new but with packaging damage) for $489 so I had to pull the trigger on that one! 😏 I am still waiting for the comparison between 1805 and 1709 you said was coming so thanks for your hard work on the bikes, the channel, and your review videos. Hope you're doing well and keep it up!
Received the bike yesterday. Very easy to assemble, heavy and stable bike. There is praticly no sound while riding it. Very happy with this purchase because of your review. Thanks! Bought it in sale on Amazon, came in 2 days.
I just purchased this bike from Amazon through your link after watching several of your video reviews. Thanks so much for the information, I’ll be watching the assembly one again for sure when it gets here. I’m very excited to have my own.
Mine was delivered today, still need to assemble. I purchased it due to your comments regarding "the feel". I own an IC4, recently bought a Peloton, but none of those bikes really "worked" for me. I had nothing but problems with my Peloton, and quite frankly...the Peloton is an awkward fit...I cannot get comfy on it...terrible knee and hip pain...OMG...I've never had such issues with a bike. So here we are...I'm a new owner of an 1805. Can't wait to assemble and test out...it does remind me of the IC4, hoping it fits "near" to the Schwinn. Thanks for all of your reviews!
I did all the things you said with my sunny 1805. Most recently adding the clip in pedals. This bike is great! Also I found with the peloton app the experience is much better with the wahoo ticker heart rate monitor vs my Apple Watch but it still syncs with Apple Heath and shows up on my rings and stats in Apple fitness.
Have had bike since Oct 2020, great quality and value. Installed Favero power meter pedals and use with mPaceline and Peloton apps to do power zone training classes. Also installed a gear shift cable to measure resistance knob turns to make it easier to remember where you are. Periodically the drive train will start making noises at certain cadence and resistance but then goes away so no big issue so far.
Just bought one for 449.00$ on Amazon. I have a smart watch and big screen so not having the electronics is fine. I need to exercise(diabetic) but going to a gym in the days of Covid isn't happening. So thanks for the review. All the points that I care about you thought were excellent and the features that weren't I don't need.
I’ve had this bike since early Feb and use it a few times a week w/ added Wahoo cadence. Pretty darn happy with it. I printed out and taped the little conversion chart you made for resistance and it’s easy enough to follow along with the Peloton app. Only a few minor drawbacks (and I mean really minor) thus far: the large decorative stickers on the fly wheel were peeling up out of the box. At first I could just press them back in place, but they’d soon curl up again and start going thp-thp-thp-thp. I finally ripped them off, but a chunk got stuck on the interior side with the belt and it mocks me. There’s no place to put hand weights. I found myself selecting rides that don’t use them anyway, so no big woop there. Final point: Amazon delivery’s fault...the driver chucked the bike over my front gate and ran away, leaving me to get it up some stairs onto my porch alone in pieces because the box was pretty much exploded. It was awkward and heavy to get into the basement, but my husband and I managed it. I would have been thrilled to have that bougie Peloton delivery service after that. Lol. One part of the bike base (for lack of better term) was warped, which is preventing one of the bolts connecting the bike to the rear support bar from seating correctly. That said, this bike is a TANK and none of its flaws affect performance.
@@christiejeffos969 Sorry, that link isn't working. If you go to the Peloton Bike + Vs Sunny SF b1805 plus conversion chart video, it's linked in the description
Thanks for your thoughtful and informative reviews. I’ve watched many while researching to buy a spin bike. Ultimately I chose the Sunny 1805 and used your link to order today (sale price of $541). I prefer to have a solid bike and add whatever accessories I want, and not be tied to the manufacturer’s screen or exercise platform. It appears the Q factor on this model is 182mm vs Peloton’s 170mm, which isn’t a huge difference. The Sunny flywheel is 44 lbs vs Peloton’s 38 lbs. Thanks again! ~Dawn
Hi Tailhappy, have been researching spin bikes and have narrowed my requirements down to the 1805, IC4 and the Dripex for £200. The sunny is now £374. Will have to buy a speed sensor and possibly a heart rate monitor although my garmin forerunner 35 watch should monitor the heart rate. I already have a cadence monitor to fit to the crank. I’m in Mansfield Road club in England and do about 4 to 6k a year but when the weather is bad no riding can be done, so this will enable me to continue to turn the legs over. My wife also wants a bike so the sunny one is looking the favourite. The only downside is we will have to buy Spd pedals that have toe clips on other side. I will have a look for the Spd attachment before I do however. This will enable the wife to use the straps. The Shwinn ic4 is not bad, but have been put off by the mechanical issues you’ve highlighted ie the pedal and its price. It looks like the metrics on most budget bikes are not very good anyway. I feel that overall the sunny is better value mainly because of the 20kgs flywheel and it’s very quiet and gives a road bike feel. Thanks for the information provided in your videos. Oh yes one more thing the adjustability looks great on the sunny which will be good for the wife as she’s about 5-2. 👍
Anyone else have issues with the seat post sliding down as you ride? I am 6 feet 200 pounds and the seat post slides down several notches as I ride no matter how far I tighten the handle.
Was able to grab it off of Amazon for $449! It's 25% off atm. Based on this review, that's a steal. I already have a Samsung Tablet laying around that I am not using for anything so I will just use it for the bike. Excellent deal!
Bought mine a couple of weeks ago after comparising some reviews on this channel. I also bought a wahoo cadence and speed sensor and a heart rate breast strap together with New SPD pedals and a more narrow and Kind of professionell saddle and use it on zwift. It works just fine. Recently I had some clicking noise coming from the fly wheel is reckong but it stopped eventually. I am totally happy with my Sunny 1805 and would recommend it 100 %. There are better bike out there but for the money it's nice. Greetings from Berlin, Germany. 🇩🇪🇺🇲
I do think your numerical rating undersells the strengths of this bike. I bought this bike back at the end of March in large part due to your other reviews/comparisons before you did this full review and I've been super pleased with it for the money. Originally, I was going leaning toward the Scwhinn IC4. This bike was much less money and for just a few bucks, I added a Scosche HRM and Wahoo cadence sensor. I use my phone to run the classes. Really happy with it and with how much less I spent than the Schwinn would've cost me (plus, I got it in 2 days via Amazon Prime). To anyone looking for a good quality, entry level bike at a value price, this can't be beat.
@@TailHappyTV Just wanted to offer a little constructive feedback, help promote a good bike value, and maybe help with the YT boost. Keep doing what you’re doing. I enjoy watching your reviews!
Fascinating review. I've been looking for a magnetic resistance bike that will allow me to work with my Garmin Fenix and Zwift. I need a balance of running and biking to move to the next level... and some of the items you indicated that otherwise look like "shortcomings" are really strengths/opportunities for what I'm trying to do. The "all in one" system bikes have a lot of items outside of my needs (so I'm paying for things I won't use). There are a couple of inexpensive mag resist bikes you've reviewed, but if they have any electronics or software even they feel like they have a bit of vendor lock-in to get that data data. So a bare-bones bike that is really well made but can be adapted with sensors (bluetooth, ANT+, or other) seems to be the best play - and this bike might be it.
I got a sunny sf b1423 , belt drive, leather resistance, lcd read out for free off Craigslist in may 2022. Many people are moving now that lock down over and get rid their exercise equipment bought virus over the lock downs.
I purchased the SF-B1805 and shortly after had a grinding noise due to faulty bearings in the bottom bracket. I was disappointed to learn that there is a legion of Sunny owners out there with the same problem, and the majority of whom are just as frustrated as I am getting Sunny to provide a viable solution. Sunny sent new bearings and the troubleshooting videos were helpful, but the crank puller tool is IMPOSSIBLE to find anywhere in stock or an after-market alternative that actually fits (videos say 24mm but it is actually smaller, like 23.85mm). Sunny sent me an Amazon link for a tool that did not fit, even after I warned them the message boards were saying it didn’t do the job. Trustingly, I went forward and still no luck. Needless to say, I have been going back and forth with Sunny for 7 weeks exhausting every alternative and am about to throw it in the trash and start over with a different brand. I’m slightly over 6’5” and Sunny the obvious choice because of the fit, but I’m not happy at all with their ability to solve a simple but chronic quality issue. I would steer clear until they get their shit together over there. In the meantime, if anyone reading this has the crank puller tool that works for this bike, please let me know.
I bought this after watching your reviews. IMHO "Tail happy score" or "me happy score" with wahoo hrm and cadence/speed monitor is 63 + 10 = 73 which make it a great bang for the buck
Would you review the smart bikes like, wahoo kickr , stages sb20. Thanks for all the content you create. 🙏 God bless you and hope your channel keeps getting bigger and better every day!
i bought this bike thanks to your reviews. can you recommend a new saddle for training in tri bike/road bike position preferabbly a budget option thanks
I was wondering if you have ever ridden a sole bike? I am trying to decide between this 1805 and a sole sb700. The sole is friction resistance and costs a little more. I wish I could ride them both before buying.
I purchased the 1805 with your link! I’m so happy I do have one question. The pedals come with a spot to add clips for clip on shoes but I can’t seem to find the part to attach to the pedal can you link it ?
Great video. I wasn't considering this bike, but now I definitely am. What is your opinion of Myx Fitness bike? Could you do a review? It's in the running as well.
Do you have a more affordable clip-in petal that you could recommend? The Shimano pd-m540 runs for about $85-90 and I am looking for more about $35-$50. Thanks!
Hi, love your assembly and review videos. Like in your Joroto X2 video, could you measure the 1805 at the minuimum distance from the front edge of the seat to the very front edge of the handlebars when the two are at their closest configuration? My girlfriend is 5'4 and I want to make sure the reach isn't too much since I've read the best distance is the length of the forearm, which in her case is 16.5 inches. I've read some short people struggle with the seat to handlebar distance on the 1805 even though it is 4 way adjustable. Thank you so much!
Am attempting to decide between the SF-B1802 ($569) versus the SF-B1851 (On Sale for $602 from $1000), The difference is that the handle bars only adjust UP and DOWN (2 way adjustment) for the SF-B1851. Please have commented that with only 2 way adjustment, the SF-B1851 is good for people over 5 feet 5 inches. Any thoughts? Want to decide in the next couple of days. Am interested in SF-B1851 because it a great deal. By the way your videos are extremely well done. Thanks
Hi, have you done a comparison of the Sunny SF-B1877 and the SF-B 1805. I know the flywheel on the sf-B1877 is only 29 lbs vs. the 44 lb on the SF-B 1805. But the SF-B 1877 does have the battery powered monitor and the pulse monitor on the handlebar. I don't care about the lower weight capacity, I'm a woman who's not anywhere near over 260 lbs. Would you be able to do a review of the SF-B 1877? And then compare the SF-B 1877 and SF-B 1805? THANKS, I love your reviews. You are thorough and fun.
Question for you! I purchased this bike and I watched your previous video where you compare this bike to the Peloton bike+. In your conversion chart for the sunny bike is the resistance knob turned all the way to the left so it's 3 full turns to get to say 35 resistance the Peloton app?
What are your thoughts on foldable/folding stationary exercise bikes? I'm tight on space & really like the SF-1805 but thinking of a folding one due to space limitations.
I bought the sunny bike and i really like it. At first i felt I didn’t need all the bells and whistles. Now that i have the bike i do want to know my speed, distance and cadence. Can anyone recommend a good sensor? It looks like i can only attach a cadence sensor and not a speed sensor to this bike. I am wanting something not too expensive and ideally something that has it’s own screen.
Hi thanks for all the great video's . Looking for spin bike with 170mm cranks , low q factor and micro adjustable seat post and ability to swap out to my own personal saddle . Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated . Thanks again
I really wanted to purchase this bike but they don't ship to Hawaii, very bummed (it's always difficult to get things shipped here). I am tall and was looking forward to this after your reviews. Back to square one.
I'm really interested in this bike, but am hesitant due to Amazon reviews regarding issues with the crank/clicking pedals. Has anyone experienced this issue?
@Katherine Middleton I had issues with my first 1805 I got in October. After having it for a couple of weeks, I started hearing a weird clicking noise on the left side. Mind you when I first put the bike together, I had some issues with the left pedal. I ended up exchanging that bike and got a new 1805. I had no issues putting together the 2nd bike. I noticed that everything went together much more smoothly this time. I've been riding the new bike since then without issues and it is a great bike, if you don't need metrics. Sunny did respond to my emails pretty promptly but they recommended some repairs that I wasn't capable of doing. Hope this helps a little. Happy riding.
I just received my bike, but after adjusting the resistance fully the adjustment knob only controls the magnets about half way back, and doesn't go to zero. It will go back if I use my hand, but that means workouts with apps aren't doable. I did try to lube it but no go. Does anyone have an idea on how to fix it? It appears I may have to disassemble the resistance knob. I don't really want to wrestle this thing back to the UPS store to return. Thanks!
@@TailHappyTV Thanks for all your reviews that provided a lot of info and made choosing the right bike for me much easier! You're an excellent resource!
I went with the Sunny and have been happy for 2 months now. The only advantage the Schwinn has is the integrated sensors with the screen readout. You still have to sync those to an app (like Peloton digital) if you want the metrics in the app. Add the Wahoo cadence sensor and a scosche heart rate monitor and you've got an overall equivalent experience in a cleaner package for less money (IMO).
Hi and thank you for the great video i just purchase this model from your link below at the moment is $436 so my plan is to get all the good stuff and be under $600 using pelaton app and other apps. I was between the ic4 and ex3 but decide to stay in budget to see how it goes. maybe you can do a video on the echelon ex3 and ive it a score..Thanks again from new jersey
Is the resistance to enough for hill climbing? I purchased a sunny SF-B1877 and it’s overall a great bike (sturdy, whisper quiet) but the max resistance feels low for hill climbs. Keep Up the fantastic videos!
Brice, the answer is a resounding YES! I've owned this bike for 1 year and have done exactly 145 Spin sessions, to date. Intense, Standing climbs are hands down my #1 favorite part of rides. Note: I've been seriously into fitness, pumping iron & a variety of HiiT cardio for 20+ years... consistently. Trust me when I tell you -- MAX resistance (approximately 18 quarter-turns) on this bike is Super, SUPER-HEAVY!!! It literally feels like you're stuck in the mud. Good luck trying to hold a cadence of more than (a slow) 30-40 RPMs @ this level!! Heck, even 15 turns....That ALSO feels like being in quicksand. Bottom line: This Sunny SF-B1805 EASILY has MORE than enough resistance to challenge (and quickly humble!) even the fittest, most powerful riders.
Dang, this looks just about perfect for me except that I’m a veggie so I don’t like that the flywheel brake is leather 😣 I’m very grateful for the detailed review so that I could find that out before buying, though. Thank you!
I am going to disagree with your convince score though if you have an app ready to go and set up ready it’s just as convenient! Just a little more set up but once your set up your good.
I concur. Sure, it's not hop on and go, but the wahoo and scosche sensors connect pretty easily to the Peloton app and away you go. Well worth a little set up to save a lot of $$$.
Bought this bike and I think I’m 3 inches too short. Somehow, I’m making it work but the handlebars don’t move back enough and the seat needs like 5 more levels. For reference, I’m 5’2”.
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I know many of you have already purchased this bike on amazon, please leave a comment about your experience with the 1805 below,
It'd help others who are interested in more opinions on this bike and also it'd give me a boost in the YT algorithm.
Thanks for watching, see ya soon :)
I ended up buying this one because of your reviews and comparisons. I had also tried out the pro-form bike with the 10" screen which was also more expensive. The pro-form bike was super uncomfortable and the flywheel was warped. This Sunny bike is super comfy, really quiet, and the weight of the wheel often makes it so I don't have to add a ton of resistance to work hard. I upgraded from the Schwinn 170 because there wasn't enough resistance. Overall, I'm really happy with it. One downside is the noise in the seat which came about after only a couple uses but is not bad enough to drive me crazy.
I carefully watched all of your reviews over a period of about a month. I ended up purchasing this bike based on your recommendations and a little bit more research that I did. I wanted a bare bones bike that didn't have a lot of technology to break. I had read about connectivity problems and other things with bikes that had electronics. There are four of us in my family using this bike, with the peloton app and the wahoo sensor. Very happy with this sturdy durable well-built bike. I own other products by Sunny health and fitness as a physical therapist, and I have found their products to general be well designed heavy duty and last.
@@TheOldRepublic7 is the max resistance good enough? Will a normal person get tired after 10secs on max?
Max resistance in this bike is not what I expected. My 4 year old can move the wheel on the maximum resistance. Those magnets probably don’t work right. Everything else is fine.
@@gloriagomez469 thanks for the info. i have an old spin bike with 2 felt pads that are wearing out. so its either replace the pads or get a magnetic bike. i think im gonna just go with the cheaper option now cuz the felt pad resistance can be dialed to extreme levels
Okay... got my bike today and it's worth every penny ($600). It's quiet and smooth. The resistance is perfect for me. I don't need the bells and whistles so it's perfect. I watched many hours of reviews and had to make a decision. I am so glad I found you on RUclips. Thank you.
Hi Lisa. How's it been 3 months in?
Thank you so much for ALL your reviews of the B1805!! My husband and I purchased this bike due to the reviews that we watched over and over. Being 50+ and in healthcare has made us realize how important it is to keep healthy and exercising etc... TY TY I will follow up my comment with initial impressions as well as longer experience. Keep rating!!!!
Thanks!! I purchased my 1805 last night (used your link from this video). I had previously watched your 6-bike head-to-head comparison with Peloton (where you did the SunnyB1002) and had that quick screenshot of your comparison grid across all of those models. I then stumbled into this video (and the one where you compare the B1805 against the Peloton) and it completely convinced me to go with this bike!! You are so thorough, fair and careful in your statements so as not to presume what each viewer may want/need, and do a great job with everything. I've also purchased some Garmin adapters for speed, cadence, and heart rate - which I'll feed to my Garmin Fenix 6X Pro (and Connect). Once I've got everything talking to each other, I'm going to use RUclips bike videos for a bit, then maybe Zwift. As you said, this is a solid "platform" bike, and I'm going to build from this base! Thanks again!!
I purchased this bike yesterday through your link after watching several of your videos. I thank you for your thorough reviews. They were GREAT reviews. I spent the weekend reviewing and finally made a decision on this one. I will receive it on Monday. I’m so excited. Again THANK YOU ♥️.
I've had my 1805 since October and I love it. I ride 3-4 times a week. The bike is super stable. I replaced the pedals with dual sided ones so I can clip in. For my type of riding, I don't particularly need metrics. I use my Fitbit for heart rate and calories. I don't often do Peloton rides because I prefer more rhythm riding. So really all I need is a strong bike and smooth drive train and the 1805 gives me that and more. Always love your videos. Happy riding everyone.
Do you still like this bike? I am interested in getting this from Amazon, but worry about some of the reviews that mention damaged bearings due to shipping.
@@athena5505 I do still love this bike. I still ride it often even though I'm back in the gym. I had to return my first 1805 due to some noise from the bearings but the 2nd was perfect. If you want really heavy high resistance though, you may be a little disappointed, but it works for me. Good luck and happy riding.
@@ronron3847 Thanks! I'm still early on so super high resistance isn't critical for me right now. did you start having the bearings issues in the first 30 days? I am worried if something happens two or three months on that I will be stuck with it.....so Sunny honors their warranty?
I bought this bike based on months of watching your videos and your recommendation. I was hesitant on buying a bike because it’s an investment.
I’ve had this for a little over a month and all I can say is THANK YOU! I couldn’t be happier best bike on a budget. I used to be a daily rider before the Rona hit and can honestly say this bike is gym quality. 👏🏻 I ride 6 days a week. It’s so quiet and super smooth. Thanks for your reviews. By the way Have you tried amazon spd shoes? Would love your review on different ones 😉
I just bought this from your link. Thank you for spending so much time in making these thorough reviews! I used to teach a very bare bones, gritty spin class on some ancient spinner bikes. This will be an upgrade! Don't need to fancy electronics.
I’ve had this bike since January and love it! I bought a Wahoo cadence monitor and a Wahoo heart rate monitor and use the Peloton app. Had a Yosuda before and this is such a better bike. Very quiet, great adjustability, and much more comfortable handlebars. I watched a bunch of TailHappy videos and settled on this one and couldn’t be happier. Not a Peleton but magnitudes cheaper!
thx for your videos. 2,5 months ago i bought the 1805 especially because of your clips. before i was spinning all the time in the gym. i am completely satisfied with the 1805, cause i don't need this fancy tech stuff. just spinning on a daily basis 1 hour with my own music and thats perfect for me. to this point there is nothing i would change on this bike.
Based on your reviews of the 1805 , I just purchased the B1913 which according to Sunny is the same exact bike except for color and electronics not available on the 1805.
I really appreciate you going in depth with your reviews, I found them extremely helpful in making this purchase.
Sunny even gave me an additional 10% discount over the sale price bringing the price point very close to that of the the 1805. The purchase was then a no brainer for me. If you'd like, once it's delivered, I can report back after I get it set up, and give some feed back on it.
Thanks again, so glad I found and subscribed to your channel, you do some fantastic work!
Thanks for bringing this model up! Do you feel the heart rate sensors get in the way ? I’d love to hear your initial thoughts.
Since you have had the bike for a little while how is the durability
@@jwags24 The HR sensors don't get in my way at all.
@@techfly3 I love this bike. it is very durable. it came well packed. What ever assembly that was needed was easy to accomplish. The bike appears to be really well made. I've been using it quite a bit for the past 4 months, with no problems whatsoever. You won't go wrong here.
Thank you very much for your videos, i found them very helpful and informative. I was ready to buy the 1805 until i came across some comments below that led me to the B1913. Just ordered one and should be here next week!
This review is just amazing. I’ve watched a lot of reviews for many things but you just nailed it. No waffle, no tangents, you nailed every important point in record time. Had my eye on this for a while now and will definitely pull the plug soon, just waiting to see what Black Friday night to do the price, but will be buying regardless. Will try to remember to use your affiliate link!
thanks!
Big thank you for all the coverage on this bike. As a big guy (295lbs) I was concerned alot of these bikes wouldnt be sturdy enough for me and this thing did not disappoint. Rock solid for my first ride paired with a Wahoo sensor and Peloton app. Was able to pick up on Amazon for $430 and compared to the Joroto or other non magnetic resistance bikes around that price, this was the clear winner for me.
Just ordered this yesterday after watching ALL your bike reviews which I think are extremely well done, informative and most of all, honest. I appreciate that very much. I needed a bike without a ton of bells and whistles to help build some muscle in my legs as I am getting older and see them lag behind :) I have been a fitness instructor for over 29 years and this is my first bike. Thanks so much for your reviews and I'll let you know how I like it as it's being delivered this Tuesday 8/17/21.
Price has been significantly reduced to$448.00, which makes this bike unbeatable on the lower price range. Best deal for sure.
Got mine for $430 earlier this week! Now is $486. Feels great, I do want to look into getting these other items though. Does anyone know is the Wahoo still the best thing to get? Didn't know if anything changed since this video came out. Thanks.
I just picked mine up with your link!
Thank you so much for the reviews. This is my first bike and you were a huge help!
Great review sir! Just purchased the bike through your Amazon link. I was torn between the 1709 and the 1805, but saw you had recommended the 1805 to others who had expressed similar questions--plus Amazon had one "used/like new" (meaning new but with packaging damage) for $489 so I had to pull the trigger on that one! 😏 I am still waiting for the comparison between 1805 and 1709 you said was coming so thanks for your hard work on the bikes, the channel, and your review videos. Hope you're doing well and keep it up!
Received the bike yesterday.
Very easy to assemble, heavy and stable bike.
There is praticly no sound while riding it.
Very happy with this purchase because of your review. Thanks!
Bought it in sale on Amazon, came in 2 days.
I just purchased this bike from Amazon through your link after watching several of your video reviews. Thanks so much for the information, I’ll be watching the assembly one again for sure when it gets here. I’m very excited to have my own.
Mine was delivered today, still need to assemble. I purchased it due to your comments regarding "the feel". I own an IC4, recently bought a Peloton, but none of those bikes really "worked" for me. I had nothing but problems with my Peloton, and quite frankly...the Peloton is an awkward fit...I cannot get comfy on it...terrible knee and hip pain...OMG...I've never had such issues with a bike. So here we are...I'm a new owner of an 1805. Can't wait to assemble and test out...it does remind me of the IC4, hoping it fits "near" to the Schwinn. Thanks for all of your reviews!
Did you review the 1805smart?
Used your link to order this bike. Thanks for the reviews that helped me make my decision.
Great review- I just bought it- feel so much more confident in my decision thanks to you ❤
I did all the things you said with my sunny 1805. Most recently adding the clip in pedals. This bike is great! Also I found with the peloton app the experience is much better with the wahoo ticker heart rate monitor vs my Apple Watch but it still syncs with Apple Heath and shows up on my rings and stats in Apple fitness.
Have had bike since Oct 2020, great quality and value. Installed Favero power meter pedals and use with mPaceline and Peloton apps to do power zone training classes. Also installed a gear shift cable to measure resistance knob turns to make it easier to remember where you are. Periodically the drive train will start making noises at certain cadence and resistance but then goes away so no big issue so far.
Just bought one for 449.00$ on Amazon. I have a smart watch and big screen so not having the electronics is fine. I need to exercise(diabetic) but going to a gym in the days of Covid isn't happening. So thanks for the review. All the points that I care about you thought were excellent and the features that weren't I don't need.
I’ve had this bike since early Feb and use it a few times a week w/ added Wahoo cadence. Pretty darn happy with it. I printed out and taped the little conversion chart you made for resistance and it’s easy enough to follow along with the Peloton app. Only a few minor drawbacks (and I mean really minor) thus far: the large decorative stickers on the fly wheel were peeling up out of the box. At first I could just press them back in place, but they’d soon curl up again and start going thp-thp-thp-thp. I finally ripped them off, but a chunk got stuck on the interior side with the belt and it mocks me. There’s no place to put hand weights. I found myself selecting rides that don’t use them anyway, so no big woop there. Final point: Amazon delivery’s fault...the driver chucked the bike over my front gate and ran away, leaving me to get it up some stairs onto my porch alone in pieces because the box was pretty much exploded. It was awkward and heavy to get into the basement, but my husband and I managed it. I would have been thrilled to have that bougie Peloton delivery service after that. Lol. One part of the bike base (for lack of better term) was warped, which is preventing one of the bolts connecting the bike to the rear support bar from seating correctly. That said, this bike is a TANK and none of its flaws affect performance.
Hey! Where can I find this conversion chart? Sounds really useful. Thanks!:)
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@@christiejeffos969 Sorry, that link isn't working. If you go to the Peloton Bike + Vs Sunny SF b1805 plus conversion chart video, it's linked in the description
I got mine today , did a workout and love it. Very quiet and stable bike .
Thanks for your thoughtful and informative reviews. I’ve watched many while researching to buy a spin bike. Ultimately I chose the Sunny 1805 and used your link to order today (sale price of $541). I prefer to have a solid bike and add whatever accessories I want, and not be tied to the manufacturer’s screen or exercise platform. It appears the Q factor on this model is 182mm vs Peloton’s 170mm, which isn’t a huge difference. The Sunny flywheel is 44 lbs vs Peloton’s 38 lbs. Thanks again! ~Dawn
Hi Tailhappy, have been researching spin bikes and have narrowed my requirements down to the 1805, IC4 and the Dripex for £200. The sunny is now £374. Will have to buy a speed sensor and possibly a heart rate monitor although my garmin forerunner 35 watch should monitor the heart rate. I already have a cadence monitor to fit to the crank. I’m in Mansfield Road club in England and do about 4 to 6k a year but when the weather is bad no riding can be done, so this will enable me to continue to turn the legs over. My wife also wants a bike so the sunny one is looking the favourite. The only downside is we will have to buy Spd pedals that have toe clips on other side. I will have a look for the Spd attachment before I do however. This will enable the wife to use the straps. The Shwinn ic4 is not bad, but have been put off by the mechanical issues you’ve highlighted ie the pedal and its price. It looks like the metrics on most budget bikes are not very good anyway. I feel that overall the sunny is better value mainly because of the 20kgs flywheel and it’s very quiet and gives a road bike feel. Thanks for the information provided in your videos. Oh yes one more thing the adjustability looks great on the sunny which will be good for the wife as she’s about 5-2. 👍
Love your break downs, thank you!! I almost bought a yosuda.
Anyone else have issues with the seat post sliding down as you ride? I am 6 feet 200 pounds and the seat post slides down several notches as I ride no matter how far I tighten the handle.
Was able to grab it off of Amazon for $449! It's 25% off atm. Based on this review, that's a steal. I already have a Samsung Tablet laying around that I am not using for anything so I will just use it for the bike. Excellent deal!
Bought mine a couple of weeks ago after comparising some reviews on this channel. I also bought a wahoo cadence and speed sensor and a heart rate breast strap together with New SPD pedals and a more narrow and Kind of professionell saddle and use it on zwift. It works just fine. Recently I had some clicking noise coming from the fly wheel is reckong but it stopped eventually. I am totally happy with my Sunny 1805 and would recommend it 100 %. There are better bike out there but for the money it's nice.
Greetings from Berlin, Germany. 🇩🇪🇺🇲
How did you attach the Wahoo Speed Sensor? I know the Cadence Sensor goes on the pedal. does the Speed sensor fit on the flywheel easily?
I do think your numerical rating undersells the strengths of this bike. I bought this bike back at the end of March in large part due to your other reviews/comparisons before you did this full review and I've been super pleased with it for the money. Originally, I was going leaning toward the Scwhinn IC4. This bike was much less money and for just a few bucks, I added a Scosche HRM and Wahoo cadence sensor. I use my phone to run the classes. Really happy with it and with how much less I spent than the Schwinn would've cost me (plus, I got it in 2 days via Amazon Prime). To anyone looking for a good quality, entry level bike at a value price, this can't be beat.
i agree, the 1805 is one of the best bikes i've purchased and reviewed. i need to fix my scale, but did try to comment on reasoning
@@TailHappyTV Just wanted to offer a little constructive feedback, help promote a good bike value, and maybe help with the YT boost. Keep doing what you’re doing. I enjoy watching your reviews!
Fascinating review. I've been looking for a magnetic resistance bike that will allow me to work with my Garmin Fenix and Zwift. I need a balance of running and biking to move to the next level... and some of the items you indicated that otherwise look like "shortcomings" are really strengths/opportunities for what I'm trying to do. The "all in one" system bikes have a lot of items outside of my needs (so I'm paying for things I won't use). There are a couple of inexpensive mag resist bikes you've reviewed, but if they have any electronics or software even they feel like they have a bit of vendor lock-in to get that data data. So a bare-bones bike that is really well made but can be adapted with sensors (bluetooth, ANT+, or other) seems to be the best play - and this bike might be it.
I got a sunny sf b1423 , belt drive, leather resistance, lcd read out for free off Craigslist in may 2022. Many people are moving now that lock down over and get rid their exercise equipment bought virus over the lock downs.
I purchased the SF-B1805 and shortly after had a grinding noise due to faulty bearings in the bottom bracket. I was disappointed to learn that there is a legion of Sunny owners out there with the same problem, and the majority of whom are just as frustrated as I am getting Sunny to provide a viable solution. Sunny sent new bearings and the troubleshooting videos were helpful, but the crank puller tool is IMPOSSIBLE to find anywhere in stock or an after-market alternative that actually fits (videos say 24mm but it is actually smaller, like 23.85mm). Sunny sent me an Amazon link for a tool that did not fit, even after I warned them the message boards were saying it didn’t do the job. Trustingly, I went forward and still no luck. Needless to say, I have been going back and forth with Sunny for 7 weeks exhausting every alternative and am about to throw it in the trash and start over with a different brand. I’m slightly over 6’5” and Sunny the obvious choice because of the fit, but I’m not happy at all with their ability to solve a simple but chronic quality issue. I would steer clear until they get their shit together over there. In the meantime, if anyone reading this has the crank puller tool that works for this bike, please let me know.
I am 5'1, would this be too short for the Sunny 1805?
I bought this after watching your reviews. IMHO "Tail happy score" or "me happy score" with wahoo hrm and cadence/speed monitor is 63 + 10 = 73 which make it a great bang for the buck
Would you review the smart bikes like, wahoo kickr , stages sb20. Thanks for all the content you create. 🙏 God bless you and hope your channel keeps getting bigger and better every day!
i bought this bike thanks to your reviews. can you recommend a new saddle for training in tri bike/road bike position preferabbly a budget option thanks
I was wondering if you have ever ridden a sole bike? I am trying to decide between this 1805 and a sole sb700. The sole is friction resistance and costs a little more. I wish I could ride them both before buying.
I purchased the 1805 with your link! I’m so happy I do have one question. The pedals come with a spot to add clips for clip on shoes but I can’t seem to find the part to attach to the pedal can you link it ?
How does this compare to SF-B121021 shown on Amazon as the advanced model.
Great video. I wasn't considering this bike, but now I definitely am. What is your opinion of Myx Fitness bike? Could you do a review? It's in the running as well.
Do you have a more affordable clip-in petal that you could recommend? The Shimano pd-m540 runs for about $85-90 and I am looking for more about $35-$50. Thanks!
Hi, love your assembly and review videos. Like in your Joroto X2 video, could you measure the 1805 at the minuimum distance from the front edge of the seat to the very front edge of the handlebars when the two are at their closest configuration? My girlfriend is 5'4 and I want to make sure the reach isn't too much since I've read the best distance is the length of the forearm, which in her case is 16.5 inches. I've read some short people struggle with the seat to handlebar distance on the 1805 even though it is 4 way adjustable. Thank you so much!
Im thinking about buying a vigbody today any thoughts on that bike i dont know nothing about indoor cycling bike
Am attempting to decide between the SF-B1802 ($569) versus the SF-B1851 (On Sale for $602 from $1000), The difference is that the handle bars only adjust UP and DOWN (2 way adjustment) for the SF-B1851. Please have commented that with only 2 way adjustment, the SF-B1851 is good for people over 5 feet 5 inches. Any thoughts? Want to decide in the next couple of days. Am interested in SF-B1851 because it a great deal.
By the way your videos are extremely well done. Thanks
When are you doing the Bowflex VeloCore?
Have you reviewed the Sunny Health SF B1877?
how do you feel about the adjustability with micro adjust vs having holes? does it feel secure?
Hi, have you done a comparison of the Sunny SF-B1877 and the SF-B 1805. I know the flywheel on the sf-B1877 is only 29 lbs vs. the 44 lb on the SF-B 1805. But the SF-B 1877 does have the battery powered monitor and the pulse monitor on the handlebar. I don't care about the lower weight capacity, I'm a woman who's not anywhere near over 260 lbs. Would you be able to do a review of the SF-B 1877? And then compare the SF-B 1877 and SF-B 1805? THANKS, I love your reviews. You are thorough and fun.
Great review, as always. Do you think you'll be reviewing the 1913 anytime soon?
Question for you! I purchased this bike and I watched your previous video where you compare this bike to the Peloton bike+. In your conversion chart for the sunny bike is the resistance knob turned all the way to the left so it's 3 full turns to get to say 35 resistance the Peloton app?
I believe this is correct
What are your thoughts on foldable/folding stationary exercise bikes? I'm tight on space & really like the SF-1805 but thinking of a folding one due to space limitations.
A folding bike will be a completely different experience, I’ve only tried a few
I bought the sunny bike and i really like it. At first i felt I didn’t need all the bells and whistles. Now that i have the bike i do want to know my speed, distance and cadence. Can anyone recommend a good sensor? It looks like i can only attach a cadence sensor and not a speed sensor to this bike. I am wanting something not too expensive and ideally something that has it’s own screen.
Hi thanks for all the great video's . Looking for spin bike with 170mm cranks , low q factor and micro adjustable seat post and ability to swap out to my own personal saddle . Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated . Thanks again
sf-B1805 sells for around the same price as Joroto X2, which one would you recommend? thx
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I really wanted to purchase this bike but they don't ship to Hawaii, very bummed (it's always difficult to get things shipped here). I am tall and was looking forward to this after your reviews. Back to square one.
I'm really interested in this bike, but am hesitant due to Amazon reviews regarding issues with the crank/clicking pedals. Has anyone experienced this issue?
@Katherine Middleton I had issues with my first 1805 I got in October. After having it for a couple of weeks, I started hearing a weird clicking noise on the left side. Mind you when I first put the bike together, I had some issues with the left pedal. I ended up exchanging that bike and got a new 1805. I had no issues putting together the 2nd bike. I noticed that everything went together much more smoothly this time. I've been riding the new bike since then without issues and it is a great bike, if you don't need metrics. Sunny did respond to my emails pretty promptly but they recommended some repairs that I wasn't capable of doing. Hope this helps a little. Happy riding.
I just received my bike, but after adjusting the resistance fully the adjustment knob only controls the magnets about half way back, and doesn't go to zero. It will go back if I use my hand, but that means workouts with apps aren't doable. I did try to lube it but no go. Does anyone have an idea on how to fix it? It appears I may have to disassemble the resistance knob. I don't really want to wrestle this thing back to the UPS store to return. Thanks!
I was able to re-align the brackets on each side of the brake block and now have full motion for max and min resistance using the tension knob🙂.
Glad you were able to get it handled! Hope you're enjoying your new bike, happy riding :)
@@TailHappyTV Thanks for all your reviews that provided a lot of info and made choosing the right bike for me much easier! You're an excellent resource!
What would you recommend between the Sunny 1805 vs the Schwinn IC4? I'm leaning towards the sunny, but would appreciate your input.
I went with the Sunny and have been happy for 2 months now. The only advantage the Schwinn has is the integrated sensors with the screen readout. You still have to sync those to an app (like Peloton digital) if you want the metrics in the app. Add the Wahoo cadence sensor and a scosche heart rate monitor and you've got an overall equivalent experience in a cleaner package for less money (IMO).
Hi and thank you for the great video i just purchase this model from your link below at the moment is $436 so my plan is to get all the good stuff and be under $600 using pelaton app and other apps. I was between the ic4 and ex3 but decide to stay in budget to see how it goes. maybe you can do a video on the echelon ex3 and ive it a score..Thanks again from new jersey
Is the resistance to enough for hill climbing? I purchased a sunny SF-B1877 and it’s overall a great bike (sturdy, whisper quiet) but the max resistance feels low for hill climbs. Keep
Up the fantastic videos!
Brice, the answer is a resounding YES!
I've owned this bike for 1 year and have done exactly 145 Spin sessions, to date. Intense, Standing climbs are hands down my #1 favorite part of rides.
Note: I've been seriously into fitness, pumping iron & a variety of HiiT cardio for 20+ years... consistently.
Trust me when I tell you -- MAX resistance (approximately 18 quarter-turns) on this bike is Super, SUPER-HEAVY!!! It literally feels like you're stuck in the mud. Good luck trying to hold a cadence of more than (a slow) 30-40 RPMs @ this level!! Heck, even 15 turns....That ALSO feels like being in quicksand.
Bottom line: This Sunny SF-B1805 EASILY has MORE than enough resistance to challenge (and quickly humble!) even the fittest, most powerful riders.
Love this thoughtful reply, I agree!
What’s the difference between this 1805 model on Amazon for $450 versus the 1805 model for sale at the Sunny website for $600?
Nothing same bike if you want a slightly better bike look at the sunny sfb 1913 same bike just better
Dang, this looks just about perfect for me except that I’m a veggie so I don’t like that the flywheel brake is leather 😣 I’m very grateful for the detailed review so that I could find that out before buying, though. Thank you!
I’m between sunny 1805 or Echelon Ex15. Please help 🤔🤣
What did you decide and are you happy with your decision?
I am going to disagree with your convince score though if you have an app ready to go and set up ready it’s just as convenient! Just a little more set up but once your set up your good.
I concur. Sure, it's not hop on and go, but the wahoo and scosche sensors connect pretty easily to the Peloton app and away you go. Well worth a little set up to save a lot of $$$.
I am only 5'1 do u think this will work for me? Thank u
Hi Katie I’m 5’3 and it’s a good fit for me at the 4 mark on the seat. Hope this helps
It's only $440 on Amazon now!
Just purchased this bad boy on sale for $415.42 on Amazon
I'm new to ur channel
Bought this bike and I think I’m 3 inches too short. Somehow, I’m making it work but the handlebars don’t move back enough and the seat needs like 5 more levels.
For reference, I’m 5’2”.