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BH SB1.4: 18 kg flywheel, emergency brake lock
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The BH Fitness SB1.4 is a straightforward indoor cycle with a heavy 18 kg flywheel and very little else to think about. There is no app, no Bluetooth and no programmes, just a friction brake, a simple monitor and a solid frame. It suits lighter riders who want a studio-style ride and prefer a bike with few things to set up.
- Flywheel
- 18 kg
- Brake
- Friction, 8 levels
- Max user
- 100 kg
- Bike weight
- 44 kg
- Data
- LCD: time, calories, distance
In its favour
- An 18 kg flywheel on a 44 kg bike for a steady ride.
- A friction brake with an emergency lock, per the listing.
- Transport wheels and a simple LCD showing time, calories and distance.
Good to know
- The 100 kg user limit is the lowest in this guide.
- No app or Bluetooth connection is mentioned.
Our take
Flywheel and braking
An 18 kg flywheel gives the SB1.4 much of the momentum you feel on a gym bike, so pedalling stays even rather than jerky. Resistance comes from a friction system that BH says regulates brake intensity for smooth, quiet pedalling. The spec table lists eight levels.
An emergency lock is built in. On a fixed-gear bike with a heavy flywheel, being able to stop the wheel quickly is a useful feature for anyone new to indoor cycling.
Monitor and data
The multi-function LCD shows time, calories and distance, and BH describes it as very easy to use. That is the full list. If you want cadence, power, heart rate or virtual rides, this bike will not provide them, and the listing does not mention a device holder for using a phone app instead.
Frame, weight and moving it
The reinforced frame weighs 44 kg, and transport wheels help you move it. The maximum user weight is 100 kg, which is low for a bike of this mass and the lowest of the studio bikes we compare. The spec table lists the frame material as aluminium and the bike as foldable, but the bullets do not describe any folding, so do not buy it on that basis.
How it compares within the guide
The BH RDX1.1 steps up to a 20 kg rear-mounted flywheel and a 130 kg user limit, still with a friction brake. The VirtuFit Stage 2.0i adds a 22 kg flywheel, programmes and app links. The SB1.4 is the simplest of the three, which suits riders who want to get on and pedal. If you later want cadence or heart rate figures, you would need standalone devices that work on their own, since the listing names no way to connect anything to the bike.
Verdict
The BH SB1.4 is a good fit for riders under 100 kg who want a heavy flywheel and simple controls without apps. Heavier riders should look at the BH RDX1.1, which is rated to 130 kg. Anyone wanting connected training, programmes or more levels should choose the VirtuFit Stage 2.0i.
Compared with alternatives in: Best gym quality spin bikes for home
Amazon listing title: BH Fitness – Indoor Bike Sb1.4