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Viavito Exercise Bikes: The Full Range Compared
Viavito is Sweatband’s own budget brand, and its bikes are a sensible way to start cycling at home without a big outlay. If you are not yet sure that cycling is your long-term cardio, a Viavito lets you find out cheaply. Here is the full range, the Satori, SB1, Veloria and folding Onyx, scored with FitRank, with honest notes on what you get for the money.
Set your expectations correctly and Viavito makes a lot of sense. These are value-focused bikes sold through Sweatband, often at strong sale prices, and the better models punch above their cost. What you are not buying is the heavy flywheels, built-in touchscreens or proven long-term durability of the premium brands: the consoles are basic, construction is largely plastic, and as a newer brand its bikes have less of a long-term track record than an established name. For a first bike, a tight budget, or simply testing whether you will stick with indoor cycling, that trade is often the right one. We have scored all four with FitRank below.
Viavito Satori
The pick. A 9kg flywheel, 32 levels of computer-controlled magnetic resistance, adjustable bars and Bluetooth for Zwift and Kinomap, all for £229. It also out-specs the pricier SB1.
Viavito Veloria
The spin-style option: a 9kg flywheel and a forward-leaning, road-style position with knob-controlled resistance, heavily discounted to £169. No apps, but a smooth, sturdy ride for the money.
Viavito SB1
A connected upright with Bluetooth 5.0, Zwift and Kinomap, a 6kg flywheel and 16 levels. Capable, but its lighter flywheel and higher price make the Satori the smarter buy for most.
Viavito Onyx
A compact folding bike for homes with no space at all. A 1.2kg flywheel, 8 levels and fixed bars mean it is fine for gentle, casual use, but most riders will outgrow it quickly.
Viavito exercise bikes compared
| Model | Type | Flywheel | Resistance | Apps | Max user | Price | FitRank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satori | Upright | 9kg | 32 levels magnetic | Zwift, Kinomap, iConsole+ | 140kg | £229 | 3.8 |
| Veloria | Indoor cycle | 9kg | Manual knob, multi-level | None | 100kg | £169 | 3.6 |
| SB1 | Upright | 6kg | 16 levels magnetic | Zwift, Kinomap | 100kg | £349 | 3.6 |
| Onyx | Folding upright | 1.2kg | 8 levels magnetic | None | 100kg | £99 | 3.0 |
All four are sold through Sweatband and use your own tablet rather than a built-in screen, and none requires a subscription. The Satori has a high 140kg user weight limit, while the Onyx, SB1 and Veloria are each rated to 100kg. Warranties are 2 years on the Satori and SB1 (you must register within 28 days for the second year) and 1 year on the Onyx and Veloria. The code GOAL10 takes a further 10% off at Sweatband at the time of writing.
Is Viavito a good brand?
For the money, yes, with realistic expectations. Viavito launched in 2015 as a value brand and has built a solid reputation for bikes that deliver good specifications for the price, and the Satori in particular has been well received by independent reviewers and owners alike. The honest caveats are the ones you would expect at this end of the market: the construction is largely plastic, the consoles are basic and a little dated, and as a younger brand without decades of history its long-term durability is less proven than an established name like NordicTrack or a specialist like JTX. None of that makes Viavito a poor choice; it makes it a sensible budget choice. If you want a first bike, a low-cost way to start, or something to test your commitment before spending more, Viavito earns its place.
What you get, and what you give up, at this price
Knowing the trade-offs makes the decision easy. What you get is a functional, smooth-enough ride, app connectivity on two of the four models, and a low price, often lower still in Sweatband’s frequent sales. What you give up, compared with the premium brands we cover, is flywheel weight, which affects how smooth and road-like the ride feels under hard effort, built-in screens, more sophisticated consoles, and the reassurance of a long durability record. For steady cardio, weight loss and general fitness, none of that matters much. For serious, high-intensity training or many years of heavy use, it does, and a premium bike will serve you better.
Apps without a subscription
The Satori and the SB1 are quietly clever for budget bikes: both connect over Bluetooth to Zwift and Kinomap, with the Satori adding iConsole+, so you can ride virtual routes and follow structured workouts on your own tablet propped in the integrated holder. Crucially, there is no Viavito subscription, you simply use whichever app you like, on its own free or paid plan, or none at all. That gives you a slice of the connected experience that brands like Echelon and Peloton charge a monthly fee for, at a fraction of the price. The Veloria and Onyx are not app-connected, so they are best thought of as simple, get-on-and-pedal bikes.
The Onyx caveat
The folding Onyx deserves a clear warning, because it is the most niche bike in the range. Its great strength is its footprint: folded to just 33 by 41cm, it tucks behind a sofa or under a bed, which makes it genuinely useful if you have no room for anything else. But the compromises are significant. The 1.2kg flywheel is very light, so the ride lacks momentum, the handlebars are fixed rather than adjustable, and the 8 resistance levels top out fairly easily. It is fine for gentle, casual sessions and rehabilitation, and beginners often get on well with it, but anyone who builds fitness or wants a challenging workout will outgrow it quickly. Buy it only if space is your overriding constraint; if you have room, the Satori is a far better bike for not much more.
Which Viavito should you buy?
For most people the answer is the Satori. At £229 it has the heaviest flywheel in the range, the most resistance levels, a high 140kg user weight limit, adjustable handlebars and app connectivity, and it genuinely out-specs the more expensive SB1, which makes it the clear value pick. Choose the Veloria instead if you specifically want a spin-style, forward-leaning indoor cycle rather than an upright, and you are happy without apps; at £169 it is a lot of spin bike for the money. The SB1 is a capable connected upright, but its lighter 6kg flywheel and higher price make it hard to recommend over the Satori unless you find it discounted further. And the Onyx is only the right call if you have no space for a full-size bike.
When to step up from Viavito
If your budget stretches a little further, it is worth knowing what the next tier buys you. The Reebok i-Bike is a similarly compact connected bike with a more polished feel, while our top budget pick the JTX Cyclo-3M offers a heavier, more solid ride with a strong warranty from a specialist brand. Step up again and the NordicTrack T Series 9 adds SPD pedals and the iFIT platform. Viavito’s job is to get you cycling affordably; if you already know you are committed and want a bike to last years of hard use, spending more is justified. If you are testing the water, Viavito is the smart, low-risk start.
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For exercise bikes beyond Viavito, see our main best exercise bikes guide, and read how we score every product on the FitRank page.
Chris writes the home fitness reviews across our sites, including our sister site HomeTreadmill.co.uk. He compares every machine against its rivals on UK pricing and specs, and scores each one with FitRank.