SOLE B94 Upright Bike (2023) review

Which B94 this assessment covers

This review is specific to the 2023 US retail listing titled SOLE B94 Upright Bike. DICK'S identifies it as style B94-2023, Web ID 23SLEUSLB94PRGHTBBKS; SOLE's model-year page separately labels the product B94 2023. The distinction matters: an unversioned B94 support/manual family and a search-index preview from a different SOLE store page do not establish that every B94 has the same console, weight or package. The current US B94 product route redirects to the general bike collection, which does not list B94, so this is an earlier-model assessment, not a claim of current stock.

Traditional upright format and a conventional console

SOLE categorizes the B94 2023 as an upright seated bike, rather than a recumbent frame. The source does not establish a clip-in pedal standard or how comfortable this model would be for standing efforts, so this review makes no such fit or use claim. SOLE's 2023 model page lists a 20 lb flywheel and eddy-current-brake resistance with 20 console levels. Those figures describe the machine's published hardware and control scale; they are not a measured comparison of ride feel, quietness or the effort represented by a level on another bike.

The console is a 9-inch LCD, with the program controls visible in SOLE's B94 image. The manufacturer lists ten programs: manual, five standard profiles, two user-defined profiles and two heart-rate-control programs. That gives a buyer who wants repeatable console-led sessions a documented starting point without requiring an app. But the source does not describe this display as a touchscreen or claim streaming video. If the B94 is being compared with a newer bike mainly for its large interactive screen, treat those as different workflows rather than interchangeable versions.

Named app compatibility is useful—but narrow

SOLE's model-year page names SOLE+, Zwift and Kinomap, and says the app connection uses Bluetooth 5.0 with FTMS. That is a specific advantage over bikes whose documentation only says “Bluetooth.” It still does not show that each app changes resistance automatically, that a phone or tablet is supplied, or that an app membership is part of the bike purchase. The same page separately lists Bluetooth audio, a tablet holder and USB charging; those are not proof that every app has the same control features or current device support.

For a required app, check the current app's supported-equipment and device requirements against the exact B94 console, then confirm any subscription terms directly with the service. If you only need a built-in workout, use the console-program list instead of assuming a connected class is included. The 2023 product page provides no named JRNY or Explore the World route, so this assessment does not count the bike as a match for either.

Dimensions are a room-planning input, not clearance

SOLE reports a 48.4 x 24.8 x 59.8 inch product body for the B94 2023. The length and width are relevant if a floor plan is tight, but neither value includes the space a rider needs to approach, mount, pedal, dismount or move the seat. Keep a separate assembly area and measure doors, turns and stair access along the delivery route. The product page describes an adjustable gel seat but does not give a rider-height range, seat-travel measurement or individualized fit chart. A familiar upright outline cannot establish that the reach, saddle position or step-over will suit a particular person.

The manufacturer lists a 300 lb maximum user weight. Treat this as the equipment's published operating ceiling, not a comfort score, medical recommendation or substitute for the exact instructions. The B94 page reports 101.4 lb net and 117.9 lb gross; these are listed values, not measurements made for this review. Confirm the delivered carton, handling service and stairs plan with the seller before arranging installation.

What the 2023 source record does not settle

The current SOLE US service index links a shared B94/R92 2023 Ver.D manual. That supports a model-family documentation trail but does not identify the manual shipped with a particular serial number. A shared cover also does not make these two bikes the same: SOLE describes the B94 as upright and R92 as recumbent, and the R92 has separate later documentation. Ask for a photo of the exact B94 model plate, the manual that matches it and the seller's item identifier before using assembly, part or service instructions.

An older search preview for an unversioned B94 page reported different machine and shipping weights. The live US product route now redirects, and no source ties that unversioned preview to the B94-2023 retailer style. This review therefore uses the model-year-specific SOLE B94 2023 page for its weight figures and does not transfer the unversioned values. If an offer uses only “B94” without a year, do not assume that it is this same configuration.

Who should compare it—and what to verify

The B94 2023 is worth comparing when the desired format is upright, a 9-inch LCD and programmed console are sufficient, and a documented Zwift connection is more important than a touchscreen. Its listed footprint and 300 lb limit can screen out obvious mismatches, while the adjustable gel seat, tablet holder, fan, hand-pulse sensors and named heart-rate programs may be relevant to a routine. None of these points proves comfort, app behavior in a particular setup or the contents of an individual seller's box.

Before considering a clearance or secondhand listing, check the exact B94-2023 label and retailer ID, serial-specific instructions, pedal and strap condition, console operation, power adapter, warranty and return terms, and whether replacement parts are available for that edition. Confirm app support and any subscription separately. Availability changes; the source evidence here does not establish today's price or stock. This assessment is based on manufacturer and retailer documentation, not ownership, assembly or a ride test.

Bottom line

The B94 2023 combines an upright layout, 20-level ECB system, ten listed programs and a named Bluetooth/FTMS app route. Its 9-inch LCD and model-year identity make the most sense when those specific basics are the priority. The main caution is edition control: use the 2023 model data only for a listing that matches the 2023 identity, and verify the exact manual, app terms, package and seller conditions before purchase.