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DeskCycle Under Desk Exercise Bike and Pedal Exerciser
Last Updated: March 5, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Build Quality
131chair, pedal, pedals, straps, leg
+88%
-12%
" ... I would like to start with a compliment on the build. ... "
" ... I put in 2 solid hours of pedaling a day and my legs and heart are loving it. ... "
" ... I'm 75 and this cycle has helped me build up much needed strength in my legs. ... I've also dropped a few pounds! ... "
" ... I'm 5'5, and my legs are 31" long (from ground to the bottom of my butt cheeks). ... My lower-leg length is 21.5" from my feet to the top of my knee cap. ... Easy on my joints. ... "
" ... This is a little piece of equipment, but a surprisingly solid and totally functional little piece. ... "
" ... You can put something heavy (I used dumbells) right behind it to keep it stable. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble the few parts in the packaging. ... "
" ... What most people do not know is that it is very important to keep your legs strong. ... "
Ease of Use
108easy to assemble, easy to use, put together, easy to put, quiet
+98%
-2%
" ... Easy to assemble, which is great. ... "
" ... Ease of use: 5 ... "
" ... Excellent, easy-to-follow instructions complete with graphics. ... "
" ... It works smoothly, easy to use. ... "
" ... Small, simple, quiet, effective. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use. ... "
" ... Assembly was so easy! ... "
" ... For another, this was super easy to put together. ... "
Comfort
107legs, bike, knees, pedal, straps
+80%
-20%
" ... I keep it under 12 mph to avoid sweat although I do still have a fan that I direct at me for comfort. ... "
" ... easier to make a right-sized loop that keeps its dimension) I pedal in my socks, as it is easier to find the pedal straps in socked feet and to keep the balls of your feet centered on the pedals. ... I can feel right-away that the blood in my legs is moving, my muscles working, and I'm hoping the exercise will help with my sciatica pain in my butt and legs, which started a year ago with me taking a job where i sit ALL day long. ... It is comfortable to use and it feels great to be working my lower body! ... "
" ... My knees feel much better! ... "
" ... I can definitely feel it working, too. ... "
" ... Then I can unhook my chair leg whenever I need. ... "
" ... I got this to be more active while sitting and to help my soreness. ... "
" ... I also use a "balance ball" type seat-pad/cushion, which let's your hips pivot on the wobble-seat enough to make pedalling comfortable. ... "
" ... Also, sitting on a sofa is a lot more comfortable than sitting on a bike seat. ... "
Fit
95chair, bike, legs, pedal, pedals
+76%
-24%
" ... Also, I'm 5'9" and mostly legs, and find that most modern desks I fit under just fine. ... "
" ... My cubicle seems to be pretty much a standard cubicle height and the bike fit just fine . ... "
" ... Fits perfectly under my work desk, and is SUPER QUIET, so I'm not bothering anybody when I work! ... "
" ... My desk is against a wall, so the DeskCycle is pushed up against the wall as well which helps to keep it from sliding. ... "
" ... Meets my needs although I am not sure how many desks it actually will fit under and allow one to pedal comfortably. ... "
" ... It's a perfect fit for under my desk. ... "
" ... I placed it against the wall under my desk (my desk has a clearance of 27") & I'm able to have my legs underneath while using. ... "
" ... I used to cross my legs while sitting at my desk and when I stood up . ... "
Sound Quality
93noise, silent, bike, cycle, chair
+86%
-14%
" ... It was really easy to assemble and makes virtually no noise! ... "
" ... was super quiet to start with but has gotten a bit squeakier over time but not annoying. ... "
" ... Very quiet, very smooth ride. ... "
" ... Even after so many miles it is still quiet enough that the person in the next cubicle can't hear it. ... "
" ... Not only would it be great for under a desk (it's really quiet ... "
" ... 3) listen to my meditation and 4) cycle! ... "
" ... It works as advertised, it's very quiet (more noise is generated by the movement of my jeans than from the actual cycle itself) and has 8 levels of resistance that go from extremely easy up to a level that would be challenging to maintain sitting down. ... "
" ... Operation of the DeskCycle is completely smooth and absolutely silent. ... "
Size
82quiet, compact, tall, bike, weight
+94%
-6%
" ... Love the ability to put the readout on my desk. ... "
" ... Quiet and convenient! ... "
" ... I’m carrying but without sacrificing any of my evening time! ... "
" ... It is quiet and fairly unobtrusive. ... "
" ... - No handle for easy transportation if needed ... - has a handle for easy transportation ... "
" ... Super smooth movement, easy to carry. ... "
" ... It is quiet and not to tall for under desk use. ... "
" ... I can use it under my desk since it has a low profile. ... "
Product Reliability
66working, weeks, ago, week, month
+89%
-11%
" ... After being unemployed for 19 months, I got a new job in February. ... "
" ... Has no problems so far. ... "
" ... Just got it a week ago. ... "
" ... I've had this for a couple of weeks now and I'm extremely satisfied with the purchase. ... "
" ... After a year of use, no issues with the DeskCycle. ... "
" ... I’ve had the cycle for about 3 months and I’m very happy! ... "
" ... Purchased almost a year & a half ago. ... "
" ... I've had it a few months now and it maintains it's quality and functionality. ... "
Pedometer
61calories, steps, miles a day, exercise, bike
+92%
-8%
" ... It's been a great addition to my exercise routine since I'm adding 30-60 miles on the bike during work instead of being idle. ... "
" ... I bought this for a friend who has difficulty walking any distance. ... "
" ... I'm not sure it's particularly accurate as to calories, but the timer works well and it's quiet enough to be doing while on the phone. ... "
" ... It gets my heart rate up and helps me get my steps. ... "
" ... I've started to just use it to convert mileage and put it into the tracker I was using before. ... "
" ... 200 miles on it so far . ... "
" ... I'm 5'2" and 110 lbs so that's a lot of calories. ... "
" ... Day 2 the soreness worked out and I pedaled another 40 miles. ... "
For Running
59workout, exercise, gym, exercise bike, ride
+98%
-2%
" ... Very nice bike pedaling exercise. ... "
" ... I am usually a moderate exerciser (ride my bike 5 miles to work 2-3 times per week in the summer, run a couple times a week when I'm motivated), and still am satisfied with what this offers. ... "
" ... and I REALLY hate cardio, but I know I need to shed 10-15 pounds. ... "
" ... Works like the recumbent bike at gym ... "
" ... I ride outdoors and do spin classes and this little guy gets me sweating! ... "
" ... ), and the Sunny Exercise Bike at work (I work full time). ... - You can and will break a sweat while using this, at least I did (resistance set to 2 and I'm at "20"+mph? ... "
" ... Awesome exercise bike at office. ... "
" ... I think it is easier to use than a traditional exercise bike. ... "
Setup
51assembly, easy, instructions, minutes, setup
+96%
-4%
" ... Product was very easy to assemble, taking only about thirty minutes to have it up and running. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to set up - 5 minutes, which consists of screwing front and back bases to the body, then screwing in petals) ... "
" ... Took 5 minutes to set up. ... "
" ... Even I couldn't screw up the simple assembly which is saying a lot. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble the few parts in the packaging. ... "
" ... The pedalling is so smooth that while I planned to start out easy with about ten minutes, I ended up going for an hour, the muscles in my legs actually felt refreshed afterwards, instead of the constant stiffness and minor aches from sitting still all day. ... "
Price
44worth, worth every penny, worth the price, worth the money, spent
+93%
-7%
" ... It is worth the extra cost compared ... "
" ... It's worth every penny. ... "
" ... So yeah, it is expensive, but it was worth the investment since now I do use the exerciser. ... "
" ... ) Seriously, though, this little cycle is worth every penny. ... "
" ... It's so worth the money. ... "
" ... worth the money and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... worth the investment into a healthier lifestyle. ... "
" ... MONEY WELL SPENT!! ... "
Capacity
41desk, floor, room, sitting, home office
+90%
-10%
" ... Then my handyman bolted it to my old linolium floor in 3 spots and now it works smoothly! ... "
" ... It is very quite and easy to move around the house if so desired. ... "
" ... It is adequately weighted so it is stable in use and does not slide across either a wooden or carpeted floor. ... "
" ... She works in a room of cubicles and tells me it is very quiet. ... "
" ... It's easy to carry to conference rooms as well. ... "
" ... It has helped my muscles where I can now get up off the floor without crawling around. ... "
" ... Took it into work and it's so quiet that most people in my cube farm office don't even know I'm using it unless they see me. ... "
" ... Doesn't skid in our office carpet. ... "
Overall performance
39smooth, solid, smooth and quiet, quiet and smooth, desk job
+100%
" ... It was a great purchase, and I've been recommending it to anybody with a desk job. ... "
" ... The action is smooth and quiet. ... "
" ... The Deskcycle is compact, smooth-running, and quiet. ... "
" ... It is very smooth and quiet while pedaling. ... I know my recovery is moving along much faster because I’m using this pedaler 4 times a day. ... "
" ... It runs quiet. ... "
" ... Solid quiet machine. ... "
" ... As I got older I found my metabolism slowing down. ... "
" ... Just got mine and its really smooth! ... "
Storage
33space, knees, height, chair, small space
+94%
-6%
" ... Although it barely fits under my desk (and between a tower and an under-desk shelf) it still fits nonetheless! ... I am glad I measured the space I have under my desk before I ordered. ... And It is pretty dang quiet, except for when the straps brush against the tower or the under-desk shelf. ... "
" ... Works well for my space ... "
" ... There is great clearance for my knees with the low floor to pedal height. ... "
" ... It is a great piece of space-saving exercise equipment, just be sure to have a carpeted area to use it as it doesn't like hardwood floors (kept shifting position). ... "
" ... Easy to use and does not take up much space. ... "
" ... It's not too heavy, so you could store it in a closet/ under a table when you're not using it. ... "
" ... This would be a perfect solution for a small space. ... "
" ... Highly recommend uses little space. ... "
Marketplace
23deskcycle, thank, works, received, thanks
+96%
-4%
" ... (See the photos.). ... "
" ... One of the best items I've ever purchased on Amazon. ... "
" ... Now I can follow doctors orders. ... "
" ... Thanks to the company for making this!! ... "
" ... THANK YOU so much! ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I just received my DeskCycle yesterday afternoon. ... "
" ... Thank you DeskCycle and Amazon! ... "
Accuracy
18accurate, calorie counter, calories burned, pedaling, burn calories
+89%
-11%
" ... 700 + calories and counting. ... "
" ... Granted, it's awesome that you're burning calories while sitting instead of just sitting and not burning much at all. ... "
" ... Their website has a wonderful calculator which helps you accurately count calories burned from using the bike at every level. ... "
" ... It tracks calories and has helped to make the workday more enjoyable! ... "
" ... I honestly don’t care much about the miles calories etc but nice if you like to track that. ... "
" ... Calorie counter is accurate and the device is non intrusive. ... "
" ... I'm not sure it's particularly accurate as to calories, but the timer works well and it's quiet enough to be doing while on the phone. ... "
" ... Adjustments are easy and accurate. ... "
Display Clarity
17desk, progress, placed, calories, resistance
+100%
" ... I also enjoy the display tracker that I can put on top of my desk. ... "
" ... It doesn't slide away from me when I am using it, it has 8 different resistance levels, I love the LCD display, it feels like it's made really well. ... "
" ... It is much more accurate than the default display. ... "
" ... I can see how many calories I have burned with the display on my desk, which was a great touch. ... "
" ... The monitor can be placed on top of the desk, which is the coolest thing ever! ... "
" ... *the display keeps adding to previous totals until you manually reset, so it is easy to get an all day total ... *the display has an optional long cable so that it can be placed on your desk for easy viewing ... "
" ... The display works great too! ... "
" ... - the detachable display is genius and makes working out more rewarding since you can see those numbers moving ... "
Call quality
17hear, desk, calls, call, peddle
+94%
-6%
" ... It’s quite and a mindless activity while working or on conference calls. ... "
" ... I work from home and can sit at my desk, pedalling away during conference calls. ... "
" ... the desk cycle makes it really easy to get exercise while sitting at my desk during conference calls ... "
" ... I use it at work where I am on the phone a lot and have absolutely no issue hearing because it is so extremely quiet. ... "
" ... I do find it most effective if I'm on a conference call. ... "
" ... I work at a call center and this has really helped me get more activity during the day. ... "
" ... I Love my DeskCycle, now all those conference calls are REALLY productive as I ride my deskcycle through the call. ... "
" ... The positive is I call it my "conference call workout" so I'll slide it to the side when I have a long conference call to get on. ... "
Cables
14desk, display, put, monitor, wire
+79%
-21%
" ... Love the log cord and desk top monitor and stand. ... "
" ... No cord and very convenient to use, move and store. ... "
" ... It comes with a 3' cable so that you can put the meter device on your desk. ... "
" ... Obviously you can use the provided cord to strap your chair to the DeskCycle if you really want to have higher resistances without rollback. ... "
" ... I contacted the manufacturer and they responded within a couple of hours and offered to send a new display and cord. ... "
" ... I love how the display has a long cord that you can put on the top of your desk. ... "
" ... I LOVE that it has an extension cord so I can see my progress on my desk! ... "
" ... Love that the monitor can be used on the pedaler or on the separate included desk stand/long cable. ... "
Returns
14returned, deskcycle, returning, replacement, back
+29%
-71%
" ... I should have returned it. ... "
" ... My coworkers can now hear it when I peddle and it is annoying that I plan on returning it. ... "
" ... Wish I could return this. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... So frustrating I have to return this. ... "
" ... I was really upset and wanted to get it replace or to get a refund so I could buy another. ... "
" ... I'll give it away or into the trash. ... "
Device Compatibility
14home, computer, watching tv, tv, television
+86%
-14%
" ... I tend to spend a lot of time in front of a computer at work and home. ... "
" ... There was an ad in a news article on my phone. ... "
" ... I'm able to type and even be on the phone while using it. ... "
" ... Also, there have been questions regarding using this to charge a phone or other electronic devices. ... "
" ... I think this would be great for using in the evening while watching television, talking on the phone or any other task. ... "
" ... lOVE THE EASE OF USE, THE QUIETNESS OF IT (SO YOU CAN BE ON THE PHONE OR WATCH TV WITHOUT HAVING TO TURN THE VOLUMN UP). ... "
" ... Great device for home exercise while you read or watch television. ... "
" ... I have this set up by my rocker recliner in front of the tv. ... "
Weight
14move, heavy, weight loss, lose, enough
+93%
-7%
" ... I am excited to see how this will help, and maybe even be able to shed some weight. ... "
" ... Light enough to move around, but heavy enough to stay put. ... "
" ... It is much better than sitting still, and gaining weight. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, light weight, easy to use and seems durable. ... "
" ... It's surpassed all expectations and I believe it is the big factor in why I was able to overcome my weight loss plateau. ... "
" ... I am also seeing a difference in my weight. ... "
" ... Has enough weight it doesnt move around as I pedal, for that alone its worth the price. ... "
" ... Well, life caught up to me and I put on some weight. ... "
Band
13strap, velcro strap, straps, pedal, bike
+62%
-38%
" ... - The strap is handy for any extended peddling. ... "
" ... The paddle straps are not necessary ... "
" ... I did find the strap helpful to keep my chair from sliding away. ... "
" ... It comes with a velcro strap so that you can wrap it around a rolling chair. ... "
" ... It's super easy to adjust the tension for a better workout, and has a Velcro strap thing you can wrap around your chair so it doesn't roll back when you pedal too fast. ... You can also remove the straps for the pedals pretty easily. ... "
" ... Thanks for thinking about the rolling chairs and including the strap, works perfect and it keeps people from stealing my chair!! ... "
" ... It comes with a velcro strap that you can attach to your chair. ... "
" ... The DeskCycle also comes with a velcro strap that you attach to your chair so that you can find the optimal distance for your frame, and then strap it all in so that your chair won't roll away (if it's on wheels) while you pedal. ... "
Design
13like, feels, design, thing, idea
+69%
-31%
" ... It's a good design. ... "
" ... I must admit that I am in my 70's and visually impaired in one eye. ... "
" ... Love my desk bike and I get a lot of compliments and interest. ... "
" ... Not this one, it is well built and feels very solid. ... "
" ... I have no complaints about the design or sturdiness. ... "
" ... Fit and Finish: 5 ... "
Gaming
11play, playing, game, playing video games, home
+100%
" ... I'm on my ass all day at work and most of the night afterwards playing video games. ... I play alot of story focused, single player RPGs and its much easier to find a rhythm with that type of game. ... "
" ... But with that said, I'll be using this at home while I watch tv / play vid games or whatever. ... "
" ... I would recommend this product for others to use while playing video games. ... "
" ... I use the bike at home while playing games etc. ... "
" ... It could be used while watching TV, working at a desk, playing games, or anywhere that gives you a little bit of room to work with. ... "
" ... Perfect for office workers, entrepreneurs, gamers, and anyone who sits on a chair for a long period of time. ... "
" ... He sits in front of computer play games a lot. ... "
" ... 1) play a video game with one hand ... "
Volume
11quiet, office, noise, pedaling, others
+73%
-27%
" ... A small fan isn't very loud and can keep you cool while you cycle. ... "
" ... My co-workers can't hear it (I work in a crowded cubicle style office), but I can feel it. ... "
" ... Very quiet and does not disturb my neighbors. ... "
" ... He also says it doesn't make much noise at all, so it can easily be used in a crowded office without distracting others. ... "
" ... Quiet - there is a slight noise, which could probably be heard if you were on a call, but it’s not loud (more like white noise), and you can make it quiet by pedaling slower. ... "
" ... One is in the living room in front of couch. ... "
" ... Half the people tell you there's no resistance, a quarter say it's loud and squeaky, and the other fraction say it's perfect! ... "
Calorie Tracking
11calorie, online, calories burned, calorie counter, burning
+100%
" ... This is about double of the calories you burn just sitting there. ... "
" ... The fact I am exercising & burning hundreds of calories everyday is only an added bonus. ... "
" ... While the calorie counter isn’t accurate, it is super easy to use the website to calculate calories burned. ... "
" ... It helps with circulation and burning a few calories. ... "
" ... I like how it keeps track on how far you have gone and how many calories burned. ... "
" ... I'm 5'2" and 110 lbs so that's a lot of calories. ... "
" ... The calories burned add up! ... "
" ... I get my work done and I'm burning calories at the same time. ... "
Heartrate
11get my heart, gets, workout, noticed, lost
+100%
" ... I put it on the max resistance and actually felt my heart rate climb and I ... "
" ... It gets my heart rate up and helps me get my steps. ... "
" ... I pretty much just keep the tension on level 4, and that is enough to get my heart rate up for a while without making me too hot or sweaty. ... "
" ... I have the digital display on my desktop so I can keep track of Distance/Speed/Time/Calories. ... "
" ... Its surprisingly quiet and I get a nice little workout, just enough to get my heart beating a little faster. ... "
" ... But I don't think that would last all that long so I'm trying to add in more that gets the heart rate up. ... Adding in exercise that gets the heart rate up would be best, but I would still say this is worth the investment. ... "
" ... this thing is awesome because it allows me to get a workout and keep the heart rate up while still working . ... "
" ... I wear a Fitbit and can get my heart rate up on this easily with higher settings. ... "
Delivery
10received, delivered, box, yesterday, week
+100%
" ... - Well packaged out of the box ... "
" ... It arrived in about a week and it works! ... "
" ... It arrived yesterday and I have to say I love it. ... "
" ... I purchased this last Thursday and received it on my doorstep Saturday morning woohoo! ... "
" ... I just received this product! ... "
" ... I just got mine delivered last week and I love it so far! ... "
" ... I just received my DeskCycle yesterday afternoon. ... "
" ... Product arrived quick and in great condition. ... "
Network
9around, strength, slide, helped, also
+78%
-22%
" ... It is adequately weighted so it is stable in use and does not slide across either a wooden or carpeted floor. ... "
" ... It has helped my muscles where I can now get up off the floor without crawling around. ... "
" ... I also like that you can peddle in your bare feet. ... "
" ... The DeskCycle has drastically increased my lower body strength. ... "
" ... I work on the 38th floor of a building in the city. ... "
" ... My office area has slick hardwood floors. ... "
Video Playback
8use, watching, videos, reading, playing
+88%
-13%
" ... I think this would be great for using in the evening while watching television, talking on the phone or any other task. ... "
" ... We use it while playing games on the computer or just watching TV. ... "
" ... I use it primarily while laying on my back, in bed, reading, watching tv or while I am on my iPad. ... "
" ... It could be used while watching TV, working at a desk, playing games, or anywhere that gives you a little bit of room to work with. ... "
" ... Want to get another one for home to use when watching TV. ... "
" ... It would even be great to use at home watching tv, visiting with family on the couch, etc. ... "
" ... Can use it while you're on the phone, watching TV, etc. ... "
Keyboard
8desk, keyboard tray, typing, reach, chair
+88%
-13%
" ... I am actually biking now while typing this. ... "
" ... Ability to still reach keyboard ... Doing this still ensures the pillow supports my back, while still allowing me access to my keyboard/mouse without strain, and able to cycle comfortably. ... "
" ... I'll probably need a lumbar support on my chair as well so as not to continually have to reach the keyboard and mouse on the desk (even with all the above I still need to reach slightly). ... "
" ... I did have to move my keyboard up onto the desk from the under-desk swivel thing, but that's fine. ... "
" ... Helps me focus at work, and also makes me feel like I can actually do something for myself while stuck at the keyboard. ... "
" ... If you have a back support pillow you are pushed forward a bit and don't have to strain to reach your keyboard and desk. ... "
" ... It's amazing how it doesn't interfere at all with typing or doing work at my desk. ... "
Cleaning
8floor, chair, hardwood floors, slide, moves
+75%
-25%
" ... I have hardwood floors and had to secure it to my desk chair - no big deal. ... "
" ... If you have hardwood floors and chairs with rollers I would suggest buying the blocks I just ordered mine so your cherry doesn't roll around. ... "
" ... Doesn't skid in our office carpet. ... "
" ... (I keep baby wipes at my desk now so i can clean up a bit. ... "
" ... -Fine on carpet, but may slide on smooth floor ... "
" ... at all on an area carpet. ... "
Shave Quality
7quite, solid, easy
+100%
" ... Very quite and smooth. ... "
" ... It’s very smooth, it’s super heavy so it stays put, and I find it very pleasant. ... "
" ... very smooth and quite. ... "
" ... Just got mine and its really smooth! ... "
" ... Very good diesign smooth just perfect for what I need it for I will get alot of use out of it thank you ... "
Weight Tracking
7lose, calories, height, exercise, calorie
+100%
" ... Cycling for 5 hours on a resistance of 2 will burn anywhere from 300-600 calories depending on your weight. ... The one on the display is not going to be accurate but online you can enter in your weight/height/time/distance and get a more accurate calorie burn estimate. ... "
" ... I understand to lose maximum weight I'll need to mix a healthy diet and additional exercise, but that's beside the point. ... "
" ... It works great and has allowed me to even start to lose some weight! ... "
" ... I am excited to see how this will help, and maybe even be able to shed some weight. ... "
" ... On their website they provide a more accurate calorie counter, in which you enter your gender, age, height, weight (not sure if that's necessary for the calculation or whether they just are collecting customer analytics), distance, time, and the resistance setting, and it gives you a calculation of calories burned and watts generated. ... "
" ... I am hoping that this exercise will help with my calorie cutting to result in some quicker weight loss. ... "
" ... I am also getting compliments on my figure and noticeable weight loss. ... "
Product As Described
7see, exactly as advertised, exactly, described, advertised
+100%
" ... As you can see, I didn’t even stop pedaling for the photo. ... "
" ... (See the photos.). ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... It is exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Wash Programs
6resistance, different, cycle
+100%
" ... I love the fact that it has up to 8 different resistance settings. ... "
" ... Rinse and repeat. ... "
" ... Has different settings to make more resistance. ... "
" ... The resistance settings give satisfying variation between levels. ... "
" ... Great timer etc. ... "
For Travel
6road, chair, 1, sitting, ride
+100%
" ... I use this alternately with hiking. ... "
" ... I feel like it will trip me up when moving my chair. ... "
" ... Safe (up until a few year ago, I use to ride a road bike, which is a little bit like taking your life in your hands, if you ride on roads in Arizona) ... "
" ... Will post an update down the road. ... "
" ... Wish I could take it on the plane for those boring flights. ... "
" ... It has made it much easier to do the exercise and has cut out the travel-time needed if I were to go to a local gym. ... "
For Kids
6school, loves, love, kids, got
+100%
" ... My kids got home from school and seemed interested so I used it for the first time to show them how it works. ... "
" ... I got them specifically to use in my classroom for fidgety students and they love them as well. ... "
" ... I'm talking little kids to grandparents love to regularly use it at our house. ... "
" ... Ended up buying a second one for my 85 year old mother to use while she watches her television shows, and she loves it. ... "
" ... I am in PA school and sit in a classroom for up to 8 hours a day. ... "
For Fun
6use, easy, everyone, easy to use
+100%
" ... It is comfortable, easy to use, and even sort of fun. ... "
" ... Everyone in the family & everyone that comes over seems to want to use this, as if it's a fun toy. ... "
" ... Who knew exercise could be so easy and fun? ... "
Controls
6well, work, tension, reach, pedal
+83%
-17%
" ... Then with the next pedal forward it slid to he other side. ... "
" ... The tension control is a nice feature as well. ... "
" ... Convenient resistance knob right beneath you. ... "
" ... The tentioning knob allows for great adjustment. ... "
" ... It is smooth pedaling and has an adjustment knob that works well. ... "
As Gift
5one, gifts, ever, decided, bought
+100%
" ... After watching enough positive reviews, I decided this fit the bill and the wifey purchased one as a gift. ... "
" ... I don’t normally spend much on gifts, but there were a few people that I’ve already decided I’m going to gift this too because they work at a desk like I do and this thing really feels great to pedal. ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my son with Down syndrome who needs to exercise more. ... "
" ... said it is his second most favorite gift he ever received, the first being his drone. ... "
" ... Absolutely one of the best gifts I have ever bought myself, love it! ... "
Software Platform
5error, bit, app, would, update
+80%
-20%
" ... They’re supposed to create an app for the desk cycle. ... "
" ... Will update review if I have problems. ... "
" ... A 5 Star item however I would like them to develop a phone app that can calculate actual calories burned based on speed, time, age, etc that they have on their website. ... "
" ... Luckily, the company does provide a Web calculator to figure this out. ... "
Water Resistance
5work, really, get, bike, without
+80%
-20%
" ... Definitely has the ability to make you work up a sweat. ... "
" ... You really can get some exercise and work up a sweat. ... "
" ... If I go even moderately fast, I can really work up a sweat. ... "
" ... It is a great purchase, you can actually work up a sweat. ... "
Device Stand
4desk, using, use, pushed, forward
+75%
-25%
" ... I placed it against the wall under my desk (my desk has a clearance of 27") & I'm able to have my legs underneath while using. ... "
" ... I’m also a huge fan of the desk stand for the odometer. ... "
" ... My desk is against a wall, so the DeskCycle is pushed up against the wall as well which helps to keep it from sliding. ... "
Cable Length
4cord, put, see, love, wire
+75%
-25%
" ... I love how the display has a long cord that you can put on the top of your desk. ... "
" ... I LOVE that it has an extension cord so I can see my progress on my desk! ... "
" ... It comes with a 3' cable so that you can put the meter device on your desk. ... "
Features
4resistance, features, wheels, well, tension
+75%
-25%
" ... The tension control is a nice feature as well. ... "
" ... This cycle is very sturdy and has several features that I might not have thought I’d need but really like now. ... "
" ... Has different settings to make more resistance. ... "
Washing
3+100%
" ... This under desk cycle is 100% silent. ... "
" ... It has replaced the large incumbent bike I had collecting clothes. ... "
" ... Rinse and repeat. ... "
User Manual
3+33%
-67%
Apps
3time, see, like, figure, app
+100%
" ... A 5 Star item however I would like them to develop a phone app that can calculate actual calories burned based on speed, time, age, etc that they have on their website. ... "
" ... You can change the settings easily and see your progress. ... "
" ... Luckily, the company does provide a Web calculator to figure this out. ... "
Remote
3meter, calorie
+67%
-33%
" ... The remote readout is great. ... "
" ... And I love the remote display. ... "
Mouse
3mouse, keyboard, chair, reach, office
+67%
-33%
" ... Doing this still ensures the pillow supports my back, while still allowing me access to my keyboard/mouse without strain, and able to cycle comfortably. ... "
" ... I'll probably need a lumbar support on my chair as well so as not to continually have to reach the keyboard and mouse on the desk (even with all the above I still need to reach slightly). ... "
Battery Life
3day, life, charge, 5, 4
+100%
" ... It is a life saver. ... "
" ... The company is sending us replacement parts free of charge. ... "
" ... Used it today for the first time and pedaled for 5 hrs!! ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 10 meters